An animated still of Jimmy Durante and a rendering of his famous "Schnozzola" made an appearance in the "Four Little Words" episode of Fox's hit TV show, "American Dad." It occurred in a subplot involving the Roger character, who after hearing a child and mother in the park talking about him being "deformed" for not having a nose, tries on four fake latex noses, one of which is a replica of Jimmy Durante's famous schnozz.
During a Gold and Silver Road Show at the Suncoast Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Rick Harrison from the History Channel's hit TV show, "Pawn Stars," examines a cartoon rendering of Jimmy Durante as Batman. The drawing was done by Batman creator Bob Kane himself who gave it to Jimmy Durante as a gift.
On this Day in 1946, Jimmy Durante graced the cover of Newsweek.
On this day in 1934, Jimmy Durante records his signature tune, "Inka Dinka Doo" in Los Angeles, California for Columbia Records.
On this day in 1953, Jimmy Durante wins an Emmy Award as best television comedian.
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