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You know, radio was a really easy way to do the shows. You'd come in, do a read-through, there'd be a few rehearsals, then you'd come the night of the show and do it in front of the audience and then go home.
Harry Shearer
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Harry Shearer
Age: 80
Born: 1943
Born: December 23
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Harry Julius Shearer
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