Joey Adams

Joey Adams (born Joseph Abramowitz; January 6, 1911 – December 2, 1999) was an American comedian, vaudevillian, radio host, nightclub performer, and author who was inducted into the New York Friars' Club in Midtown Manhattan in 1977 and wrote the book Borscht Belt in 1973.

Birth and Death Data: Born New York City (most populous city in the United States), Died December 2, 1999 (Manhattan (borough of New York City, New York, United States) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1949 - 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker, vocalist

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Mercury	2877	10-in.	1949	I dedicate to you	Joey Adams	speaker
Mercury	3072	10-in.	1/15/1950	Lady in white	Joey Adams	speaker
Decca	85995		3/17/1954	How now brown cow	Al Kelly	vocalist
Decca	85996		3/17/1954	The baseball expert	Al Kelly	vocalist
Decca	86036		3/17/1954	The chicken story	Joey Adams	speaker
Decca	86037		3/17/1954	The French play	Joey Adams	speaker

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Adams, Joey. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 25, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107989.

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LCNAR: Adams, Joey, 1911-1999 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n50036856

Wikidata: Joey Adams - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4811787

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