Sunday, April 5, 2015

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES WITH JACKIE GAYLE AND AL COOMBES


Jackie Gayle (March 1, 1926 – November 23, 2002), born Jack Potovsky, was an American standup comedian and actor. He performed as a comedian for 40 years, appearing in nightclubs and in Las Vegas, including working as the opening act for such performers as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett.  He also appeared on more than 20 episodes of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast. His acting credits include the 1987 film Tin Men and Woody Allen's Broadway Danny Rose (1984).

Photograph by Peter C. Borsari.