Harry Jarkey, a Detroit TV personality and nightclub entertainer in the late '50s and '60s, will be celebrating his 96th birthday this August 11. Harry was best known for a morning variety program on WXYZ-TV called Our Friend Harry, which ran from 1957-59, as well as Fun House, a children's show with Ricky the Clown. He continued his career at places like The Roostertail and Bay City's Wenona Beach Amusement Park's casino, where he worked for 30 years, until his retirement at age 75. He moved to southern California in the '70s to live near another former Detroiter and friend, Danny Thomas.
If you remember Harry, please take a minute to send him a Happy Birthday email.
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July-04-09, 01:01 PM #1
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Happy 96th Birthday Harry Jarkey
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July-04-09, 03:29 PM #2
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Wow. A true blast from the past.
I went to elementary school with his daughters, so hello Linda and Julie!
Happy Birthday Mr. Jarkey!
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July-06-09, 08:54 AM #3
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Bobl,
Please do me a favor and send Harry a message here.
happybirthdayharry@gmail.com
Thanks!
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