Last all around entertainer

[24/7 reruns]

I've been watching old variety shows and see all around entertainers. I'm talking about people like Dick Van Dyke, Carol Burnett, Ken Berry, Sammy Davis Jr., and Jim Nabors. They all could act, sing, dance, narrate. They may have even had a hand in writing and directing. All have been in sitcoms as well.

Who else would you consider an "all around entertainer"? And who would be the last one.

For last one I'm thinking Neil Patrick Harris.

[Alan Brady's Hair]

Drew Carey enthusiastically inserted music into his show. Not sure how effective he was.

[stevea]

Jack Benny, Danny Thomas, Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason. I'd also say Lucille Ball but you have to be able to sing a song. That was a standing joke on her sitcom but I still don't think she was known for singing.

[24/7 reruns]

Originally Posted by Alan Brady's Hair

Drew Carey enthusiastically inserted music into his show. Not sure how effective he was.

Did he actually sing?

[Alan Brady's Hair]

Originally Posted by 24/7 reruns

Did he actually sing?

You decide:

https://youtu.be/BoEMzuU4fhA

[24/7 reruns]

Originally Posted by Alan Brady's Hair

You decide:

https://youtu.be/BoEMzuU4fhA

I guess he did. This wasn't a regular thing for him unlike the others listed. How was his dancing assuming he did any?

[24/7 reruns]

I wonder when this form of entertaining ended or at least became limited? Years ago you pretty much had to do it all to survive in show business.

[24/7 reruns]

Originally Posted by stevea

Jack Benny, Danny Thomas, Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason. I'd also say Lucille Ball but you have to be able to sing a song. That was a standing joke on her sitcom but I still don't think she was known for singing.

Well Lucy's joke on singing matched Jack Benny's violin playing.

[24/7 reruns]

So who on this list we created who was the best?
Dick Van Dyke
Carol Burnett
Ken Berry
Jim Nabors
Sammy Davis Jr
Drew Carey
Jack Benny
Danny Thomas
Bob Hope
Jackie Gleason
Lucille Ball
Neil Patrick Harris
and I'll add Mary Tyler Moore and Danny Kaye to the list.

I'm thinking either Dick Van Dyke or Danny Thomas

Was there anyone else?

[Alan Brady's Hair]

Originally Posted by 24/7 reruns

I guess he did. This wasn't a regular thing for him unlike the others listed. How was his dancing assuming he did any?

Here you go:

https://youtu.be/vovq5vV5gMw

[icecream]

Originally Posted by 24/7 reruns

So who on this list we created who was the best?
Dick Van Dyke
Carol Burnett
Ken Berry
Jim Nabors
Sammy Davis Jr
Drew Carey
Jack Benny
Danny Thomas
Bob Hope
Jackie Gleason
Lucille Ball
Neil Patrick Harris
and I'll add Mary Tyler Moore and Danny Kaye to the list.

I'm thinking either Dick Van Dyke or Danny Thomas

Was there anyone else?

Dick Van Dyke for the win. He was a great singer, dancer, comedic actor, and dramatic actor (Diagnosis Murder).