Jack Carter Dead at 93

Jack Carter

Jack Carter, a Broadway star and comedian best known for his appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, died on Sunday, June 28, from respiratory failure in his Beverly Hills home. He was 93.

After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Carter's career took off and spanned beyond seven decades. The the comic even hosting his own namesake variety show, which aired for three years in the early 1950s. He also made more than 50 guest appearances on Ed Sullivan, as well as other comedy programs including The Andy Williams Show and The Jackie Gleason Show.