The De-Evolution of Morrie Ryskind
Some obligatory props today for classic comedy co-writer and Colum alum Morris "Morry" Ryskind (1895-1985). Ryskind has the same birthday as Margaret Dumont, who spoke many of his words on stage and screen. Ryskind appears to have done nothing by halves. In his youth he was extremely left wing; in his advanced years he swing […]