The Rise and Fall of Milton Berle: The Spectacular Life of Mr. Television

The Rise and Fall of Milton Berle: The Spectacular Life of Mr. Television

Rachel - Aug 03,2023

Milton Berle, the comedian, actor, and songwriter, revolutionized the world as the first TV superstar in the late 1940s and early '50s, earning him the title "Mr. Television." His Texaco Star Theater show on Tuesday nights doubled TV ownership in American homes, defining the Golden Age of Television.

However, Berle's journey to fame wasn't without controversy. His big mouth, womanizing, and ego led to multiple divorces and troubles. Despite the challenges, there was a larger-than-life secret about Milton Berle that often stayed concealed... kept in his pants.