Roscoe Karns

Roscoe Karns (September 7, 1891 – February 6, 1970) was an American actor who appeared in nearly 150 films between 1915 and 1964. He specialized in cynical, wise-cracking (and often tipsy) characters, and his rapid-fire delivery enlivened many comedies and crime thrillers in the 1930s and 1940s.

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THE LUCY SHOW · S1, E17

Lucy Becomes a Reporter

After just three days as the fill-in society reporter for the Danfield newspaper, Lucy's job is hanging by a thread. The only thing that will save it is an interview with the press-shy financier visiting town. Once she learns he had been Viv's high school sweetheart, Lucy heads down to his hotel for a scoop, passing herself off as Vivian.