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there by playing for 10 weeks. In 1931–1932, Holtz repeated this feat at the Palace a second time. He also starred in and produced a similar show at the competing
Hollywood Theater that outgrossed the Palace Show. In vaudeville shows and radio, Holtz' comedy was based in telling long, character stories, usually with at least one character having a strong Jewish dialect. His most famous character, Sam Lapidus, stayed with Holtz for his entire career, including Holtz' guest stints on the
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