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	Comedian Nipsey Russell dies at 80 - 10/04/05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Nipsey Russell, the comedian whose one-liners and impromptu rhymes made him one of television's popular talk-show guests and game-show panelists during the 1970s, died on Sunday at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan.
		Russell prided himself on the universality of his humor and insisted that he did not want to be labeled a fl comic.
		Nipsey Russell was born in Atlanta on Oct. 13, 1924.
	www.detnews.com /2005/events/0510/04/F05-336950.htm (714 words)

	Nipsey Russell, a Comic With a Gift for Verse, Dies at 80 - New York Times
		Nipsey Russell, the comedian whose one-liners and impromptu rhymes made him one of television's popular talk-show guests and game-show panelists during the 1970's, died on Sunday at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan.
		Russell started performing professionally in 1931 at the age of 6, when he was featured as a singing, dancing master of ceremonies for a children's troupe in Atlanta organized by Eddie Heywood Sr., the father of the jazz pianist.
		Russell was best known for his television and nightclub work, probably his most admiring reviews derived from his role as the Tin Man in the 1978 film "The Wiz." The movie variation of the Broadway variation of "The Wizard of Oz" was generally panned, but critics praised his performance.
	www.nytimes.com /2005/10/04/arts/04russell.html?ex=1286078400&en=20cbb2b0d1d34946&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss (880 words)

	African American Registry: Black comedy with a corporate look, Nipsey Russell!
		Russell went to high school in his home town and received a BA in English from the University of Cincinnati.
		In addition to his sharp game-playing skills, Russell also delighted audiences with short poems, earning him the nickname "the poet laureate of television." His move to nightclubs were essentially a compilation of his stand-up routines, not unlike what Redd Foxx was doing at the very same time.
		He was also a trained dancer, and appeared in the 1978 film The Wiz as the Tin Man. Nipsey Russell died October 2, 2005 in New York City from stomach cancer at age 80.
	www.aaregistry.com /african_american_history/2801/Black_comedy_with_a_corporate_look_Nipsey_Russell (391 words)

	Nipsey Russell (1924 c. -2005) \| keithboykin.com
		Nipsey Russell, reported to be the first fl man to host a TV game show, passed away yesterday in New York.
		Russell, known as "the poet laureate of television," appeared frequently on television.
		Nipsey was fortunate enough to be able to make the transition to television and appeared on the early '60's show "Car 54, Where Are You?" which was shot in the Bronx of all places.
	www.keithboykin.com /arch/2005/10/03/nipsey_russell (455 words)

	The Seattle Times: Arts & Entertainment: Comedian Nipsey Russell was known for funny poems
		Nipsey Russell, a stand-up comedian who became a national television personality through his frequent appearances on variety, talk and game shows, died Sunday in New York.
		Russell told the Philadelphia Tribune in 1997, adding that he earned a degree in English at the University of Cincinnati and originally planned to teach English.
		Russell made his breakthrough in the late 1950s with an appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and a series of erudite, entertaining chats with Jack Paar on "The Tonight Show." He had a regular role in the 1961-63 television sitcom "Car 54, Where Are You?"
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/artsentertainment/2002538148_nipseyobit04.html (356 words)

	Rhyming Funnyman Nipsey Russell Dies
		Nipsey Russell, an actor and comedian whose impromptu versifying was familiar in years past to TV game show and late-night talk show audiences, died Oct. 2 of cancer at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
		Nipsey Russell was one of the first fl actors to have a co-starring role in a situation comedy.
		Russell may be best known today as one of the polyester-wearing guests on TV quiz show reruns, cracking wise and rhyming couplets in the company of such B-list celebrities as Paul Lynde, Fanny Flagg and Charles Nelson Reilly.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/03/AR2005100301733.html (924 words)

	Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
		Nipsey Russell, a television variety and game show staple for decades on such memorable programs as The Dean Martin Show and Hollywood Squares, died Sunday at New York's Lenox Hill Hospital.
		Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Russell graduated from the University of Cincinnatti and fought in World War II as a U.S. Army captain.
		Russell's career achievements spanned film as well, turning in a critically acclaimed performance as the "Tin Man" in the 1978 film adaptation of The Wiz.
	www.emmys.org /news/2005/october/russell.php (383 words)

	The Dead Pool: Nipsey Russell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Nipsey's film roles have been remarkably scarce, but will always be remembered for his role of the Tin Man in the 1978 remake of the Wizard of Oz, The Wiz (1978/I).
		But Russell's skill cannot be weighed by his television and movie appearances.
		Russell has been on Broadway for many years, and still appears to be going strong on stage.
	deadpool.isfullofcrap.com /oldcrap/2005/10/nipsey_russell.html (131 words)

	'The Wiz' actor Nipsey Russell dies at 80
		Born in Atlanta, Russell launched his television career as Officer Anderson in the 1961 television series "Car 54, Where are You?" He also appeared in the 1994 film version.
		He became a fixture on popular television game and talk shows, where he was welcomed for his poetic delivery that earned him the moniker the "poet laureate of television." He also took his signature four-line poetry on the road for readings and performances.
		Russell also appeared in the films "Nemo" in 1984, "Wildcats" in 1986 and "Posse" in 1993.
	www.azcentral.com /ent/celeb/articles/1003russell.html (224 words)

	Remembering Nipsey Russell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		And then on the third day, Ed introduced Nipsey as "the poet laureate of television", a line that would be stuck with him for the rest of his life.
		Nipsey's last game show appearance was on the Tom Bergeron version of Hollywood Squares in November, 2003 as part of Game Show Legends Week 2.
		Nipsey was a bachelor his entire life, and left no immediate survivors when he died of cancer on October 2nd, 2005.
	www.geocities.com /j_colflesh/nipseyrussell.html (343 words)

	Comedy Legend Nipsey Russell Robbed in Death
		At that time Russell, dubbed the "The Poet Laureate of Television" for his unique poetic comedy, suggested to her that Rapp was furious at having been left out of his will, she asserts.
		She said that Russell told her that in his opinion his manager already owed him a considerable amount of money, specifying the amount.
		Contrary to reports at the time of his death that he was nonsocial and isolated, Russell and Robinson enjoyed a very active social life with their many friends, among whom were doctors, lawyers, judges, as well as other show business friends and admirers.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-14-2006/0004396873&EDATE= (500 words)

	NIPSEY RUSSELL - Comedians - Corporate Entertainment Booking
		Nipsey Russell died of Cancer October 2, 2005.
		Possibly one of his proudest achievements was his three years as M.C., Mirthmaker, and Kiddie interviewer on the cable stanzas of Barry-Enright's "Juvenile Jury" for satellite cable cast on B.E.T. Television soap provided further exploitation of Nipsey's talents as a dramatic actor.
		Nipsey held the long-run record as night club performer.
	www.delafont.com /comedians/Nipsey-Russell.htm (316 words)

	Nipsey Russell Summary
		With an air of grace and intelligence, and an endless supply of original comic poems, comedian Nipsey Russell was one of the first African Americans to become a national television personality.
		Russell came to prominence in 1959 after a series of appearances on The Tonight Show with Jack Paar.
		Russell became the first fl performer to become a regular panelist on a weekly network game show when he joined ABC's Missing Links in 1964.
	www.bookrags.com /Nipsey_Russell (721 words)

	PopMatters Television Feature \| A Man Out of Time: Nipsey Russell (1925-2005)
		And Russell immediately stood out: refusing to act out the usual racist stereotypes, he offered sophisticated takes on topical subjects, sometimes delivered in the form of four-verse poems, the format that would eventually make him a household name.
		During the late '80s, as a generation of in-your-face comedians emerged, Russell was recast as the go-to relic for one-liners and poems.
		Russell never married, lived alone, and remained a quiet, studious man throughout his life.
	www.popmatters.com /tv/features/051010-nipsey.shtml (950 words)

	Nipsey Russell, veteran comedian-actor, dies in New York Jet - Find Articles
		Famed comedian-actor Nipsey Russell, often called "the poet laureate of television" because of his hilarious one-liners and rhymes, recently died in New York.
		Russell, also known as the "rhyming comedian," was a fixture on popular television game and variety shows during the 1960s and '70s, where he was welcomed for his poetic delivery.
		Russell starred as the Tin Man opposite Diana Ross and Michael Jackson in the 1978 film, The Wiz.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1355/is_17_108/ai_n15764178 (402 words)

	NIPSEY RUSSELL: 1924-2005 / TV giant with gift for glib, poetic wit
		Nipsey Russell, a stand-up comedian who became a national television personality through his frequent appearances on variety, talk and game shows, has died.
		Russell made his breakthrough in the late 1950s with an appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and a series of erudite, entertaining chats with Jack Parr on "The Tonight Show." The appearances earned Russell a regular role in the 1961-63 television sitcom "Car 54, Where Are You?"
		Russell, who told the Los Angeles Times in 1993 that he was "the very first and the only" fl regular on game shows, said he broke into the genre when he entertained at a party for producer Mark Goodson.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/10/04/MNGNDF28NK1.DTL&hw=russell&sn=001&sc=1000 (620 words)

	Nipsey Russell's Funky Palace \| MetaFilter
		Nipsey Russell's Funky Palace "Hands down, Nipsey Russell is simply an entertainment master.
		Plus, Nipsey was a car hop at The Varsity in Atlanta, serving the masses "allaway" dogs and Varsity Oranges at the world's largest drive-in restaurant, which adds immensely to his cool factor.
		Nipsey Russell is a funny man (unlike some people), a great talent, with terrible taste in agents, publicists and gigs.
	www.metafilter.com /mefi/28871 (283 words)

	[Deathwatch] Nipsey Russell, comedian, 82 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Nipsey Russell dies after battle with cancer BY ROBERT KAHN October 4, 2005 Nipsey Russell, the so-called poet laureate of television whose six-decade career ran the gamut from game shows to glitzy musical adaptations, died Sunday at Lenox Hill Hospital.
		Russell, who did not have a birth certificate, was believed to be in his early 80s, with some Internet biographies listing him born on Oct. 13, 1924, in Atlanta.
		Russell adapted easily to the changing mores of television, becoming a staple on sitcoms like "Spin City," "The Chris Rock Show" and "227" in the late 1990s.
	slick.org /deathwatch/mailarchive/msg01865.html (340 words)

	Nipsey Russell \| CJAD
		"The poet laureate of television," comedian Nipsey Russell became a fixture of pop culture landscape during the 1970s after a successful nightclub career with a series of indelible appearances on the talk shows and game shows that, in large part, defined the Me Decade.
		Nipsey Russell was born October 13, 1924 in Atlanta, Georgia.
		The exposure boosted his burgeoning stand-up career and resulted in headlining gigs at chitlin-circuit clubs across the U.S. Russell was nevertheless unique among the African-American comics of his generation.
	www.cjad.com /performer/430856/nipsey-russell (322 words)

	Nipsey Russell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Russell went to Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta and attended the University of Cincinnati for one semester in 1936.
		Russell would also host the short lived 1985 game show Your Number's Up as well as the early 80s revival of Juvenile Jury.
		Russell gained popularity with a new generation of television viewer as a regular "character" on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nipsey_Russell (624 words)

	Actor, Comedian Nipsey Russell Dies at 80 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		As the "poet laureate of television," actor and comedian Nipsey Russell delivered his signature four-line verse during frequent guest appearances on TV game shows and talk shows.
		Russell died Sunday afternoon at Lenox Hill Hospital at age 80, said his longtime manager Joseph Rapp.
		Russell launched his television career in 1961 as Officer Anderson in the television series "Car 54, Where are You?" He also appeared in the 1994 film version.
	sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/10/04/entertainment/e083915D30.DTL (304 words)

	Nipsey Russell - Moviefone
		Nipsey Russell on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
		Nipsey J. Russell, Social Security no. 269-01-8034, born 15 September 1918, died 2 October 2005.
		Nipsey Russell - Filmography, Biography, News, Photos, Birth date, Relationships, Nipsey Russell Film Clips, and Fun Facts on Moviefone.
	movies.aol.com /celebrity/nipsey-russell/62242/main (79 words)

	La Shawn Barber’s Corner » Nipsey Russell, 1924-2005
		Actor Nipsey Russell was probably best known for playing the Tin Man in The Wiz.
		Born in Atlanta, Russell launched his television career as Officer Anderson in the 1961 television series “Car 54, Where are You?” He also appeared in the 1994 film version.
		Russell perform, but I noticed the caption under his photo saying it was taken during the premier of ‘The Aviator’ which was only last year, and I just wanted to say Wow!
	lashawnbarber.com /archives/2005/10/04/russell (516 words)

	Nipsey Russell: R.I.P. \| The Onion - America's Finest News Source
		Take a moment to remember Nipsey Russell, actor, comedian, game and variety show fixture and the poet laureate of television.
		It was recited by Russell on some show I can't remember circa the release of the movie Splash.
		Watching Nipsey on PYRAMID and MATCH GAME gave me a greater appreciation for his natural gifts as a performer.
	www.theonion.com /content/node/41267 (225 words)

	NPR : A Tribute to Comedian Nipsey Russell
		NPR : A Tribute to Comedian Nipsey Russell
		All Things Considered, October 4, 2005 ·; Comedian Nipsey Russell died Sunday at age 80 from cancer.
		Russell's one-liners and impromptu rhymes made him one of television's popular talk-show guests and game-show panelists during the 1970s.
	www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=4945317 (122 words)

	Entertainment News \| Quipster Nipsey Russell Dead
		A 1970s TV fixture known for his rhyming wit, Nipsey Russell has passed on, so here's his obit.
		An Atlanta native, Russell got the show-biz bug in the 1940s as a car-hop at the local drive-in The Varsity, where he would earn his tips by cracking up customers.
		Considered a mentor to younger comics, Russell was invited to The Chris Rock Show in the 1990s and poetically dissed Conan O'Brien on The Late Show.
	www.entertainment-news.org /breaking/36210/quipster-nipsey-russell-dead.html (376 words)

	Biography for Nipsey Russell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In the 1960s Russell achieved his first major role as Officer Anderson in "Car 54, Where Are You?" (1961).
		After being on the show for a year Russell was a mainstay on variety shows, appearing on Laugh-In, "The Dean Martin Show"; (1965), the Jackie Gleason Show, among many others.
		Russell also appeared in so many small shows in the 1960s as an always unique personality that would liven up almost any program.
	imdb.com /name/nm0751369/bio (600 words)

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