Timeline Martha Raye

American comedian and singer, famous for her big mouth and for entertaining troops from the Second World War to Vietnam.

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1916 Martha Raye born in Butte Martha Raye is born in Butte.
1936 Martha Raye's film debut She makes her debut in Rhythm on the Range with Bing Crosby.
1940 Martha Raye in The Boys from Syracuse She stars in the Rodgers and Hart musical.
1942 Martha Raye tours with the USO She begins entertaining troops in the Second World War.
1947 Martha Raye in Monsieur Verdoux She stars with Charlie Chaplin.
1954 The Martha Raye Show She hosts her own NBC variety show until 1956.
1962 Martha Raye in Billy Rose's Jumbo She stars with Doris Day.
1965 Martha Raye tours Vietnam She entertains troops in Vietnam, often near the front.
1967 Martha Raye in Hello, Dolly! She takes over the lead on Broadway.
1969 Martha Raye receives the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award She is honoured for her work for the troops.
1976 Martha Raye in McMillan and Wife She plays the housekeeper until 1977.
1993 Martha Raye awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom She receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
1994 Martha Raye dies in Los Angeles Martha Raye dies aged 78.