Avery Schreiber

Avery Schreiber (April 9, 1935 - January 7, 2002) was an American comedian.

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April 9 - 1935 - January 7 - 2002 - American

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Avery was a veteran of stage, tv and film. He started his career in Chicago at the Goodman Theatre. He joined The Second City and later teamed with Jack Burns to form the comedy team of Burns and Schreiber. They recorded several comedy albums and appeared on numerous television shows.

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Chicago - The Second City - Jack Burns

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Schreiber is remembered for his many Doritos ads, as well as his appearances in classic television shows. In 1965, Schreiber played the role of Captain Manzini on My Mother The Car, starring Jerry Van Dyke.

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Doritos - 1965 - My Mother The Car - Jerry Van Dyke

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Schreiber was also a regular guest star on Chico and the Man, starring Freddie Prinze and Jack Albertson.

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Chico and the Man - Freddie Prinze - Jack Albertson

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• Dying On the Edge (2001)
• Pedestrian (2000)
• Rebel Yell (2000)
• The Russian Room (1998)
• The Lay of the Land (1997)
• ' (1995)
• ' (1993)
• Animaniacs (1993)
• Wake, Rattle & Roll (1990)
• Saturday the 14th Strikes Back (1988)
• A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988)
• Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats (1987)
• Hunk (1987)
• Outlaws (1986)
• Shadow Chasers (1985)
• Cannonball Run II (1984)
• Jimmy the Kid (1983)
• The Smurfs (1981)
• Caveman (1981)
• Avery Schreiber Live From the Second City (1980)
• More Wild Wild West (1980)
• ' (1980)
• Loose Shoes (1980)
• Galaxina (1980)
• Silent Scream (1980)
• Scavenger Hunt (1979)
• ' (1979)
• ' (1979)
• Christmas at Walt Disney World (1978)
• Sha Na Na (1977)
• Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Ready (1977)
• ' (1977)
• The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977)
• Swashbuckler (1976)
• Sammy and Company (1975)
• Ben Vereen... Comin' at Ya (1975)
• The Harlem Globetrotters Popcorn Machine (1974)
• Southern Double Cross (1973)
• The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour (1973)
• Deadhead Miles (1972)
• Second Chance (1972)
• Story Theatre (1971)
• Escape (1971)
• Don't Drink the Water (1969)
• The Monitors (1969)
• Our Place (1967)
• My Mother the Car (1965)
 
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