Wayne and Shuster
Wayne and Shuster were a Canadian comedy duo formed by Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster. They were active professionally from the early 1940s until the late 1980s, first as a live act, then on radio, then as part of The Army Show that entertained troops in Europe during World War II, and then on both Canadian and American television.
| Wayne and Shuster | |
|---|---|
Wayne (left) and Shuster before a performance in France, 1944 | |
| Medium | Television |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Years active | 1941–1990 |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Notable works and roles | "Rinse the Blood Off My Toga" "A Shakespearean Baseball Game" |
| Former members | Johnny Wayne, Frank Shuster |
Wayne (born Louis Weingarten; May 28, 1918 – July 18, 1990) and Shuster (September 5, 1916 – January 13, 2002) were well known in Canada, and were Ed Sullivan's most frequently recurring guests, appearing a record 67 times on his show. Despite repeated suggestions that they should move to the United States to further their careers, the duo chose to stay in Canada.
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