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Sam Yorty
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States…
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Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, but he is most remembered for his turbulent three terms as the 37th mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973. Although Yorty spent almost all of his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican in 1973.
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2004
Conspiracy?
TV show Self (archive footage)
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1992
The Marilyn Files
Movie self
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1988
American Experience
TV show Self (archive footage)
- 1985
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1977
CHiPs
TV show Mayor
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1970
No Substitute for Victory
Movie Self
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1968
Here's Lucy
TV show Sam Yorty
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1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV show Self (uncredited)
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1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV show Self
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1962
The Merv Griffin Show
TV show Self
