Milton Berle (July 12th, 1908 – March 27th, 2002) was an American comedian and actor. Berle's career as an entertainer spanned over 80 years, first in silent films and on stage as a child actor, then in radio, movies and television. As the host of NBC's "Texaco Star Theatre" (1948–1955), he was the first major American television star and was known to millions of viewers as "Uncle Miltie" and "Mr. Television" during the first Golden Age of Television. He was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in both radio and TV.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
He first made his debut in 1949 as the Grant Marshal on "The American Eagle" while being dressed as "Father Knickerbocker".
Three decades later, he would appear again with child actor Ricky Schroder on "Bulova's Cinderella" float in 1982.