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Wars or hope? I have another announcement. Ladies and gentlemen, I have made a couple of albums for Columbia, which seems to be a secret. Personally, I don't care whether they sell these albums or not, because you know the government gets a profit anyhow, so... I get excited about a few hundred thousand dollars. I have been in the United States since 1940, and I have been extremely happy during these years. So what I intended to say was that if you like our government as muc…

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Synopsis

In the episode Sweetheart from the Victor Borge Collection, Victor Borge takes center stage, captivating his audience with a blend of humor and music. He reflects on his journey in America since 1940, expressing his happiness and gratitude for the opportunities he has had. As he engages with the crowd, he shares amusing anecdotes about his life, including the quirks of owning a self-winding watch that requires constant attention. This light-hearted commentary sets the tone for an evening filled with laughter and entertainment.

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Victor Borge Collection, Episode 5831

Sweetheart

Wednesday, December 23, 1953 · 10:07

Victor Borge Collection, Episode 5831

Sweetheart

Wednesday, December 23, 1953 · 10:07

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  • 1953 — Tangiwai disaster: In New Zealand's North Island, at Tangiwai, a railway bridge is damaged by a lahar and collapses beneath a passenger train, killing 151 people.

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