Shecky Greene (April 8, 1926 - Present) - One of the legendary comedians of his time, Shecky Greene has inspired a generation of comedians. Most known for his 30 plus years headlining in Las Vegas, where his salary reached $150,000 a week, Greene also took film and TV projects along the way. His credits include, Mel Brooks' History of the World, Splash, guest host for the Tonight Show, and Combat.