Dick Shawn was an American actor and comedian. He appeared on film, television as well as stage in the hits like The Producers, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World and The Year Without a Santa Claus. He also appeared in numerous television shows like Magnum, P.I.; The Love Boat and Amazing Stories. His one-man Show, “The Second Greatest Entertainer In the World” which contained a mix of songs, sketches, satire, philosophy and pantomime was critically acclaimed everywhere. He died while performing on the stage.