Merrill Joels

Background

Merrill Joels was the son of Abram J. and Rose (Wershwofsky) Joels. Merrill was born in the house that was torn down for the construction of what is now the Hartford Courant building.

Career

In 1929 Joels began as an usher at Parson"s, the Hartford stage tryout theater. He was a professional actor for 40 years. In 1932 he founded the Mark Twain Masquers Community Theatre in Hartford.

In 1950, Joels read the part of Captain Harry Curtis in Frank Buck’s recording Tiger (record album).

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Joels, and supporting cast, with Glenn Osser and his Orchestra.

Original music and story adaptation by Paul Davis. Caravan Records, New York, 1950.

LP Record. Series: "ISN"T Information Technology A CRIME" WNEW-NEW YORK. SUSTAINING HOST: Jerry Marshall.

Episode 13 "SPEAKING OF MURDER" date: 12-14-45 time: 29:00 cast: Knights of Columbus Allen, Eleanora Reid, Leonard Sherrer, Jason Johnson, Eileen Court, Joels.

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