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mahatmakanejeeves

(66,389 posts) Thu Jul 31, 2025, 08:23 AM Jul 31

On this day, July 31, 1911, George Liberace was born.

Yes, there was another one. He showed up with his brother on an episode of "What's My Line?"

George Liberace (right) with his brother Liberace in 1953

Background information
Born: July 31, 1911; Menasha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died: October 16, 1983 (aged 72); Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Occupation(s): Musician, television performer
Instrument(s): Violin
Labels: Imperial Records

George Liberace (July 31, 1911 – October 16, 1983) was an American musician and television performer.

Biography

Born in Menasha, Wisconsin on July 31, 1911, George Liberace was the elder brother and business partner of famed entertainer Liberace. He appeared regularly on his brother's syndicated television show in the 1950s as a violin accompanist and orchestral arranger. On occasions when he did not appear, Liberace would often say his catchphrase "I wish my brother George was here".

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On this day, July 31, 1911, George Liberace was born. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jul 31 OP

"George Liberace (right) with his brother Liberace in 1953" bucolic_frolic Jul 31 #1

I'm old enough to remember Liberace's TV show. I remember an episode where he and George played together ... marble falls Jul 31 #2

bucolic_frolic

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1. "George Liberace (right) with his brother Liberace in 1953"

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Jul 31, 2025, 08:33 AM

Jul 31

I figured his brother can't be named Liberace Liberace.

Sure enough, the famous pianist's name was Wladziu Valentino Liberace.

marble falls

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2. I'm old enough to remember Liberace's TV show. I remember an episode where he and George played together ...

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Jul 31, 2025, 08:52 AM

Jul 31

... and somehow during the performance without stopping Liberace and George traded places, George on piano, Liberace on violin. That just amazed a young me.

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