The World's Foremost Authority

A new production of Larry Gelbart's play, Sly Fox, is set to open next April in New York. Richard Dreyfuss stars in a role originated by George C. Scott, but never mind that. The most interesting bit of casting involves a smaller role. "Professor" Irwin Corey is in the company, and some theater buffs think will make him the oldest performer to ever play on Broadway. The professor is 89 (some reports say 91) and he still does occasional stand-up gigs, plus he recently became a great grandfather. Here's an article about him from when he was a much younger man of 87.