Born Name:  Milton Supman

Born Date:  January 8, 1926

Born Place:  Franklinton, North Carolina

Died Date:  October 22, 2009

Died Place:  New York City

Occupations:  Comedian, actor, radio-television personality

Brief Biography:  Soupy Sales became a national icon in the 1950s and 1960s for his zany slapstick comedy and trademark routine of taking pies to the face, eventually becoming a regular fixture on game shows.

Early Life and Career:
Education: Earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Marshall College (now Marshall University) in West Virginia.
The Nickname: He was nicknamed "Soup Bone" by his family (to match his brothers' nicknames "Hambone" and "Chicken Bone"), which was eventually shortened to "Soupy".
Career Start: Began in radio and local television in the Midwest, quickly building a loyal audience in Cincinnati and Detroit with his energetic, improvisational comedy.

Television Success and "The Mouse":
The Soupy Sales Show: Premiering in 1953 (originally Lunch with Soupy Sales), his show featured anarchic sketches, corny "Words of Wisdom," and iconic puppet characters including White Fang and Black Tooth.
The Pie Trademark: His shows famously ended with him taking a pie in the face. He is estimated to have taken thousands of pies during his career.
Musical Stunt: In 1965, Sales achieved a novelty hit with the song "Do the Mouse" and its accompanying dance.

National Stardom and Later Years:
Game Show Star: Following the end of his daily kid's show, he became a household name across the country, appearing frequently as a regular panelist on the hit game show What's My Line? from 1968 to 1975. Radio Host: During the 1980s, Sales moved to radio, hosting a midday talk and comedy program on WNBC in New York City.
Legacy: He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.