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Before ‘Seinfeld,’ There Was Bishop Fulton J. Sheen

Bishop Fulton J. Sheen in cassock, ferraiolo and pectoral cross, standing among bookshelves beside a carved statue of the Madonna and Child, on the set of his television programme.
Fulton J. Sheen on the set of his television programme. Fred Palumbo, 1952. Library of Congress, New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection. Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

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Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen reached television audiences of 30 million viewers per week during his broadcasting career, according to Catholic New York. At his peak, the bishop drew audience numbers comparable to the height of shows like Seinfeld and Friends.

Sheen appeared on several prominent programs, including a 1956 appearance as the mystery guest on the game show What’s My Line. He also participated in the Friars Club Roast of Milton Berle on October 1, 1969, where he joked about having better writers by naming Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

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