Joe Franklin Day for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Thursday, March 9th. There are until the next observance.

Joe Franklin Day is observed annually on March 9 to commemorate the birth of one of the world’s most prolific performers. Before the internet and streaming services, television was our only option. And no one did television better than Franklin. Franklin has interviewed everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Muhammad Ali. He is widely credited with inventing the talk show format that we are all so familiar with. He is also known as Mr. Nostalgia. He was the consummate showman. And we don’t toss that phrase around carelessly. “The Joe Franklin Show,” his most popular series, has almost 21,000 episodes. So, if you enjoy talk programs, you know who to thank.

📆 When is Joe Franklin Day?

This year, Joe Franklin Day is on March 9th. It is the 2nd Thursday in March; in 2024, it is on Saturday.

Countdown to Joe Franklin Day

Did you know: Franklin starred in films such as “Ghostbusters,” “29th Street,” and “Broadway Danny Rose” as himself.

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📜 History of Joe Franklin Day

He was also known as’ The King of Nostalgia ‘and’ The Wizard of Was’ because his show frequently featured old-time show-biz characters. He not only dazzled audiences with his knowledge of arcane entertainment information from the past, but he also supported emerging musicians by providing them with airtime.

After years of dedication, he quit his television program and moved his focus to an all-night radio show on the “Bloomberg Radio Network,” where he played old records and interviewed celebrities. At his Times Square office, Franklin also coached other young comedians and even founded a comedy club in New York.

☑️ Joe Franklin Day facts

Imitation is flattery
During the 1984-85 season of “The Joe Franklin Show,” Billy Crystal mimicked “Saturday Night Live.”

Almost all imitation
Franklin sued “National Lampoon” in the early 1990s over a comic strip about him called “The Incredible Shrinking Joe Franklin.”

Good with T.V. and with words
He also wrote publications such as “Joe Franklin’s Great Entertainment Trivia Game” and “Up Late With Joe Franklin.”

Things to do on Joe Franklin Day

Binge watch “The Joe Franklin Show”
Gather your pals and gather around the television. It is to witness the legend doing what he does best.There are over 21,000 episodes to pick from, so there is bound to be something for everyone.

Host a trivia night
A trivia night will be held to honor Franklin’s legacy. Test your family and friends’ entertainment knowledge.

Watch your favorite talk show
If you don’t like the classics, watch your favorite chat show. Today, thanks to Franklin, there are hundreds to select from.

📅 Joe Franklin Day Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2024 March 9 Saturday
2025 March 9 Sunday
2026 March 9 Monday
2027 March 9 Tuesday
2028 March 9 Thursday

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