Jewish comedian dies at 89

Jan Murray, a Jewish comedian who got his start in the Catskills, died Sunday at 89.

Murray, who was born Murray Janofsky in the Bronx to immigrant parents, was one of a generation of Jewish comedians, including Sid Caesar, Milton Berle, Shecky Greene and Buddy Hackett. He was a star of 1950s television, using his gravelly voice and quick wit as a host of game shows like �Treasure Hunt.�

Murray�s second wife, who was not Jewish, hosted an annual Passover seder at their house that was a Hollywood tradition, The New York Times reported.

Murray was also the longtime master of ceremonies for the annual West Coast Chabad Telethon.