After returning from New York in 1960, Berry was brought back to Desilu to play Woody, a bell hop, in 10 episodes of CBS's The Ann Sothern Show, which was set in a New York hotel called the Bartley House. Kenneth L Berry, 67. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Toluca Lake, Los Angeles County, California, USA. I went into the latrine, actually, and knocked out a quick numberdoing a lot of spectacular tap stuff, the most spectacular stuff I knew how to doand a floor trick, kind of an acrobatic trick at the end. But then Ken saw Ryder and Astaire together at a gala billiards exhibition. Soon the trumpet was sounding reveille for a new role. It was also through the Barnes Revue that Ken met dancer Jackie Joseph; they were married on May 29, 1960. From then on, he assured himself, hed stick to the entertainment business. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. My dad even got into booking variety type shows where he would hire other acts. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results John Kenneth Berry (1964 - 2016) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. There was a problem getting your location. Had an uncredited roll in his father's TV comedy Mamma's family in 1990. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Things were going well. Then, he recalled, I got recurring worka bit on Dr. I said, I think what I need is a manager. So Jackie contacted the man who was head of the West Coast Personal Managers Association. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. As Pat Buttram said, It was the year CBS canceled everything with a tree in it. That was one of the great disappointments of my life. When his hitch was up in 1955, Ken was looking for the logical next move. Griffith, with Berry and Jerry Van Dyke, played Caesars Palace, where Berry performed song and dance numbers sandwiched by Andy and Jerry's stand-up routines. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. And, unfortunately, that was the first nightclub act Id ever seen. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Who Is Do You Think Is The Most Funny Incompetent, Or Competent But Harried Boss. This account has been disabled. The reception, at the home of her father and his then partner Brenda Thompson, was a diverse mash of Mayberry and modern. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. To use this feature, use a newer browser. It was one of my favorite half hours ever on television and that was long before I met Andy [Griffith]. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Includes Address(19) Phone(14) Email(2) See Results. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Add to your scrapbook. A similar work ethic and attention to detail might be used to describe Ken Berry. Wilton Parmenter, courageous leader of the goofball F Troop troupe for two seasons (65 episodes) on ABC-TV. Under the aegis of the Air Force, the troupe eventually entertained in Ireland, England, France, Germany, Austria and North Africa during the next 15 months. There was an error deleting this problem. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. And then I got a weeks worth of work from Arthur Godfrey and then six more weeks during the year. He was known for his work on Mimic 2 (2001), The Adventures of Sebastian Cole (1998) and MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992). was canceled in 1971 in what was called "the rural purge", where shows set in a bucolic locale (The Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres, and Petticoat Junction) were replaced with the more "hip" fare of Norman Lear (All in the Family) and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Ken added, Then Dick Linke went to work on Andy and Bob Ross, who was then the producer of The Andy Griffith Show, to look at me or at least consider me. [6] The show had a long run in Hollywood and later ran for three months on Broadway and three months off-Broadway in 1959. Ken continued, When Andy had decided to leave, he and Bob had developed a pilot using Mayberry and as many of the characters from the town as they could, but also introducing, in addition to my character, this Italian family [the Vincente family in the final TAGS episode (#241 filmed; #249 to air), titled Mayberry R.F.D.]. There was an error deleting this problem. GREAT NEWS! While with Barnes, Berry worked with other performers including his future wife Jackie Joseph as well as Joyce Jameson, Bert Convy, Patti Regan, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Lennie Weinrib, and sketch writer/director Bob Rodgers. He didnt try to push me too hard because he didnt want them to think he was pushing only because I was a client and not because it was right for the show. He performed in several stage shows in Los Angeles; the press dubbed him "another Fred Astaire" and "the next Gene Kelly". Death. He was previously married to Mignon Winger. In 1956, after being released from Universal, Berry ventured to Las Vegas where he opened for and joined Abbott and Costello in their stage act, performing sketches and song and dance routines at the Sahara Hotel and Casino. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. A regular on the series, Berry played Dr. Kapish. Other Works Valuable research and technology reports. His talent was compared to that of Flamenco Dancer Jos Greco, the legendary hoofer Donald O'Connor, Ray Bolger, and Jack Donahue. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. See the gallery Share this page: Child Stars, Then and Now Kelly, who was Berry's idol, was set to direct the production, but fell ill.[1], In his younger years, Berry signed with a modeling agency that put him in a variety of spots, including advertisements for tissues, cigarettes, cereal, and a car commercial.[1]. In 1986, it was picked up for first run syndication. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Warner Bros. was doing a bunch of pilots. Berry's second and final year in the Army[when?] Its a really sweat job, the hard work. Lucille Ball came to see the revue, and offered Ken a job at Desilu Studios for $50 a week. 01 Mar 2023 04:51:00 (Life After Divorce Is Eventually Sane), ex wives Of Gene Hackman, George Segal, Jerry Lewis, Flip Wilson and Leonard Nimoy. This browser does not support getting your location. How do we create a person's profile? As Gene Kelly articulated it, 'He's a phenomenon.' Berry accepted and toured the United States and Europe for 15 months, dancing and singing for the public and at post-World War II United States Air Force bases overseas. John Berry, co-founded (with Jeff Martin) the Los Angeles indie rock band Idaho in 1992. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? ARMY MANMaybe drawing on his time in both an artillery unit and the Special Services, Ken (far right) mans a foxhole in The Reluctant Heroes, a movie of the week on ABC-TV in 1971. Berry went on to star in the 1969 musical comedy Hello Down There reissued as Sub a Dub Dub as Mel Cheever, the nemesis of Tony Randall and Janet Leigh, and with Denver Pyle in 1976's Guardian of the Wilderness, the story of Galen Clark, the man who created Yosemite National Park. And I got that part. Blue-eyed, true-blue farmer Sam Jones became a new friend to all Mayberry fans. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. John Kenneth Berry, 89, died at the Copley Health Center on May 6, 2005, after a seven- month bout with Valley Fever. Oops, something didn't work. Mamas Family continues to show staying power in both rerun syndication and video distribution. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. See All Contacts. Berry eventually returned to Las Vegas again in the 1970s at the invitation of Andy Griffith. The year 1964 was a special one for the Berry family on the home front. ), Though Ken again landed on his feet after Mayberry, he had the feeling that he was taking the stairway back down a few floors. I love cars. Related To Chelsea Berry, Dennis Berry, Brenda Berry, Kevin Berry, William Berry. Try again later. After "Mayberry"'s end, he appeared in an unsold The Brady Bunch (1969) spin-off pilot.When work in TV got slow, Ken went on the road again, doing summer and winter stock. He did, however, have advice for other aspiring performers. While working with Abbott and Costello, he met Dee Arlen, an actress whom he credited with getting him his first big break. Berry starred on the television series F Troop, The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D. She has been married to David Lawrence since 2 December 2003. View John Berry results in Arkansas (AR) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. It wasnt improvised, but it was a cold reading. It worked very well. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. So, Ken continued, I went back to the coast and I thought, Well, Im just going to have to scratch out a living as an actor. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results John Kenneth Berry (1909 - 1979) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. They were his hobby for decades. [8], Craft, Dan. The dancers were all just about my age. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Failed to report flower. Ken Berry was already five-eighths of the way to Mayberry when he was born in Moline, Ill., on November 3, 1933. How do we create a person's profile? The show ran as a replacement series for five episodes in the summer of 1972. for Barnaby Records (Andy Williams label) in 1970. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. This is a carousel with slides. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. | Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. There is a problem with your email/password. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. She loved her students, and was most recently teaching at Glassell Park and Annandale Elementary School.In 1985, Jennifer married Bill Bateman, drummer for the rock and roll band, The Blasters. Later, while serving in the army, Ken won a spot in Arlene Francis' Talent Patrol (1953) show. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. In 1974 and 1975, Ken and Jackie appeared in 16 episodes of the couples game show Tattletales. and Ken played Ken Kelly in a 1974 episode of The Brady Bunch called Kellys Kids, which was a pilot for a possible series. Sorry! He signed with an agent as soon as he arrived in Hollywood. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Contact 4? In 1972, Berry and Burnett appeared together in the color remake of Burnett's Broadway hit, Once Upon a Mattress for CBS.[2]. Her father Ken Berry and her brother, John Berry, an extolled band member of Idaho, precede her in death. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? We have set your language to An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. So I went on the road. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Berry during those months made lasting relationships with several ensemble members, including Heidt's son, Horace Jr., who later launched a big band and radio career.[1]. On the 1970 Mayberry R.F.D. Try again later. Nevertheless, he did continue to make guest appearances on a variety of, mostly, variety shows, including The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, The Jim Nabors Hour and 19 episodes of The Carol Burnett Show.. They adopted their son, John Kenneth, who was born in May of that year. Year should not be greater than current year. He was the son of actors Ken Berry and Jackie Joseph Berry. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Resend Activation Email. Backed by a full orchestra, Ken Berry RFD was released in 1970. The group is seen here at Lakeside Country Club, which, of course, also served as an unofficial business office for Dick. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Impressed by the young dancer's talent, Heidt asked him to join his popular traveling performance ensemble, "The Horace Heidt Youth Opportunity Program". I lived there until I was 15, and then I got my first real job in show business with Horace Heidt in 1949, Ken recalled. He attracted a lot of people in the business. Jackie Joseph was born on 7 November 1933 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Kenneth Ronald Berry (November 3, 1933 - December 1, 2018) was an American actor, comedian, dancer, and singer. My sergeant in Atlanta was Leonard Nimoy, from Star Trek,' Ken recalled. It was one of my favorite half hours ever on television and that was long before I met Andy. Most of the regular characters stayed with the show. Kenneth Ronald Berry (November 3, 1933 December 1, 2018) was an American actor, comedian, dancer, and singer. Ken continued to get the occasional TV role (for example, Gimme a Break in 1985, Small Wonder in 1988 and as Thor Anderson in a 1991 episode of Golden Girls). Contact 3? Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156921022/john-kenneth-berry. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Early in 1999 Ken ventured back into television with a guest spot. He was funny, he was sexyhe was the whole ball of wax. Other TV shows that year were The Rogues, Hazel, Combat! and the first two of several episodes of No Time for Sergeants (ironically scheduled opposite The Andy Griffith Show). Ken was the bashful, bumbling but good-hearted captain who was always resisting Wrangler Jane's advances (but why?). She had to live with a chronic digestive illness, and also residual pain from a broken hip when she was thrown off the balcony of the Palladium when she was 16.Jennifer is survived by her mother Jackie Joseph-Lawrence, her Stepfather, Producer David Lawrence, Stepsister Sheri Lawrence, Stepbrothers Adam Lawrence and Dean Lawrence, and her cousins Candy Sue Harder and Bonnie Rae Harder. STARTLING TRACKOnce Star Trek fans found out that Ken had a connection to Leonard Nimoy, it was only logical that something like this would happen. He was the son of actors Ken Berry and Jackie Joseph Berry. as Griffith's character receded. THEYRE THE CATS!Its a Berry good day for the grand opening of the Its the Berrys gift shop, when Ken Berry and wife Jackie (far left) are joined by Jane Dulo. In Jennifer's honor, please VOTE.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Actors and Others for Animals. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. BED TIME NEVER BETTERKen is right in the middle of this musical sketch with Vicki Lawrence, Dick Van Dyke and Carol Burnett in an episode of The Carol Burnett Show in 1977. JUST REGULAR FOLKSThe core cast for the third and final season (1970-71) of Mayberry R.F.D. (clockwise from left): George Lindsey, Arlene Golonka, Ken Berry, Alice Ghostley, Buddy Foster, Jack Dodson and Paul Hartman. There is a problem with your email/password. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. And if cant do that, then Ill just have to do something else. Luckily, I started to get work. My parents were having as good a time as I was. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Get a D&B Hoovers Free Trial. A successful screen test led to his breakout role in the classic sitcom F Troop (1965). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. After the Horace Heidt show, I came back and finished high school in Moline. Ken was one of Burnett's most frequent guest stars along with Jim Nabors and Steve Lawrence. John was born in Andalusia, Ala., on June 27, 1915, the oldest of five. This account has been disabled. He traveled with Godfrey and performed on remote broadcasts in an Omaha stock yard, in Seattle at a lumber camp, at the Boeing aircraft plant, and at the San Diego Zoo. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He toured big and small towns all across the nation (including California) with Horace Heidt. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. However, after his two hit series during seven years, Kens point about his relative amount of work is well taken. Im making it., Around the same time, writer Meredith Wilson arranged for me to do an audition in New York, Ken continued. GREAT NEWS! If I had a warehouse, Id put a cot in the corner and a shower, and that would be it. There was a problem getting your location. And I didnt get much at all.. And then they asked us to take a salary cut to $7, but from that job I got every job Ive ever had in my life sinceone way or the other, they all just rolled up into a ball and thats how I started to get work., Ken added, I entered the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts show, and I won that. Also known as Kennth M Berry, Michael Kenneth Berry, K M Berry. Oh, by the way, theyre having a talent contest over at the main post tonight. Ken made the transition to TV, and the couple adopted a son, John Kenneth, in 1964, and a daughter, Jennifer Kate, in 1965. Old soldiers and entertainers never die - they just go into syndication. The commercials in which he tap-danced were sometimes extravagant productions and were such a big hit with viewers that, when Kinney discontinued the ads, they had such a response from viewers asking Wheres Ken Berry? that they resumed production of the popular commercials. During and after Mama's Family, Berry toured the United States in various theatrical performances, including multiple performances of Sugar with co-stars such as Donald O'Connor, Mickey Rooney, Soupy Sales, and Bobby Morse, The Music Man with Susan Watson (Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi were in the chorus), I Do! Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. We are at a true loss for words. Search above to list available cemeteries. Dick saw me on a Carol Burnett special, Carol and Company. He signed me. . kdhaisch@aol.com, Other Works That would be my dream. He continued to get occasional TV roles, and tried theater again for a while (in 1993 he starred with Carol Burnett in the stage production of "From the Top"). ). Berry starred on the television series F Troop, The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D. Lived In Casselberry FL, Orlando FL, Winter Park FL, Maitland FL. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jennifer Kate Berry memorial. He continued, Before we opened, though, somebody invited me to come along to see the Will Mastin Trio with Sammy Davis Jr. Try again later. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He got a job at the Cabaret Theater for $11 a week (that is not a typo). I used to drive up to Chicago once a week and take a voice lesson and a tap lesson in the same studio. We were canceled after just short of two seasons, Ken remembered. Try again later. In September 1968, Berry led the cast of Mayberry R.F.D. Menu Log In Sign Up Berry continued doing guest roles, but while performing a small part on the short-lived George Burns-Connie Stevens sitcom Wendy and Me, both Burns and Stevens recommended him for the pilot of F Troop for ABC, a western spoof where he played the accident-prone Captain Parmenterhis first starring role in a weekly sitcom. We toured from thereall of the 3rd Army shows in the Southern states and some civilian shows. We sat on the porch and we sang A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet. It was Alice Ghostleys first episode, (The New Housekeeper, R.F.D. Episode #57). Try again later. When Ken's army hitch was up in 1955, he took the advice of his sergeant in Atlanta, Leonard Nimoy, to move to California. And to Susie Walsh, Kens dear partner for the last 26 years, for bringing him laughter and devotion and care.. Then, in 1957, Berry was asked by Ken Murray, a well-known vaudeville performer, to join his stage variety show The Ken Murray Blackouts. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. He also played a dance instructor several times on The Dick Van Dyke Show. Berry volunteered for the United States Army, and was assigned to Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The series aired for two seasons on NBC and also was shown in primetime reruns on the Peacock network during the summer of 1985. The reboot of Mama's Family was successful, and 100 episodes were filmed. At the carnival, people displayed hobbies like Indian arrowhead collections, etc. Also pictured are (l-r) Don Marshall, Trini Lopez, Jim Hutton, Warren Oates and Cameron Mitchell. Ken and Jackie Joseph were divorced in 1976, but remained good friends through all the years until his passing. I dont think people now really appreciate that factthat there has never been a human being who moved like that. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Fred Astaire was my big hero. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. During this time, Ken also appeared in some theater productions, including Guys and Dolls in Chicago. John K. Berry was born on May 3, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Bernice and Darrell Berry, who had retired from his accounting job, opened a coin-operated laundry in the Los Angeles suburb of Lynwood. The winner gets to go to New York and do Arlene Francis Soldier Parade show. Ken recalled, So I went into the barracks. The Blackouts played to standing-room-only audiences, and Berry was asked to choreograph and perform the opening number for the show when it played the Riviera hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Years later, after signing with a commercial agent, Berry was a spokesman in commercials for Kinney Shoes from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s, singing and dancing to the "Great American Shoe Store" jingle. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. In 1957, I enrolled in a school, Falcon Studios, on the GI Bill to study acting for as long as I could afford to do it, Ken remembered. Make sure that the file is a photo. Kenneth Edward Jordan Berry (17 November 1925 - 22 November 1992) was a British seaman who was taken as a prisoner of war in 1940 when his ship was sunk. Family members linked to this person will appear here. All but Richard Deacon had roles in Mayberry, and even his mother is mentioned by Aunt Bee in Aunt Bees Romance, thanks to the writing of Harvey Bullock. When I met him, I was really amazed that Dick was interested in representing me. So Garry flew Ken in from L.A. And then, a year before I got my CBS show in 1967, I did a special Carol and Company and my guests were Rock Hudson, Frank Gorshin and Ken Berry. - IMDb Mini Biography By: (1968). Berry was of Swedish-English descent. Plot. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215977473/jennifer-kate-berry. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. A Celebration of her Life will be announced when it is safe for all to attend. Burnett became a key ally for Berry, using him on her own special, which eventually became CBS's The Carol Burnett Show. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He said, I still worked, but I couldnt work enough to support our life style. I got a job at Desilu Studios for $50 a week and that helped. FAMILY CIRCLEKen and Jackie enjoy time at home with John and Jenny (c. 1966). For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The Family was something of a pilot for Mama's Family. Then I got a call that they had sold Mamas Family to syndication. New episodes were going to be made for the first-run syndication, which would end up lasting from 1986 to 1990, during which time it reigned as the top-rated sitcom in first-run syndication. Resend Activation Email. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He was known for his work on Mimic 2 (2001), The Adventures of Sebastian Cole (1998) and MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992). The performance led to an offer from 20th Century Fox and a screen test at Universal Studios. and Mama's Family. Berry was born in Moline in Northwestern Illinois, one of two children of an accountant, Darrell Berry, and his wife, Bernice. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Ray Bolger was fun to watch. Learn more about merges. At Universal, Berry took full advantage of the studio's talent development program, and later, under the G.I. The performance on December 17 in Macon, Georgia's Grand Opera House will celebrate the only venue he has done all 26 years of the Christmas tour at any one. That brought me up to what was essentially the end of my career in January 1990, says Ken. Actor/Stage Crew/Musician. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Mini Bio (1) John K. Berry was born on May 3, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Ball quickly asked him to join her new talent development program at Desilu, similar to the "talent pools" known as talent "programs" that the other studios had. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Its a place you dream about living, but you know its fantasy and you dont care.. based on information from your browser. Kapish.). THAT HAD BETTER BE MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE!By 1968, Ken Berry was the center of attention in the impressive group of performers managed by Dick Linke (clockwise from far left): Maggie Peterson, Jerry Van Dyke, Ken, Jim Nabors, Andy Griffith and Dick Linke. They both just reached the point where they were ready to retire. As a part of Special Services, he toured Army posts and officers' clubs entertaining the troops, as well as visiting colleges for recruiting purposes. He was the most powerful manager in the business. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. It just knocked me out. His son John, who later became a co-founder of the Indie rock band Idaho, died in 2016 of brain cancer at the age of 51. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. As a matter of fact, Ken said, at one time, when I figured I wasnt going to go any further in show business than where I was, and needed to make an investment, I leased the store next to my parents laundry. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Jackie and I got married and we both worked and we were doing O.K., Ken said. I got the part of Woody the bellhop on The Ann Sothern Show for one year. Ken recalled that Jackie Joseph was working in England when he wrote her a letter with news that The Ann Sothern Show was going to be replaced the next year by a new series called The Andy Griffith Show.. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. They needed another guy, and it paid a lot more than the GI Bill. 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