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Comedian Spike Milligan's Humor Amid JFK Assassination News

1/10/2026

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In a January 9, 2026 letter, Steven Bowditch recalls attending Spike Milligan, the comedian, performing The Bed-Sitting Room at age 16.
His group sat in a box next to the stage because of double ticket sales.
Spike Milligan, the comedian, humorously remarked on the seating and referenced the audience's ticket status.
Bowditch also recalls November 22, 1963, when they bought late-night newspapers about John F. Kennedy's assassination.

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In a January 9, 2026 letter, Steven Bowditch recalls attending Spike Milligan, the comedian, performing The Bed-Sitting Room at age 16.
His group sat in a box next to the stage because of double ticket sales.
Spike Milligan, the comedian, humorously remarked on the seating and referenced the audience's ticket status.
Bowditch also recalls November 22, 1963, when they bought late-night newspapers about John F. Kennedy's assassination.