But imagine reaching that age after witnessing the enormous changes that have taken place during one lifetime.
The world of his childhood would be almost unrecognizable today.
He has lived through technological revolutions, cultural transformations, major changes in communication, and dramatic shifts in the entertainment business.
When he was young, people were still experiencing a world where radio was one of the dominant forms of mass entertainment.
Today, a person can watch almost anything from almost anywhere with a device small enough to fit in a pocket.
That transition happened within one lifetime.
And he witnessed it.
A Career That Became Part of Cultural History
For an entertainer, there comes a point when the career becomes more than a collection of individual credits.
It becomes part of cultural history.
A veteran star approaching 103 belongs to a generation whose work helped shape the entertainment industry that followed.
The techniques, conventions, and performances of earlier generations influenced later filmmakers and actors.
