Eddie Cantor Collection of Signed Letters & Western Union Telegrams to Joe Franklin - This lot is a collection of signed letters and Western Union telegrams from Eddie Cantor to Joe Franklin. The lot includes (4) telegrams, (5) original letters on Cantor's stationery, and (3) copies of original letters. Eddie Cantor was an American "illustrated song" performer, comedian, dancer, singer, actor, and songwriter, who was familiar to Broadway, radio, movie and early television audiences. Cantor became regarded almost as a family member by millions of viewers, because his top-rated radio shows revealed intimate stories and amusing anecdotes about his wife Ida and five daughters. Joe Franklin was a legendary American radio and television host personality, author and actor, whose show featured famous guests such as Andy Warhol, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Salvador Dali, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and countless others. Franklin had a love of collecting mementos and memorabilia from his guests, and would ask each guest to leave him a personal item, many of which would oblige. These items were acquired from the collection of Joe Franklin.