Dana as an astronaut, 1963. José Jiménez was a fictional character created and performed by comedian Bill Dana on The Steve Allen Show in 1959 and who became increasingly popular during the 1960s.

Jose Jimenez (performed by Bill Dana) gave out this fictional, hilarious interview about his spaceman experience in the early 1960s.

Sep 18, 2019 · The Astronaut (Dana-Hinckley) by Jose Jimenez, interviewed by Don Hinckley Taken from the LP “Jose Jimenez at The Hungry i,” this single by comedy star Dana entered the Billboard charts...

Jun 15, 2020 · William H. Dana was a test pilot in the X-15 program who flew fifty-nine miles high and is officially recognized as an astronaut. They adopted comedian Bill Dana's "reluctant astronaut" character José Jiménez as their mascot...

He often appeared on television shows such as The Ed Sullivan Show, frequently in the guise of a heavily accented Bolivian character named José Jiménez. Dana often portrayed the Jiménez character as an astronaut. Dana was born William Szathmary in Quincy, Massachusetts, the youngest of six children born to Joseph and Dena Szathmary.

"The Astronaut (Parts 1 & 2)" reached #19 on the Billboard charts during the week of Oct. 9, 1961 under artist name of "Jose Jimenez". Co-written by Bill Dana and Don Hinkley who is also the...

Bill " Jose Jimenez" Dana 8th Mercury Astronaut (out of a possible 7): José Jiménez was a fictional character created and performed by comedian Bill Dana on The Steve Allen Show in 1959 and who became increasingly popular during the 1960s.

Bill Dana- Comedian, writer, producer, recording artist, author, 8th Mercury Astronaut ("out of a possible 7"), and beloved as his signature character, José Jiménez, passed away at his home in Nashville on Thursday, June 15th, 2017 with his wife Evy by his side. He was 92 years young.

Jun 19, 2017 · On Garry Moore's variety program, Dana appeared as José the Astronaut when the Space Race was heating up. Being interviewed for his planned mission, Jose, understandably wary, was asked what...

Oct 1, 2021 · Tracklist: 1. My Nightclub Act 2. Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup 3. The Astronaut (With Don Hinkley) 4. Presenting Bill Dana 5. Any Questions!