Sam Yorty

Biography

Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, but he is most remembered for his turbulent three terms as the 37th mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973. Although Yorty spent almost all of his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican in 1973.

Known For

CHiPs

as Mayor

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

American Experience

as Self (archive footage)

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self (uncredited)

Here's Lucy

as Sam Yorty

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

No Substitute for Victory

as Self

Conspiracy?

as Self (archive footage)

The Marilyn Files

as self

Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys

as Self