[PAR] [TLE] Al Jolson [SEP] Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson; May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) was an American singer, film actor, and comedian.  At the peak of his career, he was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer."  His performing style was brash and extroverted, and he popularized a large number of songs that benefited from his "shamelessly sentimental, melodramatic approach."  Numerous well-known singers were influenced by his music, including Bing Crosby, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart and others.  Dylan once referred to him as "somebody whose life I can feel."  Broadway critic Gilbert Seldes compared him to the Greek god Pan, claiming that Jolson represented "the concentration of our national health and gaiety." [PAR] [TLE] The Jazz Singer (1952 film) [SEP] The Jazz Singer is a 1952 remake of the famous 1927 talking picture "The Jazz Singer".  It starred Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee and Eduard Franz, and was nominated for an Oscar for best musical score.  The film follows about the same storyline as the version starring Al Jolson.  It was also distributed by Warner Bros.  Pictures.
[PAR] [TLE] Al Jolson [ SEP ] Al Jolson ( born Asa Yoelson ; May 26 , 1886 – October 23 , 1950 ) was an American singer , film actor , and comedian . At the peak of his career , he was dubbed " The World 's Greatest Entertainer . " His performing style was brash and extroverted , and he popularized a large number of songs that benefited from his " shamelessly sentimental , melodramatic approach . " Numerous well - known singers were influenced by his music , including Bing Crosby , David Bowie , Bob Dylan , Rod Stewart and others . Dylan once referred to him as " somebody whose life I can feel . " Broadway critic Gilbert Seldes compared him to the Greek god Pan , claiming that Jolson represented " the concentration of our national health and gaiety . " [PAR] [TLE] The Jazz Singer ( 1952 film ) [ SEP ] The Jazz Singer is a 1952 remake of the famous 1927 talking picture " The Jazz Singer " . It starred Danny Thomas , Peggy Lee and Eduard Franz , and was nominated for an Oscar for best musical score . The film follows about the same storyline as the version starring Al Jolson . It was also distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures .
Al Jolson who stared in a 1927 "talkie" was once dubbed what?
Al Jolson who stared in a 1927 " talkie " was once dubbed what ?
"The World's Greatest Entertainer."
"The World's Greatest Entertainer."