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Ed Gardner, Sam Bermans caricature of Ed Gardner as the bartender Archie on Duffys Tavern was published in NBCs 1947 book promoting the networks top stars.Edward Francis Ed Gardner (June 29, 1901 – August 17, 1963) was an American comic actor, writer and director, best remembered as the creator and star of the radios popular Duffys Tavern comedy series.Born in Astoria, New York, Gardner was a representative for the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency before going into show business. He began producing for the stage in the early 1930s. He produced the drama play Coastwise on Broadway (1931) and wrote and directed the Broadway comedy After Such Pleasures (1934).