‘In 1984, I worked 363 days’: how Russ Abbot soared to success – then walked away

📰 Summary (English)
Comedian Russ Abbot, a 1980s television sensation, achieved massive success with his sketch shows and musicals, attracting up to 18 million viewers. After a long and illustrious career, he surprisingly stepped away from the spotlight in 2016, and now lives a quiet life in a Portuguese villa.
🇪🇸 Resumen (Español)
El comediante Russ Abbot, una sensación de la televisión de la década de 1980, alcanzó un éxito masivo con sus espectáculos de sketches y musicales, atraiendo hasta 18 millones de espectadores. Después de una larga y ilustre carrera, sorprendentemente se retiró de la luz del día en 2016, y ahora vive una vida tranquila en una villa portuguesa.
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