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How Jack Horkheimer turned astronomy into late-night camp

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Nobody expected a guy with severe degenerative lung disease to become the most energetic man on late-night public television. Jack Horkheimer hosted 'Star Hustler' with the manic enthusiasm of a used car salesman pitching the cosmos. He had to record episodes in agonizing batches due to his health, yet his iconic catchphrases and cheap green-screen effects made him a beloved insomniac staple.

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