Historical clue formulations

• Comedian who said "I once spent a year in Philadelphia. I think it was on a Sunday" — 2023-05-28
• *He said "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" — 2012-04-25
• Portrayer of Cuthbert J. Twillie and Egbert Sousé — 2010-03-07
• He said "I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally" — 2008-07-11
• "The Bank Dick" actor — 2005-06-29
• "Who stole the cork from my breakfast?" speaker — 2003-06-27
• "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" — 1996-09-01