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Jerry Kahrilas, Rubbing Elbows with Stars

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How many famous people have you ever had a meal with? For three decades, from the 1960’s through the 1980’s, in Philadelphia, Jerry Kahrilas perhaps met and had dinner with more of them than anyone else. President Ford, Joey Bishop, Grace Kelly, just to name a few, all shook his hand and had dinner with Jerry. Well, not exactly with him. Let’s just say they shared a few thoughts and maybe a joke or two over a meal.