This Day In Comedy: December 10

Born this day in 1946,  Douglas Kenney, American who co-founded National Lampoon magazine, co-wrote Caddyshack. Died 08/27/1980 age 33, possible suicide - a fall from a cliff. Harold Ramis quipped "Doug probably fell while he was looking for a place to jump".
		Born this day in 1965, Greg Giraldo, American comedian, retired lawyer. Died 09/29/2010, age 44, prescription medication overdose.
Died this day in 1988 Dick Clair, 57, comedian (Clair & McMahon, Facts of Life). Born 11/12/1931, died of AIDs.
		Died this day in 1978, Ed Wood wrote cult films Plan 9 From Outer Space and Glen Or Glenda, and pornographic films later in career. Born 10/10/1924, he died of a heart attack age 54.
Died this day in 1982, Freeman Gosden, Sam of radio’s comedy team  Sam 'N Henry, considered by some as the first situation comedy (sitcom) also played Amos of comedy team Amos ‘N Andy. Born 05/05/1899, died of congestive heart failure at age 83
		Died this day 2001, Herb Eden, bit player on TV, including Get Smart. Born 11/11/1930, died at age 71.
Died this day, Richard Pryor, comedian/actor, film’s Stir Crazy, See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Brewster's Millions, Superman 3, The Toy, Silver Streak, Car Wash, TV’s Richard Pryor Show. Born 12/01/1940, Famously, purposely burned self while free-basing, died from heart attack age 65.

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