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Standup comedian Norm Crosby, who was the "Master of Malaprop," dies at 93

Posted by Norman Weiss
Sunday 11/08/20 at 12:31PM EST
  • The Hollywood Reporter

    The popular comedian misused words to great effect for more than five decades, including numerous appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. He also starred in the short-lived 1988 Showtime sitcom The Boys from It's Garry Shandling Show co-creator Alan Zweibel.

    TOPICS: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Ed Sullivan Show, Norm Crosby, Obits, Standup Comedy


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