The two birds were Gertrude and Heathcliff. I can still see him on stage with his thumbs stuck in his armpits, flapping his arms and laughing his @$$ off.
I think Freddie was the hobo. He'd come onto the stage wearing that old hat, hair all messed up and a cigar in his mouth.
brings back good memories.
Did you ever hear the story of him selling soap when he was a youngster?