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Freddie Roman, Borscht Belt Comic Known for Roasts, Dead at 85
New York Post ^

Posted on 11/26/2022 4:54:13 PM PST by nickcarraway

Beloved Borscht Belt comic and actor Freddie Roman, best known for his roasts as part of New York City’s Friars Club and later Comedy Central, died at the age of 85 on Saturday, his family said.

Roman suffered a heart attack in Boynton Beach, Florida, his daughter confirmed to Deadline.

The comic had spent most of his life in show business after he was given the opportunity to emcee at his uncle and grandfather’s Crystal Spring Hotel in the Catskills when he was just 15.

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TOPICS: Humor; Music/Entertainment; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: borschtbelt; comedy; florida; freddieroman; roasts; standup

1 posted on 11/26/2022 4:54:13 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

I miss roasts. Back when people had a sense of humor and could laugh at themselves.


2 posted on 11/26/2022 5:00:51 PM PST by SamAdams76 (4,654,320 | Truth Social | 87,755,089 | Twitter | Trump Followers)
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To: SamAdams76

You can find the old Dean Martin Roasts online.


3 posted on 11/26/2022 5:07:12 PM PST by EEGator
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To: SamAdams76

Norm MacDonald’s roast of Bob Saget is a classic. Available on YouTube.


4 posted on 11/26/2022 5:13:53 PM PST by who_would_fardels_bear (What is left around which to circle the wagons?)
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To: nickcarraway
Another way, way, wayback...Georgie Jessel the Toastmaster General


5 posted on 11/26/2022 5:15:33 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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To: nickcarraway

Rest in Peace you funny mensch.


6 posted on 11/26/2022 5:22:17 PM PST by higgmeister (In the Shadow of The Big Chicken!)
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To: EEGator

I’ll watch them on YouTube. Google the Redd Foxx roast. A person would be ostracized today.


7 posted on 11/26/2022 5:53:22 PM PST by Mean Daddy (Every time Hillary lies, a demon gets its wings. - Windflier)
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