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The multi-talented Stan Freberg has died at the age of 88
Examiner ^ | 4/7/2015

Posted on 04/07/2015 1:33:25 PM PDT by Borges

It is difficult to list the various accomplishments of Stan Freberg. They included music, comedy, writing, advertising, even puppeteering. Mr. Freberg died on April 7, 2015 at the age of 88 according to his son Donavan’s Facebook page and his Twitter account. The news quickly spread on Twitter, with condolences from the many whom Freberg influenced, as well as scores of fans.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: freberg; obituary; stanfreberg
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To: Borges
I recall listening to his stuff as a kid. He INSPIRED the hell out of me. I saved my paper route money in order to eventually buy a Sears Silvertone audio tape recorder.

He had a powerful influence on the advertising media, not to mention a substantial number of recorded comedy albums for Capitol Records.

21 posted on 04/07/2015 1:58:13 PM PDT by VideoDoctor
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To: JennysCool
Stan Freberg: "The Old Payola Roll Blues"

Featuring Jesse White.

22 posted on 04/07/2015 1:59:48 PM PDT by Publius ("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
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To: VideoDoctor

So YOU were the other guy they sold one to! I listened to his ‘57 radio show in real time, that, and his USA album, got me into show business.


23 posted on 04/07/2015 2:05:42 PM PDT by ArmstedFragg (Hoaxey Dopey Changey)
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To: Borges

One of the great VO guys, specializing in satire & parody. Sad to see him go. :>(

DAY-0! — It’s too piercing, man...


24 posted on 04/07/2015 2:06:05 PM PDT by DJ Frisat (Proudly providing the NSA with provocative textual content since 1995!)
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To: lexington minuteman 1775

Cecil , The Seasick Sea Serpent!


25 posted on 04/07/2015 2:08:03 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: DJ Frisat
Stan Freberg: "Banana Boat"
26 posted on 04/07/2015 2:09:11 PM PDT by Publius ("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
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To: Borges

Well, two of the three radio gods of my childhood are now gone. First Jean Shepherd, now Freberg, only Ken Nordine remains with us...


27 posted on 04/07/2015 2:11:34 PM PDT by Eric Pode of Croydon (I wish someone would tell me what "diddy wah diddy" means.....)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

and Captian Huff and Puff. The Ship was the “Leaking Lena”
Freegards
LEX


28 posted on 04/07/2015 2:12:14 PM PDT by lexington minuteman 1775
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To: Borges

Rest in peace.


29 posted on 04/07/2015 2:18:23 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Funny how Hollywood's 'No Nukes' crowd has been silent during Obama's Iranian nuclear negotiations.)
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To: Borges
~ R.I.P. ~
30 posted on 04/07/2015 2:25:11 PM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: lexington minuteman 1775

LEX,
Man we’re old!
Bogie


31 posted on 04/07/2015 2:29:28 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

Don’t forget Hopalong Wong.


32 posted on 04/07/2015 2:32:15 PM PDT by Misterioso
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To: Misterioso

Princess Summer Fall Winter Spring!
I remember a show that was on here in Cleveland called “Pinhead,” but I haven’t been able to track down anything about it. My Dad was friends with a cameraman/techie at one of the tv stations in Cleveland. I’m guessing about 1950 or 51. They built our first tv from a kit. There were so many advancements in the tv tech happening very quickly, that manufacturers couldn’t keep up with them on their production models. The way to get the latest was to get a kit. There were 3 cardtables full of parts in the living room, and I wasn’t allowed in there for three weeks! But we got our tv!


33 posted on 04/07/2015 2:42:31 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: ifinnegan

I had heard he was a committed Christian, but didn’t know he was a political lib.

RIP, Stan.

Interview from 1999:

http://www.avclub.com/article/stan-freberg-13614


34 posted on 04/07/2015 2:48:48 PM PDT by jjotto ("Ya could look it up!")
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To: Borges; PJ-Comix; mikrofon; martin_fierro

Stan Freberg was one of my all-time influences in humor, satire, and parody. To me, as a young man, the Big Three in parody were Stan Freberg, Allan Sherman, and Tom Lehrer.


35 posted on 04/07/2015 2:49:09 PM PDT by Charles Henrickson (The wag tailoring the doggerel)
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To: jjotto

I just assumed from the last name that he was Jewish, but his real last name is Friberg, which is Swedish.


36 posted on 04/07/2015 2:51:06 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Eric Pode of Croydon
Well, two of the three radio gods of my childhood are now gone. First Jean Shepherd, now Freberg, only Ken Nordine remains with us...

You and I have very similar tastes. I admired all three.

37 posted on 04/07/2015 2:51:16 PM PDT by Charles Henrickson (The wag tailoring the doggerel)
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To: dfwgator

Yes, that is a Swedish name. I should know, I have one.


38 posted on 04/07/2015 2:52:22 PM PDT by Charles Henrickson (The wag tailoring the doggerel)
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To: Borges

Go to the corner of 7th and Caterpillar, and step on it!


39 posted on 04/07/2015 2:53:07 PM PDT by null and void (He who kills a tyrant (i.e. an usurper) to free his country is praised and rewarded ~ Thomas Aquinas)
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To: Borges

This is a Stan Freberg record:

http://tinyurl.com/harryreidsong


40 posted on 04/07/2015 3:03:30 PM PDT by Arthur McGowan
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