~ R.I.P. ~
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.
(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...
He had a powerful influence on the advertising media, not to mention a substantial number of recorded comedy albums for Capitol Records.
Featuring Jesse White.
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.
One of the great VO guys, specializing in satire & parody. Sad to see him go. :>(
DAY-0! — It’s too piercing, man...
Cecil , The Seasick Sea Serpent!
Well, two of the three radio gods of my childhood are now gone. First Jean Shepherd, now Freberg, only Ken Nordine remains with us...
and Captian Huff and Puff. The Ship was the “Leaking Lena”
Freegards
LEX
Rest in peace.
~ R.I.P. ~
LEX,
Man we’re old!
Bogie
Don’t forget Hopalong Wong.
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!
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
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.
I just assumed from the last name that he was Jewish, but his real last name is Friberg, which is Swedish.
You and I have very similar tastes. I admired all three.
Yes, that is a Swedish name. I should know, I have one.
Go to the corner of 7th and Caterpillar, and step on it!
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