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“Laugh-In” Star Dies

The man responsible for making phrases such as “Sock it to me” and “You bet your sweet bippy” famous has died. Dick Martin, who made millions smile on “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In,” died Saturday night of respiratory complications at a hospital in Santa Monica, California, according to news reports. He was 86. Given his health issues it really is amazing he lived as long as he did. Martin lost the use of one of his lungs when he was 17 and in the last several years he needed supplemental oxygen to stay alive. According to a family spokesperson, the legendary … Continue reading →

Comedian Dick Martin Dead at 86

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It is the end of a groovy, cool era man – “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In” comedian Dick Martin died yesterday of respiratory complications at the age of 86. I didn’t know it until I read his obituary, but Martin lost the use of one of his lungs when he was a teenager and needed oxygen most of the day in later years. Martin met Dan Rowan in 1952 and they quickly formed their comedy team. They worked their way up the standup circuit, appearing in New York, Miami, and Las Vegas. Rowan always played the straight man while Martin was … Continue reading →