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Laugh-In Creator Dick Martin Dead at 86

Zany funnyman socked it to US audiences, topped ratings for years

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted May 25, 2008 11:17 AM CDT

(Newser) – The final judge has come for Dick Martin, co-founder of the groundbreaking comedy show Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In and later a prolific director, the AP reports. Martin, the wacky counterpoint to partner Dan Rowan's straight man, died last night at age 86 of respiratory problems....   Read full story »

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