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Borscht Belt comedian Freddie Roman dies at age 85

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Roman died Saturday afternoon at Bethesda Hospital in Boynton Beach, Florida. His daughter told the entertainment trade Deadline that he suffered a heart attack that morning. Roman made his name performing at hotels and resorts in the Catskill Mountains. He also conceived of "Catskills on Broadway," where he and his friends brought their nostalgia-tinged, Catskills-flavored standup to New York.

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Borscht Belt comedian Freddie Roman dies at age 85

Comedian Freddie Roman, the former dean of The Friars Club and a staple of the Catskills comedy scene, has died. He was 85. Roman passed away Saturday afternoon at Bethesda

1 year ago·United States

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USA Today

Freddie Roman, Borscht Belt comedian, dies at 85: 'A great loss to the world of comedy'

Comedian Freddie Roman, former dean of The Friars Club, died Saturday afternoon at a hospital in Boynton Beach, Florida, his booking agent said.

1 year ago·United States

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Borscht Belt comedian Freddie Roman dies at 85: ‘The ultimate pro’ - National

Comedian Freddie Roman, the former dean of The Friars Club and a staple of the Catskills comedy scene, has died. He was 85 years of age.

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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Borscht Belt comedian Freddie Roman dies at age 85

Comedian Freddie Roman, the former dean of The Friars Club and a staple of the Catskills comedy scene, has died

1 year ago·United States

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Borscht Belt comedian Freddie Roman dies at age 85

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film WriterComedian Freddie Roman, the former dean of The Friars Club and a staple of the Catskills comedy scene, has died. He was 85.Roman died Saturday afternoon at Bethesda Hospital in Boynton Beach, Florida, his booking agent and friend Alison Chaplin said Sunday. His daughter told the entertainment trade Deadline that he suffered a heart attack that morning.Roman made his name performing at hotels and resorts in the Catsk…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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