Gerson "Bud" Friedman, 90, was a promoter who pioneered the modern-day comedy club. He died November 8, 2022.
Quotable Quotes:
"I've always been a ham."
"Richard Pryor once said I had taken advantage of him because he was Black, and I was absolutely heartbroken. When I got home my wife said, 'You should have told him you take advantage of all performers, regardless of race, creed or color.'"