May 16, 2020
Fred had that spark. He was funny doing nothing. Even just standing still he got laughs. And when he happened to be in the audience, nobody laughed more generously. I just saw him before quarantine and I already miss him. He was my biggest fan and I was his. Fred and Mary were so kind to me for decades. Their parties were legendary. Sending a big virtual hug to his daughter Hope and her son Freddy Junior — as well as Fred’s countless fans and best pal Bernie Shine