There will be at least one other post about Budd here today. In this one, I wanted to post the following, which was written by the fine comedy writer Arnie Kogen…
So sorry to hear about Budd. In 1981 I was fortunate enough to write for Evening at the Improv. One of the best experiences of my life. Budd Friedman, the host, would intro a celebrity guest host — a Phil Silvers, Shelley Winters, Tony Curtis, Franken & Davis — who would then intro "young" comics like Richard Lewis, Jerry Seinfeld, Rita Rudner, David Spade, Paul Reiser, Andy Kaufman and Stephen Wright to dazzle Improv audiences with their stand up. At one point we had host Lou Gossett Jr open the show with a hilarious monologue about the "Roots" of Budd Friedman. The guy could take a joke. It was a joy to work with Budd and to know him these past four decades. The man was a comedy legend. We will all miss him.
I have not heard anything yet about a memorial service for Budd. I hope though that whoever plans it has it start late with everyone sitting at a tiny cramped table and paying a two-drink minimum.