Comedian and Voice Actor Stan Freberg Dies at 88

Satirist Stan Freberg, who influenced generations with his witty comedy albums and cartoon voices a...

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Comedian and Voice Actor Stan Freberg Dies at 88 Satirist Stan Freberg, who influenced generations with his witty comedy albums and cartoon voices and memorable advertising campaigns, died Tuesday in Santa Monica. He was 88 and had been sufferin...

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