Freeman King (June 1, 1943 – June 1, 2002) was an American comedian known for such television shows and films as ''

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour ''The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour'' is an American variety show starring American pop singers Sonny Bono and Cher, who were married to each other at the time. The show ran on CBS in the United States, and premiered in August 1971. The show was ca ...

'', '' Fletch'', '' Dance Fever'', '' Under The Rainbow'', and ''

The Buddy Holly Story ''The Buddy Holly Story'' is a 1978 American biographical musical drama film directed by Steve Rash which tells the life and career of rock and roll musician Buddy Holly. It features an Academy Award-winning musical score, adapted by Joe Ren ...

''. At the suggestion of

Redd Foxx John Elroy Sanford (December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991), better known by his stage name Redd Foxx, was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Foxx gained success with his raunchy nightclub act before and during the civil rights movemen ...

, King teamed with comedian

Murray Langston Murray Langston (born June 27, 1944), who frequently performed using the stage name "The Unknown Comic," is a Canadian actor and stand-up comedian best known for his performances on '' The Gong Show'', where he usually appeared with a paper bag o ...

and became regular performers on ''The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.'' King died on his 59th birthday in Los Angeles, of a heart attack.

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