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Comedy genius Sid Caesar dead at 91

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On of TV's greatest wit, writers and actors has died.

Your Show of Shows was the incubator of such great talents as Carl Reiner, Doc Simon, Larry Gelbart, Mel Tolkin, Mel Brooks, Imogene coca and Woody Allen.

The show led others to Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, SNL and In Living Color. It was the basis of the wonderful film "My Favorite Year". His two or three lines in "Vegas Vacation" were quintessential Caesar.

Sid Caesar was a pioneer and giant. He created what others are still using today.

We all him a debt of gratitude for the joy he has left for us.

RIP
 
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