MISSING FUNNYMEN
The telecast of the American Comedy Awards show May 19 was humorous and interesting but omitted any recognition of Dick Shawn, who like Ernie Kovacs, Charlie Chaplin and Redd Foxx (none of whom was acknowledged either), was an original comedic presence and whose recent passing leaves quite a void.
ABBY FRANKLIN
Sherman Oaks
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