Adam Sandler leads tributes to Budd Friedman after Improv founder's death at 90: 'Can't thank this man enough'
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Budd Friedman opened the Improv in Manhattan in 1963 and the Hollywood staple on Melrose in 1974. The comedy club pioneer died in Los Angeles Saturday.
"Budd Friedman. Can’t thank this man enough for what he gave to all of us," Sandler tweeted Sunday. "A comedy home. All the stage time. All the tips. All the encouragement. A place for comedians to hang out and talk about nothing but comedy." Tracy Wright is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to tracy.wright@fox.com.
Friedman first opened the Improv in Manhattan in 1963 before launching a second location in West Hollywood on Melrose Avenue in 1974. He was Bette Midler's first manager and helped Richard Pryor, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Larry David and Andy Kaufman break into the business.
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