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Al at Stan Freberg tribute in Los Angeles, Nov. 2, 2014
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 8:15 am
by Cheerios Applejacks Cheerios
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"American Cinematheque at Hollywood's Egyptian Theater will showcase the astonishing versatility of beloved humorist Stan Freberg in "The Genius of Stan Freberg: 70 Years of Creative Entertainment" on Sunday, November 2 at 7 pm.
This special evening of tribute will be hosted by actor-satirist Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, Le Show, This is Spinal Tap) and will feature special appearances by "Weird Al" Yankovic, Micky Dolenz, award-winning filmmaker Bob Kurtz, animation experts Jerry Beck and Eric Goldberg, and many other Freberg colleagues and celebrity fans."
Re: Al at Stan Freberg tribute in Los Angeles, Nov. 2, 2014
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 8:58 pm
by minnick27
Oh my god I want to be there for this
Re: Al at Stan Freberg tribute in Los Angeles, Nov. 2, 2014
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 1:43 am
by TMBJon
Wow, this looks awesome!
Re: Al at Stan Freberg tribute in Los Angeles, Nov. 2, 2014
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 5:50 am
by TMBJon
I got tickets! Anyone else going?
Re: Al at Stan Freberg tribute in Los Angeles, Nov. 2, 2014
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 6:33 am
by Big Spoon
Haven't got tickets yet, but hoping to go!
Re: Al at Stan Freberg tribute in Los Angeles, Nov. 2, 2014
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:43 am
by Diva
I just ordered two tickets. One is for me. Greg isn't able to travel like that yet, so I'll have to find another taker for the second.
Re: Al at Stan Freberg tribute in Los Angeles, Nov. 2, 2014
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 11:36 am
by TMBJon
I attended this last night, and it was really fun!
Exactly as described, the event was hosted by Harry Shearer and featured Al among others such as Micky Dolenz, Bob Kurtz, Hunter Freberg, and some of Stan's other colleagues. Each person hosted a segment of the tribute. They focused on his animation voiceover work, tv appearances, radio shows, and commercials. A segment dedicated to his musical comedy work was hosted by Al. He gave a sincere, thoughtful tribute to Stan's ouvre and introduced several songs specifically including John and Marsha and Green Chri$tma$.
At the end, Freberg and his wife, Hunter, took the stage. Stan is 88 years old (!) and frankly didn't seem to be in the best health. His wife, Hunter, was really excellent at telling a lot of Stan's best behind the scenes stories, but allowing Stan to deliver the punchlines. It was really cool to attend this tribute and see Freberg in person. What a legend - 70 years in comedy!!!!
Re: Al at Stan Freberg tribute in Los Angeles, Nov. 2, 2014
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 3:14 pm
by algonacchick
I am glad you had a good time, Jon. Sounds like it was a fun event. Sorry to hear Stan is in poor health, but I'm glad his wife was at his side to talk about the behind the scenes stuff.
Re: Al at Stan Freberg tribute in Los Angeles, Nov. 2, 2014
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:25 am
by minnick27
His wife that wasnt there for any of it
Re: Al at Stan Freberg tribute in Los Angeles, Nov. 2, 2014
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:31 am
by TMBJon
minnick27 wrote:His wife that wasnt there for any of it
Yeah, there was a weird air regarding that, but she never claimed to be telling stories first hand. She was just helping to reiterate stories that Stan had told her, and let Stan himself deliver the punchlines or funniest parts in every story.
If you saw the physical/mental condition Stan was in during this event (wheelchair-bound, as he apparently fell down and broke a rib last week), it was clear that this was the only way he could have possibly participated.