David Brenner was an American stand-up comedian, actor and author who passed away at the age of 78 on March 15, 2014, from cancer. Most known for being a stand-up comedian, he is thought to be one of the most frequent guests on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Born 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Brenner studied mass communication at Temple University from 1956 to 1960. His first ... more
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Join MemoriesKing World Entertainment gave Brenner his own 30-minute syndicated late-night talk show, "Nightlife"
Karen Higdon His first paid gig was at The Improv
Karen Higdon Born 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Brenner passed away on March 15, 2014, at age 78 from cancer at his Manhattan home
Married to Ruth Slater for 3 years from 2011 to 2014
Karen Higdon Started studying mass communication at Temple University from 1956 to 1960
Karen Higdon The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia named Brenner their Person of the Year in 1984
Made his national television debut in 1971, on "The Tonight Show"
Married to Elizabeth Slater for 1 year from 2000 to 2001
He guest-hosted for Johnny Carson 75 times between 1975 and 1984, placing him fifth on the list of Carson's most frequent guest
Brenner was the star of the 1976 TV series Snip (alternative title: Flip)
Karen Higdon Inducted into The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame
Karen Higdon Brenner released the comedy album "Excuse Me, Are You Reading That Paper?" on MCA Records
He also played a charity ball auctioneer in the 1989 romantic comedy "Worth Winning"
Karen Higdon Brenner penned five books