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Andy Kaufman Revealed!: Best Friend Tells All

by Bob Zmuda, Matthew Scott Hanson · 1999

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With a movie about Kaufman already out, this is his manager and friend Zmuda's recollection of the late comedian. Best remembered as English-challenged immigrant Latka Gravas on the '70s sitcom "Taxi", Kaufman also appeared regularly on "Saturday Night Live", did stand-up, and wrestled women. Photos.

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comedianscomediansMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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medium · 336 pages

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