This 1981 photo released by the Las Vegas News Bureau shows David Brenner at the Riviera. A spokesman for the family of the comedian says the "Tonight Show" favorite has died. He was 78. Brenner died Saturday March 15, 2014, at his home in New York City, said Jeff Abraham, who was Brenner's publicist. (AP Photo/ Las Vegas News Bureau)
March 15, 2014 - 3:39 PM
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A spokesman for the family of comedian David Brenner says the "Tonight Show" favourite has died. He was 78.
Brenner died Saturday afternoon at his home in New York City, said Jeff Abraham, who was Brenner's publicist.
The gangly, toothy Brenner made more than 150 appearances as a guest and substitute host on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show," starting in the 1970s.
His "Tonight" exposure turned the former documentary filmmaker into a hot comedian. Brenner was a regular on other TV talk shows and game shows and starred in four HBO comedy specials. He also briefly hosted his own syndicated talk show in 1987.
Brenner continued to work steadily doing standup shows.
News from © The Associated Press, 2014