Stand-Up Comedian Known For His Performances In The Catskills Dies At 85

Back in 1969, comedian Freddie Roman decided to join the Friars Club, a private club in New York known for roasting celebrities. Still, his desire to become a comedian started much earlier than that. When he was just 15 years old, Roman would emcee shows at a hotel where his family liked to stay in the Catskills.

Roman ended up becoming known as a legendary stand-up comedian. He worked as an emcee in the Catskills for seven years before joining the Friars Club. He considered himself an unknown comedian at the time, partly why he wanted to join.