The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller

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Jerry Stiller
Jerry Stiller

Self

Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander

Self - Roastmaster

Anne Meara
Anne Meara

Self

Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller

Self

Kevin James
Kevin James

Self

Bea Arthur
Bea Arthur

Self

Florence Henderson
Florence Henderson

Self

Susie Essman
Susie Essman

Self

Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel

Self

Freddie Roman
Freddie Roman

Self - Dean

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    The annual roast of the Friars Club, a fraternal organization for comedians, is a big honor - and yet can be a major embarrassment. The roastee being honored is Jerry Stiller, who played Arthur Spooner on the CBS sitcom King of Queens. Attendees included two at one point named New York City mayors, Police Commissioner Howard Safir, The Golden Girls' Bea Arthur, Dr. Ruth, The Brady Bunch's Florence Henderson, and comedian Janeane Garofalo.

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    1999-10-27

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    5.3

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    2.6 starts
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