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    Carl LaBove

    Comedian Carl LaBove talks about the night his best friend, Sam Kinison, died in his arms and about his wild early days at The Comedy Store.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Marc Maron • Sep 8, 2012 • 1 min read

    Comedian Carl LaBove was Sam Kinison's best friend and opening act. Sam died in his arms. He talks with Marc about that night, as well as his wild early days at The Comedy Store. Plus, he shares in detail his attempts to get his life back after he found out a secret of Sam's that turned everything upside down.

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      Marc Maron

      stand-up comic, actor, podcast host

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