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Comedian Del Close rarely appeared on TV or in movies, but it was under his guidance that comedy superstars like Bill Murray, John Belushi, and Tina Fey learned the art of unflinching, uneasy humor. Ed Zareh sheds light on Close’s unique gifts as a master teacher.

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