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    Comedian Alan King uses obituary of Ludwig von Mises as a prop (1988)

    h/t Ryan McMaken: https://mises.org/blog/misesian-amer...letterman-1988
    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan McMaken
    Misesian Americana: Ludwig von Mises's Obituary on David Letterman in 1988

    Comedian Alan King whips out Ludwig von Mises's obituary in this comedy routine from 1988.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83yyMAdbrpE


    (Alan King died in 2004. He was survived by his wife ...)
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