Roger Abbott

Roger Abbott (July 10, 1946 – March 26, 2011) was a Canadian comedian. A founding member of the comedy troupe Royal Canadian Air Farce, he was one of the troupe's stars and writers throughout its 29-year career on radio and television.

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