Soupy Sales dies at 83; slapstick comic had hit TV show in 1960s

By admin | Published: October 22, 2009

The comedian acquired a cult-like following among adults with a show ostensibly meant for children. His signature routine, which he elevated to an art form, was pie-throwing. Soupy Sales , a comic with a gift for slapstick who attained cult-like popularity in the 1960s with a pie-throwing routine that became his signature, has died. He was 83.

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Soupy Sales dies at 83; slapstick comic had hit TV show in 1960s

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