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Although he was voted America ’ s favorite comedian in a 1974 poll and highly sought out for every manner of TV game and variety show, it was the failure of his two series that reportedly exacerbated Lynde ’ s drinking problem, leading to numerous run-ins with the law and frequent arrests for public intoxication.

According to Peter Marshall ( Florence Henderson Show, 2008 ) and Kaye Ballard ( E True Hollywood Story, 2000 ) the comedic actor would sometimes verbally ridicule his friends when inebriated.