Billy Crystal's Banned Cannabis Commercial
Billy Crystal - who turns 68 this week - is undeniably a comedy legend. But when he was just another up-and-comer, his first big break was actually a bust, all because of network practices regarding marijuana.
Back in the early 70s, the "When Harry Met Sally" star was a member of the struggling comedy trio "3's Company". However, opportunity came knocking when they were signed by TV host David Frost to make an appearance on a network special called "That Was The Year That Was" (1973).
The comedy troupe performed their best bit - a cannabis commercial. In his autobiography "Still Foolin' 'Em"(2013), Crystal wrote,
"Our sketch documented the making of the first marijuana commercial. (It was our best piece.) I played a stiff...actor who gets progressively smashed as he does take after take, smoking 'the product.' We taped the show, and the audience loved it."
However, the broadcasters...
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