Jack Benny and George Burns were Proctors; Johnny Carson was a Knight; Sammy Davis, Jr. was a Bard; and Henny Youngman was a Squire–all legends, all Honorary Officers. This year, the Board of Governors appointed several loyal and dedicated Friars as Honorary Officers, they are all perfectly suited to filling the shoes of their talented predecessors.
So now, hear ye, hear ye, fellow Friars: Friar Joy Behar, the Friars first female Roastmaster, is now our Grand Jestress. Friar Richard Belzer is living up to his bad boy reputation as our new Jester. Friar Dennis Farina, who plays
 Jester Richard Belzer
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a knight in shining blue armor on NBC’s Law & Order, fittingly is now a Friars Knight. Friar Robert Klein may not seem monk-like but that didn’t deter the Board from bestowing the Monk moniker on him. Friar Steve Lawrence, who has endured both a Roast and a Dinner at the hands of the Friars, deservedly can add Friars Squire to his always growing resume. Friar Jerry Stiller, |
protector of the joke and bearer of the laugh, has been appointed Squire. The Monastery is now secure. Congratulations to the newly appointed Honorary Officers and may the force of the joke be with you!
Stiller, protector of the joke and bearer of the laugh, has been appointed Squire. The Monastery is now secure. Congratulations to the newly appointed Honorary Officers and may the force of the joke be with you!
 Squire Steve Lawrence
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