He most recently appeared in the 2000 filmThe Last Producer.

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Johnny Carson was a longtime fan of Greene.

The comedian made 40 appearances on The Tonight Show, on which he also served as a guest host.

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He also appeared on The Merv Griffin Show, where he also guest-hosted.

I was a manic depressive, hetoldThe Las Vegas Review-Journalin 2009.

Then I developed panic attacks, and I worked with people who never knew it.

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Id get a standing ovation, then Id burst out crying as soon as I left the stage.

I wanted to get out of show business so bad at that time.

But when youre making $100,000 a week and supporting 12 bookies and a wife its difficult.