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Billy Barnes dies at 85; satirical songwriter for Hollywood revues by Dennis McLellan

Various editions of 'The Billy Barnes Revue' helped launch the careers of performers such as Ken Berry and Jo Anne Worley. Barnes also contributed songs to 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In' and Oscars shows.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:23AM on September 26, 2012

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