he was going to accept an award from the box office people as the top male actor of the year. and i was hosting play boy s penthouse. and we clicked immediately. we became very close friends. larry: what was special about him? well, what you saw in particularly his comedic roles, it s who tony was. he was a very special, lovable, likable guy. just a dear friend during good times and bad. and it was a real shocker for me, age notwithstanding, it was a real shocker for me to wake up and discover that he passed away. larry: den bbie, what made h a star? well, i have to laugh because