R.I.P.: Comedian David Brenner

David Brenner, Phlash Phelps

Comedian David Brenner, a regular on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show," has died after a battle with cancer, a family spokesman said Saturday.

He was 78, according to CNN.

Brenner was a staple on Carson's late-night show, appearing more times than any other guest -- 158, according to a bio on his official website.

Before getting into comedy, Brenner helped write, produce and direct 115 TV documentaries, earning him nearly 30 awards.

Brenner also was the author of five books -- his latest published in 2003, "I Think There's a Terrorist in My Soup."

Pictured is Brenner in 2004 with Phlash Phelps, morning host on the '60s On 6 channel on SiriusXM, during a remote appearance in Las Vegas.


Video from December 2013.