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"Drunk" Joke No Laughing Matter

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'Drunk' Joke No Laughing Matter

Oh, those cards at Ohio State University! The Buckeyes' athletics communications director was just forced to resign after 1999-2000 basketball media guides referred to comedian Richard Lewis as a "drunk." In a section on distinguished alumni, Lewis, a 1969 OSU grad, is described as "Actor, Writer, Comedian, Drunk." OSU is now investigating who pulled the prank, a copy of which you'll find here. The 52-year-old Lewis is particularly pissed since he has filmed public service spots about binge drinking on college campuses. (1 page)