The Hidden Tragedy of Buddy Hackett’s Private Life

Buddy Hackett made millions laugh with his quick wit and larger-than-life energy. But behind the spotlight, his life told a different story. Born into the hardships of the Great Depression, he fought bullying and Bell’s palsy with humor as his only weapon. He survived war’s tense seas as a Coast Guard performer under the shadow of German U-boats. Off stage, there was stage fright so severe it kept him from shows and left him frozen backstage. This is the hidden story of Buddy Hackett.