Fred Willard Denies Lewd Conduct, Calls Arrest a "Strange Situation"

Fred Willard insists he was not the worst-in-porn show in a theater last night.
After saying he was "good" and "keep busy," the comedian told a TMZ cameraman today that his arrest on suspicion of lewd behavior at the Tiki Theatre in Hollywood was "a big misunderstanding."

"This is being rectified," Willard said. "I have great respect for [the police], there is just a difference of opinion" about what happened. "It is being rectified as we speak ... It was a strange situation."
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"It does not happen ... It will all be straightened. My lawyer said, you know," let them [about the situation], "were his last words as he climbed into his car .
Speaking of Willard attorney, Paul Takakjian said in a statement to TMZ it would be "worked tirelessly to clear his name in this case."
"With all due respect to the individual agent, our belief is that Fred has done nothing in violation of any law," he said.
The 76 year old actor and comedian was dismantled Wednesday by agents of the Unit of LAPD deputy during an inspection of the Tiki Theatre at about 8:50 p.m.. Willard, who is accused of committing a lewd act, was booked and released on his own recognizance.