Comedians
Chinese Crosstalk Comedy
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Crosstalk, also known by its Chinese name xiangsheng... is a traditional Chinese comedic performing arts, and one of China's most popular cultural elements. It is typically in the form of a duo dialogue between two performers... The crosstalk language, rich in puns and allusions, is delivered in a rapid, bantering style... Canadian crosstalk comedian Dashan (Mark Rowswell) says the closest equivalent in English would be Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First?" sketch.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jul 01, 2017 -
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Category: Humor, Comedians, Asia
Groucho & Chico Go To Jail
I cannot find any subsequent info on this case, which I had never heard of before. Did the Marx Bros. win on appeal? I certainly don't think they ever went to jail.
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri May 05, 2017 -
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Category: Crime, Humor, Comedians, 1930s
Mystery Illustration 41
What famous film comedian is this drawing supposed to represent?
The answer is here.
And after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Sat Mar 18, 2017 -
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Category: Movies, Comics, 1950s, Comedians
Mystery Illustration 36
You guys did pretty good guessing Danny Kaye some time ago. So who is this world-famous comedian?
The answer is here.
And after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Wed Jan 04, 2017 -
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Category: 1950s, Comedians
Jerry Lewis, Sensitive Crooner
Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 10, 2016 -
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Category: Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art, Music, 1950s, Comedians
Bob “Bazooka” Burns
Full story here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jun 28, 2016 -
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Category: Inventions, Outsider Art, 1940s, Comedians
Life Imitates the Smothers Brothers
I just hope he knew enough to yell, "Fire!"
Full article here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Mar 31, 2015 -
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Category: Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Emigrants, Immigrants and Borders, Music, Stupid Criminals, Chocolate, Comedians, Europe
One Great Comedian Deserves Another
Posted By: Paul - Sat Dec 17, 2011 -
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Category: Disguises, Impersonations, Mimics and Forgeries, Movies, 1950s, Comedians
Fake Language Song
Although the lyrics sound like a variety of languages, it's all gibberish.
YouTube identifies the performer as Arihiro Fujimura.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Oct 04, 2010 -
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Category: Languages, Music, Comedians, Parody, Asia
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