Below is a clip from Caesar's Hour in the 1950s, featuring Sid Caesar and Nanette Fabray. It's practically a comic ballet, and keep in mind it was originally done live with no cuts or breaks in the performance. It's hard to think of anyone today who would even attempt such a bit; which doesn't mean nobody has the talent, but I think there was a different entertainment tradition back in those days that has been replaced by more technologically oriented material. Anyway, here's a look into the first generation of television comedy:
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Golly, John, you sure know how to evoke memories. We watched Sid Caesar regularly back in the
1950's. And he was always hilarious. What a great way to start a Saturday morning!!!!
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