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Subject: Re: Does anyone recognise these?
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 20:55:20 -0400
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On Fri, 24 Apr 2015 20:07:02 -0400, comicnut@fuse.net wrote:
>When I was growing up in the 60's-70's there was a series of comedy shorts
>frequently played as time filler after some movies on local stations.
>
>They featured an announcer with a nasal voice who would talk and describe
>various actions and events while actors went through various routines getting
>into all sorts of difficulties. The actors were mostly silent, the only vocals
>were from the announcer.
>
>A lot of it took common ordinary jobs and would turn them on their ear. Diaper
>delivery, barbers, etc.
>
>It was fairly slapstick
>
>Anyone have any idea what shorts these might be?
Actually, I think I found it. Joe McDoakes or maybe the Pete Smith Specialties
Shorts.
Found some McDoakes. Anyone know where I can find any Pete Smith Specialties?
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