The Rule of Three in comedy
The Rule of Three in comedy, by Tom Raymond Have you seen a comedian, or comedy troupe, repeat a bit over, and over, and over, […]
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National Clown Week Proclamation
Presidential proclamation of National Clown Week – by Richard M. Nixon? Yes, actually – starting August 1st National Clown Week By the President of the […]
Charlie Chaplin Films
Charlie Chaplin was one of the early innovators in the film industry in the early 20th century and was both creative and a perfectionist. As such, […]
Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi
Product description of Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi by Charles Dickens, Joseph Grimaldi Joseph Grimaldi (1778 – 1837), one of the greatest English clowns and pantomimes […]
Joseph Grimaldi – the healing power of humor
An example of the healing power of humor from the life of Joseph Grimaldi “In the July of this year a very extraordinary circumstance occurred […]
Joseph Grimaldi, father of modern clowning
Joseph Grimaldi (December 18, 1778 – May 31, 1837) Inducted into the 1990 Clown Hall of Fame, Joseph Grimaldi was one of the greatest English […]
Best Foot Forward
Best Foot Forward (1943), starring Lucille Ball, Harry James Best Foot Forward is a fun musical, that frequently had me asking, “When is Lucy coming back […]
Biography of Marcel Marceau, (Bip the Clown)
Marcel Marceau – Le Mime Marceau – March 22, 1923 – September 22, 2007 Marcel Marceau is known the world over as the famous mime, Bip. […]
How do I start clowning? clown costume, part 1
Clown Tutorial – creating your clown costume Something interesting happened to me on the way to writing this article. I was perusing a very nice […]
Mabel’s Strange Predicament
Mabel’s Strange Predicament, starring Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand – February 9, 1914 Mabel’s Strange Predicament is a short film, 17 minutes long, starring Mabel Normand, with […]