A second banana is a performer who serves as a comic foil opposing a comedian in a double act
Double act
A double act, also known as a comedy duo, is a
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A second banana is a performer who serves as a comic foil opposing a comedian in a double act
Double act
A double act, also known as a comedy duo, is a comic device in which humor is derived from the uneven relationship between two partners, usually of the same gender, age, ethnic origin, and profession, but drastically different personalities.... .
Burlesque is a humorous theatrical entertainment involving parody and sometimes grotesque exaggeration. Prior to Burlesque becoming associated with striptease, it was a form of Parody music in which an opera or piece of classical theatre is adapted in a broad, often risqu? style very different from that for which it was originally known.... , around 1930, where the slang term "banana" referred to a comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain members of an audience, primarily by making them laughter. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy.... .
I Love Lucy is an United States situation comedy, starring Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley. The black-and-white series originally ran from October 15 1951 to April 1 1960 on CBS.... show, Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball was an United States comedian, film, television, stage and radio actress, model , film industry, and star of the landmark sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy.... was the top banana, and Vivian Vance
Vivian Vance
Vivian Vance was an United States Emmy Award-winning television actress, theater actress and singer. Often referred to as ?TV?s most beloved second banana,? she is best known for her role as sidekick "Ethel Mertz" on the landmark American television sitcom I Love Lucy.... was the second banana.
