Comedy

1980s

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This video is a Federal Express commercial that cleverly demonstrates…

1980s

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This Federal Express commercial depicts another delivery service…

1980s

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This Federal Express commercial indicates that it does overnight letter…

1940s

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Bob Hope on stage. Cut to man on side of stage saying, “Ain’t funny.”…

1970s

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Commercial for Kool Aid; two kids are riding downhill to a dock, and…

1910s

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This clip is from a silent comedy. MS with Iris spotlight opening up in…

1930s

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A small race car drives smack into a dirt hill and explodes in a ball…

1930s

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LS of a mustachioed man in a suit jumps into a laundry/servant chute/…

1950s

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Joe Young and Gene Doyle Vaudeville routine. Doyle speaks to Young on a…

1950s

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Joe Young and Gene Doyle stand beside a low table with three hats lined…

1960s

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MS of comedian Lenny Bruce on stage performing a comedy routine. CU of…

1970s

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Commercial for Manufacturer’s Hanover bank; comedian Paul Lynde pounds…