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Laughter Through the Lens: Fascinating Vintage Pictures of Comedy Legends from the Past

Comedy, as we all know, comes in many flavors. Every comedian brings their unique style to the stage, and these vintage photographs give us a priceless peek into their diverse approaches. From slapstick to subtle humor, these images represent the many faces and facets of comedy.

But here’s an intriguing twist: it seems that our comedy legends had more than just comic timing up their sleeves! As we sifted through these vintage photos, a pattern emerged – an unexpected number of our beloved comedians were caught dancing. Who knew that our comedy stars had such smooth moves?

From Bob Hope to Jackie Gleason, Jerry Lewis to Johnny Carson, these legends of laughter were seen cutting a rug on and off the stage. These unexpected moments add a fresh layer of charm to these iconic figures, showing us that their talent extended far beyond their ability to make us laugh.

These fascinating vintage pictures offer a unique portal into the past, allowing us to see our favorite comedy stars as never before. Whether they’re in the middle of a punchline, reacting to a humorous situation, or breaking out their dance moves, these images capture the essence of what made these comedians so beloved.

#1 Bob Hope with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, 1950.

Bob Hope with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, 1950.

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#2 Bob Hope during the rehearsals for the 1958 Academy Awards.

Bob Hope during the rehearsals for the 1958 Academy Awards.

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#3 Bob Hope on the set of the 1958 television movie version of Roberta.

Bob Hope on the set of the 1958 television movie version of Roberta.

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#4 Comedian Bob Hope with Soupy Sales and Shirley MacLaine, their faces covered with remnants of cream pies, 1962.

Comedian Bob Hope with Soupy Sales and Shirley MacLaine, their faces covered with remnants of cream pies, 1962.

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#5 A Milton Berle joke slayed Tony Curtis, Dean Martin, and publicist Warran Cowan. “Show Miltie a curtain, he takes a bow,’” said Dean.

A Milton Berle joke slayed Tony Curtis, Dean Martin, and publicist Warran Cowan. “Show Miltie a curtain, he takes a bow,'” said Dean.

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#6 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis at the Copacabana, 1949.

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis at the Copacabana, 1949.

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#7 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis at the Copacabana, 1949.

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis at the Copacabana, 1949.

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#8 The Three Stooges performed a skit, 1959.

The Three Stooges performed a skit, 1959.

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#9 The Three Stooges performed a skit, 1959.

The Three Stooges performed a skit, 1959.

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#10 The Pickle Queen posed with the Three Stooges during National Pickle Week, 1949.

The Pickle Queen posed with the Three Stooges during National Pickle Week, 1949.

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#11 Comedian Phil Silvers, in the character of Sgt. Bilko, shuffling cards on his television show.

Comedian Phil Silvers, in the character of Sgt. Bilko, shuffling cards on his television show.

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#12 Gracie Allen and George Burns, 1958. On the wall behind them is a photo of the pair, in a similar pose, from their days as vaudeville performers.

Gracie Allen and George Burns, 1958. On the wall behind them is a photo of the pair, in a similar pose, from their days as vaudeville performers.

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#13 Jack Benny and Carol Burnett in a comedy skit, 1962.

Jack Benny and Carol Burnett in a comedy skit, 1962.

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#14 The Marx Brothers–(Fore L-R) Harpo, Chico, Groucho and (Rear L-R) Zeppo and Gummo), 1938.

The Marx Brothers–(Fore L-R) Harpo, Chico, Groucho and (Rear L-R) Zeppo and Gummo), 1938.

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#15 Comedian Martha Raye, rehearsing for her TV show, 1954.

Comedian Martha Raye, rehearsing for her TV show, 1954.

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#16 Comedian Martha Raye on her TV show, 1954.

Comedian Martha Raye on her TV show, 1954.

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#17 Comedian Dick Gregory, 1961.

Comedian Dick Gregory, 1961.

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#18 Jack Lemmon in The Apartment, 1960.

Jack Lemmon in The Apartment, 1960.

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#19 French actor Jacques Tati in New York City, 1958.

French actor Jacques Tati in New York City, 1958.

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#20 French actor Jacques Tati looked at the high ceiling of a New York City lobby, 1958.

French actor Jacques Tati looked at the high ceiling of a New York City lobby, 1958.

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#21 Jacques Tati examined a sculpture by Max Ernst at the Museum of Modern Art, 1958.

Jacques Tati examined a sculpture by Max Ernst at the Museum of Modern Art, 1958.

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#22 Mike Nichols and Elaine May doing skit on recent TV scandals during “Fabulous Fifties” TV special, 1960.

Mike Nichols and Elaine May doing skit on recent TV scandals during “Fabulous Fifties” TV special, 1960.

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#23 Actress Barbara Loden had her face made up for spoof of a cosmetics ad to appear for an Ernie Kovacs special, with a TV filter helping to complete the gag, 1958.

Actress Barbara Loden had her face made up for spoof of a cosmetics ad to appear for an Ernie Kovacs special, with a TV filter helping to complete the gag, 1958.

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#24 Phyllis Diller, wearing a fox fur coat and high-heeled half boots, is picked up by a driver sent by her husband at the St. Louis airport, April 1963.

Phyllis Diller, wearing a fox fur coat and high-heeled half boots, is picked up by a driver sent by her husband at the St. Louis airport, April 1963.

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#25 Phyllis Diller sits amid a large collection of hat boxes in the basement of her St. Louis home, 1963.

Phyllis Diller sits amid a large collection of hat boxes in the basement of her St. Louis home, 1963.

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#26 Phyllis Diller read the names of the well-known (including Frank Sinatra, Vic Damone and the Vagabonds) and the not so well-known on a wall after circling her own name (center), 1963.

Phyllis Diller read the names of the well-known (including Frank Sinatra, Vic Damone and the Vagabonds) and the not so well-known on a wall after circling her own name (center), 1963.

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#27 Entertainer Jackie Gleason (C) executing his famous How Aweet It Is dance wlhile the chorus girls are taking a bow behind him, 1953.

Entertainer Jackie Gleason (C) executing his famous How Aweet It Is dance wlhile the chorus girls are taking a bow behind him, 1953.

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#28 Actors Jackie Gleason and Gene Kelly casually tap dancing Ed Sullivan during visit to Gleason’s studio, 1967.

Actors Jackie Gleason and Gene Kelly casually tap dancing Ed Sullivan during visit to Gleason’s studio, 1967.

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#29 Singer James Brown teaching talk show host Johnny Carson how to dance, 1967.

Singer James Brown teaching talk show host Johnny Carson how to dance, 1967.

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#30 Rodney Dangerfield and Joan Rivers wrapped up Dick Cavett in a scene from Portnoy’s Complaint, 1969.

Rodney Dangerfield and Joan Rivers wrapped up Dick Cavett in a scene from Portnoy’s Complaint, 1969.

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#31 Comedian Henry Youngman (left) in a steam cabinet in Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1960.

Comedian Henry Youngman (left) in a steam cabinet in Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1960.

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#32 Henry Youngman drying out after steam bath in Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1960.

Henry Youngman drying out after steam bath in Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1960.

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Kimberly Adams is passionate about classic movies, actors, and actresses. She offers a fresh perspective on timeless films and the stars who made them unforgettable. Her work is an ode to the glamour and artistry of a bygone era, and a tribute to the enduring appeal of classic cinema.

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