This guy really got around - not only because of his own longevity, but because he sold his act and props to at least one other performer.

If you think Sylvester the Jester is anything new, watch A. Robins' character ATHE BANANA MAN (maybe you remember seeing him on CAPTAIN KANGAROO). If you don't get at least one good idea from him, you're not watching.

The first link is directly to a Youtube video: Click Here

The next two are to videos with background info from the wonderful website of cartoon writer Mark Evanier: VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2

STAY WITH 'EM, things back then moved a bit slower.

If you enjoy videos like this, check out Patrick Cashin's photo/video/history blog http://www.clownalley.net

He has posted a number of Banana Man videos in recent weeks.

Best wishes,

Brian

Thanks, Brian and Ross. Great videos!

I just saw this video the other day (someone had it on myspace) and the first thought I had was Sylvester the Jester.

We can all learn a lot and get influence from past entertainers and build on our own technique. Many of those comedic performers of past did not have books to learn from and writers to provide their material and they set the foundation for all of us to build on and become better at what we do. It's there. If we just do a little research, we're sure to find it.

Thanks Ross.

~SAM

Wow , fantastic stuff.

Andy

Iam thinking of adding a charlie chaplin comedy routine to my family shows, any ideas for skits anyone. magicwalsh@gmail.com

From an old baby boomer who LOVED this guy when I was a kid (back then he was MAGIC) thanks!

I'm sorry to say that this is the first time I've ever seen this. My gosh that was absolutely amazing ! What a performer that man was. I'm practically sppechless !!!

And the barely-visible makeup! The restraint is as fascinating as the overt......