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Dothan Eagle in Dothan, Alabama

10 Oct 1946

Page 7

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Dothan Eagle

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Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1946

Page

7

Ad Lib Jokes and the Birth of a Quick Wit

The piece muses on where famous quips come from and argues most great lines are crafted hours after the moment. It cites Groucho, Oscar Levant, and Bob Hope, noting ad libbed humor often materializes after sleep and conversation with peers.

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Jane the Hipper George Keufman Moss Hart Ben Hecht Deems Taylor Oscar Levant Wiliam Saroya Rochefoucauld Twain Voltaire Rochefou Bob Hope Variety Billy Rose
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Butcher Baker Music Maker In Operetta

San Diego presents light opera revived from a 1930s WPA project. Performances at Balboa Park bowl drew 400 opening, then about 1000 nightly. Chocolate Soldier sold 15 000 in two weeks. H M S Pinafore drew standing room only last nine nights. San Diego Light Opera Association produced by veterans with local support.

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San Diego Calif Balboa Park San Diego Light Opera Association Old Federal Music Projet Navy Ware Corps Naval Hospital
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