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Japanese Comedy
is a broad word used to describe Japanese comedy as seen on television. The word ''owarai'' is the honorific form of the word ''warai'' (by adding o- prefix), meaning "a laugh" or "a smile". ''Owarai'' is most common on Japanese variety shows and the comedians are referred to as ''owarai'' '' geinin'' or ''owarai tarento''. Presently Japan is considered to be in an "''owarai'' boom", and many minor talents have been finding sudden fame after a gag or skit became popular. Characteristics Manzai (), a traditional form of Japanese comedy that became the basis of many modern acts today, is characterized by a pair of usually older male comedians acting certain roles in a constant comedic battle against themselves. This tradition is continued in the acts of many modern talents. While there are many women talents, they are largely outnumbered by the men, and they tend to take more minor roles. Whereas ''manzai'' performers traditionally wore kimono (traditional Japanese dress), the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Candid Camera
''Candid Camera'' is a popular and long-running American hidden camera reality television series. Versions of the show appeared on television from 1948 until 2014. Originally created and produced by Allen Funt, it often featured practical jokes, and initially began on radio as ''The Candid Microphone'' on June 28, 1947. After a series of theatrical film shorts, also titled ''Candid Microphone'', Funt's concept came to television on August 10, 1948, and continued into the 1970s. Aside from occasional specials in the 1980s, the show was off air until 1991, when Funt reluctantly authorized a syndicated revival with Dom DeLuise as host and Vin Di Bona producing; it ran for one year. The show made a comeback on CBS in 1996 before moving to PAX TV in 2001. This incarnation of the weekly series ended on May 5, 2004, concurrent with the selling of the PAX network itself. Beginning on August 11, 2014, the show returned in a new series with hour-long episodes on TV Land, but this incarnat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neptune (owarai)
is a three-man Japanese conte group consisting of two boke, , and - usually referred to as , and one tsukkomi, . Their trio name comes from the Kinnikuman character, Neptuneman. The group debuted with Ohta Production back in 1994 but is currently with the talent agency Watanabe Entertainment. Members * Jun Nagura (名倉潤) Born November 4, 1968 in Himeji, Hyōgo. Plays the '' tsukkomi''. * Taizō Harada (原田泰造) Born March 24, 1970 in Higashimurayama, Tokyo. Plays the '' boke''. * Ken Horiuchi (堀内健) Born November 28, 1969 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa. Plays the '' boke''. References External linksProfileat Watanabe Entertainment {{DEFAULTSORT:Neptune Japanese comedy troupes Watanabe Entertainment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cream Stew (comedy Duo)
Cream Stew (くりぃむしちゅー) is the name of a Japanese comedy kombi consisting of two comedians, Shinya Ueda (上田晋也) and Teppei Arita (有田哲平). Originally from Kumamoto city, the pair first met in high school when Arita and Ueda found a common interest in pro wrestling. Both of them attended Waseda and Rikkyo Universities, but dropped out to pursue comedy. More than 15 years later, Ueda and Arita are popular personalities on Japanese television, and can be seen performing daily, often on multiple shows in one day, sometimes on different channels simultaneously. As with many Japanese ''kombi'', one of the comedians is referred to as the boke, and the other the tsukkomi. As the ''boke'', Arita is loud and prone to strange comments, while Ueda (sometimes called ''tempa'', see note) is the more reasonable of the two, often criticizing Arita's remarks while setting up further jokes and often providing Arita with a one-man audience (even when nobody else is l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audrey (owarai)
, is a Japanese owarai comedy duo of as boke and as tsukkomi, formed in 2000. The duo won 2nd place in the M-1 Grand Prix 2008 competition. As of February 2009, the duo belongs to the management company K Dash Stage Co., Ltd. Biography Formed under the name of in 2000, Kasuga initially was the ''tsukkomi'' ("straight man") and Wakabayashi the ''boke'' ("funny man"). After almost 6 years of unsuccessful activities, Wakabayashi was one day told by a TV playwright in person that his mate, Kasuga, is as a ''tsukkomi'', and that he had "better look for another mate". When Wakabayashi tried to explain to Kasuga what he had been told, Kasuga "thought he was just joking." Rejecting the idea but swapping their roles instead, they finally started to make first appearances on terrestrial TV broadcasts in 2008. On December 21, 2008, the two made it all the way to the final round of the M-1 Grand Prix of the year from the consolation. After the first session of the final, competed and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyaeen
is a Japanese comedy duo ''( kombi)'' consisting of Udo Suzuki (ウド鈴木) and Hiroyuki Amano (天野ひろゆき). They are employed by Asai Kikaku, a talent agency based in Tokyo. Their ''kombi'' name was inspired by the happy squeals of female characters in ''manga''. Amano thought of the idea, and Udo added the tilde which is used as an extension of a syllable in Asian cultures. Members *Udo Suzuki (ウド鈴木) Born January 19, 1970 in Fujishima, Yamagata. Plays the '' boke''. Known for his large frame, blonde crewcut hair, and gentle demeanor. * Amano Hiroyuki (天野ひろゆき) Born March 24, 1970 in Okazaki, Aichi. Plays the ''tsukkomi'' and writes all their material. A good chef, he has held his own cooking segments on various television shows. Although he uses contact lenses, he wears thick eyeglass frames to add to his character. Hosted shows *''LINCOLN'' (リンカーン) ( TBS) *''Katori Shingo no Tokujyō! Tensai Shingo'' (香取慎吾の特上!天声慎 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cocorico (comedy Duo)
is a Japanese comedy duo ( kombi) formed in 1992, consisting of and . They are best known for making up the cast of the popular and long-running variety show, ''Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!''. Members * Shōzō Endō (born July, 13, 1971), the tsukkomi. * Naoki Tanaka (born April, 26, 1971), the boke and leader of the duo who writes all of their material. History Both were born and raised in Toyonaka, Osaka. They were classmates during elementary and middle school and were members of their school's baseball club, with Endo a pitcher and Tanaka a catcher. After their graduation, Endō was a salesman of office equipment in Takamatsu, Kagawa until he resigned. Aspiring to become a comedian, he moved to Tokyo and invited Tanaka, who was a design student in Osaka, to form a comedy duo. Different from most Japanese comedians, who studied at comedy schools before debuting, Endō and Tanaka had not had any mentoring and were looking for another way to debut. Watching an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gokuraku Tombo
, meaning ''Heavenly Dragonfly'', was a manzai comedy duo consisting of and . Members of the Yoshimoto Kogyo entertainment conglomerate, they performed on the Fuji TV variety show ''Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!'' Their main act was based on arguing and fighting in public. On July 18, 2006, it was found out that Yamamoto was questioned by the Hakodate West Police station in Hokkaidō on suspicion of statutory rape of a minor. As a result, Yoshimoto Kogyo announced the cancellation of their contract with the agency. The duo was also disbanded. Kato apologized for Yamamoto's scandal on his live TV program broadcast by Nippon Television Network the next day, the whole apology delivered as Kato wept loudly. SeGokuraku Tombo comedy duo predicament tops entertainment headlines Mainichi Daily News, July 22, 2006. Accessed July 27, 2006. In 2016, Yamamoto returned to television after over a decade long hiatus and has resumed activities in the industry. He is also currently a member of Yoshimotoza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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