Episode
Vaudeville: Step Right Up!
58:33
Published: Thu Nov 03 2022
Description
In today's episode, you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about vaudeville, whether you like it or not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EpisodeVaudeville: Step Right Up!
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Join Chuck and Josh as they delve deep into the history of vaudeville and discuss its impact today.
01:36 - 07:56 (06:20)
Summary
Join Chuck and Josh as they delve deep into the history of vaudeville and discuss its impact today.
EpisodeVaudeville: Step Right Up!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Vaudeville was created for the burgeoning middle class and involved scantily clad ladies dancing until a few gentlemen in the United States opened it up to the middle class and made it more family-friendly to make more money.
07:56 - 13:14 (05:18)
Summary
Vaudeville was created for the burgeoning middle class and involved scantily clad ladies dancing until a few gentlemen in the United States opened it up to the middle class and made it more family-friendly to make more money.
EpisodeVaudeville: Step Right Up!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The term "working blue" or "blue comedy" originated in the strict requirements set by BF Keith for his family-friendly shows, which prohibited certain kinds of language.
13:14 - 17:55 (04:41)
Summary
The term "working blue" or "blue comedy" originated in the strict requirements set by BF Keith for his family-friendly shows, which prohibited certain kinds of language.
EpisodeVaudeville: Step Right Up!
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Vaudeville comedy shows in the U.S. brought people from different neighborhoods together and provided a form of assimilation for immigrants through the inclusion of ethnic jokes and slurs in the acts, which were not meant to be mean-spirited.
17:55 - 24:00 (06:04)
Summary
Vaudeville comedy shows in the U.S. brought people from different neighborhoods together and provided a form of assimilation for immigrants through the inclusion of ethnic jokes and slurs in the acts, which were not meant to be mean-spirited.
EpisodeVaudeville: Step Right Up!
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Percy Williams explains the difference between vaudeville theater managers and legitimate theater managers, as well as the importance of note cards for Vaudeville acts.
24:00 - 28:08 (04:08)
Summary
Percy Williams explains the difference between vaudeville theater managers and legitimate theater managers, as well as the importance of note cards for Vaudeville acts.
EpisodeVaudeville: Step Right Up!
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The podcast discusses the pressure on performers to prove themselves against stereotypes and historical discrimination, using the example of Jackie Robinson and vaudeville performers.
28:08 - 38:03 (09:55)
Summary
The podcast discusses the pressure on performers to prove themselves against stereotypes and historical discrimination, using the example of Jackie Robinson and vaudeville performers.
EpisodeVaudeville: Step Right Up!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Theaters made money by squeezing performers for profits, with some theaters attracting up to 35,000 patrons a week.
38:03 - 46:47 (08:43)
Summary
Theaters made money by squeezing performers for profits, with some theaters attracting up to 35,000 patrons a week. The black Vaudeville circuit was a separate entity operated by black-owned theaters, and performers were paid less than those on the white circuit through the Theater Owners Booking Association (TOBA).
EpisodeVaudeville: Step Right Up!
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This episode discusses the comedic performances of Black Vaudeville performers and how they used their skills to challenge racial stereotypes.
46:47 - 51:18 (04:31)
Summary
This episode discusses the comedic performances of Black Vaudeville performers and how they used their skills to challenge racial stereotypes. Additionally, the presence of Black-owned theaters like the Morton theater in Athens is noted.
EpisodeVaudeville: Step Right Up!
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51:18 - 57:13 (05:54)
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The Stuff You Should Know podcast team has raised over $12 million for Kiva by lending money to those in need and re-lending the same amount of money for years. The team also has two Red Cross blood donation teams.
EpisodeVaudeville: Step Right Up!
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Learn about the two different types of Nutter Butter cookies and how they differ from each other despite having the same branding on their packaging.
57:13 - 58:36 (01:23)
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Learn about the two different types of Nutter Butter cookies and how they differ from each other despite having the same branding on their packaging.