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Comedy genre
Prop comedy is a comedy genre in which performers use humorous objects, or conventional objects in humorous ways. The stages and films term "prop", an
Prop_comedy
American stand-up comedian and actor (born 1965)
Top, is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his use of prop comedy. Thompson was born in Rockledge, Florida, and grew up in Cocoa. He is
Carrot_Top
Person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh
telling jokes, creating amusing situations, acting foolishly, or employing prop comedy. A comedian who addresses an audience directly is called a stand-up comedian
Comedian
American comedian (1946–2022)
American comedian who became one of the most recognizable comedic performers of the 1980s for his prop-based and observational style. His signature routine
Gallagher_(comedian)
Types of humor
example, deadpan comics often fall into observational comedy, or into black comedy or blue comedy to contrast the morbidity, or offensiveness of the joke
Comedic_genres
American comedian (born 1952)
(born March 18, 1952) is an American comedian. His live act consists of prop comedy as well as more traditional stand-up material. One of his best-known
Bruce_Baum
American late-night talk show
guests. Carson, in general, did not feature prop comedy acts (Carson was not averse to using prop comedy himself); such acts, with Gallagher being a prominent
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The_Tonight_Show_Starring_Johnny_Carson
Novelty rubber squeeze toy
Herman Show: Live Roxy Theatre, Pee-wee Herman uses a Green Weenie as prop comedy. In Rugrats, Angelica is seen squeezing a toy resembling Panic Pete.
Panic_Pete
American singer and entertainer
speaking on stage or giving interviews. His shows include a mix of silent prop comedy, mime, and audience participation with songs interplayed throughout creating
Puddles_Pity_Party
English actor, comedian, & writer (born 1976)
for the main prize in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. He was co-creator and co-star of the BAFTA-nominated CBBC comedy Big Babies, and had a regular role
Spencer_Jones_(comedian)
2013 live album by Bo Burnham
the show consists of musical comedy, prop comedy, miming, observational jokes, and the inversion of established comedy clichés. It received positive
What.
American ventriloquist and comedian (born 1962)
relied on props. His experience at Catch a Rising Star in New York City served as a bitter confirmation of where ventriloquists stood in the comedic food chain
Jeff_Dunham
British comedy television panel show
if they have a 'mascot', and the panellist will then indulge in some prop comedy, usually showing off a ludicrous or impractical object and telling a
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
8_Out_of_10_Cats_Does_Countdown
Canadian children's television series
de Loonette, lit. 'The World of Loonette'), is a Canadian children's prop comedy television series about a clown named Loonette and her doll Molly who
The_Big_Comfy_Couch
American comedian and actor (born 1960)
other nominations. He is still prominent within stand-up comedy and owns Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where he performs regularly
Brad_Garrett
Australian comedian
Honk Honk, his 2018 show, an "unforgettable collection of physical and prop comedy marred by a few forgettable sequences." His 2019 show Very Very, directed
Tom_Walker_(comedian)
Comedy style where the performer addresses the audience directly
interaction (crowdwork). Stand-up comedy consists of one-liners, stories, observations, or shticks that can employ props, music, impressions, dialects, magic
Stand-up_comedy
Improvisational talk show on Dropout
Very Important People is an American improvisational comedy talk show that premiered on Dropout on December 15, 2023, hosted by Vic Michaelis as a fictionalized
Very Important People (2023 TV series)
Very_Important_People_(2023_TV_series)
Genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous
Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television
Comedy
Tom Eaton (born April 8, 1982) is a prop comic. Eaton has performed his comedy act in over three countries and on two continents. He tours nationally in
Tom_Eaton_(comedian)
1968 novel by Robert Coover
The Universal Baseball Association, Inc., J. Henry Waugh, Prop. is Robert Coover's second novel, published in 1968. J. Henry Waugh is an accountant, albeit
The Universal Baseball Association, Inc., J. Henry Waugh, Prop.
The_Universal_Baseball_Association,_Inc.,_J._Henry_Waugh,_Prop.
American science fiction comedy television series
his own prop comedy-style humor. Hodgson referred to these jokes as "riffs", based both on the idea of musical riffs as well as the idea of comedy riffs
Mystery_Science_Theater_3000
2009 American TV series or program
comedy are loosely related to the theme of the episode. The show was produced by Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions, and contains stand-up, prop comedy
Important Things with Demetri Martin
Important_Things_with_Demetri_Martin
British television awards show
"Channel 4 recommission Ricky Gervais's Derek – News – British Comedy Guide". Comedy.co.uk. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2014. "Sir Trevor reads final
TV's_50_Greatest_Stars
Radio show
Stand Up! with Pete Dominick was a morning prop-comedy talk show airing weekdays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET from the SiriusXM studios in New York City
Stand_Up!_with_Pete_Dominick
Successful referendum on banning same-sex marriage
Proposition 8, known informally as Prop 8, was a California ballot proposition and a state constitutional amendment intended to ban same-sex marriage.
2008_California_Proposition_8
American ventriloquist and comedian (1960–2014)
& Teller's Sin City Spectacular & Bullshit!, Full Frontal Comedy on Showtime, and Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen. Petersen performed with George at the Adult
Otto_Petersen
English actress, comedian, and ventriloquist
Cats Does Countdown in Dictionary Corner and used Fabio, the show's regular prop guy, as a dummy. Conti's radio work includes Clare in the Community, Sneakiepeeks
Nina_Conti
American comedian (1919–1962)
Kovacs's visually experimental and often spontaneous comedic style influenced numerous television comedy programs for years after his death. Kovacs has been
Ernie_Kovacs
Show, a late-night talk and satirical news television program airing on Comedy Central, during 2026 (the series' 31st season). Jon Stewart serves as host
List of The Daily Show episodes (2026)
List_of_The_Daily_Show_episodes_(2026)
British puppet media franchise
incorporates stage shows, both of which make use of a mixture of slapstick comedy, prop comedy – ranging from gunge, custard pies and water pistols – magic tricks
Sooty
British actress (born 1957)
was filmed on her 13th birthday and Cole was given three film props: a golden egg prop, a golden ticket, and an Everlasting Gobstopper which she went
Julie_Dawn_Cole
Film and TV genre
Action comedy is a hybrid genre that combines elements of action fiction with comedy. While early action films feature stuntwork and humor, academic Cynthia
Action_comedy
2010 live album by Bo Burnham
reacts poorly to “0.27% of Jenga games are played on 9/11”. After some prop comedy with a drum kit, he sings the jokeless song “Art is Dead”, about how
Words_Words_Words
Traditional Japanese style of comedy
of props would put the comedy act closer to a conte rather than manzai. The tradition of tsukkomi and boke is often used in other Japanese comedy, although
Manzai
Style of comedy
physical comedy, which may involve both intentional violence and violence by mishap, often resulting from physical abuse and/or inept use of props. The term
Slapstick
Prop used in stand-up comedy
A rubber chicken is a prop used in comedy. The phrase is also used as a description for food served at speeches, conventions, and other large meetings
Rubber_chicken
Theatrical genre featuring unscripted performance
improvisation, improv, or impro in British English, is the form of theatre, often comedy, in which most or all of what is performed is unplanned or unscripted, created
Improvisational_theatre
2025 Australian miniseries
July 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025. "Production on First Nations comedy series Warm Props wraps in Broome, Western Australia". Screenwest. Retrieved 23 May
Warm_Props
American retired comedian (1933–2025)
during the 1970s on television and at comedy clubs in New York City. His madcap style of improvisational comedy influenced other comedians such as Robin
Lenny_Schultz
American comedian and actor (born 1993)
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Pete_Davidson
Novelty footwear
Nightwear Novelty Items Animal Hat Zoomorphism Material Culture Cartoons Prop Comedy Gustashaw, Megan (2011-08-01). "5 Words Or Less: The Best Place To Wear
Bunny_slippers
American comedy rock band
hachimaki for Josh and large moose antlers for Matty) and uses goofy prop comedy with objects like rubber chickens, stuffed animals or their instruments
Psychostick
American comedian and actress
is known for using surreal and body horror comedy. She became a featured player on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live starting with its
Sarah_Sherman
South African comedian and ventriloquist
Alma mater University of Cape Town Comedy career Medium Stand-up Television Genres Stand-up comedy observational comedy prop comedy Website conradkoch.co.za
Conrad_Koch
New Zealand prop comic, busker, clown, and mime (born 1978)
Sam Wills (born 28 August 1978) is a New Zealand prop comic, busker, clown, and mime artist residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. He performs under the name
Sam_Wills
WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event
influence over the card". Herzog highlighted the Asylum match as a "prop-comedy disaster" that was "unsurprisingly, utterly inane", but it was "Jericho
Extreme_Rules_(2016)
2026 American comedy-drama television series
Margo's Got Money Troubles is an American comedy-drama television series created by David E. Kelley, based on the 2024 novel by Rufi Thorpe. It stars Elle
Margo's_Got_Money_Troubles
jokes for tips. The immunity challenge involved the comics performing prop comedy in a Bed Bath and Beyond store using only objects found within the store
Last_Comic_Standing_season_6
Comedian
which combines music, juggling, prop comedy and stage magic. While performing at the Just for Laughs international comedy festival in Montreal, Canada,
Alex_the_Jester
Genre of ancient Greek literature
Ancient Greek comedy (Ancient Greek: κωμῳδία, romanized: kōmōidía) was one of the final three principal dramatic forms in the theatre of classical Greece;
Ancient_Greek_comedy
American actor and announcer (born 1966)
Richter appeared in composer Marc Shaiman's satirical mini-musical called "Prop 8 — The Musical". The three-minute video was distributed on the internet
Andy_Richter
American comedy team
aisles, and zany audience-participation gags. It also made heavy use of prop comedy, including rubber snakes, breakaway pants and skirts, clotheslines filled
Olsen_and_Johnson
Welsh comedian, magician and actor (1921–1984)
Thomas Frederick Cooper (19 March 1921 – 15 April 1984) was a Welsh prop comedian, actor, entertainer and magician. He was large and lumbering at 6 feet
Tommy_Cooper
Television series
(including one who speaks so quietly he needs subtitles) and delightful prop comedy that is rarely seen in one-hour shows. And while it's unlikely that No
No_Tomorrow_(TV_series)
ocean adventure while singing "Friendship". Guest Act: Some low-key prop comedy from Chris. Muppet News Flash: Falling stars. Guest Act: Sam the Eagle
List of The Muppet Show episodes
List_of_The_Muppet_Show_episodes
use Danny's suit. Kathy drives the kids to the school to get some more props. Danny comes home and tells Louise that he's been asked to speak at the
List of The Danny Thomas Show episodes
List_of_The_Danny_Thomas_Show_episodes
American comedian and actress (born 1978)
American comedian, actress, and writer. She portrayed Gina Linetti in the comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine and has written for various TV series, including
Chelsea_Peretti
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri is a long allegorical poem in three parts (or canticas): the Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso
List of cultural references in the Divine Comedy
List_of_cultural_references_in_the_Divine_Comedy
Recreation of a movie or TV prop
A prop replica is a collectible recreation of a movie or television prop that is intended to accurately re-create the item as it appeared in the original
Prop_replica
American dark comedy drama television series
Hacks is an American dark comedy drama television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky that premiered on May 13, 2021, on HBO
Hacks
Traditional Japanese verbal entertainment
Using only a paper fan (扇子, sensu) and a small cloth (手拭, tenugui) as props, and without standing up from the seiza sitting position, the rakugo artist
Rakugo
Comic strip by Tom Batiuk
the strip was highly gag-oriented, with humor coming from physical and prop comedy and surreal situations: running gags included the school's sentient computer's
Funky_Winkerbean
"George Clooney, Brad Pitt lead all-star Prop. 8 play reading". March 4, 2012. "Brad Pitt, George Clooney in Prop 8 play reading: An on the scene report"
John_C._Reilly_filmography
American actor (born 1956)
WISEGUY. YouTube. "Daddies' Girls: First 3D teen/Sex comedy with original cast of Porky's « Movie Prop Collectors". Archived from the original on December
Jim_Youngs
English alternative rock band (1982–2012)
Chumbawamba had begun to release material using the vinyl format on their own Agit-Prop record label, which had evolved from an earlier project, Sky and Trees Records
Chumbawamba
Comedy school
clowning) is a school of physical comedy that emphasizes interactivity with the audience and surroundings, use of props and a level of absurdity. While
Contemporary_clowning
American television series
The Bear is an American comedy-drama television series created by Christopher Storer for FX on Hulu. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy Berzatto, an award-winning
The_Bear_(TV_series)
is often credited with the first form of stand-up comedy, performing humorous monologues without props or costumes. This had not been done before during
History_of_stand-up_comedy
Kenyan comedienne (born 2001)
1990's sunglasses as a prop. Majimbo gained recognition in early 2020 during the COVID-19 quarantine period by making home-based comedy videos. In February
Elsa_Majimbo
are smarter. Ricky tells Ozzie that he's in charge of props for the school play. Getting the props is like being on a scavenger hunt. To determine which
List of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet episodes
List_of_The_Adventures_of_Ozzie_and_Harriet_episodes
British comedy duo (founded mid 1980s)
bats, hammers, etc.), often improvised silly banter (usually at a large, prop-strewn desk) and purposefully corny, rapid-fire jokes. Both at times play
Vic_and_Bob
tries to serve hors d'oeuvres. One of the guests spreads a false tip to prop up his business. Bilko calls Henshaw. He then learns the tip was bad and
List of The Phil Silvers Show episodes
List_of_The_Phil_Silvers_Show_episodes
Dave Osborne Show, also known as Super Dave, was Canadian/American sketch comedy variety show starring Bob Einstein as fictional stuntman Super Dave Osborne
List_of_Super_Dave_episodes
Venezuelan artist and comedian
made Rausseo one of Venezuela's most successful stand-up comedians. Beyond comedy he was also a dare-devil and stunt performer in the television variety show
Benjamín_Rausseo
Canadian comedian and actor (born 1953)
roles in several feature films in the 1980s. He appeared in the sketch comedy series Second City Television (SCTV) in the 1980s. He then starred in several
Rick_Moranis
American actor and comedian (1951–2014)
variety of characters he created spontaneously and portrayed in drama and comedy films, he is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. Williams
Robin_Williams
Jack Black's roles in films, TV series, and video games
2010. Andreeva, Nellie (February 11, 2014). "HBO Gives Series Order To Comedy Pilot 'The Brink' Starring Jack Black & Tim Robbins, From Jay Roach & Jerry
Jack_Black_filmography
French TV comedy show
talented young comedians, who each get roughly 5 minutes in on stage with no props allowed. It also aired on Moroccan TV channel 2M featuring Maghrebi and/or
Jamel_Comedy_Club
Death in Paradise is a British–French crime comedy drama created by Robert Thorogood. The show is set in the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie
List of Death in Paradise episodes
List_of_Death_in_Paradise_episodes
Indian actor, television personality and comedian
Madurai Muthu delivered stand-up comedy by incorporating property jokes. He also made the habit to spontaneously bring up props to crack jokes. He also began
Madurai_Muthu
Podcast
2024 (2024-10-16) A discussion of season 5, episode 15 "First Girlfriends' Club". 234 "Prop Master David Glazer Meets World" October 20, 2024 (2024-10-20) An interview
Pod_Meets_World
Form of theatre originating in Italy
Europe between the 16th and 18th centuries. It was formerly called Italian comedy in English and is also known as commedia alla maschera, commedia improvviso
Commedia_dell'arte
Theatrical act with music, dance, and sketches
Canada, New Zealand and Australia to stage revues each year, combining comedy sketches, songs, parodies, films and sound-bites. As well as performing
Revue
2007 film by Craig Gillespie
Lars and the Real Girl is a 2007 American comedy-drama film written by Nancy Oliver and directed by Craig Gillespie. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Emily
Lars_and_the_Real_Girl
American television writer & producer (born 1956)
Playbill, March 17, 2015 Heldman, Breanne L. "David Hyde Pierce Reveals Marriage and Prop 8 Outrage" E!News, May 29, 2009 Brian Hargrove at IMDb v t e
Brian_Hargrove
American writer and entertainer (1941–2021)
Circus. During his stint as ringmaster, he always found himself writing comedy and telling jokes, which later helped Mooney land his first professional
Paul_Mooney_(comedian)
American actress (born 1956)
"Cherry Jones, at the Peak of Her Powers". The New York Times. "Cherry Jones: Prop 8 Supporters 'Will Be Ashamed of Themselves'". Queerty. February 11, 2009
Cherry_Jones
American actor (born 1959)
December 28, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2013. "Pledge to Vote Yes on Prop 30, No on Prop 32". Courage Campaign. Archived from the original on September 22
Bradley_Whitford
American subscription streaming service
Dropout is an American comedy subscription streaming service run by the production company of the same name (formerly CollegeHumor), founded in September
Dropout_(streaming_service)
2017 film by Max Winkler
Flower is a 2017 American romantic comedy drama film directed by Max Winkler, from a screenplay by Winkler, Alex McAulay, and Matt Spicer. Starring Zoey
Flower_(film)
American filmmaker, comedian and musician (born 1977)
from the original on January 25, 2025. Retrieved June 29, 2023. "MacGruber! Prop Test!" on YouTube "Berkeley Repertory Theatre". Berkeleyrep.org. Archived
Jorma_Taccone
and producer John Wayne (1907–1979) began working on films as an extra, prop man, and stuntman, mainly for the Fox Film Corporation. He frequently worked
John_Wayne_filmography
Performing art involving the use of illusion
illusions, hidden compartments, contortionism and specially constructed props, as well as verbal and nonverbal psychological techniques such as suggestion
Magic_(illusion)
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Runtime Status Wonder Man Superhero action comedy January 27, 2026 1 season, 8 episodes 26–36 min Renewed
List of Disney+ original programming
List_of_Disney+_original_programming
Comedy double act
these multi-character shows with no costume changes and minimal use of props. Comedy acts that Max & Ivan have cited as influences include The League of
Max_&_Ivan
American composer (born 1959)
New York Times best seller. Prop 8 - The Musical (2008) (composer, lyricist, pianist) - 2009 "Webby" winner for Best Comedy: Short or Individual Episode
Marc_Shaiman
Comic performer, often for children's entertainment
A clown is a person who performs physical comedy and arts in an open-ended fashion, typically while wearing distinct makeup or costuming and reversing
Clown
2011 Indian film
film. A critic from Deccan Herald opined that "A fine story and screenplay prop up this film, which stutters in the first half but manages to keep the audience
Maryade_Ramanna
Circus skill manipulating objects
traditions from Chinese and Russian circus. Comedy juggling acts vary greatly in their skill level, prop use and costuming. However, they all share the
Juggling
PROP COMEDY
PROP COMEDY
Girl/Female
Indian
Snow drop, Dew drop
Boy/Male
Hindu
Most Love
Boy/Male
Tamil
Hemabindu | ஹேமாஂபிஂதà¯Â
Dew drop
Hemabindu | ஹேமாஂபிஂதà¯Â
Boy/Male
Tamil
Crop
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Support; Prop; Document
Girl/Female
Indian
Drop
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Pillar; Prop; Support
Boy/Male
Muslim
Support, Prop
Girl/Female
Tamil
Drop
Girl/Female
Indian
Snow drop, Dew drop
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Support; Prop
Girl/Female
Tamil
Hima Bindu | ஹிமாஂ பிஂதà¯Â
Snow drop, Dew drop
Hima Bindu | ஹிமாஂ பிஂதà¯Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Prue.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Pillar, Prop, Support
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bindu Priya | பிஂத௠பà¯à®°à®¿à®¯à®¾Â
Drop, Point
Bindu Priya | பிஂத௠பà¯à®°à®¿à®¯à®¾Â
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bindupriya | பீநà¯à®¤à¯à®ªà¯à®°à®¿à®¯à®¾
Drop
Bindupriya | பீநà¯à®¤à¯à®ªà¯à®°à®¿à®¯à®¾
Girl/Female
Tamil
Himabindu | ஹிமாஂபிஂதà¯
Snow drop, Dew drop
Himabindu | ஹிமாஂபிஂதà¯
Girl/Female
Indian
Drop, Point
Boy/Male
Hindu
Crop
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Drop
PROP COMEDY
PROP COMEDY
Girl/Female
German
Active.
Boy/Male
Biblical
A good counselor.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Crown
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
God Murugan
Surname or Lastname
German
German : from Middle High German anker ‘anchor’, applied either as an occupational name for a smith who made ships’ anchors or as a habitational name from a house identified by an anchor.English : from the Old French personal name Anchier (see Angier).Norwegian and Swedish : probably originally a Swedish soldier’s name meaning ‘anchor’. This is the name of a powerful and influential Norwegian family, who came to Christiana (Oslo) from Sweden in 1668.Danish : from a personal name, of which the first element means ‘eagle’ and the second (probably) ‘violent’.Americanized form of northern French Anquier, from a personal name of Germanic origin (see Angier).
Girl/Female
Hindu
Test, Exam
Female
Italian
Feminine form of Italian Giuliano, GIULIANA means "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
Boy/Male
Spanish
Gift from God.
Girl/Female
African, Australian, Christian, Danish, German
Renowned in Battle; Famous Warrior; Feminine of Louis
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Lives at the Elm Tree Moor
PROP COMEDY
PROP COMEDY
PROP COMEDY
PROP COMEDY
PROP COMEDY
n.
A drop press or drop hammer.
pron.
See Here, pron.
v. t.
To cause to bear a crop; as, to crop a field.
v. t.
To thrust some pointed instrument into; to prick with something sharp; as, to prod a soldier with a bayonet; to prod oxen; hence, to goad, to incite, to worry; as, to prod a student.
adv.
Like a pop; suddenly; unexpectedly.
v.
That which sustains an incumbent weight; that on which anything rests or leans for support; a support; a stay; as, a prop for a building.
n.
One who, or that which, shores or props; a prop; a shore.
n.
To give birth to; as, to drop a lamb.
v. t.
To support, or prevent from falling, by placing something under or against; as, to prop up a fence or an old building; (Fig.) to sustain; to maintain; as, to prop a declining state.
v. t.
To break over the poop or stern, as a wave.
pron.
See Here, pron.
v. t.
To remove a prop or props from; to deprive of support.
pron.
See the Note under Her, pron.
pron.
One. See Men, pron.
n.
See Proa.
n.
An unintoxicating beverage which expels the cork with a pop from the bottle containing it; as, ginger pop; lemon pop, etc.
n.
A shell, used as a die. See Props.
n. pl.
A game of chance, in which four sea shells, each called a prop, are used instead of dice.
pron.
Hers; theirs. See Here, pron.
n.
To cause to fall in one portion, or by one motion, like a drop; to let fall; as, to drop a line in fishing; to drop a courtesy.