What Makes Good Banter?
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- When you have great banter, it can make a world of difference. And when I think of the great comedian Richard Lewis, great banter is exactly what comes to mind. Between himself and Larry David, the show Curb Your Enthusiasm is one of the best vehicles for showing off their talents at hilarious banter.
But what makes banter great, and moreover, how do Richard Lewis and Larry David achieve it almost effortlessly? For me, the essence of banter is all about having a great conversation-and, importantly, one that is incredibly funny. As a result, there has to be the same level of intelligence and wit to make it work, and unless you know how to crack a joke or even just a funny remark, you’re not going to get good banter. Funny is the key principle.
But when it comes to Richard Lewis and Larry David, I believe they’ve distilled it down even further, adding some additional aspects that make their banter so particularly funny. It starts with an important element: an argument.
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Who is Richard Lewis?
Richard Philip Lewis (June 29, 1947 - February 27, 2024) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Lewis came to prominence in the 1980s and became known for his dark, neurotic, and self-deprecating humor. As an actor, he was known for starring in the ABC sitcom Anything but Love from 1989 to 1992, and for playing the role of Prince John in the 1993 film Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Lewis also had a recurring role as a semi-fictionalized version of himself in the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm from 2000 to 2024.
Lewis was born on June 29, 1947, in Brooklyn. He was raised in Englewood, New Jersey. He was born into a Jewish family, but was not especially religious. His father, Bill (d. 1971), was co-owner of Ambassador Caterers in nearby Teaneck, New Jersey, and his mother, Blanche, was an actress in community theatre. Lewis was the youngest of three siblings - his sister was older by 9 years, and his brother by 6. His father's catering business kept him very busy, and his siblings had both left home by the 1960s, leaving Lewis at home alone with his mother, with whom there was friction. Lewis told The Washington Post in 2014 that he suspected that his birth had been a mistake.
Lewis was known for being the class clown and causing trouble in school. He graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in 1965 and attended Ohio State University where he attained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing four years later in 1969. He was the recipient of the Fisher College of Business Alumni Achievement Award in November 2023.
Lewis first tried stand-up at an open mic in Greenwich Village in 1971. He began writing and regularly performing stand-up comedy in 1972, while working as a copywriter for an advertising agency by day. He was discovered by comedian David Brenner while performing in Greenwich Village. Brenner helped Lewis's career by introducing him to the comedy clubs in Los Angeles and getting Lewis his first appearance on The Tonight Show. By the mid-1970s, Lewis had appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and publications, such as the New York Daily News and New York magazine, were naming him one of the "new breed" or "class" of comedians; this list containing names such as Robert Klein, Lily Tomlin, Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Andy Kaufman, Richard Belzer, and Elayne Boosler. His influences were Richard Pryor, Buster Keaton, Woody Allen, and Lenny Bruce.
Lewis was known for dark comedy, self-deprecation, and for frank discussions regarding his many neuroses, as well as his struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction. He was noted for wearing all-black attire and for pacing and gesticulating wildly during his stand-up act. In his early days, he was also known for bringing taped-together sheets from a legal pad to his performances; he would lay them across the floor in front of him to remind him of joke premises and topics he wished to cover during his performance.
Lewis made his screen acting debut in Diary of a Young Comic, a 90-minute film that aired on NBC in 1979 in the timeslot normally reserved for episodes of Saturday Night Live.
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This show was NEVER funny. Ever. Once i saw this i understood why Seinfeld was so lame and it was George, Kramer & Elaine that carried him the entire way
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@@QIKUGAMES-QIKU Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one. However, millions of people would strongly disagree with you. Also, who replies to their own comments?
@@TroyMartins1984 100%
All you are is a bumbling philistine without a real sense of humor. Stick to your toilet humor and leave the actual comedy for the rest of us.
Oh, look the critic saying his opinions in a UA-cam video about how awesome something is.
These guys are legends together and on their own. This was a great homage.
“By Sundown!” What are you Gary Cooper? 😂
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This video was great as usual, it should’ve got way more attention than it did.
Thanks for the vid richard lewis was def a great comic
Wow he aged 50 years over the course of the series. You'll be missed Richard
he didnt, he aged normally, larry has just looked 70 since his 20's
I know :(
Welp, from age 50 to age 76 Everyone goes to shit. At 50, most people look good. By 76 you are farked.
For a long time I calculated Larry's age based on how Richard Lewis looked.
Larry's age now is passed his expiration date.
He had a lot of health problems as well as numerous intimacy issues. I’m going to miss him.
It’s so great because it shows how strong their friendship was you could tell they enjoyed fucking with each other 😂
Agreed haha
If anybody here hasn't watched this show, it's the chillest and funniest comedy I've ever seen. Just dive in.
Agreed
I don't overthink it,it was funny because we knew they were lifelong friends.L.D. takes care of his friends.That,is to be admired.
Most of their banter is based on complaining about how the other person is acting or based on their own issues.
Conflict can be seen as drama or comedy. It depends on the perspective.
Agreed.
These two are adorable when tbey crack eachother up.
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Love him.❤
Same
A quirky Jew, that’s new.
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Big chemical balls! 😂
Too much talking. Show the clips
Or so the Germans would have you believe?
It's a video essay, what the hell did you expect?
The Office - Better
How so?
@@motioninart PARKOUR
No need to compare. But I hope you’re referring to the original.