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baronzzz · 08-02-2002, 08:53 PM

The best comedy duos IMO are:

Lucy and Ethel (or Viv)
Laverne and Shirley
Andy and Barney Fife

They seem to make a scene funny naturally in the way they work off each other.

What duos do you like?

Sean Snow · 08-02-2002, 09:10 PM

I think Lucy and Ethel (I Love Lucy), George & Gracie (The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show), Balki and Larry (Perfect Strangers), and Laverne & Shirley (L&S) were all great comedy duos.

~LadyJess~ · 08-02-2002, 09:33 PM

Lucy and Ethel are by far the best comedy duo of all time

Laverne and Shirley are also very good.

TJL · 08-02-2002, 09:48 PM

Ralph Kramden and Ed Norton (Jackie Gleason and Art Carney) were perfection. Arguably the best duo on TV.

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello brought their comic teamwork from film to TV for their 50's show. They were amazing together too..

Impressions · 08-02-2002, 09:49 PM

I think Blair Warner/Jo Polniaczek were a hilarious duo,

I also like Laverne Shirley as a slapstick duo

Pitooey · 08-02-2002, 10:22 PM

Lucy and Ethel
Ricky and Fred
Abbott and Costello
Burns and Allen
Gleason and Norton
Spanky and Alfalfa
Alfalfa and Butch (I really love them).......
Laurel and Hardy

LucyCompanyPhan · 08-03-2002, 01:46 AM

Lucy and Ethel~ the classic duo. i mean, they CREATED sitcom duos! lol sorry i just had to meantion them.

Will and Grace Fanatic · 08-03-2002, 01:48 AM

Roseanne and Jackie- Roseanne
Jack and Karen-Will and Grace
Lucy and Ethel-I Love Lucy

Christopher · 08-03-2002, 11:25 AM

Tabitha & Timmy - Passions
Lucy & Vivian - The Lucy Show
Blair & Jo - The Facts of Life
Laverne & Shirley

britt britt · 08-03-2002, 12:40 PM

Lucy and Ethel & Laverne and Shirley are the best!

PoeticStarry · 08-03-2002, 12:49 PM

As much as I love those duos I have to stray from the crowd and add one. Not one of the best like Lucy & Ethel but still funny.
So my favorite duo besides the obvious is Tony & Angela. I just think they're funny together. I would've said Angela & Mona but Mona is funny with everyone so I'll just stick with the two I picked.

Brian · 08-03-2002, 01:04 PM

I don't know if the Smothers Brothers were the best but they were certainly the most controversial comedy duo.

Penny Lane · 08-03-2002, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by britt britt
Lucy and Ethel & Laverne and Shirley are the best!

I have to go with LaVerne and Shirley too!

Lucy and Ethel
Roseanne and Jackie
Felix and Oscar
Fred and Lamont
Mama and Iola

For comedy quads I vote for The Sweathogs!

Penny Lane · 08-03-2002, 02:37 PM

Oh my gosh! I almost forgot.............
Harvey Korman and Tim Conway
Carol Burnett and Tim Conway

Titania · 08-03-2002, 09:36 PM

Laverne and Shirley!!!!

08-02-2002, 08:53 PM	#1
baronzzz Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: Beautiful Downtown Burbank Posts: 192	Best Comedy Duos The best comedy duos IMO are: Lucy and Ethel (or Viv) Laverne and Shirley Andy and Barney Fife They seem to make a scene funny naturally in the way they work off each other. What duos do you like?

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Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	I think Lucy and Ethel (I Love Lucy), George & Gracie (The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show), Balki and Larry (Perfect Strangers), and Laverne & Shirley (L&S) were all great comedy duos.

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Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	I think Blair Warner/Jo Polniaczek were a hilarious duo, I also like Laverne Shirley as a slapstick duo

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08-03-2002, 11:25 AM	#9
Christopher The OG Core Four Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2001 Posts: 14,833	Re: Best Comedy Duos Tabitha & Timmy - Passions Lucy & Vivian - The Lucy Show Blair & Jo - The Facts of Life Laverne & Shirley

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PoeticStarry Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 13, 2002 Location: NY (Indiana soon) Posts: 59	As much as I love those duos I have to stray from the crowd and add one. Not one of the best like Lucy & Ethel but still funny. So my favorite duo besides the obvious is Tony & Angela. I just think they're funny together. I would've said Angela & Mona but Mona is funny with everyone so I'll just stick with the two I picked.

08-03-2002, 01:04 PM	#12
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I don't know if the Smothers Brothers were the best but they were certainly the most controversial comedy duo.

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