Videozeppo

The word zeppo refers to the famous United States comedian Herbert Marx, who was the youngest member of the legendary Marx Brothers comedy team. While his brothers Groucho, Harpo, and Chico handled the more overt humor, Zeppo played the vital role of the straight man in their early motion pictures. This lesson explores the specific comedic function of a straight man and the historical context of the Marx Brothers. You will also learn about the informal phrase to pull a Zeppo and how it describes a performer who sets up jokes for others. Watch this lesson to understand this unique term from classic Hollywood history.

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