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Last week I saw the wonderful New Vaudevillean Bill Irwin perform as an opening act for the showing of a charming Buster Keaton film, The Cameraman, at Town Hall. It was really heartwarming to see the children in the audience respond with such delight to both Irwin and Keaton.

By happy coincidence, while watching an old Johnny Carson episode last night, I came across George Carl, a truly funny clown who was a great influence on Irwin. Carl, who was born in Ohio, and seventy years old in this 1986 performance, is a joy to watch.

Thanks to YouTuber Funnystuffcollector