as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a funnyman who honed his shtick in vaudeville, Milton Berle was credited with popularizing the medium of television
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Upon word of his death, Lewis’ friends and fans paid tribute to the iconic funnyman.
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Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 29 Feb. 2024
There was a dark side to the life of one of television’s most beloved funnymen, however.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2023
Although the main topic of the show is the Hollywood strikes, the TV funnymen will delve into other topics.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
Although the main topic of the show is the Hollywood strikes, the TV funnymen will also delve into other topics.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2023
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Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 29 Feb. 2024
There was a dark side to the life of one of television’s most beloved funnymen, however.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2023
Although the main topic of the show is the Hollywood strikes, the TV funnymen will delve into other topics.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
Although the main topic of the show is the Hollywood strikes, the TV funnymen will also delve into other topics.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2023
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“Funnyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funnyman. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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