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Title: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
Post by: mackro on May 04, 2010, 07:54:34 PM

I tried Google and Straight Dope, and no dice.

I assume this started around the 40s or 50s, maybe sooner?

(sorry if this is a dumb/obvious question)

Title: Re: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
Post by: masterofsparks on May 04, 2010, 08:04:20 PM

I don't know specifics, but I would assume it's a vaudeville thing. In which case, sooner.

Title: Re: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
Post by: Stan on May 04, 2010, 08:15:18 PM

The internet. (http://www.instantrimshot.com/)

Title: Re: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
Post by: Andy on May 04, 2010, 11:28:52 PM

The rimshot?

Title: Re: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
Post by: Pidgeon on May 05, 2010, 10:03:11 AM

I read somewhere that in the vaudeville days it would be played AFTER the audience applauded to signify a "win" (rather than as a "that's the punchline" kind of deal).

Title: Re: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
Post by: nec13 on May 05, 2010, 11:45:21 AM

Al Jaffee

Title: Re: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
Post by: Pat K on May 05, 2010, 12:16:58 PM

I think Garrison Keillor might have had a hand in it.