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mackro

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Who invented the punchline drum fill?
« 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)
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masterofsparks

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Re: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2010, 08:15:18 PM »
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Re: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2010, 11:28:52 PM »
The rimshot?
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Re: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
« Reply #4 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).
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Re: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2010, 11:45:21 AM »
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Re: Who invented the punchline drum fill?
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2010, 12:16:58 PM »
I think Garrison Keillor might have had a hand in it.
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