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Re: RIP - Richard Belzer ((Lt. Munch) - Ca Bob - 02-20-2023
It's strange. I used to see him at the Comedy Store in the 1970s. I remember him saying that Mick Jagger was like a rooster on acid, and then he would do an over-the-top Jagger imitation. I was totally surprised when -- while clicking through the channels -- there he was in a suit, looking serious, and playing a detective.
I think that doing standup comedy is a real training ground for acting at some level, or at least a test for acting ability. And dramatic training seems to aid the comedy wannabes. But I don't remember seeing Belzer do comedy-like material in the dramatic roles.
Re: RIP - Richard Belzer ((Lt. Munch) - N-OS X-tasy! - 02-20-2023
Ca Bob wrote:
I think that doing standup comedy is a real training ground for acting at some level, or at least a test for acting ability.
Absolutely. Look at how many stand-up comedians have segued to successful acting careers over the last four decades.
Re: RIP - Richard Belzer ((Lt. Munch) - ztirffritz - 02-20-2023
I think his best role was in The Groove Tube, as half of “The Dealers”.
Re: RIP - Richard Belzer ((Lt. Munch) - mrbigstuff - 02-20-2023
I did see him once walking on the upper west side, alone. but I didn't want to bug him. especially him!