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The [[Seventh Doctor]] observed that high [[drama]] was very similar to '''comedy''', clarifying that it was all a matter of [[timing]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Battlefield (TV story)|Battlefield]]'')
The [[Seventh Doctor]] observed that high [[drama]] was very similar to '''comedy''', clarifying that it was all a matter of [[timing]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Battlefield (TV story)|Battlefield]]'')
[[Sarcasm]] was considered the lowest form of comedy. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Time and Relative (novel)}})
The expression "everyone's a comedian", was used when obvious or humours things or situations was pointed out to the subject in question. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Domino Effect (novel)}}, {{cs|The Devil Goblins from Neptune (novel)}})
Subversion of expectations, such as many items fitting into a small case were a form of comedy, what [[Sam Jones]] considered to be a cheap gag. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Taint (novel)}})
Whilst on the [[Silurian]]'s [[Silurian Ark|ark]] the [[Eleventh Doctor]] gave an example of the ship's controls being simple enough for a monkey, suggesting his human companions utilise the controls. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Dinosaurs on a Spaceship (TV story)}})
== Styles of comedy ==
=== Skits ===
Small performances, full of high jinks and broad comedy formed part of skits. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Camera Obscura (novel)}}) They were often very short pieces of three minutes or so a-piece. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Beige Planet Mars (novel)}})
=== Physical comedy ===
Physical comedy examples were such as constantly tripping over oneself. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Circular Time (audio story)}}) Or pretending to be a different profession or skilled individual that you were not, in an exaggerated manner. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Slow Empire (novel)}})
== Media ==
According to a [[newspaper]] TV listing for the [[Bornean National Channel]] in [[2069]] at 20:30 ''Harvey'' (1950) was being broadcast in in ReMode 3D where available, it was a cassic comedy starring James Stewart. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Alien Bodies (novel)}})
British TV comedy shows were repeated on [[Tasmania]]n television in [[1993]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Goth Opera (novel)}})
In the late [[23rd century]] [[Varos]] was receiving entertainment programmes from [[Taza]] including the comedy [[Bindo Banji]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Vengeance on Varos (novelisation)}})
== Comedians ==
[[Robbie Williams III]] and [[Gantax Nondrian|Gentax Nondrian]] were comedians. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The One Doctor (audio story)}})
[[Aristophanes]] described himself as a comedian in [[BC#5th century B.C.|421 BC]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Mask of Tragedy (audio story)}})
[[Kenny Lynch]] was a comedian in [[1976]], who in [[Bernice Summerfield]]'s opinion had some odd ideas concerning racial matters. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|No Future (novel)}})
[[Arlan Jardolz]] was a Betalan comedian in [[2570]], [[The Trickster (Love and War)|the Trickster]] took their form when in [[Puterspace]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Love and War (novel)}})
[[Triss Laughline]] was a comedian, they died in the central zones of [[Empire City, Olleril]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Tragedy Day (novel)}})
== See also ==
* [[Panto]]


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Latest revision as of 05:57, 5 December 2024

Comedy

The Seventh Doctor observed that high drama was very similar to comedy, clarifying that it was all a matter of timing. (TV: Battlefield)

Sarcasm was considered the lowest form of comedy. (PROSE: Time and Relative [+]Loading...["Time and Relative (novel)"])

The expression "everyone's a comedian", was used when obvious or humours things or situations was pointed out to the subject in question. (PROSE: The Domino Effect [+]Loading...["The Domino Effect (novel)"], The Devil Goblins from Neptune [+]Loading...["The Devil Goblins from Neptune (novel)"])

Subversion of expectations, such as many items fitting into a small case were a form of comedy, what Sam Jones considered to be a cheap gag. (PROSE: The Taint [+]Loading...["The Taint (novel)"])

Whilst on the Silurian's ark the Eleventh Doctor gave an example of the ship's controls being simple enough for a monkey, suggesting his human companions utilise the controls. (TV: Dinosaurs on a Spaceship [+]Loading...["Dinosaurs on a Spaceship (TV story)"])

Styles of comedy[[edit] | [edit source]]

Skits[[edit] | [edit source]]

Small performances, full of high jinks and broad comedy formed part of skits. (PROSE: Camera Obscura [+]Loading...["Camera Obscura (novel)"]) They were often very short pieces of three minutes or so a-piece. (PROSE: Beige Planet Mars [+]Loading...["Beige Planet Mars (novel)"])

Physical comedy[[edit] | [edit source]]

Physical comedy examples were such as constantly tripping over oneself. (AUDIO: Circular Time [+]Loading...["Circular Time (audio story)"]) Or pretending to be a different profession or skilled individual that you were not, in an exaggerated manner. (PROSE: The Slow Empire [+]Loading...["The Slow Empire (novel)"])

Media[[edit] | [edit source]]

According to a newspaper TV listing for the Bornean National Channel in 2069 at 20:30 Harvey (1950) was being broadcast in in ReMode 3D where available, it was a cassic comedy starring James Stewart. (PROSE: Alien Bodies [+]Loading...["Alien Bodies (novel)"])

British TV comedy shows were repeated on Tasmanian television in 1993. (PROSE: Goth Opera [+]Loading...["Goth Opera (novel)"])

In the late 23rd century Varos was receiving entertainment programmes from Taza including the comedy Bindo Banji. (PROSE: Vengeance on Varos [+]Loading...["Vengeance on Varos (novelisation)"])

Comedians[[edit] | [edit source]]

Robbie Williams III and Gentax Nondrian were comedians. (AUDIO: The One Doctor [+]Loading...["The One Doctor (audio story)"])

Aristophanes described himself as a comedian in 421 BC. (AUDIO: Mask of Tragedy [+]Loading...["Mask of Tragedy (audio story)"])

Kenny Lynch was a comedian in 1976, who in Bernice Summerfield's opinion had some odd ideas concerning racial matters. (PROSE: No Future [+]Loading...["No Future (novel)"])

Arlan Jardolz was a Betalan comedian in 2570, the Trickster took their form when in Puterspace. (PROSE: Love and War [+]Loading...["Love and War (novel)"])

Triss Laughline was a comedian, they died in the central zones of Empire City, Olleril. (PROSE: Tragedy Day [+]Loading...["Tragedy Day (novel)"])

See also[[edit] | [edit source]]