The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on November 7, 2012

In vaudeville, Frank Fay was big. He strolled onstage casually, with a slight swish, and then stood and told jokes -- a revolutionary concept for the time. No juggling, no slapstick, no mugging. He was known for his quick wit -- when he was heckled with a Bronx cheer, he...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on November 7, 2012

In vaudeville, Frank Fay was big. He strolled onstage casually, with a slight swish, and then stood and told jokes -- a revolutionary concept for the time. No juggling, no slapstick, no mugging. He was known for his quick wit -- when he was heckled with a Bronx cheer, he...   read more