We continue the comedy groups film history panel on The Ritz Brothers:

How organized were Hal Roach/RKO Pictures compared to these knock-off comedy crew's productions?

Why they would appeal to today's cult movie seekers?

Are they much like George Burns where modern audiences know about their later appearances and guest features but not their main starring vehicles?

And how many trashy drive-in movies did they feature in while they were on their last heels?

CLIPS FROM:

The Ritz Brothers- A Retrospective YT Video

Tom and I continue our exploration of lesser known yet rather influential comedians who's earlier eras actually show up in later comedy acts.

How do the Dead End Kids manage to make a living despite their innumerable times they renamed themselves?

Would they had benefitted from having RKO Pictures and Hal Roach take over their distribution instead of Warner Bros.?

Are they still rather liked or are they often associated as a Little Rascals knock-off still to this day?

OPENING CLIP:

"The Dead End Kids on Dress Parade" Trailer

For this 2nd week of April, we continue the Humor theme by doing more tributes to famous comedian groups from all eras:

Tom and I kicked it off by digging into the timeless Laurel and Hardy duo who went from the silent to sound era of their 25 year span!

What comedy duos are anywhere similar to this style nowadays?

What famous fans were inspired to emulate this lovable duo in their sitcoms and comedy acts?

Start tap-dancing away with us back in time to the '30s!