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Title: Help ID 1930's comedic character w/ Zachery Brimstead-like voice.
Post by: gogurt on October 08, 2017, 03:27:01 PM

I'm super handy with the google but can't seem to crack this one.

1930's male comedic character actor whose trademark was a slightly campy rising and falling "Oooooooooo!" when surprised.  Seems to me he often played a butler, waiter or other service roles.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

Title: Re: Help ID 1930's comedic character w/ Zachery Brimstead-like voice.
Post by: buffcoat on October 09, 2017, 01:04:17 PM

Frank Nelson was the (slightly) later equivalent - "Yeeeeeessss!"

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0625372/ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0625372/)

His turn on Sanford & Son is comedy gold.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQZ6I4YYn5s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQZ6I4YYn5s)

Title: Re: Help ID 1930's comedic character w/ Zachery Brimstead-like voice.
Post by: gogurt on October 10, 2017, 11:59:20 PM

That's him!  Thanks.