comedy skit

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comedy
noun
uk
/ˈkɒm.ə.di/us
/ˈkɑː.mə.di/
a (type of) film, play, or book that is intentionally funny either in its characters or ...
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skit
noun[C]
uk
/skɪt/us
/skɪt/
a short, funny play that makes a joke ...
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While the emcees sang a cast member would interrupt rudely and acomedyskitbegan.
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During the early years of the facility, it hosted an annual water show that included diving, water ballet, and acomedyskit.
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Their high-energy performances of traditional sea shanties, humorous songs and improvisational comedy skits are big crowd pleasers wherever they go.
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In addition to interviews, the series also featured comedy skits, and comedic field reports.
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The show featured the group performing hits from the 1950s and 1960s, along with comedy skits.
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Comedy skits would follow, mixed in with musical numbers.
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Comedy skits were a regular feature, with a variety of re-occurring skits and occasional one-off bits.
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In this variety show she performed comedy skits and interviewed both local and international stars.
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Reviews for the album were mixed and its long runtime and abundance of intermittent comedy skits were widely criticized.
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The series featured a relaxed and flexible combination of comedy skits, monologues, singing, and interaction with the studio audience.
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The show features a variety of comedy skits, musical parodies, and music.
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In addition to screening horror films, the duo soon started filming comedy skits interspersed within the host segments.
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However, this segment has recently taken on a more serious tone, with the show tackling subjects without the sole intent of creating comedy skits.
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It contains spoken comedy skits, commercial satires and six songs.
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While some of the contestants perform live vocal, dance or comedy skits, the vast majority showcase their talent of lip syncing to prerecorded music.
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Although the program occasionally featured comedy skits, most of the segments in the half-hour show involved patriotic musicals, singing, or dancing.
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This event is a competition between the dorms with eight minute musical comedy skits.
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In that respect, it is almost the same every week, the difference being new football footage and comedy skits.
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The hosts also provided comedy skits, an award show to past entries, and information on past acts.
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The show featured musical numbers, as well as comedy skits and appearances by guest stars.
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