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1. Theodore Isidore Gottlieb (November 11, 1906 – April 5, 2001), mostly known as Brother Theodore, was a German -born American actor and comedian known for rambling, stream-of-consciousness monologues which he called "stand-up tragedy". His style is similar to Diseuse or Kabarett, which was popular in Western Germany during the 1920s and 30s's.
Brother Theodore, born Theodore Gottlieb, was a German-born American comedian who performed dark and absurdist monologues. He survived the Holocaust, worked with Orson Welles, and appeared on David Letterman's show.
Jul 3, 2019 · Penn Jillette shares his admiration for Brother Theodore, a philosopher, metaphysician, and podiatrist who performed "stand-up tragedy" on Late Night with David Letterman. Learn about his life, his work, and his unique accent in this interview.
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The complete collection of Brother Theodore's Late Night appearances, plus a bonus:1. September 10, 1982 (taped September 2)2. October 20, 19823. February 3,...
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Jan 19, 2010 · Learn about the life and career of Brother Theodore, a German-accented, white-haired old crank who performed stand-up tragedies and appeared on David Letterman. The documentary features interviews with admirers, clips of his shows, and his own diaries.
Answering the question, "Is that a Ban-Lon shirt?" (Air date: 2/3/1983)#BrotherTheodore #Letterman #BanLonSubscribe to Letterman: https://bit.ly/3GeOIAgFollo...
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Oct 23, 2021 · This docu presents the life and career or Theodore Isidore Gottlieb: a Dachau survivor, chess master, actor, and comedian infamous for his dark, rambling, stream-of-consciousness monologues ...