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Robert Shields is an American mime and actor best known as one half of the comedy duo Shields and Yarnell, alongside his partner Lorene Yarnell. The pair starred in the CBS television variety series 'Shields and Yarnell,' which aired from 1977 to 1978 and brought mime performance to a broad American television audience. Shields was also known for his street performances before transitioning to television. The duo's act combined mime, dance, and clowning in scripted comedy sketches.
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Who was Robert Shields's performance partner?
Robert Shields performed with Lorene Yarnell as the comedy duo Shields and Yarnell. Their act combined mime, character work, visual gags, and tightly controlled movement.
What television show featured Robert Shields and Lorene Yarnell?
They starred in the CBS variety series Shields and Yarnell. The program aired from 1977 to 1978.
What style of performance made Robert Shields famous?
Shields became known for theatrical mime and physical comedy rather than spoken stand-up alone. The duo often used exaggerated mechanical movement and silent character routines.
Was Robert Shields only a mime performer?
No. He was also an actor and television performer, using mime as the central part of a broader comedy career. His best-known national exposure came through Shields and Yarnell on CBS.
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