You know him as LSD (the flower-power Hitler) from Mel Brooks’ “The Producers,” as Sylvester Marcus from “It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World” (“Your baby’s comin’ to save you, Mama!”), and as Snow Miser from “The Year without a Santa Claus.” Now…. Dick Shawn sings Pagliacci.

“Vesti la giubba” begins around 6:20. I’ve got it cued up for you at the link. The end of the routine refers back to a Civil War bit in first half of the video. Sobering to think this was only 90 years after the actual war. Hell, we’re 70 years away from this video now!

Laugh, clown, at your broken love…