Proving that nothing succeeds like excess, Rip Taylor was among the most prolific and singularly unique comic figures in the entertainment business. Taylor remained remarkably relevant well into his seventh decade, which found him tossing confetti and bon mots in "Jackass" (2002), among other films. Immediately recognizable for his bristling mustache, high-pitched yelps and high-energy presence, Taylor rose to fame as a comedian on variety shows throughout the 1960s and 1970s, but found his niche on over-the-top programs like "The Gong Show" (NBC/syndicated, 1976-1989) and "The $1.98 Beauty Show" (syndicated, 1978-1980), where his outsized persona was a perfect match for their gonzo premises. One of the most outlandish figures on television for over four decades, Rip Taylor was a comedian and occasional actor who parlayed a flamboyant attitude and buckets of confetti into a lengthy career on game shows, sitcoms, cartoons and in the occasional feature.
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