List of More Famous Duos

 

Infamous Duos

Bonnie and Clyde, along with their infamous exploits, will forever go down in history.  Renowned outlaws, this couple was known as a “public enemy” during the period of 1931 to 1934.  The two traveled with a gang of ne’er do well accomplices; robbing banks, small stores and gas stations.  Several murders occurred that were attributed to this gang.  Bonnie and Clyde were lovers, and for four years, shared every moment together although Bonnie is reputed to have never fired a gun on any of the hoists she accompanied with the gang.  To this day, many exalt the two as heroic lovers, despite the havoc and mayhem they created. 

  

Comedy Duos

Laurel and Hardy are said to be the greatest comedy team of all time.  Over 100 comedies were enjoyably created by the two who officially became a duo in 1927.  One a simpleton, the other an overbearing know it all; the two combined became the funniest famous duos in comedy ever known. 

 

Abbott and Costello can easily be considered to be the most beloved of all comedy duos.  Loveable, funny, pathetic and creative, these two comedians brought hilarity into the lives of many in 28 movies and countless comedic acts during the world war weary 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s.  Beginning in radio, their master/clown relationship soon transferred onto the screen and developed into a weekly show.  Many of today’s comedians, including Jerry Seinfeld, accredit these early funny guys with their own yearning to make people laugh. 

 

Touted as probably the most successful comedy team in history, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis met in the late 1940’s.  Martin was the incredibly handsome, sexy womanizer, while Lewis was the gawky, awkward, funny guy.  Audiences had never experienced a team such as this, and from the moment they began, they took top billing.  Sixteen movies followed a vaudevillian stage act; each reprising the standard roles that made the two so well known.

 

Magic Duos

The team of Penn and Teller are the type of entertainers that are one of a kind.  Magicians, comedians and illusionists, these two captivate audiences with their eccentric styles.  Continually delighting their audience and fan following with classic acts as well as new tricks and material, their shows are often sold out early.  Penn and Teller have created a unique following; making them the most famous duos of the magic world.

 

Food Duos

Food is the passion of just about every person.  There are certain foods that just seem to be made for each other, and are synonymous with one another through their delicious association.   Peanut butter and jelly reign as one of the most famous food duos ever, and not just in a child’s vocabulary.  Many adults enjoy the sandwich on a regular basis.  Perhaps just as popular and familiar are ketchup and mustard; a combination that is present at every barbeque.  In what might be considered the oldest combination in famous duos for food is the humble bread and butter.  In years past, the two served as a simple supper to the poor or to hungry travelers, to whom meat was not available.  Cereal and milk is another extremely popular team, especially for children. 

 

Teamwork is a tricky thing; classes are provided to help people learn to work within teams successfully.  However, some things do just belong together, such as the examples provided above.  Certainly, there must be more famous duos throughout history that appeal to specific groups of people, but these are examples of possibly the most familiar and recognizable of teams that bond together so well that they are remembered through time. 

 

There are many duos and teams that, through their associations, have become popular and memorable with their audiences.  It takes a unique melding of personalities, talents and skills to develop into a duo that capture the attention and interests of their following as well as many generations to follow.  Every walk of life, every field of interest, every culture has certain duos and teams that rise to the top over many competitors to go down in history as the best in their field.  A select few, such as these described, outshine all others to become the famous duos of history.