Milton Berle's quick wit and comedic timing were his trademark, and this joke is a great example of his ability to turn a simple question about a cigar into a funny and memorable moment. The humor lies in the unexpected and playful comparison of the cigar to a "Lawrence Welk," which is a reference to the famous bandleader and television personality.
The joke also relies on the idea that the cigar's fancy band, often used to make a cigar look more appealing or of higher quality, is just a facade. In reality, the quality of the cigar itself may not be as good as the
