Answer: straightman

AnswerCrossword Clue
STRAIGHTMANDean Martin, to Jerry Lewis
STRAIGHTMANFoil for a comic partner
STRAIGHTMANComedy-team member
STRAIGHTMANROD is a ...
STRAIGHTMANAbbott, to Costello
STRAIGHTMANWhat Abbott was to Costello
STRAIGHTMANHe's the butt of many jokes
STRAIGHTMANPart of a comedy team, often