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TMC
Jun 22, 2012, 3:09:05 AM6/22/12
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Just as the title of the thread states. As we know, humor is
subjective, so your favorite stand up comic can be someone else's
least favorite comic.
Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ot2011&action=display&thread=412635
http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#200689700
Just as the title of the thread states. As we know, humor is
subjective, so your favorite stand up comic can be someone else's
least favorite comic.
Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ot2011&action=display&thread=412635
http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#200689700
Daryl
Jun 22, 2012, 4:18:41 AM6/22/12
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his stuff at all. I won't even rent it or be given it to watch.
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Michael OConnor
Jun 22, 2012, 6:53:24 AM6/22/12
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> >http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=offtopic&action=disp...
>
> >http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#20...
any SNL comedians funny since Eddie Murphy, but other than the Klump
family segments in the Nutty Professor movie, he hasn't been very
funny since he left SNL.
>
> > Just as the title of the thread states. As we know, humor is
> > subjective, so your favorite stand up comic can be someone else's
> > least favorite comic.
>
> > Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
> >http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ot2011&action=displa...
> > Just as the title of the thread states. As we know, humor is
> > subjective, so your favorite stand up comic can be someone else's
> > least favorite comic.
>
> > Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>
> >http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#20...
>
> Will Farrel is at the bottom of my list. I won't go see any of
> his stuff at all. I won't even rent it or be given it to watch.
>
I don't find him funny, Adam Sandler either. In fact, I haven't found
> Will Farrel is at the bottom of my list. I won't go see any of
> his stuff at all. I won't even rent it or be given it to watch.
>
any SNL comedians funny since Eddie Murphy, but other than the Klump
family segments in the Nutty Professor movie, he hasn't been very
funny since he left SNL.
Captain Infinity
Jun 22, 2012, 7:20:29 AM6/22/12
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Once Upon A Time,
Lucille Ball.
Milton Berle.
Bob Hope.
Curly Joe Derita.
Phyllis Diller.
Benny Hill.
Zeppo Marx.
**
Captain Infinity
Milton Berle.
Bob Hope.
Curly Joe Derita.
Phyllis Diller.
Benny Hill.
Zeppo Marx.
**
Captain Infinity
Daryl
Jun 22, 2012, 8:32:13 AM6/22/12
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funny. When he quits with the goofy talk and acts he's pretty
good.
I never found Eddie Murphy funny either. His hero was Richard
Pryor who I also found not funny. The only thing that Richard
Pryor said I found funny was when Bill Cosby was commenting on
how Eddie Murphys profanity was bad for black America, he told
Eddie Murphy, "Tell Bill to have another Coke and Shut the F... Up".
notbob
Jun 22, 2012, 9:11:16 AM6/22/12
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On 2012-06-22, Captain Infinity <Infi...@captaininfinity.us> wrote:
> Zeppo Marx. <-- not a comedian
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Dano
Jun 22, 2012, 11:39:19 AM6/22/12
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"Daryl" wrote in message news:js19pd$ii6$1...@dont-email.me...
On 6/22/2012 1:09 AM, TMC wrote:
> http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=offtopic&action=display&thread=435256
>
> Just as the title of the thread states. As we know, humor is
> subjective, so your favorite stand up comic can be someone else's
> least favorite comic.
>
> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
> http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ot2011&action=display&thread=412635
>
> http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#200689700
Will Farrel is at the bottom of my list. I won't go see any of
his stuff at all. I won't even rent it or be given it to watch.
===================================
Yep. I don't find him all that funny either. But someone clearly does.
Humor is SO subjective. I find Marx Brothers movies to be laugh out loud
hilarious. My wife can't take five minutes of one.
<shrug>
But she also hates Will Farrell even more than I do. Actually "hate" is too
strong...but you must know what I mean.
On 6/22/2012 1:09 AM, TMC wrote:
> http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=offtopic&action=display&thread=435256
>
> Just as the title of the thread states. As we know, humor is
> subjective, so your favorite stand up comic can be someone else's
> least favorite comic.
>
> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
> http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ot2011&action=display&thread=412635
>
> http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#200689700
Will Farrel is at the bottom of my list. I won't go see any of
his stuff at all. I won't even rent it or be given it to watch.
Yep. I don't find him all that funny either. But someone clearly does.
Humor is SO subjective. I find Marx Brothers movies to be laugh out loud
hilarious. My wife can't take five minutes of one.
<shrug>
But she also hates Will Farrell even more than I do. Actually "hate" is too
strong...but you must know what I mean.
Alan Smithee
Jun 22, 2012, 11:39:34 AM6/22/12
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1. Jim Carrey.
2. Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Finesse Mitchell, Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey,
(just about *everybody* from SNL).
3. Dom Irrera.
4. Sarah Silverman.
5. Jerry Seinfeld (his show: great! -- his stand-up: meh...)
6. Martin Lawrence.
7. Joan Rivers.
All self-deprecating, or profane, performers. They are tiresome...
2. Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Finesse Mitchell, Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey,
(just about *everybody* from SNL).
3. Dom Irrera.
4. Sarah Silverman.
5. Jerry Seinfeld (his show: great! -- his stand-up: meh...)
6. Martin Lawrence.
7. Joan Rivers.
All self-deprecating, or profane, performers. They are tiresome...
Art Vandelay
Jun 22, 2012, 11:55:16 AM6/22/12
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On Jun 22, 3:09 am, TMC <tmc1...@gmail.com> wrote:
> http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=offtopic&action=disp...
>
> http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#20...
Lucille Ball
Bob Hope
Red Skelton
Jerry Lewis
Chevy Chase
The Three Stooges
> http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=offtopic&action=disp...
>
> Just as the title of the thread states. As we know, humor is
> subjective, so your favorite stand up comic can be someone else's
> least favorite comic.
>
> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ot2011&action=displa...
> Just as the title of the thread states. As we know, humor is
> subjective, so your favorite stand up comic can be someone else's
> least favorite comic.
>
>
> http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#20...
Lucille Ball
Bob Hope
Red Skelton
Jerry Lewis
Chevy Chase
The Three Stooges
Adam H. Kerman
Jun 22, 2012, 12:16:54 PM6/22/12
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Big J
Jun 22, 2012, 12:55:38 PM6/22/12
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Jun 22, 2012, 2:45:51 PM6/22/12
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> Will Farrel is at the bottom of my list.
I would guess that it depends on how much of the movie was made by and
for the actor, as opposed to a team effort where the artistic director
picks and chooses the appropriate elements to craft the best finished
product. Maybe if you forget this, and accidentally watch the movie
much later, and don't come to realize who it was, you could like it.
Ian J. Ball
Jun 22, 2012, 2:50:46 PM6/22/12
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On Jun 22, 4:20 am, Captain Infinity <Infin...@captaininfinity.us>
wrote:
>
> >http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#20...
wrote:
> Once Upon A Time, TMC wrote:
>
> >http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=offtopic&action=disp...
>
>
> >Just as the title of the thread states. As we know, humor is
> >subjective, so your favorite stand up comic can be someone else's
> >least favorite comic.
>
> >Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
> >http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ot2011&action=displa...
> >Just as the title of the thread states. As we know, humor is
> >subjective, so your favorite stand up comic can be someone else's
> >least favorite comic.
>
> >Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>
> >http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#20...
>
> Lucille Ball.
>
> Milton Berle.
>
> Bob Hope.
>
> Curly Joe Derita.
>
> Phyllis Diller.
>
> Benny Hill.
>
> Zeppo Marx.
I'm sorry - but I decree the death sentence for you!!!
> Lucille Ball.
>
> Milton Berle.
>
> Bob Hope.
>
> Curly Joe Derita.
>
> Phyllis Diller.
>
> Benny Hill.
>
> Zeppo Marx.
Daryl
Jun 22, 2012, 2:58:28 PM6/22/12
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motors his way through parts.
I noticed that Darrell Hannah did Clinton tastefully but funny.
He respected Clinton. That is the mark of a good impressionist.
Farrel showed every distain for Bush he could. He should have
never tried to do that impression. In the end, it was just
Farrel saying stupid things that weren't funny and quite
annoying. He kept trying to cram it down the shows throat until
Michaels said enough, you are out of here.
AS for Megamind, it's a voice over. And I can bet the Director
had a huge hand in it. But I keep coming back to the butcher job
and the total waste of acting powers driveled away in Bewitched.
He had a superb costar and mostly deadpanned his way through
it. He was supposed to be the funny one. He wasn't.
The Loan Arranger
Jun 22, 2012, 3:09:45 PM6/22/12
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>The Three Stooges
Why I oughta....
Movie Fan
Jun 22, 2012, 3:19:04 PM6/22/12
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On Jun 22, 2:58 pm, Daryl <dh...@nospami70west3.com> wrote:
> Darrell Hannah did Clinton
Stop the presses!!
> Darrell Hannah did Clinton
Stop the presses!!
Ljsemail Ljsemail
Jun 22, 2012, 4:19:27 PM6/22/12
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I agree with the posters about Will Ferrel,
Bob Hope and Lucille Ball, but the comedians I dislike the most are Don
Rickles and the guy named Latka or whatever his name was on Taxi who
died rather young.
trotsky
Jun 22, 2012, 5:05:33 PM6/22/12
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God's Debris
Jun 22, 2012, 7:25:13 PM6/22/12
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Alan Smithee
Jun 22, 2012, 8:16:54 PM6/22/12
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when he banned him from SNL after his *lame* lip-syncing of the
Mighty Mouse song. And wrestling women.
And the (staged!) "feud" with Jerry Lawlor. :-(
Almost forgot...
Yakov "endless Russia jokes" Smirnoff,
and
Foster "one-long-drunk joke" Brooks.
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Chris Pisarra
Jun 23, 2012, 1:45:28 PM6/23/12
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I can't stand squint-eyed Gilbert Gottfried for more than 1 quick
"Aflac".
Chris
King B Man
Jun 23, 2012, 2:50:25 PM6/23/12
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Joe Piscopo is a good character actor, but a comic? No.
Ellen DeGeneres.
Rosie O'Donnell
Chris Rock
The Guy who NBC was grooming for stardom on Last Comic Standing, and the judges walked off the stage when they claim to have not voted for him. ANT?
notbob
Jun 23, 2012, 2:58:10 PM6/23/12
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Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny? I never
thought much of George Carlin, either. He was funny for about 30
secs, then degenerated into being too damn sanctimonious and cynical
for my tastes. Louie CK, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams. They should
all be put in a bag and thrown in the river. Demetri Martin should be
hunted down and shot on sight. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. I
haven't a clue what the Hell Dane Cook is doing, but whatever it is,
it's not even remotely funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMpsYnHl1nQ
nb
WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny? I never
thought much of George Carlin, either. He was funny for about 30
secs, then degenerated into being too damn sanctimonious and cynical
for my tastes. Louie CK, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams. They should
all be put in a bag and thrown in the river. Demetri Martin should be
hunted down and shot on sight. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. I
haven't a clue what the Hell Dane Cook is doing, but whatever it is,
it's not even remotely funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMpsYnHl1nQ
nb
Dano
Jun 23, 2012, 3:53:46 PM6/23/12
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"notbob" wrote in message news:slrnjuc4jg...@nbleet.hcc.net...
On 2012-06-22, TMC <tmc...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny? I never
thought much of George Carlin, either. He was funny for about 30
secs, then degenerated into being too damn sanctimonious and cynical
for my tastes. Louie CK, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams. They should
all be put in a bag and thrown in the river. Demetri Martin should be
hunted down and shot on sight. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. I
haven't a clue what the Hell Dane Cook is doing, but whatever it is,
it's not even remotely funny.
============================================
I'll bet YOU'RE a barrel of fucking laughs at a party.
On 2012-06-22, TMC <tmc...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny? I never
thought much of George Carlin, either. He was funny for about 30
secs, then degenerated into being too damn sanctimonious and cynical
for my tastes. Louie CK, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams. They should
all be put in a bag and thrown in the river. Demetri Martin should be
hunted down and shot on sight. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. I
haven't a clue what the Hell Dane Cook is doing, but whatever it is,
it's not even remotely funny.
I'll bet YOU'RE a barrel of fucking laughs at a party.
Bob Grimes
Jun 23, 2012, 3:54:24 PM6/23/12
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On Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:58:10 +0000, notbob wrote:
> On 2012-06-22, TMC <tmc...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>
> Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
>
> WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny? I never
> thought much of George Carlin, either. He was funny for about 30 secs,
> then degenerated into being too damn sanctimonious and cynical for my
> tastes. Louie CK, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams. They should all be put
> in a bag and thrown in the river. Demetri Martin should be hunted down
> and shot on sight. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. I haven't a clue
> what the Hell Dane Cook is doing, but whatever it is, it's not even
> remotely funny.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMpsYnHl1nQ
>
> nb
Sarah Silverman is good at sitcoms, plus she is hot! Wonder why Kimmel
> On 2012-06-22, TMC <tmc...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>
> Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
>
> WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny? I never
> thought much of George Carlin, either. He was funny for about 30 secs,
> then degenerated into being too damn sanctimonious and cynical for my
> tastes. Louie CK, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams. They should all be put
> in a bag and thrown in the river. Demetri Martin should be hunted down
> and shot on sight. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. I haven't a clue
> what the Hell Dane Cook is doing, but whatever it is, it's not even
> remotely funny.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMpsYnHl1nQ
>
> nb
and her are not together any more?
Mack A. Damia
Jun 23, 2012, 4:06:58 PM6/23/12
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On 23 Jun 2012 18:58:10 GMT, notbob <not...@nothome.com> wrote:
>On 2012-06-22, TMC <tmc...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>
>Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
>
>WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny?
I was surprised when he appeared in "Valkyrie" (2008) playing the part
>On 2012-06-22, TMC <tmc...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>
>Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
>
>WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny?
of General Erich Fellgiebel, a communications officer. He did a
pretty good job, too.
--
notbob
Jun 23, 2012, 4:18:27 PM6/23/12
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I've seen a video of me doing it. It's pretty funny.
Somebody
Jun 23, 2012, 4:21:38 PM6/23/12
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> On 2012-06-22, TMC <tmc...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>
> Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
>
> WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny? I never
> thought much of George Carlin, either. He was funny for about 30
> secs, then degenerated into being too damn sanctimonious and cynical
> for my tastes. Louie CK, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams. They should
> all be put in a bag and thrown in the river. Demetri Martin should be
> hunted down and shot on sight. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. I
> haven't a clue what the Hell Dane Cook is doing, but whatever it is,
> it's not even remotely funny.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMpsYnHl1nQ
>
> nb
you are very negative notbob. What/who do you find funny?
>
>> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>
> Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
>
> WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny? I never
> thought much of George Carlin, either. He was funny for about 30
> secs, then degenerated into being too damn sanctimonious and cynical
> for my tastes. Louie CK, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams. They should
> all be put in a bag and thrown in the river. Demetri Martin should be
> hunted down and shot on sight. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. I
> haven't a clue what the Hell Dane Cook is doing, but whatever it is,
> it's not even remotely funny.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMpsYnHl1nQ
>
> nb
Dano
Jun 23, 2012, 5:17:22 PM6/23/12
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That clown he glimpses in the mirror.
That clown he glimpses in the mirror.
zoom-zoom
Jun 23, 2012, 5:31:43 PM6/23/12
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anim8rFSK
Jun 23, 2012, 6:17:17 PM6/23/12
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In article <pan.2012.06...@invalid.net>,
Plus she had big American breasts on Star Trek Voyager.
--
"Every time a Kardashian gets a TV show, an angel dies."
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"Every time a Kardashian gets a TV show, an angel dies."
JERRY SANDUSKY
Jun 23, 2012, 7:31:41 PM6/23/12
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Eddie Murphy and the late Gilda Radner are the sole SNL refugees who
had or have genuine comedic talent.
The Will Ferrells, Bill Murrays, Dan Aykroyds, Dana Carveys, Chevy
Chases, Adam Sandlers, and Chris Rocks and their ilk are popular
mainly with adolescents and immature adults, who think any comic
appearing on TV must thereby be "funny."
had or have genuine comedic talent.
The Will Ferrells, Bill Murrays, Dan Aykroyds, Dana Carveys, Chevy
Chases, Adam Sandlers, and Chris Rocks and their ilk are popular
mainly with adolescents and immature adults, who think any comic
appearing on TV must thereby be "funny."
Smokie Darling (Annie)
Jun 23, 2012, 7:48:34 PM6/23/12
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The Loan Arranger
Jun 23, 2012, 8:27:44 PM6/23/12
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"JERRY SANDUSKY" wrote in message
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Right, unlike as asshole who thinks using the name of a serial child molester is
the height of wit.
Judith R
Jun 23, 2012, 8:31:18 PM6/23/12
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How about comics you DO find funny?
Bill Anderson
Jun 23, 2012, 8:53:00 PM6/23/12
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On 6/23/2012 8:31 PM, Judith R wrote:
> How about comics you DO find funny?
Finally somebody said it. I've been waiting.
> How about comics you DO find funny?
Gallagher -- I've seen him live three times. He's so much more than
sledge-o-matic. One night I saw him stand on a butcher's block and hold
forth for about 45 minutes with the funniest string of observations I've
ever heard. Brilliant.
Hal Holbrook -- Did you ever see him do "Mark Twain Tonight" live and in
person? I've seen the live show three times. Just wonderful.
Lewis Black -- His apoplectic reactions to current events never grow old
for me.
Jon Stewart -- He does it night after night. Most of it is forgettable;
some of it, in fact, is tiresome; but often enough he hits the ball out
of the park. He's the best on US TV today.
Steven Wright -- "I spilled spot remover on my dog. Now he's gone." I
rest my case.
There are more, but these five make a good start.
--
Bill Anderson
I am the Mighty Favog
gtr
Jun 23, 2012, 8:59:53 PM6/23/12
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On 2012-06-24 00:31:18 +0000, Judith R said:
> How about comics you DO find funny?
Comics, not comedians: Most of them on a good day. But no comic is
> How about comics you DO find funny?
totally consistent.
Dano
Jun 23, 2012, 9:20:03 PM6/23/12
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"JERRY SANDUSKY" wrote in message
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Still better than you...you disgusting child raper you.
Nothing funny at all about pedophilia.
Big J
Jun 23, 2012, 9:52:52 PM6/23/12
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Judith R <jro...@newsguy.com> wrote in news:js5n4...@news3.newsguy.com:
> How about comics you DO find funny?
George Carlin
Bill Hicks
Sam Kinison
Louis C.K.
As far as for one performance, "Bill Cosby Himself" is as brilliant as you
can get, IMO.
Big J
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> How about comics you DO find funny?
Bill Hicks
Sam Kinison
Louis C.K.
As far as for one performance, "Bill Cosby Himself" is as brilliant as you
can get, IMO.
Big J
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Judith R
Jun 23, 2012, 9:52:04 PM6/23/12
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On 6/23/2012 5:53 PM, Bill Anderson wrote:
> On 6/23/2012 8:31 PM, Judith R wrote:
>> How about comics you DO find funny?
>
> Finally somebody said it. I've been waiting.
>
> Gallagher -- I've seen him live three times. He's so much more than
> sledge-o-matic. One night I saw him stand on a butcher's block and hold
> forth for about 45 minutes with the funniest string of observations I've
> ever heard. Brilliant.
>
> Hal Holbrook -- Did you ever see him do "Mark Twain Tonight" live and in
> person? I've seen the live show three times. Just wonderful.
Absolutely brilliant man - you'd swear Clements was on the stage.
> On 6/23/2012 8:31 PM, Judith R wrote:
>> How about comics you DO find funny?
>
> Finally somebody said it. I've been waiting.
>
> Gallagher -- I've seen him live three times. He's so much more than
> sledge-o-matic. One night I saw him stand on a butcher's block and hold
> forth for about 45 minutes with the funniest string of observations I've
> ever heard. Brilliant.
>
> Hal Holbrook -- Did you ever see him do "Mark Twain Tonight" live and in
> person? I've seen the live show three times. Just wonderful.
Judith R
Jun 23, 2012, 9:54:41 PM6/23/12
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Connecticut shore when he was comparatively unknown.
Very funny, but rather crude.
thinbluemime
Jun 23, 2012, 4:58:03 PM6/23/12
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On Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:19:04 +0100, Movie Fan <joe....@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Jun 22, 2:58 pm, Daryl <dh...@nospami70west3.com> wrote:
>
>> Darrell Hannah did Clinton
>
> Stop the presses!!
What's a poor girl suppose to do? All the Kennedy's are dead!
> On Jun 22, 2:58 pm, Daryl <dh...@nospami70west3.com> wrote:
>
>> Darrell Hannah did Clinton
>
> Stop the presses!!
What's a poor girl suppose to do? All the Kennedy's are dead!
thinbluemime
Jun 23, 2012, 4:58:03 PM6/23/12
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thinbluemime
Jun 23, 2012, 5:02:29 PM6/23/12
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thinbluemime
Jun 23, 2012, 5:03:53 PM6/23/12
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Mack A. Damia
Jun 23, 2012, 10:13:55 PM6/23/12
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On Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:54:41 -0700, Judith R <jro...@newsguy.com>
wrote:
I saw Cosby for free for about thirty minutes in Honolulu in July,
1969. The concert tickets were oversold, and there were no seats. So
we got a refund as well as thirty minutes of his show. It was enough.
--
wrote:
1969. The concert tickets were oversold, and there were no seats. So
we got a refund as well as thirty minutes of his show. It was enough.
--
notbob
Jun 24, 2012, 12:11:59 AM6/24/12
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On 2012-06-23, Somebody <tom.un...@gmail.com> wrote:
> you are very negative notbob. What/who do you find funny?
Lotta comedians. Bill Burr, Nick DePaoli, Lewis Black, Gilbert
> you are very negative notbob. What/who do you find funny?
Gottfried, Craig Ferguson, Jeffry Ross, Patton Oswald, John Oliver,
Dave Attel, Patrice O'Neal, Rick Vos, Al Madrigal, Tammy Pescatelli,
Ricky Smiley, John Caparulo..... and too many more to mention.
I jes find it ironic that all the comedians Netflix has available for
streaming, with about half dozen exceptions, are jes not funny. I
like all the Comedy Central Roasts. Most of the regulars are pretty
funny. Heck, I even like all those red-neck comedians on the Blue
Collar Tour. But, somehow, Netflix seems to have gathered all the
comedians I don't like expressly for streaming. And what is it with
Mexican comedians? Al Madrigal is the only one I like. All the well
known names like Mencia are jes plain stupid.
Tristan daCunha
Jun 24, 2012, 4:12:51 PM6/24/12
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I could never ever stand his monumental unfunny schtick; from the get
go.
Being of the "tribe" opens many doors in the entertainment field.
He was/is a walking/talking beer fart!
Ugh.....
go.
Being of the "tribe" opens many doors in the entertainment field.
He was/is a walking/talking beer fart!
Ugh.....
Tristan daCunha
Jun 24, 2012, 4:20:00 PM6/24/12
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You are very close to an asshole.
Comprende??
Comprende??
Tristan daCunha
Jun 24, 2012, 4:24:51 PM6/24/12
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Pedophilia runs rampant in "Jerry's" family,
He chose the "nym" to project that, to the masses!
He chose the "nym" to project that, to the masses!
Tristan daCunha
Jun 24, 2012, 4:31:57 PM6/24/12
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Mack, you sound like a nut...
Tristan daCunha
Jun 24, 2012, 4:30:59 PM6/24/12
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Sam Kinnison?
The screamer?
The f'n druggie?
He was another "funny as a beer fart".
Overcoat, cap, and sneakers.....hilarious.
The pot heads adored him.
He died twice.
The first time, on stage......
The screamer?
The f'n druggie?
He was another "funny as a beer fart".
Overcoat, cap, and sneakers.....hilarious.
The pot heads adored him.
He died twice.
The first time, on stage......
Howard Brazee
Jun 24, 2012, 10:58:31 PM6/24/12
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I don't go to see stand-up comedy, I'd much rather see humor in the
context of a plot.
But here's some choices:
Bob & Ray
Bob Newhart
Steve Landesberg
--
"In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found,
than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace
to the legislature, and not to the executive department."
- James Madison
context of a plot.
But here's some choices:
Bob & Ray
Bob Newhart
Steve Landesberg
--
"In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found,
than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace
to the legislature, and not to the executive department."
- James Madison
WrongWayWade
Jun 25, 2012, 10:43:54 AM6/25/12
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Mack A. Damia wrote:
> On 23 Jun 2012 18:58:10 GMT, notbob <not...@nothome.com> wrote:
>
>> On 2012-06-22, TMC <tmc...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>>
>> Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
>>
>> WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny?
>
> I was surprised when he appeared in "Valkyrie" (2008) playing the part
> of General Erich Fellgiebel, a communications officer. He did a
> pretty good job, too.
I don't even think of him as a comedian. He was great in the series about
> On 23 Jun 2012 18:58:10 GMT, notbob <not...@nothome.com> wrote:
>
>> On 2012-06-22, TMC <tmc...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>>
>> Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
>>
>> WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny?
>
> I was surprised when he appeared in "Valkyrie" (2008) playing the part
> of General Erich Fellgiebel, a communications officer. He did a
> pretty good job, too.
the gypsies that moved into empty rich people's houses and took over their
identities, "The Riches".
Nancy2
Jun 25, 2012, 10:45:28 AM6/25/12
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> > Comedians that aren't funny (to you):http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ot2011&action=displa...
>
> >http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#20...
>
> Lucille Ball
> Bob Hope
> Red Skelton
> Jerry Lewis
> Chevy Chase
> The Three Stooges
Nobody can top Bob Hope's one-liners.
N.
Nancy2
Jun 25, 2012, 10:48:34 AM6/25/12
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On Jun 23, 2:53 pm, "Dano" <janeandd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> "notbob" wrote in messagenews:slrnjuc4jg...@nbleet.hcc.net...
>
> I'll bet YOU'RE a barrel of fucking laughs at a party.
I'm with you on the ones you named. Sarah Silverman just panders to
the typical prurient frat boy sense of humor (or maybe junior high
boy). Dane Cook and Carlin, never funny. Gaffigan is funny once.
N.
> "notbob" wrote in messagenews:slrnjuc4jg...@nbleet.hcc.net...
> Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
>
>
> WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny? I never
> thought much of George Carlin, either. He was funny for about 30
> secs, then degenerated into being too damn sanctimonious and cynical
> for my tastes. Louie CK, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams. They should
> all be put in a bag and thrown in the river. Demetri Martin should be
> hunted down and shot on sight. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. I
> haven't a clue what the Hell Dane Cook is doing, but whatever it is,
> it's not even remotely funny.
>
> ============================================
> thought much of George Carlin, either. He was funny for about 30
> secs, then degenerated into being too damn sanctimonious and cynical
> for my tastes. Louie CK, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams. They should
> all be put in a bag and thrown in the river. Demetri Martin should be
> hunted down and shot on sight. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. I
> haven't a clue what the Hell Dane Cook is doing, but whatever it is,
> it's not even remotely funny.
>
>
> I'll bet YOU'RE a barrel of fucking laughs at a party.
I'm with you on the ones you named. Sarah Silverman just panders to
the typical prurient frat boy sense of humor (or maybe junior high
boy). Dane Cook and Carlin, never funny. Gaffigan is funny once.
N.
WrongWayWade
Jun 25, 2012, 11:11:55 AM6/25/12
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Bill Anderson wrote:
> On 6/23/2012 8:31 PM, Judith R wrote:
>> How about comics you DO find funny?
>
> Finally somebody said it. I've been waiting.
>
> On 6/23/2012 8:31 PM, Judith R wrote:
>> How about comics you DO find funny?
>
> Finally somebody said it. I've been waiting.
>
> Jon Stewart -- He does it night after night. Most of it is
> forgettable; some of it, in fact, is tiresome; but often enough he
> hits the ball out of the park. He's the best on US TV today.
>
Not even close. Steven Colbert is far funnier. Jon Stewart has one joke:
> forgettable; some of it, in fact, is tiresome; but often enough he
> hits the ball out of the park. He's the best on US TV today.
>
"Look here: some conservative/someone on Fox said something stupid. Aren't
they a stupid!!"
gtr
Jun 25, 2012, 12:25:31 PM6/25/12
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On 2012-06-25 15:11:55 +0000, WrongWayWade said:
>> Jon Stewart -- He does it night after night. Most of it is
>> forgettable; some of it, in fact, is tiresome; but often enough he
>> hits the ball out of the park. He's the best on US TV today.
>
> Not even close. Steven Colbert is far funnier. Jon Stewart has one
> joke: "Look here: some conservative/someone on Fox said something
> stupid. Aren't they a stupid!!"
Anybody who is "fair and balanced" with their political satire, like
>> Jon Stewart -- He does it night after night. Most of it is
>> forgettable; some of it, in fact, is tiresome; but often enough he
>> hits the ball out of the park. He's the best on US TV today.
>
> Not even close. Steven Colbert is far funnier. Jon Stewart has one
> joke: "Look here: some conservative/someone on Fox said something
> stupid. Aren't they a stupid!!"
Jon Stewart, isn't "fair and balanced" enough for Republicans. If you
watched him more often you'd find his quite ruthless in lampooning
non-Republicans too.
I find him providing actual laughs (the noise, not just the smile),
almost every night. That's pretty amazing.
Kris Baker
Jun 25, 2012, 12:43:07 PM6/25/12
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"Bill Anderson" <billand...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:CdOdnYw3bPZy-XvS...@giganews.com...
exchange for "What does a dog do on his day off? He can't
lie around, that's his job!"
Mitch Hedberg. I didn't discover him until after he'd died.
Wow.
Kris
Big J
Jun 25, 2012, 1:19:16 PM6/25/12
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excoriated Holder over Fast & Furious.
It is true that one part of his schtick is to show what someone says and
compare it to previous footage where they've said something else. If Fox
newscasters fall into that category often, it's their own fault.
I do tend to fast forward through the comedy segments by Jason Jones,
Samantha Bee and almost al the contributors - except Louis Black, of
course. I'll watch a bit of a John Oliver segment to see if it catches.
Often I fast forward to the guest and see if that person is interesting.
Probably 50% of the time, I watch Stewart and then go to the moment of
zen.
Colbert - IMO, he's often very funny and inspired, but the whole premise
of the show is a one trick pony. Interesting that one poster was
complaining that Stewart often does too much "Aren't they stupid!" aimed
at Fox News, when Colbert's ENTIRE show is a spoof of Billo the Clown.
Big J
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Bill Anderson
Jun 25, 2012, 3:16:22 PM6/25/12
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On 6/25/2012 1:19 PM, Big J wrote:
>
> I do tend to fast forward through the comedy segments by Jason Jones,
> Samantha Bee and almost al the contributors - except Louis Black, of
> course. I'll watch a bit of a John Oliver segment to see if it catches.
> Often I fast forward to the guest and see if that person is interesting.
> Probably 50% of the time, I watch Stewart and then go to the moment of
> zen.
>
Are you me? You sure do sound like me.
>
> I do tend to fast forward through the comedy segments by Jason Jones,
> Samantha Bee and almost al the contributors - except Louis Black, of
> course. I'll watch a bit of a John Oliver segment to see if it catches.
> Often I fast forward to the guest and see if that person is interesting.
> Probably 50% of the time, I watch Stewart and then go to the moment of
> zen.
>
Howard Brazee
Jun 25, 2012, 4:11:17 PM6/25/12
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On Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:25:31 -0700, gtr <x...@yyy.zzz> wrote:
>> Not even close. Steven Colbert is far funnier. Jon Stewart has one
>> joke: "Look here: some conservative/someone on Fox said something
>> stupid. Aren't they a stupid!!"
>
>Anybody who is "fair and balanced" with their political satire, like
>Jon Stewart, isn't "fair and balanced" enough for Republicans. If you
>watched him more often you'd find his quite ruthless in lampooning
>non-Republicans too.
>
>I find him providing actual laughs (the noise, not just the smile),
>almost every night. That's pretty amazing.
It's funny, I have a weird dislike of Stewart's smirk. Nothing to do
>> Not even close. Steven Colbert is far funnier. Jon Stewart has one
>> joke: "Look here: some conservative/someone on Fox said something
>> stupid. Aren't they a stupid!!"
>
>Anybody who is "fair and balanced" with their political satire, like
>Jon Stewart, isn't "fair and balanced" enough for Republicans. If you
>watched him more often you'd find his quite ruthless in lampooning
>non-Republicans too.
>
>I find him providing actual laughs (the noise, not just the smile),
>almost every night. That's pretty amazing.
with his humor, and I guess it is appropriate to it. I wonder if I
knew someone with that smirk that gave me such a pavlovian response.
Big J
Jun 25, 2012, 6:15:19 PM6/25/12
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Bill Anderson <billand...@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:CsudnT2svKWUJHXS...@giganews.com:
Big J
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Big J
Jun 25, 2012, 7:37:20 PM6/25/12
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poisoned rose <pro...@poisonedrose.com> wrote in news:prose9-
E54E57.154...@news.eternal-september.org:
> Howard Brazee <how...@brazee.net> wrote:
>
>> It's funny, I have a weird dislike of Stewart's smirk. Nothing to do
>> with his humor, and I guess it is appropriate to it. I wonder if I
>> knew someone with that smirk that gave me such a pavlovian response.
>
> Stewart's material is good, but I don't like his delivery. He's not
> subtle enough for me. Sooo much SCREAMING. Every night. More screaming.
> And the way he leans so hard on inserting obscenities for humor. To him,
> screaming "ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?" is a punchline.
>
> I also get really tired of his stock move of watching/reading a story
> and then adding a theatrical "pause of bewildered disbelief" before he
> responds...often pressing his fist to his face in sort of a
> mock-contemplative move.... That gets stale for me.
I can see that. It doesn't particularly wear on me personally, but I can
certainly see how it could on others.
Kinda like how Colbert's puffed up, fake Fox personna grates on me much
more than others.
Big J
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E54E57.154...@news.eternal-september.org:
> Howard Brazee <how...@brazee.net> wrote:
>
>> It's funny, I have a weird dislike of Stewart's smirk. Nothing to do
>> with his humor, and I guess it is appropriate to it. I wonder if I
>> knew someone with that smirk that gave me such a pavlovian response.
>
> subtle enough for me. Sooo much SCREAMING. Every night. More screaming.
> And the way he leans so hard on inserting obscenities for humor. To him,
> screaming "ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?" is a punchline.
>
> I also get really tired of his stock move of watching/reading a story
> and then adding a theatrical "pause of bewildered disbelief" before he
> responds...often pressing his fist to his face in sort of a
> mock-contemplative move.... That gets stale for me.
I can see that. It doesn't particularly wear on me personally, but I can
certainly see how it could on others.
Kinda like how Colbert's puffed up, fake Fox personna grates on me much
more than others.
Big J
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Kris Baker
Jun 25, 2012, 7:45:33 PM6/25/12
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"Big J" <bi...@myrealbox.com> wrote in message
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Colbert's schtick of bowing to applause, rather than the guest,
was funny the first time.
Not the hundredth.
Kris
gtr
Jun 25, 2012, 8:41:13 PM6/25/12
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always plugging his cigar in his mouth, Dangerfield adjusting his tie,
Groucho Marx with the hammy eye-brow wiggle--give it a rest you hacks!
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Jerry Sandusky - No. 417875
Jun 25, 2012, 9:23:12 PM6/25/12
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On Jun 23, 8:27 pm, "The Loan Arranger" <x...@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> "JERRY SANDUSKY" wrote in message
>
> news:6fb8de01-4983-436a...@n32g2000yqd.googlegroups.com...
>
> Eddie Murphy and the late Gilda Radner are the sole SNL refugees who
> had or have genuine comedic talent.
>
> The Will Ferrells, Bill Murrays, Dan Aykroyds, Dana Carveys, Chevy
> Chases, Adam Sandlers, and Chris Rocks and their ilk are popular
> mainly with adolescents and immature adults, who think any comic
> appearing on TV must thereby be "funny."
> =================================================
> Right, unlike as asshole who thinks using the name of a serial child molester is
> the height of wit.
=============================
But,but, it's me ... really ... and I wasn't molesting the boys. Just
doing what they asked me to do to them.
They enjoyed our get-togethers!
I've just been misunderstood, you understand.
> "JERRY SANDUSKY" wrote in message
>
> news:6fb8de01-4983-436a...@n32g2000yqd.googlegroups.com...
>
> Eddie Murphy and the late Gilda Radner are the sole SNL refugees who
> had or have genuine comedic talent.
>
> The Will Ferrells, Bill Murrays, Dan Aykroyds, Dana Carveys, Chevy
> Chases, Adam Sandlers, and Chris Rocks and their ilk are popular
> mainly with adolescents and immature adults, who think any comic
> appearing on TV must thereby be "funny."
> =================================================
> Right, unlike as asshole who thinks using the name of a serial child molester is
> the height of wit.
=============================
But,but, it's me ... really ... and I wasn't molesting the boys. Just
doing what they asked me to do to them.
They enjoyed our get-togethers!
I've just been misunderstood, you understand.
Mack A. Damia
Jun 25, 2012, 9:42:07 PM6/25/12
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http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsF/5988-21673.jpg
Thank Eddie Foy, Jr.
--
Tristan daCunha
Jun 25, 2012, 10:49:52 PM6/25/12
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I've hear your addadictomy (with the clown head) is a riot.
Post a pic....
Post a pic....
Vocalize
Jun 26, 2012, 12:15:07 AM6/26/12
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On 6/25/12 7:48 AM, in article
c03ba809-7048-4acb...@d17g2000yqj.googlegroups.com, "Nancy2"
<ellor...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Jun 23, 2:53 pm, "Dano" <janeandd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> "notbob" wrote in messagenews:slrnjuc4jg...@nbleet.hcc.net...
>>
>> On 2012-06-22, TMC <tmc1...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>>
>> Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
>>
>> WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny? I never
>> thought much of George Carlin, either. He was funny for about 30
>> secs, then degenerated into being too damn sanctimonious and cynical
>> for my tastes. Louie CK, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams. They should
>> all be put in a bag and thrown in the river. Demetri Martin should be
>> hunted down and shot on sight. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. I
>> haven't a clue what the Hell Dane Cook is doing, but whatever it is,
>> it's not even remotely funny.
Carlin's work was nothing short of brilliant. And I've zero in common with
> On Jun 23, 2:53 pm, "Dano" <janeandd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> "notbob" wrote in messagenews:slrnjuc4jg...@nbleet.hcc.net...
>>
>> On 2012-06-22, TMC <tmc1...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>>
>> Jes about all the one's Netflix has up for streaming video.
>>
>> WTF is Eddie Izzard and why does anyone think him funny? I never
>> thought much of George Carlin, either. He was funny for about 30
>> secs, then degenerated into being too damn sanctimonious and cynical
>> for my tastes. Louie CK, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams. They should
>> all be put in a bag and thrown in the river. Demetri Martin should be
>> hunted down and shot on sight. The same goes for Sarah Silverman. I
>> haven't a clue what the Hell Dane Cook is doing, but whatever it is,
>> it's not even remotely funny.
anyone who sees no merit in Louie CK, who along with Chris Rock is one of
the very best comic minds working today. But where you really lost me is
your wholesale dismissal of Eddie Izzard. I'd truly love to hear who you DO
think is funny. Please, oh please, don't tell me it's Leno.
King B Man
Jun 26, 2012, 1:46:32 AM6/26/12
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On Friday, June 22, 2012 12:09:05 AM UTC-7, TMC wrote:
> http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=offtopic&action=display&thread=435256
>
> Just as the title of the thread states. As we know, humor is
> subjective, so your favorite stand up comic can be someone else's
> least favorite comic.
>
> http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#200689700
Jananne Garafolo and Chris Farley should be at the top of the list.
> http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=offtopic&action=display&thread=435256
>
> Just as the title of the thread states. As we know, humor is
> subjective, so your favorite stand up comic can be someone else's
> least favorite comic.
>
> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
> http://officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ot2011&action=display&thread=412635
> Comedians that aren't funny (to you):
>
> http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000002/flat/200689700?d=200689700&p=1#200689700
Jananne Garafolo and Chris Farley should be at the top of the list.
Big J
Jun 26, 2012, 2:01:19 AM6/26/12
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King B Man <king...@aol.com> wrote in
news:dafef52d-c6eb-47e8...@googlegroups.com:
IMO, Farley was funny, but a little went a long way. Garafolo's comedy is
like depression farts or music to slash your wrists by...
Big J
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like depression farts or music to slash your wrists by...
Big J
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notbob
Jun 26, 2012, 10:06:38 AM6/26/12
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On 2012-06-26, Vocalize <Voca...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Carlin's work was nothing short of brilliant.
I can see "nothing" and "short".
> Carlin's work was nothing short of brilliant.
> your wholesale dismissal of Eddie Izzard.
> I'd truly love to hear who you DO think is funny.
> Please, oh please, don't tell me it's Leno.
Comedy is like music. It's all personal and one man's favorite is
another's bunk. Jes enjoy what you like and don't have a cow, man...
nb
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Nancy2
Jun 26, 2012, 11:13:48 AM6/26/12
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> c03ba809-7048-4acb-9bef-32329f462...@d17g2000yqj.googlegroups.com, "Nancy2"
Carlin's humor was like Letterman - too obscure. He had some amusing
takes on situations and on life, but he was never laugh-out-loud
funny. Actually, this will probably kill you, but I like Chris Rock,
and Kathy Griffin. LOL.
N.
takes on situations and on life, but he was never laugh-out-loud
funny. Actually, this will probably kill you, but I like Chris Rock,
and Kathy Griffin. LOL.
N.
Bill Anderson
Jun 26, 2012, 12:43:28 PM6/26/12
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On 6/26/2012 11:13 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
>
> Carlin's humor was like Letterman - too obscure. He had some amusing
> takes on situations and on life, but he was never laugh-out-loud
> funny.
The Hippy Dippy Weather Man was laugh-out-loud funny the first time I
>
> Carlin's humor was like Letterman - too obscure. He had some amusing
> takes on situations and on life, but he was never laugh-out-loud
> funny.
saw him do it. Was it on Carson? Could it have been Ed Sullivan? I've
searched YouTube and I can't find the original, only later versions,
none of which have made me laugh aloud. None of which even included the
joke we laughed about and imitated for years: "The forecast for tonight
is...dark...followed in the morning by a period of...light." Are you
laughing? Me neither, but I sure did laugh out loud the first time I
heard the Hippy Dippy Weather Man.
Steve Bartman
Jun 26, 2012, 3:07:54 PM6/26/12
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I wouldn't sweat the thundershowers, man."
Steve
Heynonny
Jun 26, 2012, 3:14:31 PM6/26/12
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On 2012-06-26 15:07:54 -0400, Steve Bartman <sbar...@visi.com> said:
> "Radar has picked up a squadron of Russian ICBMs over Fond du Lac, so
> I wouldn't sweat the thundershowers, man."
That's the reason we will never have world peace, or civility in
> "Radar has picked up a squadron of Russian ICBMs over Fond du Lac, so
> I wouldn't sweat the thundershowers, man."
Internet discussions.
Some people watched that and ROFL. Others looked around painflly as if
asking "THIS, is funny?"
Neither side can understand the other.
Nancy2
Jun 26, 2012, 3:48:26 PM6/26/12
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On Jun 26, 2:14 pm, Heynonny <nos...@noway.com> wrote:
Carlin's humor was likely very popular because he and his hippy
audience were stoned most of the time he was popular, man.
N.
> On 2012-06-26 15:07:54 -0400, Steve Bartman <sbart...@visi.com> said:
>
> > "Radar has picked up a squadron of Russian ICBMs over Fond du Lac, so
> > I wouldn't sweat the thundershowers, man."
>
> That's the reason we will never have world peace, or civility in
> Internet discussions.
>
> Some people watched that and ROFL. Others looked around painflly as if
> asking "THIS, is funny?"
>
> Neither side can understand the other.
I'll agree with that.
>
> > "Radar has picked up a squadron of Russian ICBMs over Fond du Lac, so
> > I wouldn't sweat the thundershowers, man."
>
> That's the reason we will never have world peace, or civility in
> Internet discussions.
>
> Some people watched that and ROFL. Others looked around painflly as if
> asking "THIS, is funny?"
>
> Neither side can understand the other.
Carlin's humor was likely very popular because he and his hippy
audience were stoned most of the time he was popular, man.
N.
Mack A. Damia
Jun 26, 2012, 5:20:53 PM6/26/12
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straight-cut and very funny. "Thursday night variet show" popped into
my mind, but that would be Dean Martin. I can find no record of him
being on the show.
He was a semi-regular, too, and what comes up is Kraft Music Hall,
which was a summer replacement for The Andy Williams Show in 1966.
Also, I think he was on The Smothers Brothers fairly often. That
would have been around 1968.
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Steve Bartman
Jun 26, 2012, 5:57:39 PM6/26/12
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either.
I'd prefer to focus on Carlin's genius which recognized that Fond du
Lac is inherently funny, but Austin or Portland wouldn't have been.
Steve
Steve Bartman
Jun 26, 2012, 6:04:50 PM6/26/12
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the beach blanket bingo movies. Wearing a paper hat and a red and
white striped shirt. Short hair, clean cut, but a wiseass.
Steve
Mack A. Damia
Jun 26, 2012, 6:23:53 PM6/26/12
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On Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:04:50 -0500, Steve Bartman <sbar...@visi.com>
Here's the rub: he was very funny as a straight man doing an
impersonation of the hippy-dippy weatherman, but when he actually
became the hippy-dippy weatherman and stoned out of his mind, he
ceased to be humorous.
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impersonation of the hippy-dippy weatherman, but when he actually
became the hippy-dippy weatherman and stoned out of his mind, he
ceased to be humorous.
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Dano
Jun 26, 2012, 6:49:55 PM6/26/12
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"Mack A. Damia" wrote in message
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Or maybe...now just maybe...your sense of humor is a tad lacking...and your
politics might tack a bit right of his.
His humor was always highly intelligent...which explains how many had a
problem. He NEVER sugar coated things. And never worried about offending.
I truly believe that he felt if wasn't pissing folks off then he wasn't
doing his job. I was a fan...but he even got me angry at times...but always
made one think. Painful that eh?
news:3fdku7lmavg2v830t...@4ax.com...
Or maybe...now just maybe...your sense of humor is a tad lacking...and your
politics might tack a bit right of his.
His humor was always highly intelligent...which explains how many had a
problem. He NEVER sugar coated things. And never worried about offending.
I truly believe that he felt if wasn't pissing folks off then he wasn't
doing his job. I was a fan...but he even got me angry at times...but always
made one think. Painful that eh?
Mack A. Damia
Jun 26, 2012, 7:06:08 PM6/26/12
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On Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:49:55 -0400, "Dano" <janea...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
Nope. I'm a lefty.
>His humor was always highly intelligent...which explains how many had a
>problem. He NEVER sugar coated things. And never worried about offending.
>I truly believe that he felt if wasn't pissing folks off then he wasn't
>doing his job. I was a fan...but he even got me angry at times...but always
>made one think. Painful that eh?
Just an opinion. He ceased to be funny once I knew he was a pot head.
He was funny imitating weatherman who was a pothead.
I never viewed his humor as being highly intelligent. Maybe you......
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wrote:
>His humor was always highly intelligent...which explains how many had a
>problem. He NEVER sugar coated things. And never worried about offending.
>I truly believe that he felt if wasn't pissing folks off then he wasn't
>doing his job. I was a fan...but he even got me angry at times...but always
>made one think. Painful that eh?
He was funny imitating weatherman who was a pothead.
I never viewed his humor as being highly intelligent. Maybe you......
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suzeeq
Jun 26, 2012, 8:29:10 PM6/26/12
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Steve Bartman wrote:
> On Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:43:28 -0400, Bill Anderson
> <billand...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> On 6/26/2012 11:13 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
>>
>>> Carlin's humor was like Letterman - too obscure. He had some amusing
>>> takes on situations and on life, but he was never laugh-out-loud
>>> funny.
>> The Hippy Dippy Weather Man was laugh-out-loud funny the first time I
>> saw him do it. Was it on Carson? Could it have been Ed Sullivan? I've
>> searched YouTube and I can't find the original, only later versions,
>> none of which have made me laugh aloud. None of which even included the
>> joke we laughed about and imitated for years: "The forecast for tonight
>> is...dark...followed in the morning by a period of...light." Are you
>> laughing? Me neither, but I sure did laugh out loud the first time I
>> heard the Hippy Dippy Weather Man.
I missed Bill's post, so am tagging on Steve's....
> On Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:43:28 -0400, Bill Anderson
> <billand...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> On 6/26/2012 11:13 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
>>
>>> Carlin's humor was like Letterman - too obscure. He had some amusing
>>> takes on situations and on life, but he was never laugh-out-loud
>>> funny.
>> The Hippy Dippy Weather Man was laugh-out-loud funny the first time I
>> saw him do it. Was it on Carson? Could it have been Ed Sullivan? I've
>> searched YouTube and I can't find the original, only later versions,
>> none of which have made me laugh aloud. None of which even included the
>> joke we laughed about and imitated for years: "The forecast for tonight
>> is...dark...followed in the morning by a period of...light." Are you
>> laughing? Me neither, but I sure did laugh out loud the first time I
>> heard the Hippy Dippy Weather Man.
I think it was Ed Sullivan, Carson wasn't doing the tonight show when
Carlin first started showing up on TV. I remember it looking like
Sullivan's stage.
suzeeq
Jun 26, 2012, 8:30:30 PM6/26/12
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on the Ed Sullivan show most of his audience wasn't either. Of course I
don't think my parents found him funny...
Michael Black
Jun 26, 2012, 8:34:24 PM6/26/12
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I remember seeing him in the pony tail and long sleeved tshirt on Johnny
Carson in the early seventies, I can't remember what year it might have
been.
But I did read his book (one of his books?) and I seem to recall the
change to him being a hippy was quite late in the sixties. I think
whoever said that he started out making fun of them is right, some of the
material really is funny because of that.
Michael
suzeeq
Jun 26, 2012, 8:59:32 PM6/26/12
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Michael Black wrote:
> On Tue, 26 Jun 2012, suzeeq wrote:
>
>> Nancy2 wrote:
>>> On Jun 26, 2:14 pm, Heynonny <nos...@noway.com> wrote:
>>>> On 2012-06-26 15:07:54 -0400, Steve Bartman <sbart...@visi.com> said:
>>>>
>>>>> "Radar has picked up a squadron of Russian ICBMs over Fond du Lac, so
>>>>> I wouldn't sweat the thundershowers, man."
>>>> That's the reason we will never have world peace, or civility in
>>>> Internet discussions.
>>>>
>>>> Some people watched that and ROFL. Others looked around painflly as if
>>>> asking "THIS, is funny?"
>>>>
>>>> Neither side can understand the other.
>>> I'll agree with that.
>>>
>>> Carlin's humor was likely very popular because he and his hippy
>>> audience were stoned most of the time he was popular, man.
>> I was a bit too young to be a hippy when I first saw Carlin on TV, and on the
>> Ed Sullivan show most of his audience wasn't either. Of course I don't think
>> my parents found him funny...
>>
> Yes.
>
> I remember seeing him in the pony tail and long sleeved tshirt on Johnny
> Carson in the early seventies, I can't remember what year it might have
> been.
He was doing the weatherman routine in the mid 60s, with very short hair
> On Tue, 26 Jun 2012, suzeeq wrote:
>
>> Nancy2 wrote:
>>> On Jun 26, 2:14 pm, Heynonny <nos...@noway.com> wrote:
>>>> On 2012-06-26 15:07:54 -0400, Steve Bartman <sbart...@visi.com> said:
>>>>
>>>>> "Radar has picked up a squadron of Russian ICBMs over Fond du Lac, so
>>>>> I wouldn't sweat the thundershowers, man."
>>>> That's the reason we will never have world peace, or civility in
>>>> Internet discussions.
>>>>
>>>> Some people watched that and ROFL. Others looked around painflly as if
>>>> asking "THIS, is funny?"
>>>>
>>>> Neither side can understand the other.
>>> I'll agree with that.
>>>
>>> Carlin's humor was likely very popular because he and his hippy
>>> audience were stoned most of the time he was popular, man.
>> I was a bit too young to be a hippy when I first saw Carlin on TV, and on the
>> Ed Sullivan show most of his audience wasn't either. Of course I don't think
>> my parents found him funny...
>>
> Yes.
>
> I remember seeing him in the pony tail and long sleeved tshirt on Johnny
> Carson in the early seventies, I can't remember what year it might have
> been.
and a suit.
> But I did read his book (one of his books?) and I seem to recall the
> change to him being a hippy was quite late in the sixties. I think
> whoever said that he started out making fun of them is right, some of the
> material really is funny because of that.
Here's the wiki on him http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Carlin but it
doesn't say when he first appeared on tv and what show.
anim8rFSK
Jun 26, 2012, 9:17:58 PM6/26/12
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In article <jsdk4i$g9s$1...@dont-email.me>, suzeeq <su...@imbris.com>
wrote:
Carlin appeared on Carson before he appeared on Sullivan; and it looks
like Carson was doing the tonight show years before Carlin started doing
television at all.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0137506/filmoseries#tt0055708
"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (31 episodes )
... aka "The Best of Carson" - USA (rerun title)
1. Episode dated 9 September 1966 (9 September 1966) - Himself -
Guest
2. Episode dated 19 December 1966 (19 December 1966) - Himself -
Guest
3. Episode dated 13 October 1967 (13 October 1967) - Himself - Guest
4. Episode dated 26 September 1968 (26 September 1968) - Himself
5. Episode dated 10 June 1971 (10 June 1971) - Himself
6. Episode dated 28 July 1971 (28 July 1971) - Himself
7. Episode dated 18 August 1971 (18 August 1971) - Himself
8. Episode dated 6 September 1971 (6 September 1971) - Himself
9. Episode dated 7 October 1971 (7 October 1971) - Himself
10. Episode dated 5 November 1971 (5 November 1971) - Himself
11. Episode dated 9 November 1971 (9 November 1971) - Himself
12. Episode dated 17 December 1971 (17 December 1971) - Himself
13. Episode dated 29 December 1971 (29 December 1971) - Himself
14. Episode dated 1 February 1972 (1 February 1972) - Himself
15. Episode dated 29 February 1972 (29 February 1972) - Himself
16. Episode dated 29 March 1972 (29 March 1972) - Himself
17. Episode dated 2 May 1972 (2 May 1972) - Himself
18. Episode dated 12 June 1972 (12 June 1972) - Himself
19. Episode dated 11 October 1972 (11 October 1972) - Himself
20. Episode dated 12 December 1972 (12 December 1972) - Himself
21. Episode dated 27 December 1974 (27 December 1974) - Himself
22. Episode dated 10 December 1975 (10 December 1975) - Himself
23. Episode dated 17 December 1976 (17 December 1976) - Himself
24. Episode dated 19 February 1979 (19 February 1979) - Himself -
Guest Host
25. Episode dated 30 October 1980 (30 October 1980) - Himself
26. Episode dated 4 December 1981 (4 December 1981) - Himself -
Guest Host
27. Episode dated 7 January 1982 (7 January 1982) - Himself
28. Episode dated 23 August 1982 (23 August 1982) - Himself - Guest
Host
29. Episode dated 30 September 1982 (30 September 1982) - Himself -
Guest Host
30. Episode dated 28 August 1986 (28 August 1986) - Himself
31. Episode dated 26 November 1986 (26 November 1986) - Himself
"The Ed Sullivan Show" (10 episodes )
... aka "Toast of the Town" - USA (original title)
1. Episode #20.21 (29 January 1967) - Himself - Comedian
2. Episode #20.28 (19 March 1967) - Himself - Comedian
3. Episode #21.4 (1 October 1967) - Himself - Comedian
4. Episode #21.16 (24 December 1967) - Himself - Comedian
5. Episode #21.29 (24 March 1968) - Himself - Comedian
6. Episode #21.33 (28 April 1968) - Himself - Comedian
7. Episode #23.19 (1 January 1970) - Himself - Comedian
8. Episode #23.20 (8 February 1970) - Himself - Comedian
9. Episode #23.31 (10 May 1970) - Himself - Comedian
10. Episode #24.22 (28 February 1971) - Himself - Comedian
--
"Every time a Kardashian gets a TV show, an angel dies."
wrote:
like Carson was doing the tonight show years before Carlin started doing
television at all.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0137506/filmoseries#tt0055708
"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (31 episodes )
... aka "The Best of Carson" - USA (rerun title)
1. Episode dated 9 September 1966 (9 September 1966) - Himself -
Guest
2. Episode dated 19 December 1966 (19 December 1966) - Himself -
Guest
3. Episode dated 13 October 1967 (13 October 1967) - Himself - Guest
4. Episode dated 26 September 1968 (26 September 1968) - Himself
5. Episode dated 10 June 1971 (10 June 1971) - Himself
6. Episode dated 28 July 1971 (28 July 1971) - Himself
7. Episode dated 18 August 1971 (18 August 1971) - Himself
8. Episode dated 6 September 1971 (6 September 1971) - Himself
9. Episode dated 7 October 1971 (7 October 1971) - Himself
10. Episode dated 5 November 1971 (5 November 1971) - Himself
11. Episode dated 9 November 1971 (9 November 1971) - Himself
12. Episode dated 17 December 1971 (17 December 1971) - Himself
13. Episode dated 29 December 1971 (29 December 1971) - Himself
14. Episode dated 1 February 1972 (1 February 1972) - Himself
15. Episode dated 29 February 1972 (29 February 1972) - Himself
16. Episode dated 29 March 1972 (29 March 1972) - Himself
17. Episode dated 2 May 1972 (2 May 1972) - Himself
18. Episode dated 12 June 1972 (12 June 1972) - Himself
19. Episode dated 11 October 1972 (11 October 1972) - Himself
20. Episode dated 12 December 1972 (12 December 1972) - Himself
21. Episode dated 27 December 1974 (27 December 1974) - Himself
22. Episode dated 10 December 1975 (10 December 1975) - Himself
23. Episode dated 17 December 1976 (17 December 1976) - Himself
24. Episode dated 19 February 1979 (19 February 1979) - Himself -
Guest Host
25. Episode dated 30 October 1980 (30 October 1980) - Himself
26. Episode dated 4 December 1981 (4 December 1981) - Himself -
Guest Host
27. Episode dated 7 January 1982 (7 January 1982) - Himself
28. Episode dated 23 August 1982 (23 August 1982) - Himself - Guest
Host
29. Episode dated 30 September 1982 (30 September 1982) - Himself -
Guest Host
30. Episode dated 28 August 1986 (28 August 1986) - Himself
31. Episode dated 26 November 1986 (26 November 1986) - Himself
"The Ed Sullivan Show" (10 episodes )
... aka "Toast of the Town" - USA (original title)
1. Episode #20.21 (29 January 1967) - Himself - Comedian
2. Episode #20.28 (19 March 1967) - Himself - Comedian
3. Episode #21.4 (1 October 1967) - Himself - Comedian
4. Episode #21.16 (24 December 1967) - Himself - Comedian
5. Episode #21.29 (24 March 1968) - Himself - Comedian
6. Episode #21.33 (28 April 1968) - Himself - Comedian
7. Episode #23.19 (1 January 1970) - Himself - Comedian
8. Episode #23.20 (8 February 1970) - Himself - Comedian
9. Episode #23.31 (10 May 1970) - Himself - Comedian
10. Episode #24.22 (28 February 1971) - Himself - Comedian
--
"Every time a Kardashian gets a TV show, an angel dies."
suzeeq
Jun 26, 2012, 10:02:40 PM6/26/12
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watch Carson at the time of Carlin's first appearance. Thought he took
over the show later than that too. So I must have first seen Carlin on
Sullivan.
Mack A. Damia
Jun 26, 2012, 10:09:33 PM6/26/12
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Alan Smithee
Jun 26, 2012, 10:30:32 PM6/26/12
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Nancy2 wrote:
> Carlin's humor was likely very popular because he and his hippy
> audience were stoned most of the time he was popular.
> Carlin's humor was likely very popular because he and his hippy
Like "Cheech & Chong".
Two very unfunny-unless-you're-stoned performers.
anim8rFSK
Jun 26, 2012, 11:01:19 PM6/26/12
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In article <jsdlth$pd3$1...@dont-email.me>, suzeeq <su...@imbris.com>
wrote:
You mean like my post did? :\
wrote:
suzeeq
Jun 26, 2012, 11:10:32 PM6/26/12
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suzeeq
Jun 26, 2012, 11:11:24 PM6/26/12
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Dano
Jun 27, 2012, 12:21:05 AM6/27/12
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"Mack A. Damia" wrote in message
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What do you have against weed? Do you not drink as well?
Mack A. Damia
Jun 27, 2012, 12:32:33 AM6/27/12
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On Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:21:05 -0400, "Dano" <janea...@yahoo.com>
I guess you don't get it. This is the first year I haven't renewed my
MM precription. I'm wary about screwing up my lungs at my age,
although I know there are alternative ways of THC delivery. But if
it's around, I use it.
Carlin looked like a square when he first started. Suit, tie, short,
well-groomed hair, and when he imitated a stoned weatherman, it was
funny in my opinion. It worked.
When he started dressing like a hippy, let his hair grow long, beard,
almost scruffy looking, the stoned act stopped working (for me). I
stopped finding his humor funny, that's all.
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MM precription. I'm wary about screwing up my lungs at my age,
although I know there are alternative ways of THC delivery. But if
it's around, I use it.
Carlin looked like a square when he first started. Suit, tie, short,
well-groomed hair, and when he imitated a stoned weatherman, it was
funny in my opinion. It worked.
When he started dressing like a hippy, let his hair grow long, beard,
almost scruffy looking, the stoned act stopped working (for me). I
stopped finding his humor funny, that's all.
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