March 24, 201610 yr Garry Shandling's death got me to thinking about some of my favorite comedians of all time. I always looked forward to the great comedians that Johnny would have on The Tonight Show. Of course, I loved Carson. He will always be the King of Latenight. Who were/are some of your all-time favorites? This guy always had me in tears whenever he appeared on Carson : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GASvtISKRaw&feature=player_detailpage
March 24, 201610 yr I LOVE stand up comedy and respect the craft. There's a clear-cut #1 for me. Richard Pryor
March 24, 201610 yr Author I LOVE stand up comedy and respect the craft. There's a clear-cut #1 for me. Richard Pryor Richard was outstanding.
March 24, 201610 yr Off the top of my head: 1. Richard Pryor George Carlin Bob Newhart Chris Rock Eddie Murphy Stephen Wright Lewis Black Katt Williams Kevin Hart D.L. Hughley Robin Williams
March 24, 201610 yr Author These guys were comedy gold together . Apparently, Korman soiled his pants during this skit.
March 24, 201610 yr Author Michael Richards was hilarious on the show "Fridays" back in the eighties. Anyone remember this show? Here's a skit with Richards "working out." I remember laughing until I cried. Still makes me laugh to this day. Some guys can make you laugh without saying a word. Richards was one. [video=youtube;7-7RqbDpJw0]
March 24, 201610 yr Bob Newhart is severely underrated. Maybe the greatest understated dry wit of them all.
March 24, 201610 yr Author One of my pawpaw's favorites: Louisville's own , the great Foster Brooks(with Dean Martin)
March 24, 201610 yr Not on my list, but definitely second tier. I bet this national debut raised a few eyebrows.
March 24, 201610 yr Author Not on my list, but definitely second tier. I bet this national debut raised a few eyebrows. One of my dad's favorites. Preacher turned dirty comic.
March 24, 201610 yr Author One of my favorite comedians parodying one of my favorite scientists: Johnny had a keen interest in astronomy. "What came after the Big Bang? We don't know for sure but we think it was the big cigarette. " "Asteroids aren't as large as planets but they can be very painful. " Edited March 25, 201610 yr by Science Friction
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