So many Great Comedians back then, who was your favorite?
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I also love the Smothers Brothers. One of the other performers comes to mind when I think about great comedians back in the day is Jerry Lewis. He was always one of my favorite guys to watch. He made me laugh!
Oldeagle66
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Richard Pryor, we would sit in cars, in the back yard and Richard Pryor parties when a new album came out.
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Murrmurr
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For actual laugh-out-loud funny, my favorite was Eddie Murphy. I also really liked George Carlin, especially after he left Saturday Night Live, and Steven Wright. Woody Allen's stand-up routines made me laugh, but not so much his movies.
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RadishRose
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Also Tim Allen, Jay Leno, Richard Jeni (rip), Carol Burnett, Robin Williams(rip)
spookycat2
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Oh yes, me and my ex, and my daughter know that first cassette stand-up Eddie Murphy did word-for word.
I knew the first time I listened, in less than a minute, it was gonna be special lol...
"people that get offended easily, y'all should just GTFO now..." Ah-hahahaa!
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When I was a kid the 'Three Stooges' were my favorite. As I got older, I enjoyed Jerry Lewis most of all.
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A few years ago, after doing some research I realized just how many shows the three stooges actually did, found out there was a complete set of all available, around $70. A good purchase, all these years and there were Many shows I'd never seen. A great way to unwind, to sit and watch some of those!
papa tiger
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Red Skelton till I got older. Jackie Gleason was a trainwreck.
Carol Burnet as the woman. Bing and Bob in their "Out of" Movies.
"Singing in the Rain" Gene Kelly and cast was most amazing.
As a Child most likely Howdy Doody and cast. Saw a lot of 3 Stooges too.
Jerry Lewis seemed to go arrogant after the bust up with Martin. I liked those guys too.
Carol Burnet as the woman. Bing and Bob in their "Out of" Movies.
"Singing in the Rain" Gene Kelly and cast was most amazing.
As a Child most likely Howdy Doody and cast. Saw a lot of 3 Stooges too.
Jerry Lewis seemed to go arrogant after the bust up with Martin. I liked those guys too.
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jujube
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Robin Williams and Tim Allen.
Lawrence00
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His brain speed was superhuman.
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Smothers Bros and Carlin were favorites. I saw Carlin live. John Pinette (RIP) is someone I watch often on You Tube.
Robin was a bit too manic for me, but I enjoyed some of his more serious movie roles
Robin was a bit too manic for me, but I enjoyed some of his more serious movie roles
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This side of the pond... Dave Allen and Billy Connelly
That side of the pond... Bill Hicks and George Carlin
That side of the pond... Bill Hicks and George Carlin
Lawrence00
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Mr Bean 
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They did great shows, and were a riot. I played in the orchestra for their Summer Special-- must have been '70 or '71. Chad Stuart (of Chad & Jeremy) was the musical director. I didn't get the chance to meet Tommy, but I did meet Dick, who was a real nice guy. I tried to talk him into some financing for a rock opera we were working on, but he was too involved in auto racing.
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Shelley Berman, Jonathan Winters, and Nichols & May were my favorites during the late 1950s-early '60s. Winters continued to be one of my favorites up until his death.
Lawrence00
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George Burns