So many Great Comedians back then, who was your favorite?

[IrishEyes]

I loved this show, and little did I know back then I would have 3 sons doing their own skit to the youngest one on this very theme.
Life is a circle in many ways

The Smothers Brothers

 

[Timewise 60+]

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]

Richard Pryor, we would sit in cars, in the back yard and Richard Pryor parties when a new album came out.

 

[Aunt Bea]

 

[Murrmurr]

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.

 

[Aunt Bea]

 

[Aunt Bea]

 

[RadishRose]

Also Tim Allen, Jay Leno, Richard Jeni (rip), Carol Burnett, Robin Williams(rip)

 

[Pinky]

Bob Newhart

 

[spookycat2]

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.

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!

 

[MoBeans]

I remember the first time I saw Robin Williams on Happy Days. He played a space alien Mork from Ork. I had never laughed that hard at a TV comedian. He was something totally new. He got his own show soon after called Mork & Mindy. One of the best improv comedians ever.

 

[Timewise 60+]

When I was a kid the 'Three Stooges' were my favorite. As I got older, I enjoyed Jerry Lewis most of all.

 

[spookycat2]

When I was a kid the 'Three Stooges' were my favorite. As I got older, I enjoyed Jerry Lewis most of all.

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!

 

[Coco]

louie Anderson! We loved the show Baskets! Need to see if there are reruns somewhere. Years ago favorites were Milton Berle, Bob Hope, phyliss Diller and Gilda Radner.

 

[papa tiger]

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.

 

[DebraMae]

The Smothers Brothers and George Carlin were two of my laugh out loud favorites.

 

[jujube]

Robin Williams and Tim Allen.

 

[Lawrence00]

I remember the first time I saw Robin Williams on Happy Days. He played a space alien Mork from Ork. I had never laughed that hard at a TV comedian. He was something totally new. He got his own show soon after called Mork & Mindy. One of the best improv comedians ever.

His brain speed was superhuman.

 

[Marie5656]

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

 

[-Oy-]

This side of the pond... Dave Allen and Billy Connelly

That side of the pond... Bill Hicks and George Carlin

 

[Lawrence00]

Mr Bean