TWO OF THE VERY BEST COMEDIANS
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It would be hard to compare any other couple guys as the best team act as comedians.  They know just how and when to respond to their partern for the biggest laugh.
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People today laugh at Seinfeld, Sinbad and others. If they want to hear true comedy, listen to these two. Abbott And Costello simply can't be beat. And who can forget "Who's On First! " That is to comedy like  "Stairway To Heaven" is to classic rock. This disc will leave you  in stitches and wanting more.
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When you consider that both John & Gilda are now gone, this makes this compilation even that more precious.  This is a wonderful and hilarious collection of vintage clips interspered with filmed clips of these wonderful comedians to create an excellent comedic scrapbook featuring some of our most treasured humorists.

It is indeed a shame this has not been reissued on DVD because it is certainly worth it.  Those of us needing to have this on DVD will just have to purchase the VHS and re-record it at home on DVD for better preservation.

But the gems are the classic bits from a stalwart comedic ensemble - of course all of the skits don't hit the mark - but this is because one is unable to see the forest for the trees.

Besides, the very last clip with the guys getting in the car says it al...comedy classic to be sure!!!

I hiiiiiiiiiiiiiighly recommend!!!!!!!!!
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I found this film to be very funny and it was a delight to find the jokes age very well even to this day.  Although because of censorship the film has been severely watered down from the actual play upon which it is based, I still found it thoroughly funny and enjoyable watching Tom Euell's character try to resist the great temptation of cheating on his wife who is away for the holidays.  Marilyn Monroe was very funny in her role and given that she was going through a tough time in real life makes it even a greater achievement to perform at the high levels that she does in this great comedy.  Although she is remembered as a bimbo femme fatale her acting talents should not be overlooked as I thought she was brilliant here and even when she played her small but memorable role in "All About Eve" I was very impressed at just how good an actress she was.  Unfortunately, this film was also responsible for her divorce from Joe DiMaggio shortly after.

Another great surprise was the quality of this dvd version; the bonus features has a good backstory documentary on the making of the film but more importantly, the picture and sound quality is very good indeed.  There are very few picture imperfections and the sound quality is very good.

If you are looking for an entertaining comedy featuring Marilyn at her comedic best this is the dvd to get; a 53-year old comedy that still entertains today.  Recommended.
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Brendan Gleeson is funny and engaging. He makes you want to hang out with his character down at the pub on Friday nights. Don Cheadle is an awesome straight man of the duo. An understated, hilarious work from the 2 of them.
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I absolutely loved Short's autobiography. Easily the best autobiography I've read in a very long time. His transitions are amazing and he didn't resort to writing a series of stand alone essays and lists. Even though he took his story back and forth through his life, the narrative never felt forced or awkward. His anecdotes were so funny and insightful, such as the Annual Colonoscopy Party. And by the end of the book I was in tears. Short is one of the most undervalued comedians today, relegated to the genre of "olde comedy", and it is so undeserving. His style of comedy is still so very relevant and funny.

I listened to the audio version of this book and the only thing I can say is: If you don't listen to this book in Short's own voice, you might as well listen to something else. He does all his characters in their voice and even sings in multiple places in the book. Always hilarious and mostly insightful, you can hear him relive the writing of this book and the events he describes. So worth it.

Everyone who loves to laugh needs to listen to this book before they die.
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Sam Kinison is my favorite comedian of all time. This 2-DVD set is a great deal, especially if you don't want to shell out for the new box set. Wild Child contains
Breaking The Rules - HBO special from 1987
Family Entertainment Hour - HBO special from 1991
Outlaws of Comedy - 1990 performance released posthumously
Live in Las Vegas - 1991 performance released posthumously
Brother Sam - A compilation of clips, interviews, and tv footage that originally aired on the Playboy Channel
plus there's a bonus performance from 1987 at Rascals.

The Rascals show is worth the price alone. An unreleased performance from Sam at his peak? Hell yeah! (and its not on the box set either). He's testing out some of the material that would end up on Have You Seen Me Lately. Absolute must have for any Sam fan.
The other stuff has been released before but this is a great way to get it all at once for cheap.
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This is probably Cosby's finest moment in stand-up (or sit-down, as it may be) comedy. He has really honed in on his famous persona as an intellectual who insightfully discusses family and life issues. As much as I like more edgy and biting comedians like Carlin, Pryor and Hicks, Cosby proves here that you can be laugh-out-loud hilarious without cursing. And, though his perspective appeals to a wide audience, he always remains very sincere. The DVD version of this performance adds to the experience you'd get with an audio CD, too; although Cosby doesn't run around the stage, his subtle use of facial  expression and gesture is well worth seeing.

Sadly, in recent times live comedy audiences have changed- they have very little attention span and expect a punchline every two sentences. If he was starting now, Cosby- with his leisurely pace- might not get the attention that he deserves. But he remains the all-time master of comedic anecdotes. And if you get worn out by constantly watching modern joke tellers, employing formulaic and fast-paced humor, it's a breath of fresh air to watch a man sit down, discuss life, take his time, and just plain be a funny guy.
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Best dramatized readings by two of the finest voices the world has known.
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My husband and I were newly married and in our twenties when Richard Lewis became wildly popular in the 1980's.  He was our favorite comedian and actor.  We enjoyed his stand-up act and his appearances on talk shows.  We were avid fans of his show with Jamie Lee Curtis, "Anything But Love."
My husband recently had a birthday and I went through the usual angst about what to give him as a worthy gift.  I came across Richard Lewis's DVD, "Concerts from Hell-The Vintage Years" and knew this would please my husband very much.  We have enjoyed every moment of the DVD collection of Richard Lewis' stand-up.  It makes us laugh out loud, it brings to light all over again the brilliant, intelligent humor of Richard Lewis, and it reminds us of the great fun we had watching Richard Lewis in our early marriage.
The DVD is packed with great features.  The commentaries by Robin Williams, Rob Reiner, Billy Crystal and other comedy legends, all when they were young and fresh, is marvelous to see.  The recent interviews with Richard Lewis in which he describes his earlier comedy experiences and who he worked with are wonderful.  Thank you, Richard Lewis, for so many years of laughs and entertainment.  My husband and I feel you are a friend.
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It's funny, Its been a long time since I read bootleg, but it still gives me the chuckles. Damon Wayans is a comic genius, I only wish he could get back into the limelight again with movies or comedy specials. For anybody who writes him off as just another black comedian, you have to read this book!!!! Well worth the price I paid.
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What can you say, two of the best actors working today. A well written Masterpeice.
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Cedric = great host.

DeRay = hilarious, gives funny relationship advice
Kevin = hilarious, good jokes about his kids
Aries = great impressionist
Tommy = seasoned stand-up comedian.

i LOVED all of them! must-have for all comedy fans :)
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I can't work out if Karl Wiggins is a genius or walking encyclopaedia or a bit of both. What I do know is that he is very funny. He approaches his subjects with an eye for the ridiculous, letting us know the basis of a philosopher's/famous person's belief before revealing his own thoughts on the matter with the poise and wit of a stand-up comedian delivering a killer punch-line.

His asides and quirky remarks catch the reader unawares, adding to the delight of encountering them. The humour is natural, uncompromising and seems to polarise readers in the way that the best comic writers do - you either love the author's books or hate them. I love humour that points out the absurdity of belief systems as well as the validity, and this book does that and a lot more - it is both informative and mocking in the sense of exposure of the Emperor's new clothes in the morality tale, and I found it refreshing and entertaining.

Well worth five stars and recommended for anyone who wants a less serious view of life!
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I will forever miss this mans quick witt as a stand up comedian. He was and stiil is the funniest man that has passed our eyes and minds forever. His retuine was absolutely flawless, his response with the audience remarkable. What a clever man he was, I hope he will forever rest in peace, he was the perfect entertainer.
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I can't get enough of this show!!!  I started watching toward the end of the first season and was hooked immediately by the clever writing, the comic timing, and just the overall hilarity of it all.  Probably the best-written comedy on TV.  James Roday and Dule Hill rank right up there with the best comedic duos of all time. Their chemistry is flawless, and I love how they weave in the slapstick physical stuff with all the pop-culture-laden references. And as if the show itself isn't funny enough, the DVD includes a blooper reel (can I just say, no DVD ever includes enough of this stuff!!), and also great behind-the-scenes insight and cast interviews.  James Roday's audition video is pretty great, too, showing what a talent he is. I highly recommend this show for anyone who is looking for a good old fashioned, gut-busting laughfest. This will cheer up anyone!!!  Can't wait for season 2 to come out on DVD!
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If you want to laugh big and look at the human condition at the same time, this is for you. These guys are polished and gifted comedians - don't let the Country-Schtick fool you. Larry is a bit rough around the edges, but funny. Engvaal is my favorite.