Your Favorite Comedians of All Time

[Old Tiger]

Mine is a toss up between Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor

[Old Green]

Moms Mabley. She was my Favorite.

[WOSgrad]

George Carlin is my favorite.

[Brahma73]

Toss-up: Carlin & Gallagher

Newcomer: Rodney Carrington

[jason]

carrington is the best...gotta be 18 to get into his show though...

[Brahma73]

Jason, are there really pictures in Playboy?!

[jason]

thats what i hear...;)

[kaorder1999]

Originally posted by Brahma73
Jason, are there really pictures in Playboy?!

of what?

[therealbulldogs]

You can't forget about Chris Rock.

[kaorder1999]

Originally posted by therealbulldogs
You can't forget about Chris Rock.

i dont like him

[aamove]

Rodney Dangerfield and Bill Murray

[sinton66]

I think my favorite funny man of all time is Johnny Carson. I was really sad to see him retire. I like Leno, but he's no Carson. Second would be Rodney Daingerfield. Maybe Mel Brooks.

[Brahma73]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
of what?
Boys playing?

[SintonFan]

Dang:eek:...
None of yall see Bob Hope, Robin Williams, Bill Cosby, Red Skeleton and so many other classic(maybe not Williams:foul: ) comedians who don't need vulgar langauge to make a joke?
These guys are funnier than most "modern" humor!:D

[District303aPastPlayer]

richard pryor, redd foxx, dangerfield, williams, bill cosby, and cheech marin

[Wildcat81]

Red Skeleton,Jerry Lewis

[spiveyrat]

I recently saw that movie about the Blue Collar Tour and I gotta say that 'ol Ron White was a RIOT!!:)

[CatWoman]

Richard Pryor. (before he fried his brain, his hair, his face, etc.). Also, the original Saturday Night Live group, i.e., Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtain, John Bulishi and Gilda (Rosana Rosana Dana) Radner.

[Phil C]

In no particular order: Charlie Chaplin, Cantinflas (He was the butler in Around the World in Eighty Days), Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton, Marx Brothers, Jerry Lewis (very good with Dean Martin), the Three Stoogies, Milton Berle, Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Lucile Ball, Carol Burnet, the Keystone Cops, Peter Sellers, Bill Crosby, Dick Van Dyke (from his old Dick Van Dyke show), the Beverly Hillbillies, Gabby Hayes (the old cowboy sidekick) and anyone I left out as I think and remember.

[Rabbit'93]

All time favorite is Pryor. If you can get past the language he is as funny as they come.

Runners up: Carlin, Murphy, Dave Attel

[Old Dog]

Tops for me are Skelton, Carlin, Gallagher, Carrot Top

I loved Phil C's list.....sure brought back memories!

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Rabbit'93
All time favorite is Pryor. If you can get past the language he is as funny as they come.

Runners up: Carlin, Murphy, Dave Attel My favorites are, in no particular order: Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Andrew "Dice" Clay, Ellen Degeneres, Carol Burnett, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Cheech & Chong ;), and so many others!! Pryor, Murphy, Rock & Clay are vulgar, but I can handle it! :D

[PhiI C]

Don Rickles was very good too. He could really put out the funny insults in such a way that even the victims thought it was funny and there was never any vulgarity. Plus when the tables were turned unlike many comedians he was a great sport and could take it as well as dish it out. Ironically early in his career he played in dramatic roles in such movies as the original Rat Race with Tony Curtis.

[RiverRatDad]

Bob Hope, Jonathan Winters, Smothers Brothers, Robin Williams.....so many good ones.

[ej2525]

I like John Candy!!

[CHS_Grad '85]

Jackie Gleason... I saw him in Gigot ('62) - not only was he hilarious but he put a huge lump in my throat... the thing that impressed me the most - he didn't speak one word - talk about a memorable performance by a comedian... he has my vote...

[BullFrog Dad]

Listened to this man's records in many a VoAg class. Jerry "Shoot up here amongst us, one of us has got to have some relief!" Clower

[Phil C]

Also Tim Conway was very funny on the Carol Burnet Show. He did other projects but I always felt he was funniest on that show. Vicki Lawrence was very good when she played Mama. She was great on her tv series called Mama's Family. And Leslie Nelson has been very funny in some of his movies.

[Phil C]

Also Sharon Tate would have possibly been a good one. I remember she was very funny in one of Dean Martin's Matt Helm spy movies that came out in 1968 I think. I am not sure of the name but I think it was The Wrecking Crew. What a loss of talent and potential. Her untimely death was a tragedy. Also Joan Hackman (Buddy's Daughter and he was good too) who didn't get to live long enough for her potential. So many to remember.

[PhiI C]

kirk Douglas wasn't a commedian but he was very funny in the movie The Villian which also starred Arnold and Ann Margaret. This movie was based on the coyote and road runner cartoons.

[WOS92]

BILL HICKS, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy...
And I think it's "Skelton," not "skeleton" :D

[WOSgrad]

Did anyone see the series this weekend, I think it was the Comedy Channel, of the "100 Top Comedians of all Time?"

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by pirate4state
My favorites are, in no particular order: Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Andrew "Dice" Clay, Ellen Degeneres, Carol Burnett, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Cheech & Chong ;), and so many others!! Pryor, Murphy, Rock & Clay are vulgar, but I can handle it! :D Their vulgarity is what sets them apart from the others. They can use it and still keep it funny.

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by WOSgrad
Did anyone see the series this weekend, I think it was the Comedy Channel, of the "100 Top Comedians of all Time?" yes i did that's why i brung this topic up.

[kaorder1999]

i dont really like the ones that rely on vulgarity for their comedy...

[Green Ranger]

I have seen his name a time or two, but from watching VHS tapes of my parents, I think Gallagher was one of the first comedians with "New Eyes" as he put it. I actually got to seem him on tour and he has his comedy part of the show but then, at least the show I went to actually has a message. I believe he is one of few who entertains and trys and gets a point a cross. Great guy and comedian.

[kaorder1999]

Originally posted by Old Tiger
Their vulgarity is what sets them apart from the others. They can use it and still keep it funny.

but i think the better comedians are those that do not have to use vulgarity to be funny...

[Matthew328]

I saw the Chris Rock special on HBO the other day and I liked it it was pretty funny...Chris Tucker is also funny as well...I also like some of the guys on BET's Comic View...of course I don't remember half of their names...there was a white guy that hosted the show for a while and he was a RIOT....George Carlin is also funny...and I can't forget Adam Sandler.....I also used to watch HBO's Def Comedy Jam and you were guaranteed to see some funny guys on there...

Hey kaorder I like the Ticket Banner!

[WOS92]

Black Gallagher, *****!

[Phil C]

Also let's not forget two of the greatest comedy teams ever: Laural and Hardy and Bud Abbot and Lou Costello. And also the Hee Haw television country show was popular for years. The jokes were old and crummy but they were presented in such good taste and skill they were funny. And there was good country singing and music during the show. The series was a surprise success and lasted several years in prime time then a few years more in syndication. Ironically it was produced by people from Canada. Strange it took Canadians to show it would work. Even Ray Charles the great blues singer enjoyed the show so much that at his request he was a guest star on it.

[bullfrog_alumni_02]

dave chappell, robin williams, jeff foxworthy, rodney carrington, chris rock, jim bruer, the cast of snl, and mad t.v.

[slpybear the bullfan]

Richard Pryor, Ron White, Bob Hope, and Jerry Clower.... Yup... what a weird mix!

My favorite bit is Richard Pryor talking about visiting Miss Rudolph's house.... Oh my... you can just about harf up a lung when you listen to it!

[pinecone]

Among the ancients, Bob Hope, Groucho Marx, and Bud Abbot and Lou Costello. More modern times, Red Fox. Actually some of the funniest people I know live in Jasper and aren't even trying to be funny. It just is part of their personality and I love them for it.
:D :inlove: :inlove:

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by WOS92
Black Gallagher, *****! lol..Chappelle's Show

[CatWoman]

Originally posted by Green Ranger
I have seen his name a time or two, but from watching VHS tapes of my parents, I think Gallagher was one of the first comedians with "New Eyes" as he put it. I actually got to seem him on tour and he has his comedy part of the show but then, at least the show I went to actually has a message. I believe he is one of few who entertains and trys and gets a point a cross. Great guy and comedian.

I have seen Gallagher in concert twice. Back then he used his children and things they do and say. He said once he was putting his 2 year old daughter in the car and he bumped her head on the way in, he said "she didn't cry, she just look at me like are you THAT stupid".

[slamminsam316]

Rodney Dangerfield, Daniel Tosh, Nick Swardson

[CHS_CG]

Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Ron White, Larry The Cable Guy, and of course Robin Williams! If you havent seen Blue Collar Comedy Tour.. go rent it or something because its just the funniest thing! Those four guys together are such a trip!

[Wildcat81]

Jerry Lewis,Don Knots,Red Skelton,Stan Laural,Oliver Hardy.

[coiled2strike]

hey, some love for oliver and hardy...growing up, that's all we could watch along the lines of comedy(G)...the 3 stooges and cosby, too...

[CHS_Grad '85]

The Little Rascals... still crack me up...

[coiled2strike]

OOOOOOOOOOOTAY

[olddawggreen]

Originally posted by coiled2strike
hey, some love for oliver and hardy...growing up, that's all we could watch along the lines of comedy(G)...the 3 stooges and cosby, too...

ditto, Larry, Mo and Curley! They were great. And you have to appreciate Cosby, it takes a real comedian to keep the crowd rolling while keeping it clean. Theres a big difference between him and many of the comedians to day who count on shock value to get their laughs. I know times have changed, and there are some other comedians around that I really enjoy, but youve got to give Cosby a lot of credit.

[CHS_Grad '85]

Originally posted by coiled2strike
OOOOOOOOOOOTAY :D :D :D :D :D

[handNthedirt]

Sam Kennison, hands down!...and Carrington is a close second.

[JasperDog94]

Am I the only one that thinks Chris Rock isn't that funny? Once you've seen one of his stand up specials, you've seen them all. And every single one of his movies is like him trying to do stand up. Maybe it's just me...

Now Chris Farley...that guy could make you laugh without saying a word. I also like any Monty Python sketch. That entire troop was hillarious!

[BlitzemAll]

Red Skelton
Bill Cosby
Cheech n Chong duo
Redd Foxx
Rodney Dangerfield

[Tiger Turtle]

Bill Cosby & Bob Newhart

[Titans]

George Carlin, Eddie Murphy and..

John Kerry (it's funny how he thinks he'll be president)

[exbccards76'smom]

I love Bill Cosby, Gallegher, and George Carlin.

[maroonpirate04]

Whoppi Goldberg she's my favorite been watching her movies ever since in the 80's flicks like Jumpin' Jack Flash, Burglar, Fatal Beauty

[underware]

I like Jack Tripper.....oops! I mean John Ridder.