Airehead Posted August 18, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 18, 2019 Are there any you really like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 18, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 18, 2019 I loved Wanda Sykes routine about letting the house get so messy, and also aboot how women are always judging men. I like most that I see. I used to watch Comedy Central a lot, now I hardly ever do. I like Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White (you cant fix stupid), Lewis Black, Larry the cable guy, etc. Of course for classics George Carlin was cool, as was Rodney. Going waaay back, I really liked Jack Benny. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 18, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 18, 2019 There are so many obnoxious ones that I was thinking I didn’t like comedians, then I saw Ralph’s list. Well yes I like those ones. Bill Cosby was good too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted August 18, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 18, 2019 Tom Segura. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted August 18, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 18, 2019 Heywood Banks. Funny without cussing. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted August 18, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 18, 2019 I liked Robin Williams when he did standup, and Howie Mandel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 18, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 18, 2019 Steve Martin was good too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted August 18, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 18, 2019 John Pinette was one of the funniest comedians ever. He raised self deprecating humour to an art form. RIP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted August 18, 2019 Share #9 Posted August 18, 2019 I love a lot of the older stuff, but there are a few good ones out there now. Aziz Ansari is is pretty high on my list right now, as well as Aparna Nancherla. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted August 18, 2019 Share #10 Posted August 18, 2019 Brian Regan and Jim Gaffigan come to mind. I'll listen to the comedy channels sometimes on sirius. There are a number of routines like, but I rarely remember any of the specific names. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted August 18, 2019 Share #11 Posted August 18, 2019 Greg Hahn is a rapid fire joke teller. You’re probably still laughing at his last joke while trying to process the next one. Brad Williams - I have not heard his standup, but he was on Bob and Tom last week and was hilarious! I agree on Heywood Banks. Drew Hastings is a great storyteller. Steven Wright is still great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 18, 2019 Share #12 Posted August 18, 2019 No love for Gallagher? Or is he more of a "performance artist"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted August 18, 2019 Share #13 Posted August 18, 2019 Check out Wendy Liebman. Hilarious delivery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted August 18, 2019 Share #14 Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Rattlecan said: John Pinette was one of the funniest comedians ever. He raised self deprecating humour to an art form. RIP. I didn't know he passed away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted August 18, 2019 Share #15 Posted August 18, 2019 Kathleen Madigan, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted August 18, 2019 Share #16 Posted August 18, 2019 Christopher Titus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted August 18, 2019 Share #17 Posted August 18, 2019 49 minutes ago, wilbur said: I didn't know he passed away. Yup. Five years already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted August 18, 2019 Share #18 Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Kirby said: Brian Regan and Jim Gaffigan come to mind. I'll listen to the comedy channels sometimes on sirius. There are a number of routines like, but I rarely remember any of the specific names. Both of these are great. I can't see a Hot Pack in the store without hearing Jim Gaffigan's voice. He has some really good. family friendly stuff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted August 18, 2019 Share #19 Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, KrAzY said: Christopher Titus Love him, but his subject matter gets a little dark sometimes. His family history was pretty rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted August 18, 2019 Share #20 Posted August 18, 2019 Bill Hicks. Unfortunately, he died in 94. And George Carlin. He's also dead. And I'm surprised people haven't gone back and taken his jokes out of context. Couch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 19, 2019 Share #21 Posted August 19, 2019 Steven Wright Jake Johannsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted August 19, 2019 Share #22 Posted August 19, 2019 Norm McDonald bill burr jim jefferies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 19, 2019 Share #23 Posted August 19, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 19, 2019 Share #24 Posted August 19, 2019 It's funny how, if I actually go to a stand-up show, I'm still laughing regardless of the talent. A true pro can make it look effortless, but even the undercard comedians often are memorably funny. I also used to watch the short lived "Last Comic Standing" series, which was enlightening in some respects to see total n00bs, mid-level talent, and headliners all get some air time, and reveal a bit of the "real" personality plus how they came up with material. Also, the "panel" and guest mentors (like Wanda Sykes!) could really watch a set, break it down, and offer some good pointers to improve things. There really are too many funny comedians to list. I will give a HUGE shout out to "The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling". A great documentary with a lot of "what makes a great comedian" insight (for his type of comedy). Really a wonderful doc, and makes you wish there were similar for all the funny folks we have lost over the years - from Robin Williams, Richard Pryor, Chris Farley, John Belushi, John Candy (the actor/comedians) to folks like Andy Kaufman, George Carlin, Lenny Bruce, or Jonathon Winters. I just google top stand up comedians, and even a crappy "clickbait" list has an INSANE line-up. It's a shame "comedy" gets really no radio time, is pretty dumbed down on TV, and is relegated mostly to "specials". A thousand times over I would rather watch a stand up comedy variety show than almost any sitcom. And, from Amazon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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