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16 Nov 09
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My Top 10 --in no particular order:
1/ Phil Silvers as Bilko
2/ Bob Monkhouse, with his superb wit and delivery.
3/ John Cleese/Michael Palin.
4/ Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge.
5/ Ricky Gervais ( we've built him up-time to knock him down) gave an incredible performance in The Office, Comedic masterpiece, where its so easy to miss the visual jokes and expressions after 3/4 viewings.
6/ Leonard Rossiter in Reginald Perrin and Rising Damp
7/ Ronnie Barker in almost everything he did.
8/ Eric Morecambe was naturally funny and well-loved in gentler times.
9/ Les Dawson was a very articulate and gifted Man with fabulous timing.
10/ Paul Merton has an incredibly fertile imagination and quick wit.
Who makes you laugh, consistently Guys?
1/ Phil Silvers as Bilko
2/ Bob Monkhouse, with his superb wit and delivery.
3/ John Cleese/Michael Palin.
4/ Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge.
5/ Ricky Gervais ( we've built him up-time to knock him down) gave an incredible performance in The Office, Comedic masterpiece, where its so easy to miss the visual jokes and expressions after 3/4 viewings.
6/ Leonard Rossiter in Reginald Perrin and Rising Damp
7/ Ronnie Barker in almost everything he did.
8/ Eric Morecambe was naturally funny and well-loved in gentler times.
9/ Les Dawson was a very articulate and gifted Man with fabulous timing.
10/ Paul Merton has an incredibly fertile imagination and quick wit.
Who makes you laugh, consistently Guys?
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You either love him or hate him,but Robin Williams live audio recordings crease me up,can be a very funny guy
robin williams is as funny as a fire in a childrens home
positively4thsteet 16 Nov 23:50
that burger flipper off the recent shooting stars series is v.good imo.
the character name is Anthony Elthelmou i think, but dunno what show he is normally off or what other characters he has played, anyone know?
that burger flipper off the recent shooting stars series is v.good imo.
the character name is Anthony Elthelmou i think, but dunno what show he is normally off or what other characters he has played, anyone know?
Swearbox 16 Nov 14:37
Harry Hill....completely unfunny c0ckhole.
From the other comedians who don't make you laugh thread
Harry Hill....completely unfunny c0ckhole.
From the other comedians who don't make you laugh thread
Him from shooting starts is called Angelos not Anthony
Lee Mack, unusually he is very funny as both stand up and in sitcom imo
Lee Mack
Frankie**
Jack Dee
Russel Howard
Dara O 'Brien
Nick Wilty
Ricky Grover
Frankie**
Jack Dee
Russel Howard
Dara O 'Brien
Nick Wilty
Ricky Grover
All the original list plus
Peter Cook
Tommy Cooper
Ken Dodd
Peter Cook
Tommy Cooper
Ken Dodd
Roger the butler. Some of those on your list are not funny. They make hurtful and personal remarks. Is that funny?
Jimmy 'come here, there's more' Cricket
Duncan 'chase me ' Norvelle
Stu ' I could crush a grape ' Francis
Duncan 'chase me ' Norvelle
Stu ' I could crush a grape ' Francis
Ricky Grover
Nick Wilty
Dara O 'Brien
Russel Howard
Jack Dee
Frankie**
Lee Mack
Nick Wilty
Dara O 'Brien
Russel Howard
Jack Dee
Frankie**
Lee Mack
blackpood 17 Nov 09:02
Roger the butler. Some of those on your list are not funny. They make hurtful and personal remarks. Is that funny?
Hysterically IMO
Roger the butler. Some of those on your list are not funny. They make hurtful and personal remarks. Is that funny?
Hysterically IMO
I've never heard of Nick Wilty.
The rest are on the Absolute Definitive list ©
The rest are on the Absolute Definitive list ©
I don't know who he is tbh, I just wanted to hang with the cool kids.
'oments.
Funny how these are all mainstream comics nowdays. Sure, some of them are supreme in their work, but nobody has one that they happen to have seen perorming the graveyard shift in some dingy club in Bethnal Green.
I'm sure it was never like this in the Joan Collins Fan Club days
Funny how these are all mainstream comics nowdays. Sure, some of them are supreme in their work, but nobody has one that they happen to have seen perorming the graveyard shift in some dingy club in Bethnal Green.
I'm sure it was never like this in the Joan Collins Fan Club days
Well I would have added Micky Flanagan but he's only been around 5 minutes and in that time he's already pretty much mainstream. But OK:
Micky Flanagan.
Micky Flanagan.
Ricky Grover - Been on TV in the 11 O'Clock show as 'Buller' (hard-man prisoner) and Johnny Vaghn's sidekick in that series what he was in like.
Saw him doing stand-up at Jongleurs a while back and laughed like a drain for his entire act.
Nick Wilty - standing dish on the stand up comedy circuit. Always funny and...oh I'm sorry, back to the Tommy Cooper / Peter Cook rimming session.....
Saw him doing stand-up at Jongleurs a while back and laughed like a drain for his entire act.
Nick Wilty - standing dish on the stand up comedy circuit. Always funny and...oh I'm sorry, back to the Tommy Cooper / Peter Cook rimming session.....
Speaking of which, I heard today there's a Pete Burns sex tape doing the rounds, anyone seen it?
I saw a very shouty man at the Comedy Store last time, he was fkng ace. Dunno his name tho.
Steven K was hilarious at first, now has become a joke. Ironic, no?
Steven K was hilarious at first, now has become a joke. Ironic, no?
I was actually lying, only seen minimal of the man,
Thought he was hilarious on Mrs Merton with Richard Wilson.
Keep meaning to watch some of his stuff on youtube
Thought he was hilarious on Mrs Merton with Richard Wilson.
Keep meaning to watch some of his stuff on youtube
First thing he said when he came on the stage... 'Any darkies* in the audience? If there are you should fook off now.
It was OK to laugh at that back then.
* he used a different word that I'm not even going to try to post.
It was OK to laugh at that back then.
* he used a different word that I'm not even going to try to post.
Even if I did, I've grown and matured since then.
Unlike some on here, no names mentioned
Unlike some on here, no names mentioned
Saw him a few times, two bouncers at the side of the stage one time, big black bloke, smaller white one. Bernard bantered for a few seconds with the big one about his size, and then nodded towards the white one and said, "is that yer supper?".
he done jokes about everyone though!
surely he was being diverse? he was obviously white, but was he just bringing other's
into the joke to make them feel involved.
surely he was being diverse? he was obviously white, but was he just bringing other's
into the joke to make them feel involved.
I've always thought Bilko was timeless but haven't watched any for 5-6 years. It would be gut-wrenching to discover now he was hooked in time. Surely not me.
Rick and Morty interesting newcomers.
Rick and Morty interesting newcomers.
Many people used to love Arthur Askey (Hello Playmates) but Big Bernard only had 4 words to say about him... thank fook he's dead
I'm still laughing thinking about it now from over 30 years ago
I'm still laughing thinking about it now from over 30 years ago
basically what we have here is the clear proof that Enoch was right.
you invite them here, give them a home, invite them to take part in your
social gatherings - then you find out they can't take a ****ing joke
you invite them here, give them a home, invite them to take part in your
social gatherings - then you find out they can't take a ****ing joke
Not sure I like the bloke much, but Frankie Boyle is a funny geezer.
Frankie good at stand up but his sketch show was really bad.
I'm fairly certain I recall Max Miller in the very early sixties on Workers' Playtime or some such mid-day radio programme where he ended his slot with "When roses are red and ready for plucking, girls of sixteen are ready for ... goodbye all". I am certain I never heard him again on radio.
He died in 1963, which is probably why we never heard much more of him on the radio after the early 60s
Michael McIntyre seems to be the best of a bad bunch these days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzn_uDxW-Fc
GET IN
From a few years back to - **** em
GET IN
From a few years back to - **** em
worst thing was he never realised they'd invite 100 x more of the ****s
over here to make it 1000 x worse for the genuine normal folk
over here to make it 1000 x worse for the genuine normal folk
Nov 17, 2016 -- 7:27PM, Ron-Russian wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzn_uDxW-FcGET IN From a few years back to - **** em
My elder brother Peter is friends with Royston, but they are both a bit past it now.
Manning and Chubby Brown could both tell a joke but the hateful stuff in their acts shouldnt be celebrated - they wouldnt do the same acts now as they did in their heyday
Tom Stade (one of Frankie Boyles co-stars in Tramadol nights) always delivers excellent stuff
Bill Burr probably the best comedian working at the moment for me
Tom Stade (one of Frankie Boyles co-stars in Tramadol nights) always delivers excellent stuff
Bill Burr probably the best comedian working at the moment for me
I havent read the thread yet only the title but if anyone has posted Michael Mcintyre then they seriously should be sectioned under the mental health act.
Ken Dodd....easy to dismiss him as a frivolous buffoon but is a genius....watch one of his full concerts on Youtube
maybe you'll agree.
Rodney Dangerfield....made me laugh just watching his onstage body/facial expressions...no respect.
ala his daughter was voted the most likely to conceive in High School.
Wiki..
On April 8, 2004, Dangerfield underwent brain surgery to improve blood flow in preparation for heart valve-replacement surgery on August 24, 2004. Upon entering the hospital, he uttered another characteristic one-liner when asked how long he would be hospitalized: "If all goes well, about a week. If not, about an hour and a half."[29]
maybe you'll agree.
Rodney Dangerfield....made me laugh just watching his onstage body/facial expressions...no respect.
ala his daughter was voted the most likely to conceive in High School.
Wiki..
On April 8, 2004, Dangerfield underwent brain surgery to improve blood flow in preparation for heart valve-replacement surgery on August 24, 2004. Upon entering the hospital, he uttered another characteristic one-liner when asked how long he would be hospitalized: "If all goes well, about a week. If not, about an hour and a half."[29]
I forgot Lee Mack, old Bloobsbury gig still funny for me.
I think Lee Mack's best work was the jockey sketch from many years ago, still makes me laugh every time I see it.
Should still be on YouTube for those who may not be aware of it. He used to be a stable lad at ginger McCain's yard.
Should still be on YouTube for those who may not be aware of it. He used to be a stable lad at ginger McCain's yard.
Rowan Atkinon .. Not The Nine O Clock News, Blackadder, Mr. Bean and Jonny English. All of them had me laughing plenty. So he'd go straight to the top of my list.
some absolute garbage listed on this thread 
anyway, one shocking omission is Kenny Everett
anyway, one shocking omission is Kenny Everett
@FatherMaguire -- Manning and Chubby Brown could both tell a joke but the hateful stuff in their acts shouldnt be celebrated - they wouldnt do the same acts now as they did in their heyday
Chubbs is far superior to Manning imo but I wish he'd drop the race stuff -- most of the time it's barely a joke; just silly voices and the occasional rant. If the audience is cheering not laughing, it shouldn't be in the act.
Chubbs is far superior to Manning imo but I wish he'd drop the race stuff -- most of the time it's barely a joke; just silly voices and the occasional rant. If the audience is cheering not laughing, it shouldn't be in the act.
Loads of 70s guys were good in their time but a current one who always makes me laugh is Mickey Flanagan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIlgEL9JoJs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIlgEL9JoJs
* Jerry Sadowitz
Brilliant and outed Jimmy Saville long before he died,moreover he taunted Saville to sue him !
He never did though,I wonder why ?
Brilliant and outed Jimmy Saville long before he died,moreover he taunted Saville to sue him !
He never did though,I wonder why ?
Bill Hicks, George Carlin, Bill Burr, Amy schummer (she's got muppet tits) -
Seinfeld for idiosyncratic details, Jewish humour is traditionally good.
Frankie Boyle talking about Thatcher makes me laugh.
Seinfeld for idiosyncratic details, Jewish humour is traditionally good.
Frankie Boyle talking about Thatcher makes me laugh.
Frank Skinner live was clever and brilliant. Jack Dee close second.
BTW: How fhe tuck is Michale Macintyre so rich and successful? I don't think he's ever made me laugh once?
loads on here but also Ardal O'Hanlon and Victor McGuire for me
Still love father ted, never get tired of it even though I must know every episode by heart.
Nov 19, 2016 -- 1:53PM, Just Checking wrote:
BTW: How fhe tuck is Michale Macintyre so rich and successful? I don't think he's ever made me laugh once?
He's a very funny guy, imo. on BBC 1 right now and one of the guests tonight is the very sexy Ellie Goulding 
I came across some pre father ted full length Irish TV comedy with Dermot Morgan in it that apparently you can see the genisis of father ted in it.
Never had time to watch it, wonder if I can find it again.
Never had time to watch it, wonder if I can find it again.
No this was it, wasn't Dermot Morgan I'm totally imagining things! I came across this when Father Jack's actor died:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cIAhCGhZ5E
"The Very Best of Hall's Pictorial Weekly"
I'll have to watch it, it seems to be well loved.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cIAhCGhZ5E
"The Very Best of Hall's Pictorial Weekly"
I'll have to watch it, it seems to be well loved.
I really like Milton Jones, he's the smallish guy with longish hair who does all the surreal one liners, very inventive, not sure there is anyone else quite like him.
Actually there is - he looks just like the bass player for Marillion
Actually there is - he looks just like the bass player for Marillion
Nov 20, 2016 -- 9:42AM, Just Checking wrote:
I really like Milton Jones, he's the smallish guy with longish hair who does all the surreal one liners, very inventive, not sure there is anyone else quite like him.Actually there is - he looks just like the bass player for Marillion
Steven Wright
Stewart Francis is a Canadian who does the one liners like Milton Jones. Funny guy.
Blast from the past.... Dusty Young, Irish comedian, great one liners, probably the best I heard telling Irish jokes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxB3r6X71k0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxB3r6X71k0
Bernard Manning was brilliant live,always funny but couldnt work in today's media world.
Yes I know that canadian guy Francis and you're right he does the one liners, not quite as surreal as Milton I think. But he's good as well.
Chris Rock but he doesn't seem to be on much these days
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