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Akrasia · 02-01-2008, 23:18

I would include John Cleese (RIP)
and the rest of the Monty Python crew as amongst the funniest comedians of our time. They have certainly produced the very finest comedy film ever ever made, but they're not quite stand up (and their attempts at stage shows didn't work very well at all)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=B1U6_H5-AAc )
They might have been instrumental in spawning the 'sketch show' genre, but we can't blame them for drudge like little britain and trigger happy tv.

brayblue24 · 02-01-2008, 23:26

I know he's sold out a bit now but Peter Kay's two live DVDs were teriffic, particularly the second one from Bolton but I saw a pre "D'Unbelieveables" Jon Kenny live about 20 years ago in what is now The Martello but what was then O'Shea's "International" hotel in Bray and he was fantastic from start to finish. See he had a live DVD before Christmas, was going to buy it but thought I had hinted enough to get it on the day.. didn't. Any reviews?

CHD · 03-01-2008, 04:28

D'unbeleiveables!!!!

grames_bond · 03-01-2008, 13:01

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Originally Posted by Akrasia

I would include John Cleese (RIP)
and the rest of the Monty Python crew as amongst the funniest comedians of our time. They have certainly produced the very finest comedy film ever ever made, but they're not quite stand up (and their attempts at stage shows didn't work very well at all)

im goin to half agree with you, john cleese is, and always will be one of the greatest comedic performers/writers of all time. from python to faulty towers, to everything else....just brilliant (i have not seen his early stand up so i cant comment)

but you cant say pythons stage shows didnt work, they were one of the greatest and fastest selling comedy stage shows of all time, they did countless tours (ok i think it was three or four) do to phenominal demand they had to keep adding new dates and new tours.

**biko** · 03-01-2008, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Akrasia

I would include John Cleese (RIP)

RIP?

**Heisenberg.** · 03-01-2008, 13:06

^ I was thinking the same thing.. he aint dead fool.

For me its Ricky Gervais.

Nightwish · 03-01-2008, 14:18

Bill Hicks by a long shot. Angry, political and so eloquent! Everything he said back in the early 90's is still relevant today, particularly wrt to American politics and society.

Akrasia · 03-01-2008, 14:38

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Originally Posted by biko

RIP?

It was just a joke reference to the youtube clip I posted. It's John Cleese delivering his own Eulogy (very funny stuff)

Akrasia · 03-01-2008, 14:41

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Originally Posted by grames_bond

im goin to half agree with you, john cleese is, and always will be one of the greatest comedic performers/writers of all time. from python to faulty towers, to everything else....just brilliant (i have not seen his early stand up so i cant comment)

but you cant say pythons stage shows didnt work, they were one of the greatest and fastest selling comedy stage shows of all time, they did countless tours (ok i think it was three or four) do to phenominal demand they had to keep adding new dates and new tours.

Ok, I'll take it back so. I watched one of them on the internet and i thought it was just a little bit too mad (trying to fit so much material into a stage performance) .... but on second thoughts, it worked a lot better than it should have done.

grames_bond · 03-01-2008, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrasia

It was just a joke reference to the youtube clip I posted. It's John Cleese delivering his own Eulogy (very funny stuff)

and dont worry man, i got the RIP joke, that stuff on just for laughs was great, the eulogy and cleese idol!

18AD · 03-01-2008, 15:49

My favourites have to be (in no particular order):
Bill Bailey
Dylan Moran
George Carlin
Mitch Hedberg

I wouldn't mind checking out some older stand-up. I've heard good things about Rowan Atkinson's sets.
And the John Cleese as mentioned above, and the other monty python people...

All the best.
AD.

cavemeister · 03-01-2008, 17:49

In my opinion, Eddie Izzard is the greatest comedian to have ever graced this planet.

**biko** · 03-01-2008, 19:47

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In my opinion, Eddie Izzard is the greatest comedian to have ever graced this planet.

He would be very high on my list too.

Duzzie · 03-01-2008, 20:14

Hmmmmmm Tough one. I guess my favourite would be one of:

Billy Connolly
Robin Williams or
Emo Philips

mister1777 · 05-01-2008, 16:40

Steve Wright...for those who can handle quick fire dead pan one lines check this out......... http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=XYffXv7jMYQ

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Akrasia Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,265 Adverts \| Friends	I would include John Cleese (RIP) and the rest of the Monty Python crew as amongst the funniest comedians of our time. They have certainly produced the very finest comedy film ever ever made, but they're not quite stand up (and their attempts at stage shows didn't work very well at all) http://youtube.com/watch?v=B1U6_H5-AAc ) They might have been instrumental in spawning the 'sketch show' genre, but we can't blame them for drudge like little britain and trigger happy tv. Last edited by Akrasia; 02-01-2008 at 23:24.

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brayblue24 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,486 Adverts \| Friends	I know he's sold out a bit now but Peter Kay's two live DVDs were teriffic, particularly the second one from Bolton but I saw a pre "D'Unbelieveables" Jon Kenny live about 20 years ago in what is now The Martello but what was then O'Shea's "International" hotel in Bray and he was fantastic from start to finish. See he had a live DVD before Christmas, was going to buy it but thought I had hinted enough to get it on the day.. didn't. Any reviews?

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CHD Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilcoole Posts: 7,837 Adverts \| Friends	D'unbeleiveables!!!!

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Heisenberg. Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fist Pumping Like a Champ Posts: 7,100 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Music	^ I was thinking the same thing.. he aint dead fool. For me its Ricky Gervais.

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Nightwish Closed Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,457 Adverts \| Friends	Bill Hicks by a long shot. Angry, political and so eloquent! Everything he said back in the early 90's is still relevant today, particularly wrt to American politics and society.

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18AD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,753 Adverts \| Friends	My favourites have to be (in no particular order): Bill Bailey Dylan Moran George Carlin Mitch Hedberg I wouldn't mind checking out some older stand-up. I've heard good things about Rowan Atkinson's sets. And the John Cleese as mentioned above, and the other monty python people... All the best. AD.

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cavemeister Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 174 Adverts \| Friends	In my opinion, Eddie Izzard is the greatest comedian to have ever graced this planet.

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Duzzie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arklow, Co Wicklaaa Posts: 371 Adverts \| Friends	Hmmmmmm Tough one. I guess my favourite would be one of: Billy Connolly Robin Williams or Emo Philips

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mister1777 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3 Adverts \| Friends	Steve Wright...for those who can handle quick fire dead pan one lines check this out......... http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=XYffXv7jMYQ