I always watched Johnny Carson, Dean Martin, Carol Burnett, etc. for the humor and the comedians. Here's a video of one of mine: Norm Crosby. Who are some of your favorite old-time comedians? (Videos, if possible, please)

Definitely one of the best.
Thanks MrSS ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 18th, 2009

Here's a video of him from the 60s. This image of him is so uncharacteristic of his usual gruffy appearance and demeanour. Here he looks slick, reflecting the fashion of the early 60s. Lol.

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by MRSHINYSHOES on November 18th, 2009

I loved Al Sleet. ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 19th, 2009

I couldn't believe it when I found this video on YouTube. "That's George Carlin??", I asked. "Must be some other guy from the slick early 60s." Then I wondered "What happened? Lol."

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by MRSHINYSHOES on November 19th, 2009

Ok... I don't know if I'd consider them "old time", but we'll go with them! LOL
Thanks, AN ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 20th, 2009

I was thinking that too, but that's as old as I can get. I vaguely remember my parents watching Red Skelton and Victor Borge. Maybe they would be better, but I haven't seen much of them.

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by anon on November 21st, 2009

Yeah... Red was great (and from Indiana!) And I saw Victor a number of times, once live at Purdue.

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by BigDaddyBS on November 21st, 2009

I saw Victor on the Public station and he was leading an orchestra and I laughed so hard.

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by anon on November 21st, 2009

Here's a little Red - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMdmRjL4HdY, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zTjwQ656Xw , and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g86DIp6mqdM
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And some Victor - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcV19rylSZc , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQHuHcMkfOk , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3Z2mrpqtRo , and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGKWLOizhwM
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There's a lot more of each on YouTube. ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 21st, 2009

Thank you! My parents will appreciate my knowledge too.

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by anon on November 21st, 2009

Well (said in Jack's voice), I did, too! LOL
Thanks, Gene ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 19th, 2009

Yeah. I always liked George Carlin, though you might want to add a warning about language on this link.
Thanks, Sharona ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 19th, 2009

When George Carlin swears, it doesn't even sound like swearing to me. Sorry Big Daddy, don't even notice that I'm afraid.

WARNING: GEORGE CARLIN IS OFFENSIVE AS ANYTHING ONE'S EARS HAVE EVER HEARD. BUT HE IS AN ARTIST ABOUT IT.

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by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 19th, 2009

I agree. ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 19th, 2009

Oh, yeah. I LOVED FB!
Thanks, Skeeter ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 18th, 2009

I agree. Used to watch him all the time.
Thanks, Barb ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 18th, 2009

You'we welcome ..
Hey BigDaddy ... question please: What are the rules for "offensive" language in videos posted??? I know people can't "say" certain words on here, but it seems videos posted with those words are OK????

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by Over and Out on November 19th, 2009

It depends, I guess. I usually try to warn people when they include the "F-bomb" and "S-bomb", or even something that may be a bit tough to watch, though I don't post that kind very much. I would never consider putting George Carlin's 7 words on without a BIG warning on it.
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One of the ones I used to use in protest to the DRers was "Kiss my *ss and Go to H*ll". There are others I've used with "You're an *ss-hole". I try not to go quite that far as a CL, now. LOL
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I would think if there's a lot of MFer, FUs, CSers, and others like them in there (the F-bomb and S-bomb, too), then we need to verify how much AB will accept. Remember what they stated in the blog http://www.answerbag.com/blog/comments/201 , and remember that a lot of words are making it on he air, except the really big ones.

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by BigDaddyBS on November 19th, 2009

Yes, he is. I wasn't even thinking of him - I guess, because he's still around, but he was and is one of THE best.
Thanks, Arisztid ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 20th, 2009

There is a difference between satire and comedy but a satirist who is still going is Tom Lehrer. He is back to teaching math and not doing gigs as a recording artist but I have heard that he is still performing on a small level and has written a few songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIlJ8ZCs4jY
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He would definitely qualify as an old timer.
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He is out of the satire business, he says, because he does not want to write satire about modern politics, his opinion is more along the lines of wanting to assassinate them.
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He said that all he has to say is he is going to vote Obama (this a few years ago) and he is out of it.

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by Arisztid on November 21st, 2009

Oh another comedian I would add to the list is W.C. Fields.

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by Arisztid on November 21st, 2009

Nice. ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 21st, 2009

Very nice.
Thanks, Brian+ ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 19th, 2009

Cool. I think I saw him on some shows back in the day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IlW9velocM for one of his stories.
Thanks, Vesper ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 19th, 2009

Ooops I just noticed you said video if possible!

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by Vesper on November 19th, 2009

LOL... Don't worry about it. ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 19th, 2009

Oh, most definitely. Carol Burnett's show may have been going downhill a bit before Tim joined.
Thanks, Merfish. ;-)

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by BigDaddyBS on November 18th, 2009