demoncore1031
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These videos are not a good representation of the comic. He is probably the funniest comedian I have ever seen, and I have seen a bunch.
Stand Up nomination thread
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These videos are not a good representation of the comic. He is probably the funniest comedian I have ever seen, and I have seen a bunch.
Just noticed Howie Mandell didn't get a mention. His stand-up was fairly unique at the time and he did some great crowd-work. His stand-up was certainly persona-based and could get pretty out there at times, but I definitely knew him from stand-up before any of his other work.
Drew Carey was also another that never got a mention.
I probably wouldn't have included either in my 64, but they were notable omissions.
Drew Carey was also another that never got a mention.
I probably wouldn't have included either in my 64, but they were notable omissions.
Williams' stand-up kind of gave me anxiety. Like someone at a party who has a sense of humor/playfulness, but who talks too much and needs too much attention. Funny, but a little goes a long way and at some point becomes exhausting.
I loved him in "Mork & Mindy," seemed like a good outlet for his style, goofy, but enough control within the sitcom format and within context of a character. Also, his approach appealed a little more to me at the age I was at the time.
His drama roles in movies have had more appeal to me than comedic. "Awakenings" and "One Hour Photo" come to mind. He was effective in "Good Morning, Vietnam," a mix of comedy & drama, but in some ways too over-the-top."
demoncore1031
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As far as just stand up goes, I think Spade is the best out of Adam Sandler's inner circle. Not sure if he's top 64 good though.
demoncore1031
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Interacting with a crowd is way harder than people imagine. Some comics avoid it altogether. But some do it very well, they think up jokes on the spot.
It’s a tough one for sure.
Because guys like Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld are considered some of the great Stand-ups yet they are all stars from Movies and or TV.
Those names still have amazing stand up material. I was thinking more of guys like Sandler, Kevin James, Galifianakis.
Sinbads Denver special is my all-time favorite
the special is called Afros and Bellbottoms
the special is called Afros and Bellbottoms
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demoncore1031
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demoncore1031
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100% agree but if Sandler had a fighting chance, spade should have too
This is spot on for me (except even Mork & Mindy was a bit over the top.
Not that I had any real issues with him, but I always summarized it as: He's incredibly talented, but just not for me.
demoncore1031
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Does Sandler qualify as a "stand up" though. His act was songs and skits, no actual jokes.
