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In reply to the discussion: Your favorite living stand-up comedian? [View all]sharp_stick
(14,400 posts)85. Bill Burr
If for no other reason his incredible takedown of a Philadelphia audience that booed all the other comedians off the stage. He was especially pissed because they booed off Dom Irerra.
It was 12 minutes of genius. Definitely not suitable for work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=3jMhoGUiIkk
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I have heard of these but as far as Brit TV, just Graham Norton and of course the stunning
CurtEastPoint
Oct 2017
#68
George Carlin, Jonathan Winters and Robin Williams are on my "all-time favorite comics" list
red dog 1
Oct 2017
#26
Every time I try and come up with an answer I just get depressed that George Carlin isnt eligible.
Bleacher Creature
Oct 2017
#32
Hart is a master storyteller. I've only seen him as a guest on talk shows or SNL.
applegrove
Oct 2017
#63
Woody Allen did do stand-up comedy from 1960-1969 (I still have his 1st comedy album)
red dog 1
Oct 2017
#75