What do you think of  the late Lenny Bruce, the comedian of the '60s who paved the way for today's comedians?
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I thought he was the greatest and regret his death so much. He had a lot to offer. The only one close to him today would possibly be Dennis Miller just for his obscure remarks that go right over your head. Who had the 7 words you can't say on tv George Carlin or Lenny Bruce?
198356
Of course he should.  He could sing, move, act (well maybe not).  He was a great entertainer and had a great voice.  The man brought a lot of music into the lives of a lot of people.  While a lot of complaints are made that he watered down Black music, I think what he did was open the door to it being more widely adopted.
290980
He is considered the Greatest writer of the French Farce. Which is a lot like a the formula or template that current writers of sitcoms use today. Moliere's vernacular is really the only difference in what was funny then and what is funny now. He also ventured into headier stuff such as the Misanthrope which really doesnt follow the farce template but is genius just the same. He was the leader of a comedy troupe that traveld throughout the french provincials putting on shows to great success. He eventually would play for the royal court of france. He made fun of the pretense of the time and the misguided women and men of privilage. Suggested primer...The Misanthrope and other Plays, A New Selection. Penguin Books. Translated by John Wood and David Coward.
295661
Great Question!\n\n After recently reading MacSteed's answer to a question on, " Have you done something out of character, lately?" My vote would definitely have to go 'HANDS DOWN' to him. I literally laughed until I cried!!
825096
I too think that Brian Regan is very funny and original.  I am racking my brain to think of a comedian that does not make fun of other people, use bad language, or just imitate other people.  I love Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White and Larry the Cable Guy but when you think about it they all make fun of other people and can't resist a sex joke.  I guess Bob Newhart was the last original before Brian Regan.
918629
i was totally blown away!\ni saw a preview with an exclusive interview with him on the letterman show tonite and he "claims hes not racist."\n\nwhich is a huge pile of bull.\n\nhes a comedian and im sure hes taken criticism before, if he couldnt take someone telling him he wasnt funny then he shouldnt have become a comedian. hes an ignorant, washed up, stupid a s s man and he'll get what he deserves!
1030959
I like him.  He seems like a nice guy.\n\nI liked when he was the host of "The Mole".  Wish that show would come back on.
710152
OMG!  Thanks for the fond memories - he was a staple of my childhood as well.  Unfortunately,  I have no idea what the man did during the time proceeding his death.  One thing is certain he is greatlly missed  <sniff>
244220
i saw him on larry king a few days ago. apparently he seems better now- after the issues on his parents, his supposed addiction, his marriage, his friendship with mj. all these and more (i think) on his new autobio entitled "junior".
686676
I think she and the show are hilarious. I first started liking her when I saw her on one of those I Love the 80's shows (or maybe it was that show Best Week Ever?) where they have comedians give their opinions on different topics. I saw the episode about the elderly people.. totally hilarious.
904810
It's impossible to tell what's in another person's mind. Seinfeld was and still remains one of my favorite comedies of all-time and Richards (Kramer) was an integral part of what made the Seinfeld show special.\n\nAfter decades in the business, it is unfortunate that he will be remembered for that single moment in his life instead of the body of work (some good/some bad) that he put together during his career.\n\nTime will be the best test of how this plays out though I'm gratified that he appears to be facing all these issues straight on.\n\nI am hoping that he comes out of this a better man. I am also hopeful that those most personally offended by this might eventually find room for forgiveness.\n\nPeace.
953709
We can only hope so. Bold artistic creativity moves in cycles through the years and right now we are experiencing a very weird bipolarity (a priggishness and hypocrisy) with things like PC on the one hand and nasty-boy scandals on the other. There are some very good writers today, but there will never be another man as uniquely funny as Mel Brooks! He took the chances and pulled them off "like butta"! My favorite movie of his is Young Frankenstein, but when Madeline Kahn appears on the screen in BS singing the lyrics to "I'm Tired", I just have to (or want to) believe that genius(es) like that come and will come in like the tide once every couple of generations. I mean, who the hell else can make Hitler amusing!!?  Lol.
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hI haven't see his new show, but I enjoyed watching him before.I like him,I do not know about his abilities.. Maybe if I were near him in a room..I might get a better idea of that after a while of watching, hearing, feeling.
331560
Oh yes!  He makes fun of everybody: white, black, mexican, chinese, mentally impaired. He doesn't leave anyone out and he doesn't try to hide anything.  He is my all time favorite comedian. He so ROCKS
889278
lol, I totally agree sweetness! Mind you, I think he did a good thing by ending it when he did unlike Seinfeld who just kept going till he knew his time was up, dont get me wrong, I really liked Seinfeld too but it just lost its appeal after a while, not like Raymond! Cant wait for the re-runs to start up again!!!
572783
I know he cannot act worth a da**, I know that. I remember seeing his (if that is his father) father on t.v. he was a comedian word was Freddie Prinze Sr. commited suicide, He don't look like Freddie Sr. to me. At least Freddie Sr. had talent, Oh I think Freddie Sr. was latino.
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i think Vito's funny as hell. Bam is a bi*ch that got rich from treating his parents like sh*t.