your Mount Rushmore of Comedy/Comedians

[Herbivore 904]

Carlin

Eddie

Bill Hicks

Brian Regan

[TD Ryan2 314]

There are so many great comics... I'm sure I'm missing some...

 

The Godfathers

Don Rickles

George Carlin

Rodney Dangerfield

Richard Pryor

 

The Jews

Jerry Seinfeld

Lewis Black

Andrew Dice Clay

 

The Black Guys

Eddie Murphy

Chris Rock

 

The Wierdos

Robin Williams

Steven Wright

Andy Kauffman

 

The Fat Guys

Chris Farley

Sam Kinnison

John Pinette

 

The Women

...

....

......

 

[tanatastic 2,061]

Steve Martin

Jerry Seinfeld

Bill Murray

John Candy

Throw Eddie on that list over Jerry and im on board. All these vomit inducing choices like Bill hicks? New school guys who arent even that popular or famous? Rushmore is about body of work and legacy. I googled this and the name that was on almost every list was Carlin. Im not personally the biggest fan, but consensus seems to be he is on the mountain nomatter what.

[TD Ryan2 314]

I've never seen Bill Murray or John Candy stand up routines. They are SNL / TV / Movie personalities to me more than "stand up comics".

[tanatastic 2,061]

I've never seen Bill Murray or John Candy stand up routines. They are SNL / TV / Movie personalities to me more than "stand up comics".

The thread title does not imply or specify stand up comics.

[TD Ryan2 314]

The thread title does not imply or specify stand up comics.

OK - I can see that - put John Candy on my "Fat Guy" list then.

[wiffleball 4,631]

Herb named a good one.

 

 

Brian Regan has some really funny stuff. Great voice for comedy.

[tanatastic 2,061]

OK - I can see that - put John Candy on my "Fat Guy" list then.

Also have to put Pryor on the black guy list.

[TD Ryan2 314]

Also have to put Pryor on the black guy list.

he's on my "Godfathers" list - just moving him to Black Guys is a demotion (and racist).

[tanatastic 2,061]

he's on my "Godfathers" list - just moving him to Black Guys is a demotion (and racist).

My bad, gotcha. Just the man tryin to take a brotha down a peg as usual.

[Mookz 1,287]

There are so many great comics... I'm sure I'm missing some...

 

The Godfathers

Rodney Dangerfield

 

I tell ya...I heard they put him on Mount Rushmore. He was facin' the other way.

[CantTouchThis 23]

Personal:

 

Louis CK

Bill Burr

Jim Jefferies

Patrice O'neal

 

Historical perspective:

 

Carlin

Pryor

Allen

Murphy/Rock

[SUXBNME 1,319]

Carrot Top

[tanatastic 2,061]

Carrot Top

Somehow, someway he is among the most lucrative comedians. #25 worth 75mil it says. I have never seen his act or anything about him other than mockery or him looking like a crazy roid freak. No freaking clue how he makes so much money.

[kilroy69 993]

Robin Williams live at the met was pure gold.

[Cruzer 1,992]

No love for redtodd? Bastards.

[BunnysBastatrds 1,907]

Pryor

Murphy

Patrice

Hicks

 

Dice was good also.

[Bier Meister 1,512]

robin williams

eddie murphy

george carlin

bill cosby

jerry seinfeld

 

 

 

not as well known: darryl hammond

[nzoner 936]

Speaking of Godfathers,Redd Foxx anyone?

[Big Guy 1,400]

 

raciss

 

[Big Guy 1,400]

There are so many great comics... I'm sure I'm missing some...

 

The Godfathers

Don Rickles

George Carlin

Rodney Dangerfield

Richard Pryor

 

The Jews

Jerry Seinfeld

Lewis Black

Andrew Dice Clay

 

The Black Guys

Eddie Murphy

Chris Rock

 

The Wierdos

Robin Williams

Steven Wright

Andy Kauffman

 

The Fat Guys

Chris Farley

Sam Kinnison

John Pinette

 

The Women

...

....

......

 

 

well done!

[BunnysBastatrds 1,907]

Speaking of Godfathers,Redd Foxx anyone?

This. And Buddy Hackett.

[wiffleball 4,631]

This. And Buddy Hackett.

Major

 

Kudos.

 

Him and Rickles were the only two who could crack Johnny Carson up. That's a badge of honor.

 

Buddy Hacket was fricking hysterical.

 

The fact that Rickles is still around and sharp as he is , is a phenomenal.

[BunnysBastatrds 1,907]

Major

 

Kudos.

 

Him and Rickles were the only two who could crack Johnny Carson up. That's a badge of honor.

 

Buddy Hacket was fricking hysterical.

 

The fact that Rickles is still around and sharp as he is , is a phenomenal.

Buddy Hackett did a bit on HBO about two phags Fawking an elephant. I was bent over laughing. One of the greatest comedians ever. Dirty as Foxx was.

[wiffleball 4,631]

I have to admit, I missed at least one :

 

Anthony Jesselnick.

 

I get that many people hate the guy- but they hate him mostly because he blows WAY past the line.

 

He friggin cracks me up.

 

Horrible horrible jokes - so funny you have to laugh.

 

Just my opinion.

[edjr 5,547]

I have to admit, I missed at least one :

 

Anthony Jesselnick.

 

I get that many people hate the guy- but they hate him mostly because he blows WAY past the line.

 

He friggin cracks me up.

 

Horrible horrible jokes - so funny you have to laugh.

 

Just my opinion.

 

 

I like jezzleneck

 

he hasn't been around long enough to be on a mount rushmore and he needs to prove he can be funny without crossing any lines

[hoytdwow 202]

no particular order:

 

Cosby

Martin

Seinfeld

Gaffigan

CK

Burr

[TD Ryan2 314]

Bill Cosby's old-school standup - it was clean and funny and I loved it as a kid.

Today, do you introduce your kids to Cosby's comedy now that you know he's a druggin-rapist? I haven't... and I don't think many will.

 

I purposely left him off all my "lists".

[edjr 5,547]

Bill Cosby's old-school standup - it was clean and funny and I loved it as a kid.

Today, do you introduce your kids to Cosby's comedy now that you know he's a druggin-rapist? I haven't... and I don't think many will.

 

I purposely left him off all my "lists".

 

only thing I ever liked the cos in was Dr Huxtable, that's it

[parrot 789]

Bill Cosby's old-school standup - it was clean and funny and I loved it as a kid.

Today, do you introduce your kids to Cosby's comedy now that you know he's a druggin-rapist? I haven't... and I don't think many will.

 

I purposely left him off all my "lists".

 

 

We loved Cosby, knew it by heart before we discovered Carlin and Pryor. I think I would nothing but blank stares from my kids rapist or not.

 

Jonathan Winters should be on the Godfathers list.

[Big Guy 1,400]

Throw Eddie on that list over Jerry and im on board. All these vomit inducing choices like Bill hicks? New school guys who arent even that popular or famous? Rushmore is about body of work and legacy. I googled this and the name that was on almost every list was Carlin. Im not personally the biggest fan, but consensus seems to be he is on the mountain nomatter what.

 

I hear you, but I'm not a big fan of Eddie or George but It doesn't bother me that others are.

 

And yeah about Jerry.....actually I look at him as a softer more marketable version of Larry David who I think is an absolute genius. I will make that switch now.

 

Steve Martin

Jerry Seinfeld Larry David

Bill Murray

John Candy

[wiffleball 4,631]

 

only thing I ever liked the cos in was Dr Huxtable, that's it

 

 

Nah, his old comedy records were classic as a kid.

 

 

You know who we've completely forgottent?

 

Bob Newhart. His old routines were absolutely brilliant - and still work to this day.

 

Also - Buddy Hacket and Don Rickles. Geebus, those guys used to crack Johnny Carson up - and that wasn't easy.

 

I mean, if we're really talking Rushmore-esque.

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We loved Cosby, knew it by heart before we discovered Carlin and Pryor. I think I would nothing but blank stares from my kids rapist or not.

 

Jonathan Winters

 

Cosby and Jonathan Winters were favorites of mine as a kid.

Sneaked a listen to some Don Rickles... cough a glimpse of Richard Pryor lighting his hair on fire... but I was in middle school... then Eddie Muphy "Raw" and Dice came out... hooked on comedy at that point.

 

When I was really young, Winters would make guest appearances on TV shows (Happy Days, Mork, etc) - loved it when that happened.

But Eddie and Dice amped it up a notch... I got in trouble for listening to Eddie and my Uncle couldn't keep a straight face when I played it for him.

[edjr 5,547]

Who is Jonathan Winters? was he in cannonball run 1 or 2?

 

that is how I know any comedian before 1980

[Big Guy 1,400]

 

 

Nah, his old comedy records were classic as a kid.

 

 

You know who we've completely forgottent?

 

Bob Newhart. His old routines were absolutely brilliant - and still work to this day.

 

Also - Buddy Hacket and Don Rickles. Geebus, those guys used to crack Johnny Carson up - and that wasn't easy.

 

I mean, if we're really talking Rushmore-esque.

 

Buddy, Don & Bob

[Big Guy 1,400]

 

Cosby and Jonathan Winters were favorites of mine as a kid.

Sneaked a listen to some Don Rickles... cough a glimpse of Richard Pryor lighting his hair on fire... but I was in middle school... then Eddie Muphy "Raw" and Dice came out... hooked on comedy at that point.

 

When I was really young, Winters would make guest appearances on TV shows (Happy Days, Mork, etc) - loved it when that happened.

But Eddie and Dice amped it up a notch... I got in trouble for listening to Eddie and my Uncle couldn't keep a straight face when I played it for him.

 

Jonathon Winters was my favorite as a kid.

[Hardcore troubadour 12,576]

Ted Knight

[Big Guy 1,400]

Ted Knight

 

"Don't You have Homes?"

 

yeah, he was great!

[ROCKFORD 134]

carlan

pryor

j carson

d marten

[Big Guy 1,400]

 

I hear you, but I'm not a big fan of Eddie or George but It doesn't bother me that others are.

 

And yeah about Jerry.....actually I look at him as a softer more marketable version of Larry David who I think is an absolute genius. I will make that switch now.

 

Steve Martin

Jerry Seinfeld Larry David

Bill Murray

John Candy

 

Dang......gonna have to rethink this

 

Bill Murray & John Candy fall off the list and are being replaced with Martin Short & Christopher Guest.