Originally posted by nhtagmember: Well, Tim Conway tops my list but he is a close second to John Cleese of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers fame
Gallagher is the guy that used to smash melons and he was pretty funny
Rodney of course
John Cleese just turned 80.
“For international fans, nobody gives a better impression of the quintessential Brit than John Cleese. The Monty Python co-founder has been facing criticism for his political remarks. He now turns 80…”
I best remember Cleese from a Fawlty Towers episode. Doing a Hitler impersonation, holding a comb under his nose (for a mustache) and doing a Nazi strut before his German guests. That after cautioning the staff, “Don’t talk about the war.”
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October 27, 2019, 09:37 AM
fpuhan
I'm amazed that only one person mentioned Red Skelton. The man was an amazing comedic mime!
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October 27, 2019, 09:31 PM
FiveFiveSixFan
John Cleese Michael Richards
October 27, 2019, 10:03 PM
SigSentry
Just watched Jim Gaffigan's special. He's extremely physical .
October 28, 2019, 07:03 AM
NK402
Michael Richards. Chevy Chase
October 28, 2019, 07:17 AM
Bigboreshooter
Steve Martin
2 of his best are PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS.
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October 28, 2019, 12:21 PM
GWbiker
quote:
Originally posted by Bigboreshooter: Steve Martin
2 of his best are PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS.
I liked "Mixed Nuts". The Snowman roller skating along the beach is a hoot.
********* "Some people are alive today because it's against the law to kill them".
October 28, 2019, 02:20 PM
SecurityGeek
Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, and Sammo Hung. Encounters of the Spooky Kind and Wheels on Meals are two of my favorites.
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October 29, 2019, 03:12 PM
bendable
don't forget Gleason and carney
Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency.
Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first
October 29, 2019, 04:16 PM
cheesegrits
Jonathan Winters was great. Cary Grant could also be very funny.
And I second many mentioned here with Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, and Chevy Chase among my favorites.
October 29, 2019, 07:59 PM
mr kablammo
quote:
Originally posted by SecurityGeek: Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, and Sammo Hung. Encounters of the Spooky Kind and Wheels on Meals are two of my favorites.
Sammo Hung is funny as shit. Jackie Chan is a hard working son-of-a-gun. You cannot exclude Dean Shek if you include Hong Kong kung fu. I watched Ring of Death just recently. Good fun!
Bud Spencer, also a favorite of mine.
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October 29, 2019, 10:14 PM
jhe888
Peter Sellers was a great physical comedian as an actor. Think of his Pink Panther bits. He had a great moment in the very old Brit film “The Ladykillers. “
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
October 29, 2019, 10:18 PM
jhe888
quote:
Originally posted by LS1 GTO: The guy that smashes stuff?
That is prop comedy.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
April 01, 2024, 07:59 PM
bendable
On F Troop , Ken Berry did some good stuff
Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency.
Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first
April 01, 2024, 08:12 PM
tigereye313
quote:
I best remember Cleese from a Fawlty Towers episode. Doing a Hitler impersonation, holding a comb under his nose (for a mustache) and doing a Nazi strut before his German guests. That after cautioning the staff, “Don’t talk about the war.”
Also loved this one:
Then there's Tim Conway on The Carol Burnett show getting Harvey Korman in stitches:
-------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken
I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18
April 02, 2024, 11:14 PM
parabellum
Buster Keaton cannot be surpassed.
April 03, 2024, 10:59 AM
bdylan
I would also include Chris Farley and John Belushi. Agree that Buster Keaton was on a whole different level.
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