favourite comedians now and ever ?

by westybeast Wed 06 Jul 2011, 10:20 pm

some of mine

michael mcintyre
frank skinner
paul merton

are my top 3 ever

by hornbloweroafc Wed 06 Jul 2011, 10:22 pm

Peter Kay
Lee Evans
Michael McIntyre

by **Derbyblue** Wed 06 Jul 2011, 10:38 pm

Al Murray.

by Luke Thu 07 Jul 2011, 1:03 am

Jack dee,
Jimmy Carr,
Russel Howard

by hodge Thu 07 Jul 2011, 1:09 am

Lee Mack
Russell Howard
Frankie Boyle - well mostly only seen him on mock the week, but that gets him there

by **Crimey** Thu 07 Jul 2011, 7:39 am

Despise Russel Howard....

Michael McIntyre
Stewart Francis
Jack Dee

by Adam D Thu 07 Jul 2011, 7:41 am

Bill Hicks
Neil Hamburger
Rhod Gilbert

by Ar aghaidh le cheile Thu 07 Jul 2011, 2:39 pm

Rhod Gilbert
Richard Prior
Tommy Tiernan

by hornbloweroafc Thu 07 Jul 2011, 4:29 pm

Going back abit...Tommy Cooper!

I like Tommy Tiernan! His standup bit on live at the Apollo was funny! I was in stitches all night! Very Happy

by sodhat Thu 07 Jul 2011, 4:33 pm

Andy Kaufman
Ross Noble
Dave Gorman

Kaufman is comfortably my favourite comedian of all time -- even if he hated being called one.

by MtotheC's Wrasslin Biatch Thu 07 Jul 2011, 4:45 pm

Stewart Lee

by President Trump Thu 07 Jul 2011, 4:49 pm

Ross Noble
Frankie Boyle
Billy Connolly
Jason Byrne (has really grown on me)
Chris Rock

by Marsh Thu 07 Jul 2011, 4:52 pm

Ross Noble
Dara O'Briein
Jason Manford

by User Name Thu 07 Jul 2011, 4:59 pm

Billy Connolly
Frankie Boyle
Jimmy Carr
Kevin Bridges
Sean Locke

by Dx Dan. Thu 07 Jul 2011, 9:06 pm

Ricky Gervais
Frankie Boyle
Lee Evans.

by User Name Tue 12 Jul 2011, 6:23 am

I forgot to add Jim Jeffries to my list, the guys quality.

by Cari Tue 12 Jul 2011, 9:10 am

I've got loads of faves:

Richard Pryor
Denis Leary
Bill Hicks
Robin Williams
Dara O'Briain
Rhod Gilbert
Russell Howard
Dom Irera

by killer-boosh Tue 12 Jul 2011, 11:14 am

1: Richard Herring
2: Spike Milligan
3: Stewart Lee
4: Andrew Collins?
5: Eddie Izzard
6: Casper Carrot
7: Peacock and Gamble
8: Tony Hancock

so many more i could list

by **ADMIN** Tue 12 Jul 2011, 11:30 am

Jim Jeffries
Dave Gorman
Eddie Izzard
Mark Thomas
Stewart Lee

by easthfc Wed 13 Jul 2011, 2:37 pm

Right now I am enjoying

Ricky Gervais
Louis CK
Kevin Bridges
Ross Noble

If you've never heard of Louis CK get yourself on youtube. The guy is hilarious. I'd post a few links but can't get on youtube at work.

by **Pal Joey** Sat 16 Jul 2011, 1:55 am

Graucho Marx
Dave Allen
Carl Barron

by AquaArab Sat 16 Jul 2011, 10:54 am

Lee Mack
Tim Vine
Phil Kay

by AberdeenSteve Thu 08 Sep 2011, 7:00 pm

Kevin Bridges for me, the man is an absolute genius.

As for Frankie Boyle, I used to love his work but I feel these days he just goes out on stage to offend.

by Hoggy_Bear Thu 08 Sep 2011, 10:07 pm

How about the Golden Oldies?
Eric Morecombe
Les Dawson
Dave Allen
Tommy Cooper
Kenn Dodd
Bob Monkhouse

by westisbest Thu 08 Sep 2011, 10:24 pm

Micheal Mcintyre
Jack Dee
Stuart Francis
Dara O'Briain
Kevin Bridges
Eddie Murphy

Cant stand Jack Whitehall, dont hink he's funny at all.

by **Kenny** Wed 21 Sep 2011, 2:45 pm

Morecambe and Wise
Dave Allen

John Bishop
Kevin Bridges

by President Trump Wed 21 Sep 2011, 4:17 pm

Jim Jeffries
Dara O'Briain
Jason Byrne
Frankie Boyle
Billy Connolly
Ross Noble
Glen Wool
Rhod Gilbert
Ricky Gervais (just his stand-up)

by WhiteCamry Wed 21 Sep 2011, 5:30 pm

The Marx Brothers (sans Zeppo)
The Ritz Brothers
Monty Python
Martin & Lewis (before Jerry got full of himself)
Woody Allen (ditto Woody)
Robin Williams (ditto Robin)
Bob Hope (not his post-1960 movies)
Johnny Carson
Abbot & Costello
Fry & Laurie
Peter Sellers
Richard Pryor
George Carlin
Mel Brooks
Jerry Seinfeld
Paul Reiser
Bill Cosby

by Adam D Wed 21 Sep 2011, 6:15 pm

some great choices on there.

The marx bros films are sublime and stand up to modern day viewing - true greats.

Not heard of the ritz bros or george varlin (although I suspect I have seen george).

A few I disagree with - robin williams I just dont like. His drug fuelled 70s stuff is horrible in my opinion. Kudos on putting Bill Cosby on there though.

Love bud & Lou too - excellent choices although not standups as I think the thread was designed for.

Never seen any Paul Reiser stand up - only really know him from films and Mad about You!

by Adam D Wed 21 Sep 2011, 6:17 pm

surprised you didnt either have steve martin or Bill Hicks in there too.

t of Americas greatest stand ups.

by WhiteCamry Wed 21 Sep 2011, 6:43 pm

Steve Martin (ditto Steve) Smile

Jack Benny
Burns & Allen
Carl Reiner
Lenny Bruce
Dennis Leary
Marty Feldman
Madeleine Kahn
Andrea Martin
Catherine O'Hara
Martin Short
Billy Crystal

Sorry to say I was never really into Bill Hicks but I liked his skewering of the patriotic bull**** of Gulf War I; it was sorely missed during the sequel.

A&C were a stand-up team on radio, which led to their break into movies.

by Adam D Wed 21 Sep 2011, 6:54 pm

Its funny you like Dennis Leary when 99% of his stuff was ripped off from Hicks!

Did anyone watch the Charlie Sheen Roast on comedy central last night?

Fantastic!

by Liam_Main Wed 21 Sep 2011, 7:16 pm

Adam D (Hobo) wrote:Its funny you like Dennis Leary when 99% of his stuff was ripped off from Hicks!

Did anyone watch the Charlie Sheen Roast on comedy central last night?

Fantastic!

I seen some of it.

He really did get the P iss ripped out of him!

by WhiteCamry Wed 21 Sep 2011, 8:00 pm

Redd Foxx
Don Rickles

by mckay1402 Wed 21 Sep 2011, 10:19 pm

I've seen a fair few commedians live and I have to say that Rhod Gilbert waas the funniest 3 hours of my life. Absolutely brilliant

by **Pal Joey** Thu 22 Sep 2011, 1:25 am

I saw Jerry Seinfeld live at a comedy club back in August '90. There were a few other stand-up comedians who were hilarious too. Lots of jokes/impersonations of their parents living on Long Island v life in the city.

I ordered the worst pizza ever - something wrong with the taste of it and this got noticed by the performers because I was sitting near the stage. They would ask: "Anybody here from outta town?" Eventually, I admitted I was - and I was the butt of several jokes about 'kangaroo pizzas', etc. They never let it go... There would be a punchline followed by... "except for our Aussie friend here....of course" Nowhere to hide!

It was an entertaining night to say the least - not to mention extremely embarrassing at times. I learned the value of the unsuspecting audience member in providing endless cannon fodder for these slick quick-witted comedians.

by The Womble Thu 22 Sep 2011, 1:59 pm

Surprised no one has mentioned Tim Minchin. Brilliant!

by Beer Thu 22 Sep 2011, 2:38 pm

Eddie Izzard
Dylan Moran
Andrew Maxwell
Russell Brand

Can't stand Lee Evans.

by WhiteCamry Thu 22 Sep 2011, 3:07 pm

I saw Bob Hope in '77. Pretty much his standard schtick from his whole career but he was on top of his game.

by JPX Mon 26 Sep 2011, 1:29 pm

My favourites right now:

Kevin Bridges
Sean Lock
Jason Manford

......and can't remember his name but he's very cockney and has long brown curly hair.

by MtotheC's Wrasslin Biatch Mon 26 Sep 2011, 1:48 pm

Mickey Flanagan?

He's brilliant

by Guest Mon 26 Sep 2011, 2:11 pm

Electric Demon wrote:Mickey Flanagan?

He's brilliant

he is funny especially on mock the week, with his different impressions lol.

by JPX Mon 26 Sep 2011, 2:49 pm

Yes that's him, Mickey Flanagan - genius. Probably my favourite comedian right now!

by Liam_Main Mon 26 Sep 2011, 4:09 pm

Did anyone see Micky on Channel 4's Comedy Gala? He was hilarious!

by GG Mon 26 Sep 2011, 7:18 pm

Jim Jefferies
Eddie Murphy
Rich Hall
Stephen K Amos
Reginald Hunter
Sean Lock
Micky Flanagan
Stewart Francis

by Adam D Mon 26 Sep 2011, 7:27 pm

I cant believe Micky Flanigan is getting so much love - he's rubbish!

Stewart Lee and Milton Jones are usually the funniest two on that show.

by SugarRayRussell (PBK) Mon 26 Sep 2011, 7:29 pm

Chris Rock
Eddie Murphy
Richard Pryor
Dave Chappelle
Bill Hicks
Frankie Boyle
Russell Howard

Most of the stuff on Def Comedy Jam.

by GG Tue 27 Sep 2011, 9:18 am

Seth McFarlane, David Mitchell, David Thorne

by JPX Tue 27 Sep 2011, 10:11 am

[quote="Adam D (Hobo)"]I cant believe Micky Flanigan is getting so much love - he's rubbish!quote]

You're not serious!!! Crying or Very sad

by MtotheC's Wrasslin Biatch Tue 27 Sep 2011, 10:13 am

I've seen Mickey Flanagan live - he was superb.

I don't watch panel shows on account of them being rubbish, so I'm not judging based on them

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