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Old 04-06-2022, 07:41 AM
 
Location: Gaston, South Carolina
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I have loved steven Wright since I first saw him on "The Tonight Show" (with Carson!) or Letterman in the 80s. Here's his first appearance on Carson from back in 1982, before I was aware of him


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GGyQNMPDkk
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Old 04-06-2022, 08:15 AM
 
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Jim Carrey.....I'm surprised nobody's mentioned him, he started really early too,
at comedy clubs while still in high school...very funny and "rubbery" facial expressions too

George Carlin....first counterculture hippie comedian

Robin Williams....a thousand jokes per minute....amazing fast mind

Don Rickles....best insult comedian ever

Richard Pryor.....at his peak nobody could touch him

Rodney Dangerfield....didn't get any respect

Bob Newhart....has a unique detached style...great

Jerry Seinfeld....a natural....first billionaire comedian

Jeff Foxworthy....best "southern" comedian

Chris Rock.....consistantly good since his SNL days
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