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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
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