Stand Up nomination thread

[demoncore1031]

These videos are not a good representation of the comic. He is probably the funniest comedian I have ever seen, and I have seen a bunch.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Just noticed Howie Mandell didn't get a mention. His stand-up was fairly unique at the time and he did some great crowd-work. His stand-up was certainly persona-based and could get pretty out there at times, but I definitely knew him from stand-up before any of his other work.

Drew Carey was also another that never got a mention.

I probably wouldn't have included either in my 64, but they were notable omissions.

 

[cyclones500]

He was a joke stealer and honestly I didn't think he was very funny. I loved his serious roles in movies though. He was a good actor. But to me it seemed like he was trying way too hard in his comedic roles.

Williams' stand-up kind of gave me anxiety. Like someone at a party who has a sense of humor/playfulness, but who talks too much and needs too much attention. Funny, but a little goes a long way and at some point becomes exhausting.

I loved him in "Mork & Mindy," seemed like a good outlet for his style, goofy, but enough control within the sitcom format and within context of a character. Also, his approach appealed a little more to me at the age I was at the time.

His drama roles in movies have had more appeal to me than comedic. "Awakenings" and "One Hour Photo" come to mind. He was effective in "Good Morning, Vietnam," a mix of comedy & drama, but in some ways too over-the-top."

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

I should have nominated a few more. David Spade is a better standup than Sandler and he wasn’t nominated.
Also Bernie Mac should have been on there.

 

[demoncore1031]

I should have nominated a few more. David Spade is a better standup than Sandler and he wasn’t nominated.
Also Bernie Mac should have been on there.

As far as just stand up goes, I think Spade is the best out of Adam Sandler's inner circle. Not sure if he's top 64 good though.

 

[danvillecyclone]

Jay Leno

I saw him in Vegas.

He did at least 2 hours. Great show. 45 min to an hour of it was off the cuff with the Audience and it was the funniest part.

That’s a unique talent.

 

[demoncore1031]

Jay Leno

I saw him in Vegas.

He did at least 2 hours. Great show. 45 min to an hour of it was off the cuff with the Audience and it was the funniest part.

That’s a unique talent.

Interacting with a crowd is way harder than people imagine. Some comics avoid it altogether. But some do it very well, they think up jokes on the spot.

 

[danvillecyclone]

I really think focus should be on people in which stand up is a good chunk of their career. Haven't counted up but we will easily be over 100 names before all is said and done.

It’s a tough one for sure.

Because guys like Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld are considered some of the great Stand-ups yet they are all stars from Movies and or TV.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

It’s a tough one for sure.

Because guys like Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld are considered some of the great Stand-ups yet they are all stars from Movies and or TV.

Those names still have amazing stand up material. I was thinking more of guys like Sandler, Kevin James, Galifianakis.

 

[cymac2408]

Sinbads Denver special is my all-time favorite


the special is called Afros and Bellbottoms

 

[demoncore1031]

Those names still have amazing stand up material. I was thinking more of guys like Sandler, Kevin James, Galifianakis.

Galifianakis is hilarious. I love his stand up act.

 

[michaelrr1]

I forgot Tim Allen.

Oh, and the Round Guy.

 

[demoncore1031]

I forgot Tim Allen.

Oh, and the Round Guy.

Tim Allen is a narc!

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

As far as just stand up goes, I think Spade is the best out of Adam Sandler's inner circle. Not sure if he's top 64 good though.

100% agree but if Sandler had a fighting chance, spade should have too

 

[MeanDean]

Williams' stand-up kind of gave me anxiety. Like someone at a party who has a sense of humor/playfulness, but who talks too much and needs too much attention. Funny, but a little goes a long way and at some point becomes exhausting.

I loved him in "Mork & Mindy," seemed like a good outlet for his style, goofy, but enough control within the sitcom format and within context of a character. Also, his approach appealed a little more to me at the age I was at the time.

His drama roles in movies have had more appeal to me than comedic. "Awakenings" and "One Hour Photo" come to mind. He was effective in "Good Morning, Vietnam," a mix of comedy & drama, but in some ways too over-the-top."

This is spot on for me (except even Mork & Mindy was a bit over the top.

Not that I had any real issues with him, but I always summarized it as: He's incredibly talented, but just not for me.

 

[demoncore1031]

100% agree but if Sandler had a fighting chance, spade should have too

Does Sandler qualify as a "stand up" though. His act was songs and skits, no actual jokes.

 

[cdnlngld]

Missed:
Woopie Goldburg
Johny Carson
Eddie Izzard
Dane Cook
Pauly Shore
Collin Quin
Rossie O'donnel
David Leterman
Denis Miller
Denis Leary