The Tonight Show: Comedians - Volume 2
Some of today's funniest stand-up comics were totally unknown before they appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson - but not after!
Many classic Carson moments occurred when young comics got their first big break on The Tonight Show. In this talent-packed DVD, you'll witness The Tonight Show debut of Drew Carey, plus appearances by the late-great Rodney "Mr. No Respect" Dangerfield, George Carlin, David Brenner and more!
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The Tonight Short: Comedians - Xing
No doubt about it this video provides what it advertises. Some comedians were much funnier than others but hey, to each his own. My problem with it and why I would not get another volume is its much too short. Its a 45 minute item, half of which was definitly not top quality entertainment. If I am going to rent a "movie" I want somthing movie length or at least as long as say, a comedian's set in Vegas. This was way to short.Wheeeeeere's Johnny? (Volume 2) - TheShamus
This is the second volume of compilations of notable standup comedy sets from, "The Tonight Show". You should not rent this DVD expecting to see much Johnny ... because he is mostly absent from the DVD. This is mostly about the comedians.
Like the first installment, there are some debuts. One noteworthy example is Drew Carey. Johnny finds the material extremely funny.
One thing I really enjoy about these compilations is the fact that there is no swearing (if there is, it is bleeped out) ... so you can watch these comedians with family members you may not feel comfortable watching comedy with (grandparents, etc).
It's a lot of fun to see these comedians in their youth ... or at least in their prime. Rodney Dangerfield has so many one liners -- it would be difficult to match!
The short comedy sets are good, because if you are not fond of a comedian (eg. Rosanne Barr off the first volume), it doesn't last more than 4 or 5 minutes.
For all of the positives, this DVD runs at a rather skimpy 50 minutes. There are also no special features included in the disc. It may not be the greatest value. Interviewing some of the comedians now would have been great.
This is a good view. The comedy holds up surprising well (considering the age). I think this is a testiment to how strong the material was.
/\/\/\/\ the Shamus /\/\/\/\The Tonight Show: Comedians - Volume 2 - steamlocofan
There will never be another one like him, to do what he did, for so long and to it very well. This great material just takes us back to those great days to relive all over again. That type of show is not possible in today's world. He was an icon. Thanks Johnny.
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The Tonight Short: Comedians - Xing
No doubt about it this video provides what it advertises. Some comedians were much funnier than others but hey, to each his own. My problem with it and why I would not get another volume is its much too short. Its a 45 minute item, half of which was definitly ...Wheeeeeere's Johnny? (Volume 2) - TheShamus
This is the second volume of compilations of notable standup comedy sets from, "The Tonight Show". You should not rent this DVD expecting to see much Johnny ... because he is mostly absent from the DVD. This is mostly about the comedians.
Like the ...The Tonight Show: Comedians - Volume 2 - steamlocofan
There will never be another one like him, to do what he did, for so long and to it very well. This great material just takes us back to those great days to relive all over again. That type of show is not possible in today's world. He was an icon. Thanks Johnny.