Tag Archives: Comedy

Tommy Cooper - the magic lives on - watch stand-up comedy videos

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Tommy Cooper

Tommy Cooper was one of those people who was born with that magic laughter gene. I mean, Tommy could just stand there on stage, look into the audience and he would have them roaring without even saying a word ... Continue reading →

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Ben Walker (The Twitter Song) exclusive interview

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Jenny May

Ben Walker

Ben Walker, best known around the internet for his "The Twitter Song" is getting ready for the innovative Ben's Big Gig event, taking place in Oxford, England on May 1, 2009 ... Continue reading →

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George Carlin - watch Saving the Planet video

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Dave Tommo

George Carlin

I don't know much about George Carlin. I have to admit, I've only just discovered him. I know! Shame on me. What I have learned though, is that this man wasn't afraid to face the demons, and then tell them they were wrong ... Continue reading →

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Capitol Records Nashville to release Ron White's 'Behavioral Problems' comedy CD + DVD

Posted on April 1, 2009 by bandweblogs

Ron White

Capitol Records Nashville will release Ron White’s third solo comedy album 'Behavioral Problems' on April 21, 2009 as part of a trifecta “event” release of the Grammy nominated comedian’s Comedy Central one-hour television special (debuting April 19) and the DVD release (April 21) ... Continue reading →

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Chris Morris, Nathan Barley + watch videos (trashbat.co.ck link)

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Nathan Barley

One of my favourite comedy writers is Chris Morris. He's been responsible for some of the cleverest comedy shows on television for over 15 years now. He even helped launch the career of one Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge) ... Continue reading →

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Dave Allen on the Vagaries of the English Language + Telling the Time

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Dave Allen

There is always room in this world for dead comedians, eh? I think sometimes dead comedians are funnier than live ones...so this one's for Dave Allen ... Continue reading →

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Joan Rivers stand up - Live at The Apollo video

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Joan Rivers

I think it's time to set the balance. So far all the stand ups that I've reviewed are guys. I know when we talk of stand up comedians we automatically think of blokes. You know, Ben Elton, Bob Hope, Bill Hicks, George Bush etc., but there are some very funny female comics out there ... Continue reading →

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Michael McIntyre - LIVE Comedy - watch video + tour dates

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Michael McIntyre

The other day I was talking to a lorry driver mate. It's funny how in England we call lorries, lorries. In America they're called TRUCKS, and a truck is a much more impressive piece of machinery ... Continue reading →

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Carlos Mencia 'Not For The Easily Offended' video - stand-up comedy

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Carlos Mencia

Recently I stumbled upon Carlos Mencia on Youtube. God how this man saved me from a couple hours of boredom! ... Continue reading →

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Peter Cook, Dudley Moore - Derek & Clive - listen to The Horn - Ad Nauseaum (explicit)

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Derek & Clive

The vintage comedy review that I'm going to point you in the direction of today is Derek & Clive. These are the alter egos of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. Most of you will know Dudley Moore for his movie "Arthur", and Peter Cook for his influential role on the "Monty Python" team ... Continue reading →

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