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Entertainment Weekly recently released its picks for the 25 funniest people in America. Among those on the list: David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Larry David, Ellen DeGeneres, Chris Rock, and Tina Fey. Did your favorite comedian make the top 25? In either case, tell us which comedian can make you laugh the hardest.
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All the real funny men are gone.
As with beauty, humor is in the eyes (or ears) of the beholder. I like Blue Collar Comedy (excep[t Larry the Cable Guy).
Rita Rudner, Steven Wright, and I agree with Klasko on the Blue Collar guys, though I think Ron White’s slipping a little.
I didn’t recognize most of those on the list. Of the ones that I did I do think Dave Chappelle, Tina Fey, Will Farrel, Ellen and Steven Cobert are funny sometimes.
I’m sure I misspelled most of these names.
Old School: Rodney Dangerfield.
New School: Mitch Hedberg.
Incidentally, Hedberg’s like a mellow Steven Wright.
At least he was. He died young — drug-related, as I recall.
Still, I find him hilarious — Google up his videos, you’re in for a treat!
Any other Bill Cosby fans out there?
Christian Comedian: Tim Hawkins
Kristin,
Yes. Cosby is the only one I could think of to mention that I like.
Oh yeah, Cosby is even funnier now that I have a kid.
Craig Ferguson is the first truly funny late-night host to come along in a long time.
Definitely Cosby. And Jonathan Winters. We listen to Brian Reagen. He keeps it clean. I really enjoy improv groups as well.
Thanks, Derek. Very funny. I’m always looking for clean comedy for my teens.
Cosby and Carol Burnett.
I like Wright and Hedberg.
I also like Greg Proops’s convoluted rants, although his political and (ir)religious views leave me totally cold. (His bit on Jessica Simpson and buffalo wings is not to be missed, though.)
Stephen Lynch has some funny songs, if you’re not easily offended by mockery of ugly babies, dying grandfathers, Special Olympians, and Nazis.
Language and content warnings on all of the above, though Steven Wright was mostly clean during his heyday in the 80’s.
I really don’t think Jon Stewart is funny. Beside he finds himself so amusing what does he need me for.
Brian Regan and Jeff Dunham are quite funny. Ellen is great because she keeps it clean.
Okay, I’m showing my age here, but…..
Bob Newhart, before he started doing sitcoms, some of the most innovative, and hilarious, stuff around.
Jack Benny, his ability to spoof himself was terrific.
Red Skelton, clown par excellence.
Richard Pryor, although shocking, was insightful, and truly funny.
Jackie “Moms” Mably, for sheer outrageousness
Rita Rudner, low key, but funny
Johnny Carson, the best at current event commentary.
Just my opinion, of course
Oops. Forgot Emo Phillips!
#17 — On the topic of old comics, Victor Borge was wonderful.
Jerry Lewis. Just kidding.
I’m so out of the loop on current people - whether they be singers, actors or comedians, but I always liked Carol Burnett and Tim Conway. I saw a skit involving a dental procedure with Tim Conway and Harvey Korman - hilarious.
Definitely yes on Bill Cosby and I agree with SL on Bob Newhart as well.
I’ve listened to Ellen D a few times and am able to enjoy her as well.
He’s gone now, but no one could touch Red Skelton.
I love Dave Letterman! He always makes me laugh - watch part of his show every night. I also do think Craig Ferguson is funny. Ellen can be funny, but haven’t seen much of her stuff. My husband loves Blue Collar Comedy - but it’s not all so great for kids. Bill Cosby is great, and I did see an act by Sinbad years ago that was clean and hilarious - lots of truths about kids and parents. Great stuff.
Living: Cosby
Dead: Red Skelton
I love Mitch Hedberg! My sister and I like to swap Mitch jokes whenever we hear a new one.
Is there a place one can find this list without having to go one picture at a time? (Now that I have scrolled through, I find I have heard of laess than half of them.)
I have always liked Carol Burnett, Tim Conway and Bill Cosby. And I must not forget the recently departed Don Knotts. Most of the old-timers were far funnier than the modern crop. Modern comedians spend too much time with foul language and gutter humor (a generalization, I know). Perhaps if I actually listened to one I would change my opinion, but I would rather not have my thoughts polluted finding out if I am correct.
Brian Regan (Hilarious, clean)
Kevin James (Played in Hitch)
Bill Cosby (Loved him since I was 9)
Wow, so many to choose from!
Victor Borge was probably THE funniest and most innovative performer on planet Earth. His virtuoso piano playing was mesmerizing, then the next second, he’s doing sound effects imitating puntuation in a story!
George Wallace is real funny, although you don’t really see him anymore.
Yeah, I’m on the Blue Collar Comedy wagon, too.
I’ve just begun to appreciate the ventriloquists, especially Jeff Dunham.
Andy Griffith was very funny in his acts.
Also find Craig Ferguson very funny, & Steve Carrell makes a funny talk show guest. And I like seeing Steven Wright when he’s on a talk show, too.
And Bill Cosby, of course.
(My husband is a great fan of Jerry Lewis, Red Skelton, & the 3 Stooges, as well as those I mentioned.)
I think there’s a difference between being funny and being a comedian. I think Letterman is funny, but I don’t think of him as a comedian. Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle are comedians. Letterman and Jon Stewart are entertainers who are funny.
As for my favorite entertainer who’s funny, I’d say it’s Stephen Colbert.
As for my favorite comedian, of the “old school” I’d say Rodney Dangerfield. “New school” I’d say Margaret Cho or Dave Chappelle.
As for who I can’t stand, it’s probably Lisa Lampanelli (sp?).
Now David Sedaris is in a class by himself. I own all of his books in paperback and hardback.
Marx Brothers, especially Groucho and Chico together.