Victor Borge - His Greatest Piano Jokes

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  • @tedphillips2501
    @tedphillips2501 5 років тому +1337

    Musical humor is the hardest but he was a genius at it.

    • @marukchozt6744
      @marukchozt6744 4 роки тому +14

      That's why only geniuses were able to do it!

    • @peterward2275
      @peterward2275 4 роки тому +3

      If you haven't seen him of heard of him (and if not why not?), the genius comedy musician of today is Bill Bailey.

    • @ohcar0line
      @ohcar0line 3 роки тому

      I feel that Tim Minchin is also in this category

    • @rockysandman5489
      @rockysandman5489 3 роки тому +2

      @@ohcar0line Bo Burnham too. I feel he completely revamped musical comedy.

    • @victrola2007
      @victrola2007 Рік тому

      ​​​@@peterward2275Don't leave out TwoSet Violin 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦‍♀️!

  • @johnm.3156
    @johnm.3156 3 роки тому +424

    4:22 “The Baldwin Piano Company has asked me to announce that this is a Steinway, in case you don’t know”. Gets me every time😂😂😂

    • @Crafter_H
      @Crafter_H Рік тому +1

      Ok. I understand a lot of his jokes but this one goes over my head I guess. Could someone explain it.

    • @johnm.3156
      @johnm.3156 Рік тому +4

      @@Crafter_H Baldwin and Steinway are piano manufacturing companies. Basically he’s just saying “Company A wants me to tell you that this piano is not made by Company A, but its made by Company B” 😂 if that straightens it out for ya😂

    • @vaso228
      @vaso228 11 місяців тому

      @@Crafter_HI think Baldwin made series of bad pianos and put Steinway logo on it. It was found out. So he joked about that 😂

  • @markbundles2
    @markbundles2 4 роки тому +532

    *Studio lights start dimming*
    “Kind of a short day, wasn’t it?”
    😂😂😂

  • @cinemalego
    @cinemalego 12 років тому +2514

    Playing something incorrectly is easy, but playing something incorrectly correctly is something only Borge can do!

    • @davidndichu398
      @davidndichu398 6 років тому +46

      cinematicbrix that is very true..it takes talent to make a mistake intentionally..

    • @zed1323
      @zed1323 6 років тому +28

      Everytime I see Borge I can only think it takes incredible skill to play so "badly"

    • @petemk73
      @petemk73 6 років тому +41

      Les Dawson was also unspeakable good at it

    • @JoshuaDillonn
      @JoshuaDillonn 4 роки тому +2

      cinematicbrix you’re an idiot. “Only something HE” can do. Many others like him.

    • @stevemccann4166
      @stevemccann4166 4 роки тому +17

      Eric Morecombe was the same. As he said when playing Grieg’s piano concerto for Andre Previn who told him he was playing all the wrong notes. I am playing all the right notes but not necessarily in the right order

  • @cannibalisticrequiem
    @cannibalisticrequiem 11 років тому +1612

    "Why does this piano have three pedals? Who do they think I am?"
    Now THAT'S doing a risque joke tastefully! I was cracking up!

    • @richardweaver832
      @richardweaver832 4 роки тому +30

      Took me a moment also

    • @batman10yrbk44
      @batman10yrbk44 4 роки тому +43

      can someone explain the joke to a non-pianist

    • @maryhill1925
      @maryhill1925 4 роки тому +105

      On a grand piano, you can play a note in the base and then put down the middle pedal. The middle pedal will sustain this note in isolation until the pedal is lifted. This is useful in composers like Debussy. The sustaining pedal on the right lifts the dampers off the keys so that the note just played carries on sounding (otherwise when you let go of a note the damper comes down and stops the string vibrating). The left pedal moves the hammers so that they only hit two out of the three strings and therefore the resulting sound is softer.

    • @u.v.s.5583
      @u.v.s.5583 4 роки тому +393

      @@maryhill1925 You explained all about the piano. Now I will explain to you the man. He is the other part of the same joke, you see. A man has a left leg and a right leg, which are the only parts of the man that touch the ground when the man plays the piano the correct way. He has two legs, and two legs only. Now, the piano has three pedals, which cannot be played at the same time using only two legs. Therefore, another part of the man should be able to operate the third pedal. Now, men have another body part that reaches from the center downwards. It is called the male penis. Only in men with exceptionally long penisses can the penis touch the middle pedal of the piano. So Mr. Borge is asking if the company that presents this Steinway piano really believe that he has this particular length of penis. And that is funny because all penis jokes are funny.

    • @C00ltronix
      @C00ltronix 4 роки тому +24

      @@u.v.s.5583 Oh, I thought the joke was about not sustain a note in isolation in a situation where you should have sustained a note in isolation, which would make it sound really funny.

  • @Manoj17Patankar
    @Manoj17Patankar 3 роки тому +72

    Oh my goodness. Just discovering this man.. what a journey I'm on!

  • @IamwhateverIwishtobe
    @IamwhateverIwishtobe 11 років тому +714

    The upside down william tell overture kills me all the time.

  • @brianfalls5894
    @brianfalls5894 3 роки тому +72

    I never get tired of listening to Victor Borge do his routines. He is a good comedian and a great pianist to boot. It's always a joy to hear him up on stage.

  • @KanrryKang
    @KanrryKang 8 років тому +775

    "Ladies and gentlemen, it is impossible to remember everything." LOL

  • @annierosebud
    @annierosebud 7 років тому +38

    I had the privilege to see this genius live in Cardiff, South Wales, U.K. some years ago. He did not disappoint me in any way. As a musician myself I applaud his immense talent. God Bless you for allowing me to momentarily be a part of your life.

  • @stuartdurbin4441
    @stuartdurbin4441 7 років тому +189

    not only one of the funniest men in showbusiness, but also one of the greatest pianists in the world.

  • @lakrids-pibe
    @lakrids-pibe 3 роки тому +158

    Born *Børge Rosenbaum* in Copenhagen, Denmark. Both his parents were musicians, and he learned to play the piano. He played his first major concert in 1926, but soon realised that he liked to put a comical spin on his act, and toured as a comical pianist in Europe in the 30s. When Denmark was occupied by Hitlers troops in 1940 he managed to escape to the states where he resettled.

    • @georgeisaak5321
      @georgeisaak5321 3 роки тому +9

      All the legends so far had a rough patch in their lives at some point but that didn't stopped them ! Thanks for sharing this short introduction for Viktor Borge

    • @CLASSICALFAN100
      @CLASSICALFAN100 3 роки тому

      See above ("**SICKENING"**) note...

  • @intrepid5144
    @intrepid5144 Рік тому +11

    As a young kid, I didn't understand Victor Borge's comedy, but now, as an older adult, I LOVE his routine and understand the humor! Thank You Victor Borge!!!

    • @SorenPenrose
      @SorenPenrose Рік тому +1

      As a pianist, I am humbled by this man

  • @Zilkenian_Davenport
    @Zilkenian_Davenport 2 роки тому +114

    He actually told a dirty joke with piano pedals. What a legend.

    • @mlbrooks4066
      @mlbrooks4066 Рік тому +2

      And got away with it. The censors must not have understood the joke.

  • @buildingladygarnet
    @buildingladygarnet 4 роки тому +127

    The way he turns the Moonlight Sonata into 'Night and Day' is simply genius.

  • @kathrynp8080
    @kathrynp8080 4 роки тому +34

    Every time I see ANY of Victor Borge's appearances, I laugh and cry so much I end up either with hiccups or exhaustion. He is brilliant in every way. There's been no one like him since.

  • @Scienceitworks
    @Scienceitworks 10 років тому +235

    This man has, since my childhood, forever increased my appreciation of classical music.Thanks to Mr. Borge, to this day, my favorite piece of music is Liszt's second Hungarian Rhapsody.

  • @scionofgrace
    @scionofgrace 8 років тому +637

    "The Baldwin Piano Company has asked me to tell that this is a Steinway." Nice!

    • @AnthThom
      @AnthThom 6 років тому +21

      scionofgrace
      I literally read your comment at the exact time he said it. Pure bliss.

    • @notesl5576
      @notesl5576 6 років тому +16

      Lmao considering that they were competitors back then

    • @_wade_morgan
      @_wade_morgan 6 років тому +4

      i dont really get that one

    • @NYGGJELEBEITE
      @NYGGJELEBEITE 6 років тому +18

      He's so bad they don't want to associated with him, I think.

    • @bobbyfischer9420
      @bobbyfischer9420 5 років тому +11

      @@_wade_morgan the baldwin piano company is owned by steinway today, they were competitors back then

  • @TheUncleBilly
    @TheUncleBilly 6 років тому +38

    Some 50+ years ago when I was young, I saw VB on TV. His humour was priceless then and I would still laugh the same today! A wonderfully talented musician who knew how to make people laugh!

    • @clayz1
      @clayz1 3 роки тому +1

      Some 50+ years ago we used to sit around the stereo in the living room, and listen to the LP record of some of his best comedy. Legend, and his material holds up to this day. This is what UA-cam is for.

  • @bettinagerloff1379
    @bettinagerloff1379 5 років тому +6

    Ein Gentleman der alten Schule und mit einem feinen Humor ausgestattet. Um solch' einen Humor zu haben muss man zur Ironie/Selbstironie einen guten Draht haben. DANKE

    • @BloodyBrilliant
      @BloodyBrilliant 4 роки тому

      Hallo Bettina. Ich weiß, dein Kommentar ist bereits ein Jahr alt, aber wenn du Freude an der Kombination aus klassischer Musik und Humor hast, kann ich dir nur wärmstens Hans Liberg empfehlen. Falls du ihn noch nicht kennst, er ist ein unglaublich begabter Niederländischer Musiker/Entertainer im Stil von Victor Borge, spielt dutzende Instrumente und wird dir sicher viel Freude bereiten. Link zu seinem Kanal unten, auf welchem du so ziemlich alle seiner kompletten Shows findest. Liebe Grüße aus Österreich. Bleib gesund 🙂👍 ua-cam.com/users/hanslibergtvvideos

  • @yeetmeister6969
    @yeetmeister6969 8 років тому +179

    Man this guy is great! Good, clean humor is always lovely!!

    • @colinmurphy2214
      @colinmurphy2214 7 років тому +23

      Natalie Welch The Joke about 3 pedals was a penis joke

    • @Ryarios
      @Ryarios 7 років тому +14

      M's Compositions true but it was so veiled that a lot of people wouldn't be sure exactly what it was about...

    • @sleepy.biscuits2404
      @sleepy.biscuits2404 6 років тому +2

      2:52

  • @BIGTXX77
    @BIGTXX77 6 років тому +441

    The playing of the William Tell Overture upside down and backwards is hilarious
    @4:38

  • @BleekersSG
    @BleekersSG 3 роки тому +6

    Imagine how many more things I’m missing out, only to just found victor borge 😩.. he’s hilarious, binge watching when my exam’s is 2 days away, may his genius impart on me.

  • @whateveritis3103
    @whateveritis3103 5 років тому +4

    Thank you so much,I remember watching and laughing with my parents and brothers in the 60's,and now watching and laughing again.A wonderful talent.

  • @becamarko
    @becamarko 13 років тому +15

    OMG, I've never seen this routine before and I've been watching him for 30 years! Thank you so much! RIP

    • @DothFrmBBL
      @DothFrmBBL 8 днів тому

      Spihk heartbust!? Spihk heartbust can you tell Sarah From The Holy Bible to tell The Terminator to spihk bust all all time mates internet friends, and all all time internet friends for all people behind Zumo's brother's bathroom doorway dad's brother's look alike's brother sitting out front for a Mall known to Bolts Server Dustin!!!!!!

  • @HayTatsuko
    @HayTatsuko 8 років тому +121

    I am certainly not going to complain about getting to watch Dean and the ladies introduce Victor Borge. thanks for preserving this nice slice of history!

    • @Raoulelcuervo
      @Raoulelcuervo Рік тому

      Was that blonde lady his wife? (The one he was hugging).

  • @pjf2675
    @pjf2675 Рік тому +3

    Victor Borge was a Genius. And a talent that will not be imitated. I am glad I've been alive while he was here.

  • @aileenlightbody91
    @aileenlightbody91 5 років тому +3

    Haven't watched Borge for decades so am delighted to find his videos on here. Pure genius.

  • @Azra-X51
    @Azra-X51 6 років тому +6

    Im a 31 years of age and this the first time i hear and saw this man... May i say he's a legend and have a good humor and funny... Now a days pianist is so serious...

  • @michaelgill5186
    @michaelgill5186 6 років тому +5

    Hes WAS Great and is amazing to watch today, How could you rehearse this? Its as if he gets on stage and wings it beautifully 100% all the time, I saw him in concert 25 or so years ago, I missed half the show from laughing so much..... A true showman and seemingly humble and modest...................

  • @PianoPleasures
    @PianoPleasures 5 років тому +283

    Who's watching this 2019? Your the man Sir!.

    • @ghostveggie4482
      @ghostveggie4482 5 років тому

      hes dead, RIP

    • @PyrozPlayground
      @PyrozPlayground 5 років тому

      @@ghostveggie4482 Yes, thank you. 0_o

    • @SCDJMU
      @SCDJMU 5 років тому +3

      you're

    • @966Mako
      @966Mako 5 років тому +1

      23/04/19 14:46pm

    • @dennyshonda
      @dennyshonda 5 років тому +1

      I am approaching the age of dirt so I've watched a lot of Mr. Borge.

  • @VictorHugoS.
    @VictorHugoS. 2 роки тому

    *_I'm Brazilian (I speak Brazilian Portuguese) and I met this guy 1 day ago (On ​​UA-cam, of course) and I loved him! The joke and the piano make a good combination! I never thought about it! God Bless This Man!_*

  • @steveforbes7718
    @steveforbes7718 Рік тому +3

    This man was nothing short of a genius and a legend! There will never be anyone like him again. (He would likely say something like "fortunately".) He made it all look so easy yet those of us who have had to play the piano in front of a large audience know better. He's gone but his antics live on, fortunately! LOL

  • @pandaplutten2573
    @pandaplutten2573 4 роки тому +6

    What an amazing performer. Very few can infuse such a great sense of humour into something that is art -and skills!

  • @emeseimre5252
    @emeseimre5252 3 роки тому +4

    First-class humor and excellent music. Love it.

  • @andrewfyakim525
    @andrewfyakim525 3 роки тому +2

    Dean Martin and Victor Borge.... Two of my favorites!
    These are shows we could watch with our families. I miss those days.

  • @whigwood
    @whigwood 10 років тому +69

    I could watch him for ever.

  • @jamescstanley5018
    @jamescstanley5018 4 роки тому

    What a talent! I do not think of him as a comedian, just a man who highlights the funny side of life through his gift. It is humor in it's purest form, proving you do not need sexual innuendo and smut to captivate an audience. He was one of the very few who could be funny without "picking "on others shortcomings, and a true family entertainer. Think for a moment, who else can entertain the whole family, aged from 5 to 100, without upsetting someone. Thank you for bringing back memories of sitting round the flickering box in the corner, with my family on a Saturday night, the highlight of the week.

  • @joelthompson4801
    @joelthompson4801 5 років тому +6

    4:39-4:52 there was an commercial about this man that I remember watching about 20 years ago or more and was just a kid. Never knew who this man was, but all I remember was this ONE BIT! Now I found him and I wish I knew of this man earlier. What a great entertainer!

  • @inghaarlem
    @inghaarlem 3 роки тому +72

    How time has changed. Enterntainers back then were so classy and elegant

    • @scylla1772
      @scylla1772 3 роки тому +3

      I just now discovered this guy, and I will now be searching all the internet for every skit of his I can find.

    • @kodguerrero
      @kodguerrero 3 роки тому +8

      Yes BUT he did kiss the girl that's about to be married on the lips on TV LOL

    • @darkovilos
      @darkovilos 3 роки тому +5

      @@kodguerrero Different times back then, no one sees it as inappropriate.

    • @ninoextendo9680
      @ninoextendo9680 3 роки тому

      @@darkovilos how do you know the husband wasn’t pissed when he saw this?

    • @darkovilos
      @darkovilos 3 роки тому +1

      @@ninoextendo9680 It’s Victor Borge not Bill Cosby or Harvey Weinstein. It may look inappropriate in today’s standards but a kiss on a lips is not a big deal back then.

  • @georgeisaak5321
    @georgeisaak5321 4 роки тому +5

    Ridicously awesome entertainer , a real prodigy and genius to his own category , Victor Borge shall always be a legend , never forgotten no matter how many years have past because he claimed immortality !
    Just like any other great man in the short history of humanity !

  • @russlehman
    @russlehman 5 років тому +15

    I've seen the bit where he plays the William Tell Overture upside down a hundred times and it still makes me laugh

  • @janiliebenberg4407
    @janiliebenberg4407 6 років тому +2

    I just happened to come across this program and LOVE it! This guy's hilarious!

  • @evelyneweltlinger9221
    @evelyneweltlinger9221 3 роки тому +2

    He's still wonderful! What a marvellous talent!

  • @artisuryavanshi7785
    @artisuryavanshi7785 5 років тому +3

    Victor Borge rocks!!!man.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @IreneRodgerip
    @IreneRodgerip 7 років тому

    How much I love this so good to see him again and I love that you have this for me to enjoy wasn't he wonderful

  • @jmartin9785
    @jmartin9785 5 років тому

    The fall from the piano stool was convincing! The comments on Victor are funny also. Saw one that l remember best. Man, watching him, turned to his wife, says, hey this fellow can really play that piano when he wants to! Was in HS band, had a very German conductor with great ability, very humorous and easy going, mixed our mistakes with humor, accomplishments as well, Baton down, all stop, moment of silence, he’s looking down, silence, he looks up at us, smiles, says Ducks Feet! Room full of laughter! Love, laughter, music, innocence. We all loved him so much, that he turned a bunch of farm kids into a first class band! 🌈👯‍♂️💖😻 Thanks! Great Video! God Bless all!🇺🇸

  • @subinsherry4514
    @subinsherry4514 3 роки тому +34

    Many won't notice but when he hit himself at 5:47 he made a klutz sound effect with his other hand to make it feel much more real
    Doing things wrong is easy. But doing things purposely wrong is next level difficult.
    Ladies and gentlemen, Victor Borge, the master of Musical humor.

  • @fritula6200
    @fritula6200 Рік тому

    Just wonderfully entertaining!
    RIP Sir!

  • @vimana19pianomedley
    @vimana19pianomedley 9 років тому +15

    That was hilarious and fantastic...

  • @Randsurfer
    @Randsurfer 9 років тому +843

    The 3-pedal joke is pretty good considering the era this was televised.

    • @737driver
      @737driver 9 років тому

      Give me a small hint then... :)

    • @kip_cg
      @kip_cg 9 років тому +34

      +Stefan van Loon humans have 2 feet

    • @charliewei806
      @charliewei806 8 років тому +130

      +Randsurfer Thats the least of his worries; the piano has 88 keys

    • @thomasphelan9098
      @thomasphelan9098 7 років тому +1

      Randsurfer man

    • @TheSoftballSteph
      @TheSoftballSteph 7 років тому +3

      Hells March

  • @johnweaver66
    @johnweaver66 Рік тому +1

    Was lucky enough to see him perform in Oxford back in the 1970s, pure genius.

  • @raymondgoel4055
    @raymondgoel4055 Рік тому

    I've never heard of this guy before.. My wife mentioned him to me and wanted to check it out... He is hilarious and talented... will watch more of him.

  • @krystofsloniec5759
    @krystofsloniec5759 6 років тому +1

    Love Victor Borge. I never get bored when I listen to him again and again.!!

  • @bettinagerloff1379
    @bettinagerloff1379 3 роки тому +2

    Ich wünscht' es gäbe heutzutage solche Entertainer. Eine Paarung aus Musikalität, tänzerischem; auch eingeschränktem; Können und dem begeistern der Zuhörer/Zuseher..

  • @barthongerald7183
    @barthongerald7183 3 роки тому

    Génial ! J'adore cet humour fin et musical...

  • @alosanz
    @alosanz 2 роки тому

    It's great! thanks for sharing!

  • @barbarafuglein3918
    @barbarafuglein3918 4 місяці тому

    Gefällt mir sehr gut!!!😊

  • @kevinbennett7615
    @kevinbennett7615 6 років тому +54

    The upside down William Tell is my favourite of all his gags

    • @Ryarios
      @Ryarios 4 роки тому +1

      Mine too.

  • @maurizioghezzer4302
    @maurizioghezzer4302 3 роки тому +2

    Grande uomo di spettacolo... Musicista e comico! ❤️

  • @juniorjohnson9509
    @juniorjohnson9509 7 років тому +3

    One of the great originals, Victors live shows were hilarious!

  • @Kyrieru
    @Kyrieru 4 роки тому +4

    Nothing is more admirable in comedy than being timeless.

  • @Paul_Wetor
    @Paul_Wetor 4 роки тому +9

    He was one of my all-time favorite comedians. I got to see him in concert twice. He chastised a latecomer by asking why they were late, saying, "I came all the way from Denmark and I got here on time." (The latecomer might have been a planned joke.) He was also a great physical comedian, as seen by the fall he takes at 5:34.

  • @stevenkoehler6018
    @stevenkoehler6018 2 роки тому

    Absolutely fantastic performer, musician and comedian

  • @robbrobb7587
    @robbrobb7587 7 років тому +11

    This guy was such a one of a kind personality in a sea of one of a kinds.

  • @akolsrud
    @akolsrud 3 роки тому +1

    One the greatest piano player and comedian of all times!!!!

  • @fadlikoboi71
    @fadlikoboi71 9 років тому +68

    we will never meet somebody like him

    • @antdude
      @antdude 8 років тому +7

      +Fadli Ichy Meet him in Heaven. ;)

  • @callasladivina
    @callasladivina 3 роки тому

    For about 80 years Victor has done, not only his unique comedy, but he educated tens of thousands of people about classical music (just as Disney did in his own way). This would have been a new comedy genre today, recognized world wide, but I guess that since 1909 until today there was no person that could follow up his artistry (I do apologies in case that someone is doing this today, so please correct me if I'm wrong) or become his successor. This makes Mr Borge a one of a kind genius and artist who made the entire world laugh for something we've never seen before and we might never will again. That's how great he was.

    • @soniamacdonald9193
      @soniamacdonald9193 3 роки тому

      Search for Peter Schickele and his creation, PDQ Bach. I went to a concert of his in London 40yrs ago, along with my husband, a very knowledgeable music lover, and we laughed till we cried - as did the rest of the audience.

  • @The-Man-On-The-Mountain
    @The-Man-On-The-Mountain 7 років тому +39

    The three pedals joke is just brilliant at that context. I died. BTW, the pigtails girl...

  • @Veggieman87
    @Veggieman87 12 років тому +3

    The Moonlight Sonata joke took me a minute, but I got it! Love Victor Borge, one of the funniest men who ever lived. He looked like he had the most fun doing what he did, and genuinely enjoyed himself on stage.

  • @corbinmcnabb
    @corbinmcnabb 7 років тому

    Don't know if you are still interested, but Borge always cracks me up. Thanks for the post.

  • @gootube3526
    @gootube3526 12 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for posting this clip of Victor Borge. I am sitting here with a big silly grin on my face.

  • @headrushindi
    @headrushindi 3 роки тому +1

    This guy was Brilliant, a real treasure , and joy to watch. Great Memories.

  • @TheAffenkotze
    @TheAffenkotze 2 роки тому

    This never gets old!

  • @Kiwigrunt
    @Kiwigrunt 10 років тому +6

    Just Brilliant!!!

  • @jongleurette
    @jongleurette 12 років тому +47

    "The Baldwin piano company has asked me to announce that this is a Steinway." lol hliarious. (I've hardly seen a piano without the nameplate on the front or side.."

  • @stevem7868-y4l
    @stevem7868-y4l 2 роки тому

    I remember this from when i was a kid and still have an LP with Victor borge on, and even just with sound, it was very funny

  • @enricobacchini
    @enricobacchini 5 місяців тому

    Great! Great! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @miketravis6149
    @miketravis6149 7 років тому

    4:10 a Tandy torch! I remember Tandy opening stores in the UK and if you took the voucher from the paper you got a free torch. Happy days. Love Victor Borge.

  • @530mentes9
    @530mentes9 3 роки тому +2

    Very reminiscent of the Marx Brothers. Good stuff... Chico and Harpo Marx were genius and this was my first time hearing... but still great. Never see anything like that today.
    👏👏👏

  • @vinant3881
    @vinant3881 3 роки тому

    Just fenomenal!

  • @fairvue1510
    @fairvue1510 3 роки тому

    What a top notch pianist! Piano and comedy do no come together often.

  • @georgeisaak5321
    @georgeisaak5321 7 років тому +1

    WOW ...by far the best comedian pianist i ever saw ...well actually he is the first to be honest ...!!! LOL

  • @jamisbillson4872
    @jamisbillson4872 7 років тому +1

    Brilliant stuff

  • @johnbethell1952
    @johnbethell1952 10 років тому +24

    Pure genius

  • @idleonlooker1078
    @idleonlooker1078 4 роки тому +2

    There will only EVER be one comedic musical genius - Victor Borge!! 🤣👍

  • @jwcarty
    @jwcarty 7 років тому +2

    I wish i could have seen this. This is someone that is actually funny!

  • @troydemol418
    @troydemol418 7 років тому

    this is perfection at its greatest

  • @kh.music-top
    @kh.music-top 3 роки тому +2

    3:12 the beginning it's just exactly wonderful piece of moonlight sonata 🎹 😍

  • @karenhardy7885
    @karenhardy7885 7 років тому

    For some rally funny stuff , Victor has it and he is timeless in his humor !!!!!

  • @AnnaJuist
    @AnnaJuist 10 років тому +219

    It's shame there are no more entertaining shows like this around anymore. Sadly it seems the airwaves are now filled with nothing but garbage, like ridiculous "Reality Shows" and idiotic sitcoms. Such a sad time we live in now :-(

    • @VitalieCartera
      @VitalieCartera 7 років тому +7

      I hear you, Anna. It's even worse in 2017...

    • @pamelacass9642
      @pamelacass9642 4 роки тому +6

      Reality shows take NO imagination.

    • @salmonella4u
      @salmonella4u 4 роки тому +16

      Note to self 6 years ago, in regards to this comment: "Yeah, hasn't gotten any better in 2020!"

    • @lohphat
      @lohphat 4 роки тому +5

      You can thank the combination of the 1988 and the 2007-2008 TV Writers strikes. They resulted in unscripted shows generating more profit for the studios without a lot of effort. Blame the public for watching and encouraging the behavior.

    • @salmonella4u
      @salmonella4u 4 роки тому +4

      @@pamelacass9642 Actually, they have to in order to sell all the BS of the un-reality of the shows. They have to be creatively full of the BS.

  • @LordMarlle
    @LordMarlle 4 роки тому

    Probably the most famed danish comedian ever, but I never realized what impeccable timing he had. Reminds me a bit of Harpo and Chico, and to a lesser extent Groucho, all of whom had a immaculate musicality, as comedians as well as musicians. I guess Borges genius was evolving that sort of musical comedy and curating it into both 5 minute television segments as well as his hugely popular Broadway show. The Marx' antics worked best in movies and theaters where Borge here shows how brilliant he was on television

  • @craim3492
    @craim3492 5 років тому

    I don`t know why this was recommended to me but I appreciate it

  • @williamferland3829
    @williamferland3829 2 роки тому

    No one will ever replace Victor Borge
    He is an original. Funny class he's great at what he does

  • @bonsai4911
    @bonsai4911 3 роки тому

    Wow he had an amazing act. I'm so glad I found his comedy.

  • @LHRStormKeeper
    @LHRStormKeeper 9 років тому

    Came for Victor, stayed for Dean-o. Music and Comedy were both impacted by these two hilarious individuals.

  • @999a0s
    @999a0s 2 роки тому

    putting music aside for a moment, through a pure stand-up comedy lens, Borge's sets are immaculate. he had true comedy chops.

  • @ShutupNerd
    @ShutupNerd 6 років тому

    this guys good and funny. cant wait to see him tomorrow in nyc

  • @michel031257
    @michel031257 9 років тому +1

    just a Genius doin a little bit of work - great and thanks for posting!

  • @HuyNguyen-sn1ir
    @HuyNguyen-sn1ir 3 роки тому +8

    “When you wanted to be a comedian but your parents took you to learn piano.”