Alan King speaks with a command in his voice. Great storyteller. The way he spoke, he really gave life to his stories, that enthusiasm, and he spoke with great speed. There was a rhythm to these older comics and a feisty-ness. These are missing today.
I absolutely loved Alan King. I remember watching him on Ed Sullivan Sunday nights when it was typical to see Borscht Belt comedians. It was like seeing members of my own family on tv. All gone now, I miss them.
Nobody was better, not ever. Sure do miss this guy and thank heaven for UA-cam and ppl who save and share the greatness. And btw, he was one heck of a good actor as well. Thanks much for posting this clip.
My Dad always loved Alan King. I was young & shoulda known off TV he could be a little bit "more colorful" with the language. This was hysterical...& YEAH...I've gotten old(er).
Two of Alan's brothers are/ were doctors. He does a great skit about it. Alan was hospitalized and under the care of his brother. Alan's parents show up and the rest is hysterical. This sketch was great... we can all relate and that was the beauty of King's comedy.
@UncleMikeNJ LOL yes. In the skit I'm speaking of Alan was hospitalized for exhaustion in NYC. He didn't want his parents to know so as not to cause them worry. When his parents found out and came to the hospital, his Mother began smacking his younger brother ( the doctor) for not calling them. All of the sudden his brother turned into a 10 yr old getting punished. lol So much for the big time doctor when his MOM showed up. Hysterical. I'm sure it's somewhere on YT and well worth the watch. :o)
@UncleMikeNJ So true... you never mess with MOM without consequences no matter how old you are. As an adult, my son would catch hell from me for not letting me know he was in the house, hence startling me. Damn kid could have been a cat burglar he is that light on his feet. We have 3 entrances to our downstairs hallway and I literally bumped into him bc we used the same one. Scared me so much I pummeled and cursed him out as he slid down the wall, weak with laughter. I knew right there and then I didn't hit him enough growing up. lol He's now 47 and still loves to yank my chain. I'll bet Alan's mother never had that issue. lol :o)
Just saw him on Ed Sullivan. He was smoking during his routine. He died at age 76 from lung cancer - the same age my husband was when he also died from smoking!
There is no excuse for a damned watermark in the middle of any video. Windows comes with Windows Movie Maker and, primitive as it may seem, it doesn't leave a watermark.
Hi Cva, you nailed that! In fact, the old comics looked down on "Blue" humor. They considered it bad form and a sign of a weak comic if they had to resort to that kind of joke to get a laugh.
Yes I remember a bit by another old school comedian Jackie Vernon who used to say when he started out in show business he looked for a catchy stage name. He got his inspiration by reading a sign in a subway car...
This is my great uncle. I’m blood related to him. He passed a month before I was born so I never got to meet him. But uncle Al was a classic! Miss you even though I’ve never met you❤️
Emily, I've been a fan of your great uncle Alan since I was a teenager. I'm now this side of 70! No one could tell a story the way he did. Fortunately we have youtube and are able to connect with him whenever we need a laugh! You definitely have bragging rights!
lovesmusic36 nobody could ever tell a story like he did!!! Also....the guy he was talking about ..... was truly the dumbest man that has ever lived!!!!
@@emilymarx991 If you haven't already done so, I encourage you to check out one of his great books, "Help! I'm a Prisoner in a Chinese Bakery". I think it's that book where he tells how his wife told him that she was pregnant. She said, "Alan, the rabbit died" in reference to how pregnancy tests were done way back when! He said, "Oh, my G-d, how did it happen?" She replied, "Alan, how do you think a rabbit dies?" He said, "Oh, rabbit! I thought you said rabbi!"
lovesmusic36 That’s definitely something that I will check out!! Also, did you know the man behind the movie wheel before the movie started? His name was Douglas DuPount. He was a famous photographer! He is my great grandpa!!! That man knew how to tell a story!!
I never really was a fan of Alan. But hearing him use some "blue" language made me laugh my ass off. I now have a deeper appreciation for Alan King. A true Comic that, eh, grows on ya.
Meh. I don't care for this kind of humor. There's a fine line between modesty and self hate. Nobody is a bigger (insert ethnic group) hater than the (insert same ethnic group)!
Alan King speaks with a command in his voice. Great storyteller. The way he spoke, he really gave life to his stories, that enthusiasm, and he spoke with great speed. There was a rhythm to these older comics and a feisty-ness. These are missing today.
I absolutely loved Alan King. I remember watching him on Ed Sullivan Sunday nights when it was typical to see Borscht Belt comedians. It was like seeing members of my own family on tv. All gone now, I miss them.
Nobody was better, not ever. Sure do miss this guy and thank heaven for UA-cam and ppl who save and share the greatness. And btw, he was one heck of a good actor as well. Thanks much for posting this clip.
Alan King was and will always be the best stand-up comic around. He was simply the best.RIP Mr. King.
My Dad always loved Alan King. I was young & shoulda known off TV he could be a little bit "more colorful" with the language. This was hysterical...& YEAH...I've gotten old(er).
Me as well 🏴🇬🇧
Reminds me when he was on Ed Sullivan. And his HBO specials. He was a great comedian RIP Mr.King
I forgot how good Alan King was. Always on top of his delivery.
Two of Alan's brothers are/ were doctors. He does a great skit about it. Alan was hospitalized and under the care of his brother. Alan's parents show up and the rest is hysterical. This sketch was great... we can all relate and that was the beauty of King's comedy.
@UncleMikeNJ LOL yes. In the skit I'm speaking of Alan was hospitalized for exhaustion in NYC. He didn't want his parents to know so as not to cause them worry. When his parents found out and came to the hospital, his Mother began smacking his younger brother ( the doctor) for not calling them. All of the sudden his brother turned into a 10 yr old getting punished. lol So much for the big time doctor when his MOM showed up. Hysterical. I'm sure it's somewhere on YT and well worth the watch. :o)
@UncleMikeNJ So true... you never mess with MOM without consequences no matter how old you are. As an adult, my son would catch hell from me for not letting me know he was in the house, hence startling me. Damn kid could have been a cat burglar he is that light on his feet. We have 3 entrances to our downstairs hallway and I literally bumped into him bc we used the same one. Scared me so much I pummeled and cursed him out as he slid down the wall, weak with laughter. I knew right there and then I didn't hit him enough growing up. lol He's now 47 and still loves to yank my chain. I'll bet Alan's mother never had that issue. lol :o)
I remember laughing at this when it first aired -- thanks for posting this classic bit
I have this video. One of the best stories I have ever heard. Miss these comedians. Rip.
Theresa Malinoski he’s still alive 😉
Shame you couldn't upload it to UA-cam. I'd send everyone I know a link to it.
@@toddfischer7877 yeah bud. Still alive😉 *_HE DIED 16 YEARS AGO EINSTEIN_* 😉
I MEAN UNCLE YOYLE
A great comedian!
AWESOME Story Teller ........the GREAT Alan King! (look up his bit called "Survived by" - awesome)
Just saw him on Ed Sullivan. He was smoking during his routine. He died at age 76 from lung cancer - the same age my husband was when he also died from smoking!
R.I.P. Alan/Thanks for Your Good work.
Still hilarious after all these years.
There is no excuse for a damned watermark in the middle of any video. Windows comes with Windows Movie Maker and, primitive as it may seem, it doesn't leave a watermark.
Alan King was a master. I think he's a very good dramatic actor, too. good
Someone PLEASE post the whole show. This is the best; no shit!! ❤❤❤❤
Yes please upload it if you have it, I can't find it anywhere
Alan King was one of the greats. no doubt about it. always had great deliverer.
This is what John Stewarts was talking about at this year's (2012) Comedy Awards. RIP Alan and Johnny.
I first saw this on HBO long ago. 100% funny.
Do you have the full version from HBO, I can't find it anywhere. Please upload it if anyone has it
Rabbi Chuck gets me everytime
I as a stranger heard it: Chock,Choc, chalk.
i saw him once live. way funnier than on tv. brilliant. i also remember seeing him sitting at a lunch counter in new yorker.
I agree. Great comic and a legend
I saw this back in the day...FUCK! Wish I could find the whole thing.
When comedy made you laugh without using 5,000 nasty words and cultures. Thank you Alan.
Hi Cva, you nailed that! In fact, the old comics looked down on "Blue" humor. They considered it bad form and a sign of a weak comic if they had to resort to that kind of joke to get a laugh.
Yeah because he didn't say fuck within literally the first 30 seconds of the video🤪
Alan King: I want a name that will be famous, that people will see everywhere: Nosmo King! Heard it decades ago and it still busts me up.....No shit.
Yes I remember a bit by another old school comedian Jackie Vernon who used to say when he started out in show business he looked for a catchy stage name. He got his inspiration by reading a sign in a subway car...
Jackie Vernon. Now wasn't he the guy who would talk with his hands straight down to his sides except when he had a movie clicker to show some slides?
@@zimjun7 no that was Jack Benny
This is my great uncle. I’m blood related to him. He passed a month before I was born so I never got to meet him. But uncle Al was a classic! Miss you even though I’ve never met you❤️
Emily, I've been a fan of your great uncle Alan since I was a teenager. I'm now this side of 70! No one could tell a story the way he did. Fortunately we have youtube and are able to connect with him whenever we need a laugh! You definitely have bragging rights!
lovesmusic36 nobody could ever tell a story like he did!!! Also....the guy he was talking about ..... was truly the dumbest man that has ever lived!!!!
@@emilymarx991 If you haven't already done so, I encourage you to check out one of his great books, "Help! I'm a Prisoner in a Chinese Bakery". I think it's that book where he tells how his wife told him that she was pregnant. She said, "Alan, the rabbit died" in reference to how pregnancy tests were done way back when! He said, "Oh, my G-d, how did it happen?" She replied, "Alan, how do you think a rabbit dies?" He said, "Oh, rabbit! I thought you said rabbi!"
lovesmusic36 That’s definitely something that I will check out!! Also, did you know the man behind the movie wheel before the movie started? His name was Douglas DuPount. He was a famous photographer! He is my great grandpa!!! That man knew how to tell a story!!
lovesmusic36 here is the link to it. I hope you recognize it :)
ua-cam.com/video/b9se_5wJtJ4/v-deo.html
Best Alan King story that I have heard.
My great uncle ladies and gentlemen
I love this man.
this ethnic humour was well receivedthen and now....one of my pops favourite humourists.
Alas, now that it is 2023, no more...
We can gauge our social barometer by our comics. We are in trouble folks 😂
I had an accident when I heard his ” Survived by his wife “ Routine!!!
No matter how many times I watch this, I laugh my A** off. I wish somebody would upload the whole special from HBO, I can't find it anywhere
I did a google search, it's owned by Turner Classic movies. That site also doesn't have it. I'm going to keep looking
Funny, funny material
I never really was a fan of Alan. But hearing him use some "blue" language made me laugh my ass off. I now have a deeper appreciation for Alan King. A true Comic that, eh, grows on ya.
Meh. I don't care for this kind of humor. There's a fine line between modesty and self hate. Nobody is a bigger (insert ethnic group) hater than the (insert same ethnic group)!
The golden age of intellectual humor is gone 😥
Love the "Old School" stuff laughed hard 30 years ago on the old HBO disk, laughing harder today on youtube
Mel Bushman. The Zipper King!
1:31 break wind ? now that's a clean jewish boy !
I've been drinkin' on the plane all night...
Yup...toilet paper stuck to his shoe as he climbed the stairs to Air Force One.
Ted Michaels : I know! Obama did that all the time. What a shitheal !
Edsmaureen : And he had a dead orange squirrel on top of his head.
I know the rabbi, he hasn't aged.
;-)
Alan King was a god of comedy.
No comedians like these guys anymore. I loved those ethnic jokes.
Me, too, real ethnics, not like Seinfeld and Stiller, two bland, white-bread guys from the suburbs. Give me rye and mustard, not mayonnaise!
I saw this guy, for the first time, on a HBO comedy special "Catch A Rising Car." I thought, who was/is this guy, Alan King ?
@bishop2100 I have the VHS of this and it's hysterical!
Can you somehow upload it, I would love to see the whole thing I can't find it anywhere
sent again becaused it's better syncronized with the sound.
TY I haven't seen this in ages.
Yo'el in Hebrew is Joel because in German the J is pronounced as a Y.
The American Mike Reid
05:11 Rabbi Chuck?
I believe that was an HBO special from around 1987. A very funny show. Alan King was a master of humorous storytelling.
alan king
ONLY Alan King could tell that story
WOW - I can see why considering everything He taught that Jesus had Hands full
i will never use moyea software iichi...
My stepdads wake was in Riverside Chapel😂
Funny bit.
jews really like ribeye...alan king is a great story teller
Uncle Sol.
Alan King was speaking of Joe Biden?
What's the use to keep him around? He ain't getting any better he's starting to stink LMBO
He is describing Donald Trump, isn't he?
Uncle Yurl?
Actually, it's spelled Yuel. But it's a funny name.
Yo'el. It is actually Hebrew for Joel because English speakers pronounce the J as J while in Yiddish it is a Y.
@@dovbarleib3256 cool. Thanks
Unwatchable with that logo in the middle of the screen. Thumbs down.
👎 for the stupid branding!
trump
Long way to go for a laugh. Zzzzzzzzzz.
How many others clicked to see if it was about Trump?
I guess “Yerl” is your middle name, then?
Could have been good but he had to use nasty language! This act wasn't fit for a top show...
.... then you might not wanna watch Robin Williams at The Met... cause he really did use the f words 86 fuckin' times...
I wonder how many people like me clicked on this thinking he was going to talk about Trump?
This is hysterical and I'm not even Jewish!!!