In the 1970s I worked in publicity at WABC-TV in New York. One of the men who worked on my floor was a comedy writer for Henny Youngman. Henny would come up after hours to buy jokes from this man but if I was working overtime Henny would wander into my office, plop down & as I looked up he said, "I have some new ones from your friend down the hall, if you don't laugh I won't buy them." Many times I wouldn't laugh but I tried hard not to. The way Henny would deliver the joke was often incredible. But I began to understand the vaudeville comedian genius he possessed in how he would rehearse the pacing of the words in the joke to make it more effective. Now, these weren't always one-liners, Henny had some stories that he told similar to Myron Cohen. When he relaxed he would talk to me about many of the old-timers, Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, how they worked routines out. I got little work done that night. It was fun in those days not knowing who would walk into your office on that floor. PR had many famous actors, politicians, comedians, sports figures, musicians, authors coming, and going. The sad thing is that I have stopped telling many of the stories because many don't believe me. So, I usually stop. Here, I'm anonymous. And it's just a Henny Youngman story. It wasn't a Bob Hope or Lenny Bruce. Most people would say that I must be telling the truth. Who would tell a story about letting Henny Youngman audition material with him late at night in an office? Me. Because it's true. Youngman was quite good. Last of a dying era.
@dmanwainright2132
Ай бұрын
He was great and your post was great, made my day! Thanks
@lastrada52
Ай бұрын
@@dmanwainright2132 - Henny was quite a personality to talk with.
@presto709
6 жыл бұрын
So this is where The Muppet Show got Statler and Waldorf!
@vinyltapelover
6 жыл бұрын
I'd never seen this before, although I have seen Berle and Youngman, at different times, many times through the years. I'm a fan of dvd extras, producers, director, actors insight into films. You got my curiosity up to see if I could find more info on the Statler/Waldorf heckling origin story. I couldn't find anything, at the moment, but based on how there were licensing and legal issues regarding making puppets of celebrities, I'm hazarding a guess that the lack of info may be more to prevent any legal issues with the estates of Messrs. Berle and Youngman. I like your comment. If it is true, great and if it isn't, as far as I'm concerned, it's still great. Have a great day.
@presto709
6 жыл бұрын
I think they would be safe from legal issues because it's not the characters that are being copied it's the situation. Two old men in a theater balcony heckling. It's really cool when you look at older movies you often see likey origins like this. When I was watching the Hammer Frankenstein movies I realized that Rocky Horror Picture show was influenced by those rather than the Universal Horror Frankenstein that I was familiar with. That explains why the monster was suspended in a large glass case resembling an aquarium.
@vinyltapelover
6 жыл бұрын
I am such a cynic, when it comes to lawyers. I have faith that "they" would find way to make a buck off the situation. Thanks for the Frankenstein input. Something , that Mel Brookes, said in an[y.t.] interview I saw yesterday, came to mind. He was responding to how ideas and concepts came about. To paraphrase, "you find a way to steal [them] from others:)". So it just seems that everyone, at one time or another, is being influenced by someone else or someone else's ideas. It's good for us if we enjoy the result. Check this out. I came across this, totally by accident, while looking and laughing at old segments. I was looking at some avation vids, Ralphie May and John Pinette and came across this. I think you'll like it, if you haven't seen if before. Watch what happens after the sparring with Irving Benson. THE MILTON BERLE SHOW 1966 Irving Benson as Sidney Sphritzer sparring with Berle kzitem.info/news/bejne/tKKV1ISlg4togaw . Have a great day.
@tomitstube
5 жыл бұрын
i actually thought it would be a muppet show skit, that statler and waldorf would be sitting next to henny. and i'd guess this bit goes back even further.
@briansheil9763
5 жыл бұрын
This and Sidney Shpritzer.
@cameronhamilton7439
2 жыл бұрын
This kind of comedic talent doesn't exist anymore that I know of.
@daviddeida
Ай бұрын
jimmy carr
@chrisk8187
4 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT comic repartee between two masters of humor. I always bring my clarinet to any show just in case of an emergency.
@MichaelBrookham
8 жыл бұрын
These two were actually good friends. There was only two years difference in their ages (Henny was older). This act was probably the way they would perform -- one is the comedian and one is the heckler. I always loved how Milton handled Hecklers
@pgh45rpms
5 жыл бұрын
Henny Youngman turned 60 the year this was taped. Uncle Miltie was 58.
@the_real_mister_ed
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, was a common routine with Berle. It was all part of the act.
@ernestsire1924
3 жыл бұрын
They're brothers-in-law.
@ongbruhlol
2 жыл бұрын
Do you think we're idiots?
@bobbyhanly3466
Жыл бұрын
He was destroyed by Statlar and Waldorf.
@hardren101
9 жыл бұрын
there are many performers that would never share the spotlight or stage with another performer for fear of being upstaged....but see these guys share the stage with one another n have fun with it.....just wonderful to see...
@judemelroses9920
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed ✨
@stormbringercoming8105
2 жыл бұрын
Berle ALWAYS had to be the center of attention, even if it means being upstaged.
@hardren101
2 жыл бұрын
@@stormbringercoming8105 i get your point, and actually agree.
@ggggg8853
4 жыл бұрын
Berle: I know the secret of comedy!Youngmen: you sure know how to keep it a secret.
@hellsing3062
5 жыл бұрын
God the one liners! And Youngman was a master of it. So hilarious! Pure brilliance.
@SD-mc2ef
6 жыл бұрын
"You see, now that's a funny line." "Yeah, it always was!" So simple, so hilarious.
@60bigmoe
4 жыл бұрын
Best Henny Yougman one liner I ever heard, "A guy walks into a Psychiatrist's off and says 'I don't what's wrong with me, Doc, but I just can't seem to make any friends. You've gotta help me, you big fat slob!'"
@andymassingham
3 жыл бұрын
“We’ll be right back with Martha Raye and Batman,” is something I need to hear a couple of times a week.
@SavageGreywolf
4 жыл бұрын
Everyone bringing up Statler and Waldorf- Berle actually did this routine with them on the Muppet Show.
@WytZox1
4 жыл бұрын
Yet before Muppet show Berle often did routine with heckler planted in audience. When heckler did a good joke Berle said "Gee, I wish I'd said that!" Heckler replied "You will." ☺
@Mxyzptlksac
3 жыл бұрын
I can see the inspiration to his muppet show appearance.
@SaltpeterTaffy
3 жыл бұрын
And yet this one is so much more vicious. It's like a heckler bit written for comedians instead of for a general audience.
@timmooney6910
3 жыл бұрын
Berle started out in comedy doing a heckler act like this with his mother who was a well known vaudeville entertainer.
@NathanThePrezPretlow
7 жыл бұрын
Man I miss as a kid these shows back in the 60's.Family television which don't exist today.
@RobTheNotary
4 жыл бұрын
The Prez And no cuss words
@tashayovanin3698
7 жыл бұрын
"I got away with the joke." "You got away with a lot of jokes." "Shut up!!!" 😂😂😂😂 The best comedy's are the oldies.😉
@DrummerDucky
5 жыл бұрын
They had a strong ear for one-liners, which is sorely missed from the popular comedy trends. Most of the major comedians are still terrific, but they could push their act even further by adding a few meticulously-designed one-liners in their bits.
@lordseelenfresserdemonking1168
5 жыл бұрын
Waldorf and starter joined the chat
@brainwaiver1
4 жыл бұрын
Tasha, it is actually "I got a way with the joke." "You got away with...."
@ballthemblack
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂🤣🤣
@Johnnycdrums
2 жыл бұрын
"Did you see my last show?" "I hope so."
@JohnJApanovitch
4 жыл бұрын
This was hilarious! Milton Berle and Henny Youngman were at each other's throats! This was too good, and too funny!
@gnirol
7 жыл бұрын
Timing, pace and delivery. Timing, pace and delivery. Every great standup comedian has to have it, and the jokes have to fit. These stars gave us rapid-fire one liners often delivered in a matter-of-fact fashion, especially Youngman. He sounds like he's reading line from a luncheonette menu until to process what he said and then at precisely the right moment, the next zinger comes along. Fun,fun, fun. Thanks for the post.
@gnirol
7 жыл бұрын
OK, let me type that correctly: He sounds like he's reading lines from a luncheonette menu until you process what he said... Sorry 'bout that.
@bobturnley2787
2 жыл бұрын
Classic banter from two masters of the craft.
@ScottParisi
2 жыл бұрын
Henny Youngman is an absolute legend in comedy. Great clip.
@Aurik-Kal-Durin
4 жыл бұрын
"If you're a fiddler, go up on the roof!"
@steveforbes7718
3 жыл бұрын
Didn't anyone but me remember that when this show was airing that Fiddler on the Roof was a recent box office hit? That's what made it so funny.😂
@TrajanaFortis
8 жыл бұрын
My stomach hurts from laughing so much. This is gold.
@haggis655
9 жыл бұрын
Berle repeats that heckling skit on other shows, often with the same jokes, but this one with Youngman is the best. I love the way even the unsmiling plant cracks up when Berle jokes about Youngman's stammered reply. You can see the plant laughing in long shot but he composes himself again.
@DarkPaladin24
7 жыл бұрын
I liked that Milton was on the Muppet show and Statler and Waldorf were heckling him.
@SonnyBubba
6 жыл бұрын
Milton Berle wrote a book with a lot of his jokes and secrets. He wrote that the “man in the box” skit was a classic vaudeville routine. Too bad today’s comedian’s egos are too big and fragile to pull this off.
@rand_-mk5lb
4 жыл бұрын
What do you mean unsmiling plant?
@jedgar63
3 жыл бұрын
@@rand_-mk5lb The man sitting next to Youngman is not part of the audience. He is part of the routine. He has been "plant"ed there for a purpose (to not react to Berle's jokes).
@rand_-mk5lb
3 жыл бұрын
@@jedgar63 Ok thanks. So what did he mean by the "My brother's living joke?"
@stevenfanale4553
8 жыл бұрын
Best gag I have ever seen in my life. These two are the greatest that ever lived period.
@jamesfeldman4234
2 жыл бұрын
Milton and Henny would have made a great comedy team. But a very unusual one. Two straight men.
@mattk750
2 жыл бұрын
"Ive been a comedian half my life" "So why'd we get this half!"
@DakariKingMykan
5 жыл бұрын
This must be how Jim Henson got the idea for those two old guys
@NoOne-kr4jc
3 жыл бұрын
This is all you need to show of Henny Youngman for people who do not know. Two class acts.
@judz8535
7 жыл бұрын
always have and always will love Henny Youngman.
@a.b.s_productions
7 жыл бұрын
Damn, this is hilarious! This is funnier than some of these comedians today. It's clean and just pure I'm entertainment and their deliveries are amazing!
@bacht4799
4 жыл бұрын
Adam B. Smith in my country Denmark 🇩🇰 we have a beloved comedian and actor called Dirch Passer who in time said “the easy is the hardest.. “ in that making something without cursing, pop culture reference or just keeping it clean is some of the most difficult things to do.. that’s why I actually like cartoons for kids and young people.. you can’t cheat if you making a good show like Gravity Falls is a great cartoon show because they good at the humor and timing..
@abbelnichola3792
4 жыл бұрын
The Hollywood palace... on Vine Street. In the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles California.
@suzyflorida1193
5 жыл бұрын
This is really funny! Great lines and great comedy timing. They were hilarious on Dean Martin Roasts as well. I wonder why there are no comedy teams anymore. I haven't seen one in years. We need another Martin & Lewis team.
@MatthewChristianMurray
Жыл бұрын
Key and Peele would kind of count there.
@josephclift3662
Жыл бұрын
There's no comedy duos because there's no comedy singles
@SteveWhalenMrJokes
10 жыл бұрын
This is one of my all-time favorite videos! Thanks for re-posting this!
@artroraback8663
9 жыл бұрын
This is an absolutely brilliant bit. True talent unlike what passes for comedy these days....Thanks!
@d.e.b.b5788
5 жыл бұрын
Comedy gold! I had forgotten all about the Hollywood Palace TV show.
@lighthouse44
3 жыл бұрын
Comedy gold from two comedy legends.
@juliecaudill2845
2 жыл бұрын
The year I was born! Wow!
@simplenough
7 жыл бұрын
"Quiet!" "Yes, isn't it?" jesus xD
@brettbewley5798
7 жыл бұрын
This was really well done.
@tombstoneharrystudios584
7 жыл бұрын
Couple of old pros doing a classic bit 😊
@robertthomas5196
3 жыл бұрын
Having a blast doing it.
@covatembelmusic
3 жыл бұрын
Every single one a gem LOL
@maxhoffmann6821
11 ай бұрын
This must have been the inspiration for Milton Berle being heckled on the Muppet Show.
@FlashBastard1964
7 жыл бұрын
Milton - "I don't have to steal jokes. I happen to have a funny bone". Henny - "Well, wear a hat. Nobody will notice it". LOL!!!
@Dragblacker
5 жыл бұрын
That one I don't get.
@briansheil9763
5 жыл бұрын
Better to deal with Henny Youngman than Sidney Shpritzer.
@sriharsha5036
4 жыл бұрын
@@Dragblacker he's calling his head a funny bone and to cover it up hahahah...gotta love Henny
@lendrury2771
2 жыл бұрын
@@sriharsha5036 berle had a bone if you know what I mean
@hpa2005
2 жыл бұрын
zing
@judemelroses9920
3 жыл бұрын
I love this sense of humor ✨
@postscript67
3 жыл бұрын
The curtain joke was in the 1939 film "Rose of Washington Square" with Al Jolson the performer being heckled.
@vksasdgaming9472
2 жыл бұрын
Milton Berle is such a genius straight man of this skit. Perfect setup for Youngman's heckler.
@bryanmiller5060
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent comedy from two masters thank God for video.
@howardlevin2753
3 жыл бұрын
This one just came to my head: What does Jack Benny and Henny Youngman playing a duet from the boxes sound like? A broken stereo!
@peterbooth793
2 жыл бұрын
Henny Young Youngman, king of the one liners. Also violinist extrordinare, second only to Jack Benny.
@Locktwiste72
8 жыл бұрын
I think I was born too late, I could've gone to watch these shows live. This is classic comedy, better than what we have to suffer through today...and no profanity or put-downs needs. Who in this universe could give this a thumbs-down? Do you not know the secret of comedy? Or maybe you're keeping it a secret...
@craighicksartwork
8 жыл бұрын
There are some phenomenonal stand up comics all over the place. Problem is they don't have mainstream exposure. They can be found though.
@gnirol
7 жыл бұрын
Berle: I think I was born too late. Youngman: Your mother should've gotten up earlier that day. Berle: But I was born at 6 in the morning. Youngman: Then she shouldn't have gotten up at all.
@ebayerr
6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@jimroebuck9341
8 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Now THAT'S entertainment!
@lordseelenfresserdemonking1168
5 жыл бұрын
Waldorf and statler are proud
@greginnyc7546
4 жыл бұрын
This Is such a special post. These guys are true (Catskill) mountain comics. This is an exhibition of articulate professionalism.
@leslieackerman4189
3 жыл бұрын
Not one bad word and ten times funnier
@marine4lyfe85
5 жыл бұрын
Is that your brother? No, my brother's living.
@arejetko
10 ай бұрын
Best back and forth ever.
@KevCo174
8 жыл бұрын
Milton Berle also did this bit on the Muppet Show with Statler & Waldorf (the two old cranks in the balcony). It's hilarious. If you enjoyed this video, you'd love that one.
@Oneg321
8 жыл бұрын
+KevCo174 Look up Sidney Shpritzer heckling Berle. Most of the jokes from the Statler & Waldorf routine came from those bits.
@vinyltapelover
6 жыл бұрын
See: THE MILTON BERLE SHOW 1966 Irving Benson as Sidney Sphritzer sparring with Berle kzitem.info/news/bejne/tKKV1ISlg4togaw .
@richardb6260
3 жыл бұрын
Berle: I'll have tou know I've been a comedian for half my life Woldorf: How come we got this half? Woldorf: Hey Berle, I think I know what your problem is Berle: Yeah, What? Woldorf: You're too close to the audience Berle (steps back): How's this? Woldorf: Farther Berle((steps back again): What about this? Woldorf: A little farther Berle: How far do you want me to go? Woldorf: You gotta car?
@user-nq9gz4xf7f
2 жыл бұрын
Thats pretty incredible the timing and the one liners...not easy to do!
@aaroncoffman88
5 жыл бұрын
It just goes to show great comedy remains great comedy no matter how old it is and this was fantastic
@bryanmiller469
4 жыл бұрын
2 master comedians having fun.
@kewlthings
7 жыл бұрын
I was the MC at my nephew's wedding. In writing my speech for that , I looked to old time comedy routines, such as in this video, to find material and to find my timing. My speech killed. I just didn't want old tired wedding speech routines that aren't very funny anymore.
@josephclift3662
Жыл бұрын
Take my wife. Please, take my wife
@crazycappy01
3 жыл бұрын
Berle: I KNOW COMEDY!!! I HAVE A FUNNY BONE!!! Youngman: Then wear a hat. 🤣🤣🤣
@rufust.firefly4890
Жыл бұрын
The scene with Milton Berle in The Loved One was hilarious.
@Bigbadwhitecracker
7 жыл бұрын
Love this clip!!! 10 thumbs up!
@afr1952
4 жыл бұрын
You must have a problem buying gloves for yourself...
@RFED2O
2 жыл бұрын
No swearing...no racial jokes...no t shirts...no jeans...no tattoos...just brilliant 2 funny people
@RVTraveler
3 жыл бұрын
That was actually funny. It stood the test of time!
@swami1
Жыл бұрын
I remember watching this scene as a 7-year old. Thanks for posting!
@StevenTorrey
7 жыл бұрын
Still funny after all these years....
@josephgodfrey8468
3 жыл бұрын
Henny Youngman, in his later years, was interviewed at his home. His wife came out from the kitchen. She said, "Take my husband ... Please! "
@josephstar5386
2 жыл бұрын
This is when America was truly great!!!!
@Goodfella1960
Жыл бұрын
Brilliance!
@melotone3305
Жыл бұрын
While I haven't seen a lot of Henry, I'm surprised at the speed of his delivery. Such a quick clip. And funny, too.
@keithleeuwen877
6 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC !
@deloreslandeis1008
Жыл бұрын
Never old.. ❤❤
@Radius477
3 жыл бұрын
A friend: "How's your wife?" Youngman: "Compared to what?"
@stevenfanale4553
8 жыл бұрын
Who though of this? This was brilliant!! The best that ever was.
@ShawnaGraham50
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic!!!
@untruelies
7 жыл бұрын
I love this stuff.
@julioaranton461
3 жыл бұрын
"Miss those guys!"...♡
@torreador1972
Жыл бұрын
😅😅😅😅😅old ones are the best
@dalezegarelli5553
2 жыл бұрын
Very good!!!
@SuperVocalist
3 жыл бұрын
Milton's strap line used to be " The thief of bad gags" ..... class act ❤️
@kennethmelnychuk9737
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome banter from two of the greats
@stevencruz3977
Жыл бұрын
No Cursing just one line comebacks and it was so funny to see these Men do their act on T.V. that is what America is Missing real good old fashion Comedy.
@SweatyRabbit19
8 жыл бұрын
tI was born in 1989 and he was alive until 2002, the fact that I never heard of him until 2016 is sad. I wish I could have seen him live
@anthonybeavan5648
2 жыл бұрын
Missed opportunity after he said "I don't smell - and shut up!" Henny could have added "Well, ya act sure stinks."
@barbaraferron7994
2 жыл бұрын
He didn't need to say it. When Berle said shut up it was implied.
@rogertemple7193
4 жыл бұрын
"this was skit I believe and the man to the left of Youngman was a comedian I cant recall his name but he had a novelty song that was a hit that's all I remember."-😆☕🇺🇲..
@sydhamelin1265
11 ай бұрын
"did you see my last palace show?" "I hope so" That took me 2 seconds.
@cameraman655
3 жыл бұрын
Youngman was in the zone, and Berle gave it right 🤣😂back.
@joeleboeuf
Жыл бұрын
Hasn't Milton Berle been heckled enough already? Can't we leave him alone?
@ReiseLukas
Жыл бұрын
He's been alone in the grave long enough, time to heckle some bones!
@tanyasimon595
4 жыл бұрын
MASTERS AT WORK.
@rufust.firefly4890
3 жыл бұрын
Guy sitting next to Youngman is Benny Baker. Character actor in several B movies and later on, on the small screen. Showed up in Perry Mason, F Troop and Surfside 6 among others.
@ktpinnacle
7 жыл бұрын
That is some choice heckling.
@edwardsmith3532
8 жыл бұрын
Good clean comedy
@victorblakey4260
Жыл бұрын
Oh, that Henny Youngman, (Thanks to Laugh-In)
@MrUbiquitousTech
7 жыл бұрын
Haaaaa, classic. They don't make them like that anymore. America's better days in many ways.
@tomfreese5190
3 жыл бұрын
I loved the Muppet Show version of this with Berle
@knottyorchid1212
3 жыл бұрын
Wardlorf: Man I tell ya Statler I feel like it was only yesterday we heckled Milton Berle Statler: Surprisingly enough it was yesterday Wardlorf and Statler: DOHOHOHOHOHOHO
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