The Dean Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 If you had to listen to him and only him during his show, he'd lose most of his audience in two weeks, if for no other reason than because the only thing he can talk about is himself. 614946[/snapback] You know, THAT'S one of the biggest turn-offs for me, too. He and Jim Rome do that all the time...talk about themselves. (Actually it seems pretty common to for radio celebs, Rush is another.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Dennis Miller is intelligent comedy. 614946[/snapback] The only times he was ever funny were when his talk show got cancelled (see Chevy Chase) & when MNF fired him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 The only times he was ever funny were when his talk show got cancelled (see Chevy Chase) & when MNF fired him. 614973[/snapback] See. That's my point. I think Dennis Miller is funny. Many people don't. Some people find Stern funny. I don't. The difference is in their material. With Miller, you had better be up on your world events. With Stern, you better be up on your porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 See. That's my point. I think Dennis Miller is funny. 614987[/snapback] this shows that your opnion on comedy should be taken as seriously as BF's opinion on dating... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 this shows that your opnion on comedy should be taken as seriously as BF's opinion on dating... 614997[/snapback] So let me get this straight. Some of you say you like Stern, LA says he doesn't and you all jump on him for being on his high horse. LA now says he likes Miller, some of you say you don't. Is this the part where LA should jump on you for being on your high horse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 OK...let's try this example. There are many comedians in the Blue Collar Comedy tour... Ron White is pretty intelligent comedy and very funny. Larry the Cable Guy is dumb comedy and not funny (unless you think yelling "get er done" many times for no apparent reason is funny). The Dean has spoken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Anything not from Stern, for starters. Dennis Miller is intelligent comedy. George Carlin is, or at least used to be, intelligent humor. To me, good humor requires some irony, or twisted look on an everyday thing. And again, to me, Stern is basically "pull my finger" humor. Stern is what you would get if Terrence and Phillip ever had a radio show. As I have said and will continue to say to all you folks who think I'm standing in judgement of you for listening to Stern: I don't care that you listen to him, or find him funny, or think asking Buddy Hackett how big his pecker is is really good stuff. I don't care if you think a redneck singing a song about !@#$s is funny. I honestly don't care. I just think he's all schtick with absolutely NO originality, which is why he has so many characters and people surrounding him. If you had to listen to him and only him during his show, he'd lose most of his audience in two weeks, if for no other reason than because the only thing he can talk about is himself. 614946[/snapback] Don't forget Steven Wright, Monty Python, and Red Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 this shows that your opnion on comedy should be taken as seriously as BF's opinion on dating... 614997[/snapback] Ummm. Okay. See. You made a funny with irony as the basis for your joke. You take offense to me not liking your brand of comedy, than slam me based on you not liking MY brand of comedy. You're a funny guy Tater. That's funny stuff. Not even Stern is that funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I just got a 3 DVD boxset of complete Dick Cavett shows featuring famous comedians yesterday, good stuff. Looking at the box from that set: Dick Cavett: Not Funny Woody Allen: Funny through Sleeper, Meh through Hannah & Her Sisters, then Not Funny Lucille Ball: Funny in the 50's, then Not Funny Jack Benny: Funny Carol Burnett: Funny Mel Brooks: Funny through Silent Movie, then Not Funny George Burns: Not Funny Bill Cosby: Funny in the 60's/early 70's, then Not Funny Bob Hope: Not Funny Jerry Lewis: Not Funny... Laughing AT Jerry Lewis, Funny Groucho Marx: Funny The Smothers Brothers: Funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I just got a 3 DVD boxset of complete Dick Cavett shows featuring famous comedians yesterday, good stuff. Looking at the box from that set: Dick Cavett: Not Funny Woody Allen: Funny through Sleeper, Meh through Hannah & Her Sisters, then Not Funny Lucille Ball: Funny in the 50's, then Not Funny Jack Benny: Funny Carol Burnett: Funny Mel Brooks: Funny through Silent Movie, then Not Funny George Burns: Not Funny Bill Cosby: Funny in the 60's/early 70's, then Not Funny Bob Hope: Not Funny Jerry Lewis: Not Funny... Laughing AT Jerry Lewis, Funny Groucho Marx: Funny The Smothers Brothers: Funny 615135[/snapback] I'd agree with all of that except Mel Brooks. His improv stuff on "Mad About You" was still brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I'd agree with all of that except Mel Brooks. His improv stuff on "Mad About You" was still brilliant. 615174[/snapback] Never saw him. I like Helen Hunt, but Paul Reiser is NOT funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I just got a 3 DVD boxset of complete Dick Cavett shows featuring famous comedians yesterday, good stuff. Looking at the box from that set: Dick Cavett: Not Funny Woody Allen: Funny through Sleeper, Meh through Hannah & Her Sisters, then Not Funny Lucille Ball: Funny in the 50's, then Not Funny Jack Benny: Funny Carol Burnett: Funny Mel Brooks: Funny through Silent Movie, then Not Funny George Burns: Not Funny Bill Cosby: Funny in the 60's/early 70's, then Not Funny Bob Hope: Not Funny Jerry Lewis: Not Funny... Laughing AT Jerry Lewis, Funny Groucho Marx: Funny The Smothers Brothers: Funny 615135[/snapback] George Burns (with Gracie Allen, of course) is REALLY freakin' funny. You are correct re:Bob Hope. not funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Never saw him. I like Helen Hunt, but Paul Reiser is NOT funny. 615182[/snapback] During the last season he played a sick uncle or something and virtually everything he did, according to what I read, was improv. It really smacked a little bit of old Carol Burnett stuff. From a movie making standpoint, I don't know a consistently funnier guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 So let me get this straight. Some of you say you like Stern, LA says he doesn't and you all jump on him for being on his high horse. LA now says he likes Miller, some of you say you don't. Is this the part where LA should jump on you for being on your high horse? 615059[/snapback] I don't know about that, but I know which one I'm inviting over for dinner with the wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 So let me get this straight. Some of you say you like Stern, LA says he doesn't and you all jump on him for being on his high horse. LA now says he likes Miller, some of you say you don't. Is this the part where LA should jump on you for being on your high horse? 615059[/snapback] I just want to say, for the record, that I dislike both Stern and Miller, and it's because I'm better than everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I just want to say, for the record, that I dislike both Stern and Miller, and it's because I'm better than everyone. 615358[/snapback] you are awesome.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 You know what's funny? This thread. Love him or hate him, Stern gets people talking about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 you are awesome.. 615505[/snapback] That would be flattering if it weren't for the fact that "awe" is not necessarily a positive thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 You know what's funny? This thread. Love him or hate him, Stern gets people talking about him. 615589[/snapback] So did Jim Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Well, at least this sentence proves that you do have an open mind. 614624[/snapback] Don't take it personal. I've met people from NYC, Long Island and Westchester county that I did like but unfortunately a few bad apples really spoiled the lot. I went to a SUNY school that was primarly NYC area kids. They left an impression that I will never lose. That and the fact that I have begged for the Yankees plane to crash on several occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac17 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Don't take it personal. I've met people from NYC, Long Island and Westchester county that I did like but unfortunately a few bad apples really spoiled the lot. I went to a SUNY school that was primarly NYC area kids. They left an impression that I will never lose. well, there are a lot of people on this thread that I like, but unfortunately one bad apple really spoiled the lot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 So did Jim Jones. 615729[/snapback] Umm, right. Mass murderer = dirty comic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Umm, right. Mass murderer = dirty comic. 615898[/snapback] Wow. Way to completely miss his point. You're not related to Newbie, are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Wow. Way to completely miss his point. You're not related to Newbie, are you? 615903[/snapback] great use of italics...for a monkey...you sure are awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 great use of italics...for a monkey...you sure are awesome 615925[/snapback] I'm awesome for a marmot, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Wow. Way to completely miss his point. You're not related to Newbie, are you? 615903[/snapback] I don't think LA equates Jim Jones with Howard Stern; I just think a lot of the "arguments" made in this thread are pretty silly, and I think his "point" is off base. If I'm supposed to agree with everything he says, just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Umm, right. Mass murderer = dirty comic. 615898[/snapback] Try "person with a large following = person with a large following," which indicates that your point of "Stern is crazy like a fox because people are talking about him" is a very generic point that can be painted across many conflicting paths. Sorry you were unable to connect those dots. I get the sense you're taking a side just to take a side so I'll lay off with the Stern criticisms for now and just be thankful he's off the public airwaves. Still, when you all gather to talk about how brilliant his latest interview with Jenna Jamison and her Traveling Fake Orgasm Show is, at least you'll understand when I take an opposing side just to, you know, take a side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I don't think LA equates Jim Jones with Howard Stern; 616169[/snapback] Then why did you say: Umm, right. Mass murderer = dirty comic. 615898[/snapback] What, you don't think he equates the two, you just say he does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 The only times he was ever funny were when his talk show got cancelled (see Chevy Chase) & when MNF fired him. :lol: 614973[/snapback] I really think his MNF gig was ABC's attempt at getting the next Howard Cosell, an intelligent person that could also discuss sports. Problem was that Millers comments were going over the head of todays Joe Six Pack, whereas when Howard was around, people took more pride in being intelligent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I really think his MNF gig was ABC's attempt at getting the next Howard Cosell, an intelligent person that could also discuss sports. Problem was that Millers comments were going over the head of todays Joe Six Pack, whereas when Howard was around, people took more pride in being intelligent. 616492[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I really think his MNF gig was ABC's attempt at getting the next Howard Cosell, an intelligent person that could also discuss sports. Problem was that Millers comments were going over the head of todays Joe Six Pack, whereas when Howard was around, people took more pride in being intelligent. 616492[/snapback] Both lacked football credibility going into the gig... Cosell was totally different from anyone before him, and his schtick was unique & innovative. Miller was also totally different from anyone before him, but his schtick was not funny at all, which is why he was a bust... bottom line, he's just lame, and has been a failure in everything he's done post-SNL... really, even on SNL, he sucked. Political humor is the last refuge for bottom-of-the-barrel comedians who can't cut it anywhere else (see Bill Maher, Jon Stewart, Don Imus) I've read that Limbaugh was the one who was truly being set-up to be the next Cosell. The plan was for him to get his feet wet for a year on NFL Gameday & then slide into the MNF booth. Now I'm not a Rush fan at all, but if he hadn't blown it with the McNabb incident, I think he would've been far, far more successful than Miller. People would be talking about what Rush said instead of hitting the mute button with Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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