The late comedian Sam Kinison, a fan favorite for his biting style of stand-up, tests his vocal chords in this vintage episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” with his rendition of “Are You Lonesome Tonight.”
After completing a few stanzas of the song, the wild side of Kinison emerges, much to the delight of the studio audience. Video courtesy of the Johnny Carson channel.
John Pinette saunters into the lighter side of life with a hefty dose of comedy, featuring his take on “Around the World in 80 Buffets.”
Pinette has the crowd in stitches, as he describes his experiences with Las Vegas buffets, and Chinese, Japanese and Indian cuisine. Video courtesy of Just For Laughs.
Wanna see some real craziness, with a twist of comedy? RenaudBe features the following compilation that’s beyond slapstick and stand-up in this journey into the lighter side of life.
Iconic comedian Jeff Foxworth pleases the crowd with his take on generational differences between kids in this vintage slice of the lighter side of life. Video courtesy of Just For Laughs.
The late George Carlin, often dubbed the dean of counterculture comedy, was a master at his craft. He was at his best when infusing social critique into his stand-up. In the following HBO special at the New York City Beacon Theater in March 1996, Carlin wows the audience with his take on a variety of cultural issues in this slice of the lighter side of life. Video courtesy of Anders Jacobsson.
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