| The Best of The Tonight Show - Stand-Up Comedians (2 Discs) |  | Artist: Johnny Carson
Studio: Respond 2 / Carson Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 44,111
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Published)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 123 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: RETD33051D
UPC: 823753305198
EAN: 0823753305198
ASIN: B000NJL4SA
Release Date: June 5, 2007
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Studio: Respond2 Entertainment Release Date: 06/05/2007
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 a little disappointed October 10, 2009
FunGuy (California)
I have to admit that I was a little disappointed with this item. Most of the comedians that appear in the episodes are not well known and frankly weren't very funny. I can't wholeheartedly recommend this item.
 Some funny, some not February 15, 2009
Roger Long (Port Clinton, OH USA)
The 2 disks feature several stand-up comedians, some of whome are really funny and others, not. George Carlin, for example, bombed. He was a funny comic in his early years, but not here. I can't imagine why this particular Tonight Show appearance was included. Drew Carrey is another bomb, but then I never thought he was very funny.
My favorites in this selection are Rodney Dangerfield, Gallagher, Rita Rudner, and Brett Butler. The rest are so-so.
Classic late-night standup is good, but not great. March 8, 2008
K. Tryniszewski (Milwaukee, WI)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It should be known that, at twenty-six years old, I was not around/not old enough to stay up late to watch any of these clips live. That being said, I love stand-up comedy of all eras and I know that a lot of greats had made their marks on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
The DVD promises "classic routines," but what it really should have said is "first time on televsion for some comedians." Jerry Seinfeld, Roseanne Barr, Brett Butler, Steven Wright, and Drew Carey are among those making their TV debuts. As a sort of historical document, this is kind of cool. But as far as bringing the funny goes, some of these routines are lacking -- most notably in Seinfeld's case. It's easy to see that he got way better through the years.
The rest of the set is fairly uneven; George Carlin is off his game here (though that just may be the restraints of broadcast TV), but Gallagher's routine was one of the most enjoyable even without his Sledge-o-Matic. It really varied from one comedian to the next. It was also apparent that the less-well-known comedians (Ronnie Shakes?) were less known for a reason.
This two-disc set isn't really as bad as I make it seem. There were some surprises from comedians that I wasn't really familiar with (as in I haven't heard their material) like Louie Anderson and Garry Shandling. Rodney Dangerfield was hilarious as usual. It's just that the shortcomings of the DVD are so obvious: first-time apperances that weren't very good, unknown and unfunny comics, etc.
I would recommend this DVD for fans of older comedy because there are some gems to be found here, but at the same time tell them not to expect a whole lot from the set otherwise.
 BIG POO January 10, 2008
GENE ADDINGTON (HERCULES, CA United States)
2 out of 11 found this review helpful
I WOULD GIVE YOU MY COPY BUT I COULDN'T BEAR TO GIVE ANYONE
A THING THIS BAD. THESE GUYS ARE NOT FUNNY! EVEN CARLIN
AND DANGERFIELD ARE FLAT. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.
 Another reason why Johnny's the king of late night. June 9, 2007
Sammy (Norfolk, VA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved it! Johnny Carson IS the King of Late Night and there's no two ways about it. It's great to be able to see him interact with many great comedians of that era. I think it's a great buy, though I feel like it excluded a few stand-up acts that I enjoyed when the show was still on television. Nonetheless, it's a great DVD set for the Classic TV savvy.
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