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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • Original Airdate: 01/01/1975
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  • @vahrampezeshkian3212
    @vahrampezeshkian3212 3 месяца назад +33

    They dont make people like Foster Brooks. He was one of a kind genius. Every single time I watch his videos I laugh my head off. RIP GOD BLESS❤❤

  • @tdunph4250
    @tdunph4250 Год назад +95

    Its a great little pause in my day when I recieve notification that a brand new classic Carson segment has been updated. R.I.P. Johnny the GOAT!!

  • @Wookie8058
    @Wookie8058 10 месяцев назад +62

    I simply love this man... Kind, soft and well spoken, thoughtful, very easy going modest man. Those kind of men from that era were all of that caliber. He set the bar so damn high, few could reach it.
    You are loved and missed Mr. Foster Brooks...

  • @backatya9468
    @backatya9468 5 месяцев назад +60

    Foster’s roast of Rickles is absolutely hilarious! “By the way, you’re out of scotch!”

    • @thecommonsenseconservative5576
      @thecommonsenseconservative5576 5 месяцев назад +9

      Your wife Mrs pickles

    • @josephwiese1114
      @josephwiese1114 4 месяца назад +2

      And Velveeta. LOL 😆
      (Edited for spelling)

    • @joeski734
      @joeski734 4 месяца назад +3

      Foster Brooks was the undisputed king of those roasts.

    • @bill7618
      @bill7618 3 месяца назад +1

      Oh yea that was hilarious !!!!😂😂😂

    • @debbieelder44
      @debbieelder44 3 месяца назад +2

      And while you're at it you better pick up some pretzels....

  • @RoadWarrior-lo9vt
    @RoadWarrior-lo9vt 4 месяца назад +26

    The late great Foster Brooks. This is why I love RUclips, get to relive old memories and see wonderful stuff I missed years ago.

  • @brothergrimaldus3836
    @brothergrimaldus3836 Год назад +180

    When Dean Martin brought him on the crew to do the roasts, no one wanted to go after him. No one could top him.

    • @victortinmouth1283
      @victortinmouth1283 Год назад +15

      I love those roasts, and have watched a few here on RUclips. I remember watching them back then, too.

    • @Bigbadwhitecracker
      @Bigbadwhitecracker Год назад +17

      True. I'd hate to follow him or Rickles.

    • @freindlycannuck1591
      @freindlycannuck1591 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@BigBuck-q5rOh incidentally, I'm fooling around with your wife and you're out of scotch! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @neilmedina6096
      @neilmedina6096 7 месяцев назад +12

      Dean Martin was his biggest fan! Foster was hysterically funny.

    • @genesmith8627
      @genesmith8627 7 месяцев назад +7

      Priceless

  • @williamcaldwellsr6228
    @williamcaldwellsr6228 4 месяца назад +10

    I love the old clips, everyone loved everyone and enjoyed life, I MISS THIS.

  • @aquila7272
    @aquila7272 Месяц назад +7

    I never knew Foster did stand up. I knew he was never drunk but seeing him for the first time as he was in real life I can only say he was not only articulate and a gentleman but a gentle soul. Carson, as usual, did a terrific job in letting Foster share his stories.

  • @RohanGillett
    @RohanGillett 6 месяцев назад +26

    I wish I had lived in the USA during the 1970s and 80s. That period was filled with my favorite comedians. Those guys make me laugh so hard without excessive use of crudity. Thanks to video, we can still enjoy them today. And they are STILL funny!!

  • @AmishEcstasy
    @AmishEcstasy Год назад +76

    The most amazing thing to me is how Foster could turn the drunk act on and off like a light switch

  • @sneakysgladesaspensnowmass9664
    @sneakysgladesaspensnowmass9664 Год назад +32

    Met Foster Brooks when he came to Central America in the 80’s to do a USO tour.
    Helped him and his wife off of the C-130.
    Nicest man ever!

    • @Lush_Acre_Homestead
      @Lush_Acre_Homestead 2 месяца назад +2

      Foster's granddaughter here! I have all of his personal things, including tons of photos from his USO tours. I wish I knew what you looked like then, I'd totally go through the pictures and see if I can see you. A photographer, a few years ago, found me and sent me more pics he took on a USO tour, but that was in Japan. He LOVED doing those tours. 🖤

    • @stevepayne3745
      @stevepayne3745 2 месяца назад +1

      My dad loved him, and let me watch him as a kid growing up in the 70's....we never laughed as HARD as when we watched Foster.... absolute hysteria!! Foster was also an EXTREMELY kind and humble Kentucky gentleman.... his eyes radiate kindness and humility that is very real!!

  • @thomasrhebb2499
    @thomasrhebb2499 6 месяцев назад +35

    Nobody does a better drunk than Foster🙏🤣

  • @joebiggs4387
    @joebiggs4387 Год назад +128

    The first time I saw Foster Brooks was with my father, and we were both in tears from laughing!

    • @johnoconnor3218
      @johnoconnor3218 11 месяцев назад +5

      Same with my father and me

    • @johnshelton6434
      @johnshelton6434 11 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@johnoconnor3218and the same with both my mom and dad and me. He had us all rolling on the floor. 😅

    • @melindasouthall823
      @melindasouthall823 11 месяцев назад +4

      Me too. I saw him w Juliette Prowse (sp) a dancer out here in Las Vegas. An odd combin ation but a great show

    • @sallyjane2
      @sallyjane2 9 месяцев назад +3

      Foster Brooks was so funny! Nowadays you can't do a comedy routine like that any more because people get offended.

    • @williamkerr2121
      @williamkerr2121 6 месяцев назад

      Scew'em, do it anyway.@@sallyjane2

  • @joelbeske1504
    @joelbeske1504 Год назад +77

    Growing up, I never heard him speak normally. Always impersonating a drunk. Pure talent.

    • @johnshelton6434
      @johnshelton6434 11 месяцев назад +6

      I heard him speak normally. He was a very intelligent man and you would never have thought he had ever touched alcohol. His act was 100% sheer brilliance.

    • @JBM425
      @JBM425 5 месяцев назад

      The first time I heard him speak normally was in a PSA about substance abuse and seeking help for it. It was like “alcoholism is no joke.”

  • @bobcosmic
    @bobcosmic Год назад +181

    There will only be one Foster Brooks, the most loveable drunk that wasn't drunk. He was also a damn good singer.

    • @troynov1965
      @troynov1965 Год назад +9

      Him and Otis from Mayberry

    • @ravipeiris4388
      @ravipeiris4388 Год назад +8

      Actually, he used to be an alcoholic but quit cold turkey 🎉.

    • @robertdiotalevi6073
      @robertdiotalevi6073 Год назад

      Now he drinks Hot Turkey. 😂@@ravipeiris4388

    • @porcelainthunder2213
      @porcelainthunder2213 Год назад +4

      Dean Martin, too.

    • @ordelian7795
      @ordelian7795 11 месяцев назад +5

      @@ravipeiris4388 The drinking I understand, but who in their right mind would eat cold turkey to begin with? *
      *Yes I know the expression. Don't get serious on me, buck o.

  • @markbirchette8740
    @markbirchette8740 Год назад +124

    A bygone era of very funny comedians.

  • @pmafterdark
    @pmafterdark Год назад +62

    Used to watch Foster with my dad when he did the Dean Martin Roasts back in the 70's. Such a talent. Always love watching him.

    • @joebiggs4387
      @joebiggs4387 Год назад +4

      😂😂 That’s where I first saw him. I had heard that on his first Dean Martin roast appearance. Dean Martin did not know who he was, I think it was 1974? And Dean actually thought he was drunk! People have to remember that Dean Martin didn’t stay up to watch Johnny Carson. Many times on his own roasts he did not know who was being roasted until they were about to go onto the dais. Not 100% sure on the accuracy of the story but it’s one of those that you hope is true.

    • @ChooseCompassion
      @ChooseCompassion Год назад +3

      The Dean Martin roasts for the best. I go back and watch them up here as well. The comedy still holds up after all these years. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    • @joycesmith2880
      @joycesmith2880 11 месяцев назад +3

      Too funny such an adorable ..sober comedian. Loved him ..thanks for all the laughs ..RIP...

    • @johnshelton6434
      @johnshelton6434 11 месяцев назад +1

      That's where I first saw him too. And it made me look forward to every Friday night and a new Dean Martin roast, with the hope that Foster Brooks would be there. And he usually was every week.

    • @charlieromeo7663
      @charlieromeo7663 10 месяцев назад +2

      Same here. Some of my fondest memories from those days were watching Carson with my mom and dad. It was so special to stay up late and watch the show. Another was the Dean Martin Roasts, where FB was a regular. The caliber of celebs on those roasts was unbeatable with Benny, Burns, Burle, Hope, Welles, and on and on. Incredible TV. What a time to be a kid.

  • @stigtuneback1966
    @stigtuneback1966 Месяц назад +3

    Mr Foster Brooks the one and only true drunk comedian , .

  • @ChooseCompassion
    @ChooseCompassion Год назад +36

    What are treasure he was! ❤

  • @RedfishCarolina
    @RedfishCarolina Год назад +29

    The Darn Dingalinging Barn Banging Circus 😂

  • @robertgregory4536
    @robertgregory4536 4 месяца назад +3

    My father was a huge fan,and let me watch him when I was younger with him,one fond memories with my father

  • @EfrenRomero-k6s
    @EfrenRomero-k6s 5 месяцев назад +5

    One of the best comedians have all gone. Now all we get is trash and hate.

  • @PApro
    @PApro Год назад +14

    The fact that this reminds me of my father in so many little ways really shows how good this guy is.

  • @peachespavalko1980
    @peachespavalko1980 Год назад +14

    Thanks much. I don’t recall ever seeing this one before. Always enjoyed him!
    For some reason I always preferred the shows of the 70s; they seemed extra special somehow.

  • @richmiles7506
    @richmiles7506 8 месяцев назад +9

    There has not been a late-night comedian even close to Johnny Carson since.

  • @Al-yl3ok
    @Al-yl3ok 4 месяца назад +2

    I love Foster Brooks's performance . He is incredible .

  • @bjwmorgan
    @bjwmorgan 3 месяца назад +4

    God Bless You Foster, thanks for making us laugh!! ❤❤😂😂❤❤

  • @gregsmith7428
    @gregsmith7428 10 месяцев назад +5

    When Foster was with Deano, he would be in tears! 😂

  • @luishumbertovega3900
    @luishumbertovega3900 Год назад +16

    One of the all time great humorists !!!

  • @patricklilly2520
    @patricklilly2520 5 месяцев назад +2

    What a Legend!
    Why can't entertainment be like this anymore?

  • @arlichar11
    @arlichar11 6 месяцев назад +2

    this guy under rated genius.. he the one who made all other comics laugh at the roasts.. stole the show amongst some heavy hitters,,,

  • @carinharmon
    @carinharmon 4 месяца назад +2

    I sit next to Mr. Brooks at a bar in Vegas. He was not drinking. Such a nice man

  • @markdanielczyk944
    @markdanielczyk944 Год назад +20

    Comedic genius, and Foster could sing!

  • @awhitlock224
    @awhitlock224 5 месяцев назад +2

    Absolutely luv foster brooks

  • @kenkent7022
    @kenkent7022 Год назад +15

    I saw him In my home town, Grand Rapids Mi. In a parade honering the Gerald R Ford museum with Bob Hope Sammy Davis jr. And other hollwood stars. He was riding in the back of a convertible sitting in the middle with his arms stretched out resting on the left and right side of the car. I ran out to the car with my camera and shouted at him Foster (because he was facing away from me) he turned toward me and I said loudly,( trying to imitate him) I want to take your picture. He smiled and i did! I started back to to the side of the street and i quickly turned around and ran back said, Foster ive gotta shake your hand, and we did. Ha, that made my day. Hes one of a kind and one of my favorites. Ill never forget that day.😊

  • @mogarrett3045
    @mogarrett3045 Год назад +20

    Carson shoe was the best. He and Carroll Burnett were awesome

    • @arthuridis
      @arthuridis Год назад +1

      I didn't know he wore Thom McAn or Kinney shoes. I learned something new.

  • @duron700r
    @duron700r 10 месяцев назад +4

    That was really neat seeing Foster for real! Thank you!

  • @colinmohit5128
    @colinmohit5128 10 дней назад +1

    The guy was a GENIUS 💯

  • @bullet5596
    @bullet5596 8 месяцев назад +5

    The man ,the myth,the legend!

  • @kaviding7551
    @kaviding7551 5 месяцев назад +3

    Even his hand gestures make me laugh.

  • @asthecrowflies737
    @asthecrowflies737 Год назад +7

    Foster Brooks - what an icon.

  • @goldee5278
    @goldee5278 6 месяцев назад +2

    😂Nobody Can Be Drunk Like Foster
    NOBODY!...He Left His Mark😂
    Cracks Me Up🤣

  • @TonyTube407
    @TonyTube407 11 месяцев назад +5

    This guy is new to me. It took me a while to figure out it was part of his act. Brilliant.

  • @garystyc
    @garystyc Год назад +19

    He quit drinking in 1964 as someone bet him $10 he couldn't do it. Apparently never touched a drop after that.

  • @bajajim
    @bajajim 6 месяцев назад +8

    Sounds like our current resident in the white house 😂

  • @bobleroe3859
    @bobleroe3859 Год назад +16

    Carson accidently called him "Philip Brooks", a famous Boston minister!

    • @robertdiotalevi6073
      @robertdiotalevi6073 Год назад +4

      That was a fake name for the drunk guy by Carson I believe.

    • @jeffclement2468
      @jeffclement2468 11 месяцев назад

      I thought maybe "Foster" was his stage name. (?)

  • @MrBrady505
    @MrBrady505 11 месяцев назад +5

    Louisville did him right when they named a street after him.
    He and Muhammad Ali were so proud to always mention Louisville.

  • @russ7868
    @russ7868 Год назад +5

    So original! I used to love watching this guy. There has never been an act like his since...

  • @MagaRickn
    @MagaRickn 10 месяцев назад +3

    Love this guy and really miss Johnny!!

  • @markperry4536
    @markperry4536 9 месяцев назад +5

    What a talent. Very funny man in a different era for comedy.

  • @KevinMcGannon
    @KevinMcGannon 6 месяцев назад +2

    Foster Brooks was a genius. The way he describes his approach to the character shows just how good of an actor he was in addition to his comedy.

  • @krismurphy7711
    @krismurphy7711 6 месяцев назад +1

    Talk about “clean” funny humor. Dog story….just great. I’m lucky to be old enough to remember when Mr Brooks came on the scene. Pure hilarity.

  • @jimboerner6964
    @jimboerner6964 2 месяца назад +1

    Few people know that Foster's nephew, Randy, wrote the song "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer"!

  • @JamesSheppard-wk3qb
    @JamesSheppard-wk3qb 6 месяцев назад +2

    If you don't laugh when Foster is on may you rest in peace!! :-)

  • @notyourtypicalwatchreview2563
    @notyourtypicalwatchreview2563 Год назад +9

    This is the first time I’ve heard Brooks speak in his “own” voice!

    • @MrBrady505
      @MrBrady505 11 месяцев назад +3

      He was very distinguished.

  • @arthuridis
    @arthuridis Год назад +14

    In my opinion...he should have been cast in "Caddyshack" as the drunk priest. He would have literally catapulted that movie further into the stratosphere beyond it already with Rodney Dangerfield and Ted Knight going back and forth. That role would have been perfect.

    • @susanmcintyre5377
      @susanmcintyre5377 Год назад +3

      He had a severe learning disability, probably dyslexia, which rendered him unable to memorize scripts. His stand-up routine was purely ad lib.

    • @arthuridis
      @arthuridis Год назад +3

      @@susanmcintyre5377 OK. Thanks for that info. That makes sense.
      Would have been hilarious though in retrospect as I can picture him in that role.

    • @mitchmiller7204
      @mitchmiller7204 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@susanmcintyre5377 He did do some acting, however. He was a guest star a couple of times on Adam-12.

    • @susanmcintyre5377
      @susanmcintyre5377 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@mitchmiller7204 among other shows (Murder She Wrote; The Lucy Show; Mork and Mindy; two appearances on Green Acres). But his roles were all bit parts.

    • @BigBuck-q5r
      @BigBuck-q5r 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@arthuridishe was in Cactus Jack with Kirk Douglas, and Arnold Al be back😅😅😅

  • @jeffreykurth2703
    @jeffreykurth2703 11 месяцев назад +5

    Foster was great, but Johnny was awesome. No one can hold a candle to him as host.

  • @cmorrison1977
    @cmorrison1977 3 дня назад +1

    One of the best

  • @Jdublifter
    @Jdublifter Год назад +5

    Glad I got to see these guys at the very end. Johnny smoking a cigarette. Lol😂

  • @MrBrady505
    @MrBrady505 11 месяцев назад +6

    He was such a Kentucky gentleman.

  • @JerroldGarrison
    @JerroldGarrison 11 месяцев назад +2

    Define “Irony”… Foster Brooks PRETENDING to be drunk sitting next to Ed McMahon!

  • @MrAndroidData
    @MrAndroidData 6 месяцев назад +1

    timing, superb, act, superb, brilliant,, his script....people need to read it, to see how brilliant his act was

  • @northdevonpictures826
    @northdevonpictures826 Год назад +3

    Love that dog story. Foster was the best, and he's stilll entertaining us all these years later. Performing that stand up comedy on live on TV took a lot of skill. Some may not know that Foster was a security guard for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Also he was a Shriner, the fraternity known for their Hospitals for Children.

  • @sandraandrews9907
    @sandraandrews9907 Год назад +6

    RIP Foster Brooks 🙏🎤

  • @timothyedmiston8756
    @timothyedmiston8756 11 месяцев назад +2

    There will never be another Foster Brook’s

  • @mattygunn3852
    @mattygunn3852 6 месяцев назад +1

    THIS is what comic genius looks like. All civilized folk aged 50+ long for these days!

  • @ku4uv
    @ku4uv 7 месяцев назад +1

    My dad is friends with Mr. Brooks' nephew, Don. I never got to meet him, but my dad was introduced to him by his nephew. I got to see Foster Brooks at a celebrity golf tournament back in the early 90's in Louisville, Kentucky.

  • @jazminratzlaff5357
    @jazminratzlaff5357 Год назад +2

    Love Foster Brooks, the king and roast master and loveable endearing drunk who never was. Great interview with Johnny on New years Day in 1975. Adore what they all are wearing and Foster is quite handsome. Love his grin and laugh. Great singer and storyteller like his dad. 😍🥰😘🤩✨ 🌟 📺😆🤣😂

  • @JohnJohnson-of5sh
    @JohnJohnson-of5sh Год назад +4

    I got to meet Foster Brooks in Branson Missouri once.

  • @TNT-km2eg
    @TNT-km2eg 9 месяцев назад +1

    I used to love this guy . I used to , and i still do

  • @ts.elliot5870
    @ts.elliot5870 3 часа назад +1

    Check out Foster Brooks roasting Don Rickles, it's roll on the floor funny.

  • @margaretjiantonio939
    @margaretjiantonio939 8 месяцев назад +1

    I remember Foster Brooks first appearance on the Tonight Show. It was hilarious.

  • @joemancoandblondie8642
    @joemancoandblondie8642 8 месяцев назад +1

    His favorite theme seems to be watches. Not surprising--Brooks is rocking a Pulsar Time Computer, the world's first digital watch, on his wrist.

  • @vampiregoat69
    @vampiregoat69 6 месяцев назад +1

    He's the best at acting drunk

  • @Lazarov_Tweevles
    @Lazarov_Tweevles 6 месяцев назад +1

    Foster Brooks for president

  • @janetleishman3776
    @janetleishman3776 8 месяцев назад +2

    He was such a treasure

  • @einarvindenes9509
    @einarvindenes9509 10 месяцев назад +1

    He was very talented. The dog story is to die for😅😅😅

  • @bbd468
    @bbd468 4 месяца назад +1

    Wonderful!

  • @garytom1935
    @garytom1935 4 месяца назад +1

    He was awesome 👍😎👍

  • @joannfelters8198
    @joannfelters8198 3 месяца назад +1

    So interesting, I remembered his name - to look him up - from all those years ago of the Red Skeleton show (I think that’s the show he was on)!!!😂

  • @reubensamuel3795
    @reubensamuel3795 3 месяца назад +1

    Genius!

  • @richardbackstrom1748
    @richardbackstrom1748 10 месяцев назад +2

    That was me back in my drinking days

  • @sjoormen1
    @sjoormen1 10 месяцев назад +2

    My favorite.

  • @bradjordan4154
    @bradjordan4154 4 месяца назад +1

    You make my life love you , !!

  • @thermostat4body
    @thermostat4body 9 месяцев назад +1

    He makes my stomach hurt 🤭😂

  • @jtgmail459
    @jtgmail459 Год назад +4

    Foster Brooks !!!

  • @fbecke
    @fbecke Год назад +13

    Guy was good!

  • @deboisblanc
    @deboisblanc 10 месяцев назад +2

    I remember him from the Dean Martin show

  • @towdjumper5
    @towdjumper5 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great stuff.

  • @blazengunnerpaul
    @blazengunnerpaul 3 месяца назад +2

    Any body c a 🐍 😂 🤣😂🤣!!! The Man was just a Brilliant Genius of a Comedian!!! GodBless! Foster! Rest n ✌️ from Timmy Blazen Paul n Bermuda 🇧🇲😃👍👋✌️

  • @elrodelectrical6382
    @elrodelectrical6382 7 месяцев назад +1

    STEVE ALLEN SHOW AS N.B.C NEW PRESIDENT ❤
    ITS HILARIOUS WATCH IT

  • @spankflaps1365
    @spankflaps1365 Год назад +6

    For more comedians playing drunk, I recommend Pete & Dud, Derek and Clive get the horn.

    • @ellenmarch3095
      @ellenmarch3095 Год назад +3

      And Dean Martin. Pretty sure that man was stone-cold sober every time he performed. 😂

  • @bonusman
    @bonusman 2 месяца назад +1

    The dog story was great...and no he was not playing a drunk.

  • @leonlheureux508
    @leonlheureux508 Год назад +2

    Genius.

  • @budgetbasscovers
    @budgetbasscovers Месяц назад +2

    I never heard him not in character before.

  • @JasonSmith-vj1de
    @JasonSmith-vj1de 5 месяцев назад

    With Foster it might take a while to get to the punchline but it's always well worth the wait. And if you haven't watched it I highly recommend watching his RUclips video Don't Laugh You're Next.

  • @franknemeth7430
    @franknemeth7430 10 месяцев назад +4

    Sure miss these days - can't stand of the twisted backward society America has turned into .

  • @speterson6292
    @speterson6292 10 месяцев назад

    I seem to recall Foster Brooks did the Steve Allen tonight show long before the Johnny Carson tonight show.

  • @jeffdawson2786
    @jeffdawson2786 Год назад +4

    The good life.

  • @jefflivengood1860
    @jefflivengood1860 Год назад +4

    Even his eyes look like his has had a few too many amazing