Dana and Robin were both Bay Area kids. In the late 70s, there used to be an annual free comedy day in GGP. I saw a very young Whoopi Goldberg do standup there. Kevin Pollack used to have a routine where he dressed like Columbo before he moved into acting. But it was shortly after Robin's Popeye movie came out, Dana ended up on stage with him and they did dueling Popeyes. Holy cow, it was hilarious.
Oh yes. Comedy Day at Golden Gate Park. I remember those days. First time I saw Robin Williams do his bit. Also, Dana Carvey's father was my High School typing teacher at San Mateo High School.
The SF Bay Area was LOADED with comedy back then. Sinbad, Paula Poundstone, Ellen DeGeneres, Kevin Pollack, Will Durst, Margaret Cho, Bobby Slayton, Robin and Dana, of course, so many others I'm forgetting. All became big names.
Kind of a side note. But I did not realize that Don Rickles was so great. Until I started watching RUclips videos of him. He's definitely should be at the top of the list.
We went to a Comedy Club in California when I lived in Thousand Oaks. I was walking back to the Rest Room and noticed a photo of Robin Williams in the wings near the stage with a big sign above it. The sign said something like Don't perform your act if you see this man in the audience. I had no idea what this was about and thought it was a joke. I asked one of the Managers and he said Robin was known to go into Comedy Clubs and sit in the back after the lights went down and record jokes from the Comedians. I didn't think it was true but years later is was confirmed.
I've heard it mentioned on a few podcasts from the older comedians that Robin "borrowed" material but nothing specific in regards what jokes were stolen but it's probably true. I wonder how much easier it was to do in the 70's? as VCR's were rare and everyone was coked up.
Love Dana! Watch him all the time trying not to be him but to learn from him. Sat next to him in an audience once in the 80.s Was too nervous to speak to him. I also did improv with Robin for 2 seconds at the Comic Strip in NYC which was basically Robin doing all the improv and me standing with my thumb up my a**!
I like podcasts because they cut the studios out entirely, and show that all you really need is the talent and a modicum of equipment. If we could build that back up, we could completely revamp show biz with none of these idiots at the top of it pulling the strings and blowing the money.
Nobody interrupts guests more than Dana on the "Fly on the Wall" podcast he does with David Spade. I find it more endearing than annoying. He's so excited that he can't restrain himself.
I am not a expert but it seems to me improve isn't a act, it's a personality on stage that makes people laugh . Kat Williams, Ian Bagg id bet have that same kinda personality in real life that makes there friends laugh and then it really comes out on stage. Kat typically has a scripted show and Ian just uses the crowd, but both are fn hilarious personality s.
Kat Williams I love that man he is a God for the way he dealt with it and then y’all made him go crazy for a minute but like I told you just balancing some shit out but trust me Kat Williams is like Chapelle he is in his own league man he is completely on his own league
No it was understood nobody but the black kids could use that word in right there it started whispering to me lately ..so the black kids are alienating everybody else you see how that works and I was like oh shit man how do I explain that ? IT goes you don’t man I will figure it out I’ll talk to them OK
Everyone starts somewhere. I think most people give up too early. A few people should give up sooner and redirect their ambitions. Sometimes things that are just notions are mistaken for ambitions. My ambition was to have my own business. I waited until I was about 41 because I though I need to learn more. The answer to that is that we always need to learn more but you'll work harder and learn faster when the payroll is due and the equipment lease is due and the jobs or projects are due. Jump into the guts of the economic system and produce something that people are willing to pay you for.
Dana was the reason I’d stay up to watch SNL and his bits are gold today.
He was The Best!
Yes! Same!
I stayed up to watch Dan Akroyd and John Belushi. They were awesome.
I miss Chris a lot. When he died it hurt. Dana is hilarious.
Robin apologized to Dana for taking some jokes. Dana said you didn't take anything from me, I've been trying to be you for four years. 😅
Dana and Robin were both Bay Area kids. In the late 70s, there used to be an annual free comedy day in GGP. I saw a very young Whoopi Goldberg do standup there. Kevin Pollack used to have a routine where he dressed like Columbo before he moved into acting. But it was shortly after Robin's Popeye movie came out, Dana ended up on stage with him and they did dueling Popeyes. Holy cow, it was hilarious.
Oh yes. Comedy Day at Golden Gate Park. I remember those days. First time I saw Robin Williams do his bit. Also, Dana Carvey's father was my High School typing teacher at San Mateo High School.
Very cool.
The SF Bay Area was LOADED with comedy back then. Sinbad, Paula Poundstone, Ellen DeGeneres, Kevin Pollack, Will Durst, Margaret Cho, Bobby Slayton, Robin and Dana, of course, so many others I'm forgetting. All became big names.
the church lady shirt is badass...
Kind of a side note. But I did not realize that Don Rickles was so great. Until I started watching RUclips videos of him. He's definitely should be at the top of the list.
We went to a Comedy Club in California when I lived in Thousand Oaks. I was walking back to the Rest Room and noticed a photo of Robin Williams in the wings near the stage with a big sign above it. The sign said something like Don't perform your act if you see this man in the audience. I had no idea what this was about and thought it was a joke. I asked one of the Managers and he said Robin was known to go into Comedy Clubs and sit in the back after the lights went down and record jokes from the Comedians. I didn't think it was true but years later is was confirmed.
I've heard it mentioned on a few podcasts from the older comedians that Robin "borrowed" material but nothing specific in regards what jokes were stolen but it's probably true.
I wonder how much easier it was to do in the 70's? as VCR's were rare and everyone was coked up.
dude, he didn't steal your jokes. stop spreading some LIE.
@@darthvirgin7157 no one said that he did ya dummy, he stole other comedians jokes, and it's been well documented by other comics
Saw Robin and Dana several times at the Holy City Zoo on Clement st. Those were the days …
I'm not American, what part of the country is that in? Cheers
San Francisco, CA
Dana...You have crafted something special over the years! Pop the cork already!
Love Dana! Watch him all the time trying not to be him but to learn from him. Sat next to him in an audience once in the 80.s Was too nervous to speak to him. I also did improv with Robin for 2 seconds at the Comic Strip in NYC which was basically Robin doing all the improv and me standing with my thumb up my a**!
Dana is legend
The video ended right as I was really getting into it!
Thank you very much!
Nice story!
Who in America still don't have their podcast?
WE'RE JUST LIKE YOU WERE..BEFORE YOU DISCOVERED THEM. IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
Everyone has a podcast because who isn't fascinating?
I like podcasts because they cut the studios out entirely, and show that all you really need is the talent and a modicum of equipment. If we could build that back up, we could completely revamp show biz with none of these idiots at the top of it pulling the strings and blowing the money.
Dana is slowly turning into David Spade.
Stop being fanboys and interrupting Carvey
Nobody interrupts guests more than Dana on the "Fly on the Wall" podcast he does with David Spade. I find it more endearing than annoying. He's so excited that he can't restrain himself.
I thought they did quite a good job actually.. chiming in just the right time.
Thank you! :)@@KairuHakubi
Sorry, we did get a little to excited at times. Certainly a lesson learned!
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I am not a expert but it seems to me improve isn't a act, it's a personality on stage that makes people laugh . Kat Williams, Ian Bagg id bet have that same kinda personality in real life that makes there friends laugh and then it really comes out on stage. Kat typically has a scripted show and Ian just uses the crowd, but both are fn hilarious personality s.
Hey guys, learn to learn to THE MASTER... Listening is honoring...
I was thinking the same thing
Kat Williams I love that man he is a God for the way he dealt with it and then y’all made him go crazy for a minute but like I told you just balancing some shit out but trust me Kat Williams is like Chapelle he is in his own league man he is completely on his own league
No it was understood nobody but the black kids could use that word in right there it started whispering to me lately ..so the black kids are alienating everybody else you see how that works and I was like oh shit man how do I explain that ? IT goes you don’t man
I will figure it out I’ll talk to them OK
Everyone starts somewhere. I think most people give up too early. A few people should give up sooner and redirect their ambitions. Sometimes things that are just notions are mistaken for ambitions. My ambition was to have my own business. I waited until I was about 41 because I though I need to learn more. The answer to that is that we always need to learn more but you'll work harder and learn faster when the payroll is due and the equipment lease is due and the jobs or projects are due. Jump into the guts of the economic system and produce something that people are willing to pay you for.
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I'm 5 months later and I'm only number 26 - Mind blown!
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Hidden gem on internet. Good story of DC’s beginnings in the biz
Robin is NOT in this video!! Don't bother!!
Who is Robin Williams?
Two of my least fav ‘comedians’.