So, basically, an angry ex-employee with the last name "Twice" showed up and shot the teller (Jim Johnson) two times. Apparently the shooter was angry because the owner, a guy named "Once" fired him from his job. The receptionist (being interviewed) then pulled out her own gun and shot the shooter (Twice), but she only shot him once. It was especially sad because the victim, Jim Johnson, was only at work that day because the normal guy, Jim Fell, was out with the flu.
@@Achilles94627 Phil din was only the night watchmen so wasnt actually there. It was Jim johnson who (filled in) for jim fell. Howy also wasnt there and could not have done it as he had not shown up for weeks.
There has never been a man like Nielsen, someone who could convey so much just by pausing for a second and saying "Well." The world lost a good man today. RIP
@@randysavage1997 If you watch Airplane! there's a lot of jokes like this where a person asks something and the other takes it literally and answers him. this is the same, he said cigarette? meaning u want one? and she answered as though he said "is this a cigarette" or "have you a cigarette?"
Each episode was expensive to make and the tv execs probably felt that the viewing figures didn't justify the production costs. On a separate note,the makers would have been hard pressed to sustain the quality after two seasons.
They already seemed to be running out of material as it was. Episode 6 re-uses the exact same midget officer gag and I think some other recycled material as well.
It was canceled because it was way too clever for the time. Just imagine having to pay full attention in a shit 13" TV Screen and without having the option to rewind and watch again in case you missed a joke. Was just impossible.The show was canceled because it was way too good. Leslie Nielsen even said this, that it was canceled because people need to pay attention... Right now is the best time to have a show like this but still none.
It’s played so straight, everyone dead serious. Nobody breaks a smile or has a twinkle in their eye. Incredible writing, incredible performances. It’s so funny and there were only six episodes. Perfection.
My first boss used to actually call everyone Shirley for no reason. But he had never seen Airplane, so when I said to him in a deadpan voice "don't call me Shirley", he thought I was just complaining.
Just when you think it's over..."Weeks?" says Frank. "Saul Weeks, Frank. He's the comptroller". Un-freakin-believable! It's a lesson in how to cram as many puns into a two minute conversation and it still actually be a two minute conversation.
Leslie said on an interview they (ABC) cancelled the show because you have to watch it. In a tv show, you only pay attention to the funny parts, and that's why a laugh track is included on its production.
Since Naked Gun and Airplane were huge hits at the box office, I would say it has a lot more to do with idiotic TV executives not appreciating what they had. Not everything is about how smarter you are than everybody, the jokes in this show aren't exactly hard to figure out
@@neilhands1708 There is definitely something to be said for not overstaying your welcome. When you think about what we got, it's essentially a 9 or 10 hour long Naked Gun movie... not even sure if they could have had enough gags to keep it working over a 26 episode season. Burned bright, but I don't think it was ever meant to burn for very long.
I love these old vaudeville style word play scenes. Whether you find them funny or not, you have to admire the skills of the actors who run through these scenes. Not many people had the talent that Leslie Nielsen had in playing these roles; he was funny by being serious and not by breaking the fourth wall (though I do enjoy a good wall break).
After reading my comment and the replies, I realize I wasn't fully clear in what I was saying. I was referring to the lack of 4th wall break in this scene.
I remember when this show debuted in the summer of '82...one of the few times with a TV series that I made it a point to be home so I didn't miss it...a masterpiece! Recorded it on my BetaMax VCR and when the tapes broke down, couldn't wait for it appear on VHS or the later DVD's. To this day, I can be talking about someone and I'll throw in they "ran him in out of town like a common pygmy." You want to binge watch something and then have your stomach hurt from laughing so much, watch "Airplane," then "Police Squad" and all three of the "Naked Gun" movies.
These are the same guy's that wrote.. "He's in the hospital" "The hospital! What is it?" "It's a big building with patients. But that's not important right now". Lmmao
It's amazing that just by watching a couple minutes of these clips how the mind works. When they walk up to the secretary and the first guy says "This is Sally Decker, Frank" I immediately thought he'd just slug her and as she's getting up say "Sorry Sally, but we're in a bit of a hurry. First off, what's your last name?" Then they tell her to go to the station later for a formal statement, I was shocked they didn't add "Just a simple black dress with maybe a nice string of pearls should be sufficient".
@Jay Denney And Solo shot First. But not solo because Han and Chewbacca were at the cantina first and Chewie also shot Twice first and then shot Twice's friend Once twice.
Don't forget the black & white. A zebra with a red police light strapped to it's head. Or when he has a couple of officers "run her in" where they take her to a starting line in the street & another officer fires his gun into the air & they literally run her in.
RIP Leslie Nielsen! Thanks for all of the laughs! (BTW, Sally is played by Kathryn Leigh Scott, who played Maggie Evans and Josette DuPres on Dark Shadows.)
Okay let me get this straight; Jim Johnson is the Teller who was shot by Twice the holdup man who was fired by Once at the Tire Company. Jim was filling in for Jim Fel who was out sick and Fil Din was supposed to be on watch as the the night watchman but was also out sick. This Howey fella has been out for weeks with a sickness and the Controller of the bank Saul Weaks isn't too happy that Howey gave both Jim and Fel the sickness. So that's why Jim was in and got shot twice.
Found out about this show as a kid, but years after watching movies like Airplane and Naked Gun, to this day, it still surprises me they buried it 6 episodes in, never to return. After so many years, it holds so well.
Your comment implies that laugh tracks are a modern thing and old shows didn’t require them. The opposite is true. They were used far more in the past than today.
I know that some proponents of multiverse theory believe in an infinite number of universes in which every possibility - and I mean EVERY possibility exists simultaneously, but I cannot believe that a universe exists in which this is not funny.
Airplane was a remake/spoof of the 1957 movie Zero Hour. Police Squad is a remake/spoof of the 1957 to 1960 TV series M Squad, which starred Lee Marvin.
I like the kidnapping episode when he tells frank "The ransom note was tied to this window & thrown into the rock garden" I had to explain the joke to my teenage nephews.
The genius of this entire scene is every new word that gets added to the scene is an actual person involved in the incident. I cannot remember if type of dialog was ever used any future type of sight gag movie.
Bob: When texting someone a question do you bother adding the question mark? Mark: bother adding the what? Bob: the question mark. Mark: Yes I'm trying to answer it. Bob: so do you add the question mark? Mark: add what you're not finishing your thought...
Quite literally the best piece of comedic writing ever committed to paper. They didn't need to make anything after this. This is the most classic example of mike drop moment ever. EVER!
This scene and the similarly themed courtroom witness scene from Airplane 2 are always a joy to see. The pacing and constant misunderstanding turning to assumed understanding are like a comedy machine gun. Wonderful stuff. :)
No matter how the younger generation tries - they can’t produce these masterpieces. Nowadays writers/directors/actors don’t get selected based on talent. They get selected based on the cards they hold (race/sex/religion etc) - we will never have quality anything anymore so enjoy these old time classics
I didnt know they were on there, I ditched audible because its so expensive, especially when autobiographies are read by someone else... I think I'll get back on it for a while, I'd enjoy listening to this.
It was canceled prematurely due to the network's own concerns that audiences wouldn't get it. That was more on the network not giving the show a proper shake. It went on to become a cult favorite in reruns, and then spawned the successful Naked Gun movies so I would say Americans did appreciate it.
If you think it's unlikely for people called Once and Twice to be working for the same company, I once worked at a firm where two of the staff were Miss Wan and Mr Tu. We so wanted them to get married and hyphenate their last names.
Mr. Nielsen is a loss to the world. He was not only good in the comedy & acting sense, but from all accounts a genuine nice gentleman. Mr. Nielsen you are missed. 10 years gone by now, RIP good sir.
Even to the end, "We think we know how he did it. " "Oh, Howie couldn't have done it; he hasn't been in for weeks.." Abbot and Costello, Who's on First. But if you can find the rock 'n roll version of Who's on First, necessarily including the Guess Who and The Who, give that a listen.
I just left a comment saying that this reminded me a little of A & C....absolutely hilarious stuff...I loved the Howie joke at the end....brilliant stuff !!
This kind of dialog is next to impossible to remember. But next to that, timing and delivery are so darned important. The gag reels must be high-frigging-larious. How could they keep a straight face? To which I'll add: 'Is this some kind of a bust? Yes, very impressive.' They don't make 'em like this anymore.
@@RealDapperDude hehehehehe....the bloopers would be comedic gold....such gifted professionals...lol....I live in Aus, and we are in full lockdown. The TV has been the worst I've ever known..all rubbish reality BS....you would think that TV execs would make the most of lockdown and gift us shows like this nightly. Bunch of dimwits I say !! lol. Peace love health and happiness to you and yours....keep laughing :)
@@rippi37 Hi, Los Angeles exurb, Ventura County. Screw 'em all. I know you're in OZ, but what happened to 800 Words? That was decent. And that cat playing Woody in Dr. Blake. That used to be good, but McLachlin doesn't know how to wear a hat properly. Alan North did a much better job.
This show made translators cry tears of despair.
At this point, if I was translating into French I would just put "puns do not translate."
Just have to do literal translations. And leave people wondering why they can't understand each other.
@@prestonjones1653 Why would you put that in your French translation? They won't understand that note and now they're doubly confused.
@@JohnnyNatrium Exactly
I'm genuinely glad the bluray only includes English subtitles. So many jokes wouldn't work when translated
"Cigarette?"
"Yes, I know."
Oh boy... God help this investigation. 😂
xD
Fasf
didn't get it
- Cuban?
- No, Dutch-Irish.
@@EinApoStein He was asking her if she wants to smoke, and she thought Frank showed her cigarette to tell her what it is
So, basically, an angry ex-employee with the last name "Twice" showed up and shot the teller (Jim Johnson) two times. Apparently the shooter was angry because the owner, a guy named "Once" fired him from his job. The receptionist (being interviewed) then pulled out her own gun and shot the shooter (Twice), but she only shot him once. It was especially sad because the victim, Jim Johnson, was only at work that day because the normal guy, Jim Fell, was out with the flu.
What about Phil Din, the night watchman?
I still think Howie did it...or at least was up to something! After all, he hasn't been in for Saul Weeks ;)
Well, that's the STORY anyway, gotta watch the whole episode to see what really happened. ;)
@@Achilles94627 Phil din was only the night watchmen so wasnt actually there. It was Jim johnson who (filled in) for jim fell. Howy also wasnt there and could not have done it as he had not shown up for weeks.
"Jim Johnson, was only at work that day because the normal guy, Jim Fell, was out with the flu."
Hang on, who's Flu?
There has never been a man like Nielsen, someone who could convey so much just by pausing for a second and saying "Well." The world lost a good man today. RIP
10 years wow…
@@phillipfry9765
Time be a harsh mistress, but still better than the wife.
@Joe Craven Yes,
Leslie Nielsen died on November 28, 2010 aged 84.
@@ap4675 lol i smoke thst Nielson pack nigga
Colombo too
"Cigarette? Yes I know." That line seems to never get old
Pls explain that to me I dont get it
@@randysavage1997 It’s a cigarette.!
@@MamadNobari still dont get it, he asked does she want a cigarette and she replied "yes I know " I dont get the joke
@@randysavage1997 If you watch Airplane! there's a lot of jokes like this where a person asks something and the other takes it literally and answers him. this is the same, he said cigarette? meaning u want one? and she answered as though he said "is this a cigarette" or "have you a cigarette?"
@@MamadNobari ohhhhhhh I get it now! Thaaaaaaanksssss
Hard to believe this was cancelled after just six episodes.
+Yimello In a pre-Tivo age, there was no way to savor these gags.
Each episode was expensive to make and the tv execs probably felt that the viewing figures didn't justify the production costs. On a separate note,the makers would have been hard pressed to sustain the quality after two seasons.
They already seemed to be running out of material as it was. Episode 6 re-uses the exact same midget officer gag and I think some other recycled material as well.
It was canceled because it was way too clever for the time. Just imagine having to pay full attention in a shit 13" TV Screen and without having the option to rewind and watch again in case you missed a joke. Was just impossible.The show was canceled because it was way too good. Leslie Nielsen even said this, that it was canceled because people need to pay attention... Right now is the best time to have a show like this but still none.
Harvey Scott it was cancelled, only to make 3 movies out of it .
It’s played so straight, everyone dead serious. Nobody breaks a smile or has a twinkle in their eye. Incredible writing, incredible performances. It’s so funny and there were only six episodes. Perfection.
Definitely perfect acting..😅 I would love to see outtakes. I bet it took forever to film this.. because they had I be cracking up.
One of the best comedic wordplay scenes
@scotthebruce2 one disagree here
@@x.y.8581 Really? Can't even agree with "one of"? Wow.
@@x.y.8581 Sorry, I guess you were replying to a person who has deleted their comment, not the original poster, H360 Music.
@@JustWasted3HoursHere Oh the humanity!
No. This is inspired by abbot and costello, unless I'm gravley wrong
At least no one called him Shirley!
+seth gottlieb I am serious and don't call me shirley
Rick Foley You mean Yahoo Serious?
seth gottlieb
Yes. And Don't call me Shirley! Classic!
hehehehehehehehe....laughing so much I've coughed up a lung...lol .. I'd forgotten all about that line...hilarious
My first boss used to actually call everyone Shirley for no reason. But he had never seen Airplane, so when I said to him in a deadpan voice "don't call me Shirley", he thought I was just complaining.
"We think we know how he did it"
"Oh Howie couldn't have done it, he hasn't been in for weeks"
"Weeks?"
"Saul Weeks, he's the controller, Frank"
😂
Hilarious!!
Didn’t see that last one coming. But they got it in there
I went from giggling to absolutely leveled at this line lmao
comptroller
Nice homage to the "Who's on first" routine.
Try following the "Airplane 2: courtroom" scene.
It’s the fact Ed is able to casually chip in with extra info, like he’s completely following
"Then I guess I did shoot Twice"
"So now your changing your story?" HAHAHAHA
...but with correct grammar.
@@michaelanderson7715 English is not my main language so I really dont care XD
@@-Markus- sewer rat; muted
@@michaelanderson7715 did your wife leave you or something 🤣😂
You shot twice and Jim fell.
By the end of this, I almost forgot my own name.
Maioh Naim? How could you forget him? Dude's an absolute legend.
@@unlimitedrabbit 😂😂😂
well, there are only a few dev4911 where i life.
Just when you think it's over..."Weeks?" says Frank. "Saul Weeks, Frank. He's the comptroller". Un-freakin-believable! It's a lesson in how to cram as many puns into a two minute conversation and it still actually be a two minute conversation.
the script writers' miracle
This kind of stupid humor just never gets old when it's delivered perfectly like this..
Because it's actually very smart humor.
For me the real MVP is the other cop, the way he was finding identities for all these people so naturally and seriously
also starring
alan north!
i like the egyptian drawing on the floor lol
The fact that this show ran for such a short times shows the inability of many people to comprehend real wit. Leslie Neilson was brilliant
Leslie said on an interview they (ABC) cancelled the show because you have to watch it. In a tv show, you only pay attention to the funny parts, and that's why a laugh track is included on its production.
Since Naked Gun and Airplane were huge hits at the box office, I would say it has a lot more to do with idiotic TV executives not appreciating what they had. Not everything is about how smarter you are than everybody, the jokes in this show aren't exactly hard to figure out
All the best comedy shows had short series and became legends for it, i.e. Faulty Towers, you gotta leave them wanting more.
@@neilhands1708 There is definitely something to be said for not overstaying your welcome. When you think about what we got, it's essentially a 9 or 10 hour long Naked Gun movie... not even sure if they could have had enough gags to keep it working over a 26 episode season. Burned bright, but I don't think it was ever meant to burn for very long.
@@ianmillerdevilsfan1223 But did you know I have a big brain for liking this obscure comedy show.
I love these old vaudeville style word play scenes. Whether you find them funny or not, you have to admire the skills of the actors who run through these scenes. Not many people had the talent that Leslie Nielsen had in playing these roles; he was funny by being serious and not by breaking the fourth wall (though I do enjoy a good wall break).
They broke the fourth Wall all the time in police squad and his movies 😄
I think what you mean by saying not breaking the fourth wall is that he didn’t break character and stayed deadpan.
It reminded me a little of Abbott & Costello movies....who's on first etc....but this is extra funny stuff....thanks for the clarification....lol xxx
After reading my comment and the replies, I realize I wasn't fully clear in what I was saying. I was referring to the lack of 4th wall break in this scene.
If you loved that, you might want to give a chance to Angie Tribeca, that show follows a similar path when it comes to humor
Comedy gold.
"Oh, so now you're changing your story." 😂
I for the life of me can not find anything remotely close to this level of wordplay genius.
This is basically Abbott and Costello's Who's On First? routine, but it's still great.
The Two Ronnies used to be excellent at it.
Yeah I was going to say you should watch The Two Ronnies, they had wordplay in most of their sketches on TV and a lot of sexual innuendos.
Check out the Two Ronnie's Mastermind sketch.
Try "Yes Minister" from the UK, 80's comedy.
Now is this a joke of the century or what!
I would love to see the bloopers from recording of this scene, it must have been brilliant!
If you haven't seen it, try "Who's on first".
The best dead pan comedian of them all Nielsen, at least IMO.
After hundreds of viewings, a missed opportunity suddenly presented itself:
"This is Sally Decker Frank"
Hello Miss Decker Frank!
I really thought he was going to hit her... Decker
“This is Sally Decker Frank”
“This is Sally Decker, Frank”
“This is Sally, Deck’er Frank”
Commas are important people!
@@matrixphijr since when is interpunction seen as a person?
@@dtripodi That would have been fantastic!
"No Frank, Miss Sally Decker"
Frank: "Hello Miss Frank Sally Decker"
POLICE SQUAD was and still is sitcom genius.
Very Abbot and Costello “who’s on first” sketch. Very funny though
I remember when this show debuted in the summer of '82...one of the few times with a TV series that I made it a point to be home so I didn't miss it...a masterpiece! Recorded it on my BetaMax VCR and when the tapes broke down, couldn't wait for it appear on VHS or the later DVD's. To this day, I can be talking about someone and I'll throw in they "ran him in out of town like a common pygmy." You want to binge watch something and then have your stomach hurt from laughing so much, watch "Airplane," then "Police Squad" and all three of the "Naked Gun" movies.
Don't forget Wrongfully Accused 😀
Sure, he was a physical education major but he had a mind. He could think, he wasn't all muscle, all body, all sinewy limbs.
Well, at least we know he's now upstate serving time with Martin, Lutchenson and Sally Decker.
Fell was ill, what a lucky guy.
These are the same guy's that wrote..
"He's in the hospital"
"The hospital! What is it?"
"It's a big building with patients. But that's not important right now". Lmmao
- guys
- lmao
@@michaelanderson7715 > -
And the line...married, one child, that didn't work out so he married a grown woman 😜
One of my favorites...
@@ADeCosa59 also the line who are you and how did you get in here...I'm a locksmith and I'm a locksmith 😂🤣😂🤣
It's amazing that just by watching a couple minutes of these clips how the mind works.
When they walk up to the secretary and the first guy says "This is Sally Decker, Frank" I immediately thought he'd just slug her and as she's getting up say "Sorry Sally, but we're in a bit of a hurry. First off, what's your last name?"
Then they tell her to go to the station later for a formal statement, I was shocked they didn't add "Just a simple black dress with maybe a nice string of pearls should be sufficient".
Like "Striker" in "Airplane"...
This is hilariously confusing, especially when English isn't your first language :)
Tell me about it. I just don't get it.
So English speaks a different language than First?
I got it...and English isn't my first language.
@Jay Denney And Solo shot First. But not solo because Han and Chewbacca were at the cantina first and Chewie also shot Twice first and then shot Twice's friend Once twice.
Confusing and I'm English .lol
Best part of this episode with "Just a little hunch back at the office", and Sergeant Booker and Takeraway a close second.
Don't forget the black & white. A zebra with a red police light strapped to it's head. Or when he has a couple of officers "run her in" where they take her to a starting line in the street & another officer fires his gun into the air & they literally run her in.
Constantine TheTrickster I liked "Sorry to bother you at this difficult time. We would have come earlier, but your husband wasn't dead then."
For some odd reason, I enjoyed the ludicrous orthodontist waiting room "portable sliding window" gag.
@@kdrapertrucker How about, "There's the tow truck!" Then the car drives away with a big toe behind it!"
I always thought Takeraway shouldn't be a sergeant.
This is why you never speak to police without a lawyer. You just can't keep up without the help.
…”he’s the owner of the tire company Frank”…
Leslie was legendary, but man Alan North was so underappreciatedly awesome as his partner.
My head hurts!
Hertz? The bank vice-president?
@@gc3k Mia head hit Hertz, Hertz was there to measure the electric meter
@@benjw84 no, no - Rick Meder is the janitor, he comes in after 5 on tuesdays and thursdays.
@@SpaceMissile Five, the building owner. He comes in to supervise Rick Meder's work.
This was awesome
Over 40 years old and yet tears are running down my face from laughing so hard
RIP Leslie Nielsen! Thanks for all of the laughs! (BTW, Sally is played by Kathryn Leigh Scott, who played Maggie Evans and Josette DuPres on Dark Shadows.)
She played it twice.
Let us not forget the great Alan North as Drebin’s long suffering partner
Okay let me get this straight;
Jim Johnson is the Teller who was shot by Twice the holdup man who was fired by Once at the Tire Company. Jim was filling in for Jim Fel who was out sick and Fil Din was supposed to be on watch as the the night watchman but was also out sick. This Howey fella has been out for weeks with a sickness and the Controller of the bank Saul Weaks isn't too happy that Howey gave both Jim and Fel the sickness. So that's why Jim was in and got shot twice.
So, who's on third base?
@@jamesmertzelos210 I don't know
Found out about this show as a kid, but years after watching movies like Airplane and Naked Gun, to this day, it still surprises me they buried it 6 episodes in, never to return. After so many years, it holds so well.
The hieroglyphic got me good
The cleverness in the writing for even just this one scene is sorely missed.
Cigarette? Yes, I know.
Deadpan at its best.
Peter Deadpan?
@@pcdispatch If he is maried to Wendy Deadpan, yes.
When sitcoms were funny enough to not need a laugh track...
To be fair sitcoms with 'live studio audiences' at the time had been common for decades. This show was just shot like an actual police procedural.
The Office didn't have a laugh track. Or Parks & Rec.
@@gaydonaldtrump Not an r/wooosh moment...
@@gaydonaldtrump The real wooosh is people talking out of their asses not being aware of history . Laugh tracks have existed since the 1950s.
Your comment implies that laugh tracks are a modern thing and old shows didn’t require them. The opposite is true. They were used far more in the past than today.
I love the blown line, Cigarette? LOL. Brilliant!
Yes, I know.
I just can't imagine how hard that must be for actors not to fumble those lines.
Next time someone offers me a cigarette, I will answer "Yes, I know" :D
Ahaaaaaa!
all the twelve year olds in the room will laugh
I don't know why these videos are showing up on my RUclips algorithm, but they're hilarious.
The Howie line kills me every time :D
Cigarette?
Yes, I know.
Hilarious. I'm going to be using that "Yes, I know" line for a while. Too funny.
If this isn't a brilliant send-off of "Who's on First," I'll eat my hat. They took their inspiration from the best.
I think it's a right of passage for every comedian to do a Who's on First homage at least once.
I know that some proponents of multiverse theory believe in an infinite number of universes in which every possibility - and I mean EVERY possibility exists simultaneously, but I cannot believe that a universe exists in which this is not funny.
Ralph Thiss , the comedian, isn't alive in every universe.
There is also a possibility of a universe where this scene is reality
I would have pushed the like button for this comment, but it had exactly 42 likes... talking about universes...
Ah proper spoof comedy with clever lines and not just "hey, remember this scene from this film? We're doing it! Isn't that funny??!"
Or 'oh my god they killed kenny' or 'I learned something today: there's a middle ground that's vastly superior to liberal and conservative solutions.'
I'm guessing you don't take kindly to Family Guy hate
This was broadcast before the films were made
Airplane was a remake/spoof of the 1957 movie Zero Hour. Police Squad is a remake/spoof of the 1957 to 1960 TV series M Squad, which starred Lee Marvin.
I love how he keeps trying to figure it out
This is my favorite part in this episode
That has to be the most confusing thing that's ever made me laugh.
The beauty of the English language in full flow. Genius. Still makes me laugh out loud so much!
I like the kidnapping episode when he tells frank "The ransom note was tied to this window & thrown into the rock garden" I had to explain the joke to my teenage nephews.
What about the episode where they step into the japanese garden? did you explain that one too them as well?
never in the history of mankind was anyone as good at puns as the ZAZ guys
You haven't seen The Two Ronnies sketch show from the 70's and 80's then? They were masters of wordplay and innuendos, plus visual comedy.
The genius of this entire scene is every new word that gets added to the scene is an actual person involved in the incident. I cannot remember if type of dialog was ever used any future type of sight gag movie.
9 people had to go to rehab after watching this...
I was doubting my neurological state for a second there, myself
We think we know how he did it.
Oh Howie couldn't have done it. He hasn't been here for weeks .
Spit out my drink laughing 🤣
This is a classic Abbott and Costello routine. Still gold though.
I was about to say it; they took the concept and made a good one here
Bob: When texting someone a question do you bother adding the question mark?
Mark: bother adding the what?
Bob: the question mark.
Mark: Yes I'm trying to answer it.
Bob: so do you add the question mark?
Mark: add what you're not finishing your thought...
Mark: Of course I add the question. Did you eat the plumb Bob?
Bob: Yes, and I got lead poisoning
These puns are amazing. What a script.
I loved this show as a 12 year old when it first ran and I love it still to this day!
This still makes me cry with laughter. Guess now I can add a tear at hearing the sad news.
RIP Leslie Nielsen.
genius comedy writing..have to watch it a couple of times to properly get it!
Quite literally the best piece of comedic writing ever committed to paper. They didn't need to make anything after this. This is the most classic example of mike drop moment ever. EVER!
"How he couldn't have done it, he hasn't been in for weeks".
This series surely should be longer! "People are idiots." R. Gervais
Don't call me Shirley.
I don't need drugs to get high and confused, this dose it for me every time.
It's even funnier stoned...hard to believe , but true.
“So now you’re changing your story.”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The body outline on the left, Egyptian with the obelisk in an interesting position.
Thank you, NillDemand for posting this little piece of sunshine in a gloomy day. Needed that laugh!
This scene and the similarly themed courtroom witness scene from Airplane 2 are always a joy to see. The pacing and constant misunderstanding turning to assumed understanding are like a comedy machine gun. Wonderful stuff. :)
That courtroom scene remains one of my all-time favourites. It's a shame more people haven't seen it. We are two of the lucky ones! 😊
"Oh, so now you're changing the story." 🤣🤣
Even the outline on the floor is used for a joke. It’s like a comedy version of chekov’s gun, everything on screen will be funny.
Who's on first?
Abbot and Costello: Yes.
To actually remember these lines haha, hard as hell!
Another hilarious twist on the old Abbott & Costello routine ("Who's on First?"). It never gets old. Lol
Everytime someone asks me "Object?" I always reply "Yes, I know". Gets a laugh like a quarter of the time.
Beer me?
Its been a long time since I clutched both my sides in pain from laughing but today is one of those days holy crap this show is genius 🤣
Yeah, it was a great show. I have it on dvd. The deadpaness of it is brilliant.
This is like that Abbott and Castello "Who's on First?" comedic skit.
No matter how the younger generation tries - they can’t produce these masterpieces. Nowadays writers/directors/actors don’t get selected based on talent. They get selected based on the cards they hold (race/sex/religion etc) - we will never have quality anything anymore so enjoy these old time classics
Leslie was a genius and his memoirs on audible read by him is wonderful.
I didnt know they were on there, I ditched audible because its so expensive, especially when autobiographies are read by someone else... I think I'll get back on it for a while, I'd enjoy listening to this.
@@Lloyd1885 honestly it's something I bought on audible so I could listen over and over again. It's short but a damn treat for a fan.
@@Mrshane288 he has an interesting voice too
I loved this back in the 80s in the UK - we really appreciated it over here - pity the US audiences didn't leading it to be prematurely cancelled
People who watch television are morons so would not get the humour.
@@marleypumpkin4917 WTF ??!! What a ridiculous statement
It was canceled prematurely due to the network's own concerns that audiences wouldn't get it. That was more on the network not giving the show a proper shake. It went on to become a cult favorite in reruns, and then spawned the successful Naked Gun movies so I would say Americans did appreciate it.
@@janesmith7676 Networks always seem to panic if there's a dip in ratings before giving something a chance.
I made a mistake of clicking on the video while trying to open a bag of chips. Couldn’t open the damn thing! 😂 🤣
If you think it's unlikely for people called Once and Twice to be working for the same company, I once worked at a firm where two of the staff were Miss Wan and Mr Tu. We so wanted them to get married and hyphenate their last names.
I would pay to see them all crack up after they yell cut.
You would enjoy Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. They had trouble keeping a straight face.
Abbott & Costello are laughing in Heaven.
Drebin is sooo professional! First time meeting Sally, and he sits on her desk haha
Mr. Nielsen is a loss to the world. He was not only good in the comedy & acting sense, but from all accounts a genuine nice gentleman. Mr. Nielsen you are missed. 10 years gone by now, RIP good sir.
Absolute genius!
📺cigarette? Yes I know … Frank’s 3 second confusion. Perfect timing. That’s why he was so good. Thanks for posting.
just when I tought the confusing dialogues were over, there went Saul Weeks
RIP Leslie. Thank you for so many laughs!
Even to the end, "We think we know how he did it. " "Oh, Howie couldn't have done it; he hasn't been in for weeks.." Abbot and Costello, Who's on First. But if you can find the rock 'n roll version of Who's on First, necessarily including the Guess Who and The Who, give that a listen.
How we survived, I'll never know.
So Howie survived?
Oh no. We lost Howie the next day.
Over Macho Grande?
No, I'll never get over Macho Grande.
I just left a comment saying that this reminded me a little of A & C....absolutely hilarious stuff...I loved the Howie joke at the end....brilliant stuff !!
This kind of dialog is next to impossible to remember. But next to that, timing and delivery are so darned important. The gag reels must be high-frigging-larious. How could they keep a straight face? To which I'll add: 'Is this some kind of a bust? Yes, very impressive.' They don't make 'em like this anymore.
@@RealDapperDude hehehehehe....the bloopers would be comedic gold....such gifted professionals...lol....I live in Aus, and we are in full lockdown. The TV has been the worst I've ever known..all rubbish reality BS....you would think that TV execs would make the most of lockdown and gift us shows like this nightly. Bunch of dimwits I say !! lol. Peace love health and happiness to you and yours....keep laughing :)
@@rippi37 Hi, Los Angeles exurb, Ventura County. Screw 'em all. I know you're in OZ, but what happened to 800 Words? That was decent. And that cat playing Woody in Dr. Blake. That used to be good, but McLachlin doesn't know how to wear a hat properly. Alan North did a much better job.