Never, ever, got the money or notoriety commensurate with his talent. Had it all. Great material. Perfect delivery. Great expressions. And, he could work clean if he wanted. RIP my friend
+lordcron I performed comedy with him at the Ocean Side California Comedy Store in '91. I opened for him. He sat with me for drinks and was more than nice. I was a nobody. He is one of the funniest comics who fell short due to his demons.... I love this guy. What a loss.
he also had bursitis, laryngitis, pneumonia, old-monia, hyperactive glands, diahrea, piarhea, Rhea Pearlman, and a bunch of other things I can't even mention.
@@JollyDeacs11 ..... He was the funniest human being I have ever seen up on stage barring none. He was so talented and brilliant and has always been my favorite comic ever.
@@Quazi-Moto I know several professional comics and they didn't care for him. They said he was rude to them and often heckled them during their sets. Doesn't change my opinion of his comedy though, he's by far the funniest comic I've ever had the pleasure of seeing.
@@JaneSmith0709 If that's how he was, then that's just plain uncool. But I was speaking solely about his performances. I know nothing about him as a person. I guess this is just one more example of why the saying "Never meet your heroes" was created. Not the Jeni is/was a hero of mine... just making a point. Although it DOES kinda sting to learn he was apparently an ass to his colleagues. I can't STAND a holier-than-thou or 'I'm better than you!' type of personality.
🎉Underrated for sure. One of the very best in the category of Delivery ! His delivery was so natural and when it delivered the dynamite material he wrote ,I'm dumb founded as to why he wasn't up there in the Rickles Dangerfield , Carlin genre. He was. Great actor also in his routine as he never showed any signs of falling apart , in fact , the opposite , as he always seemed like a person in complete control, ( with a little spare time to make humorous fun of life in general) he just seemed to be in the eye of the human hurricane world .
+Mark Hauser I heard that he really wanted to break into TV and it just wasn't working out for him. It's too bad he couldn't realize how great he was at stand up and just be happy that he was so talented at it.
+MaxCovington543 True, but he'd been on the road for years, and it does take a toll on you eventually. At 50 plus he probably was burned out and couldn't see anything else ahead---some people just can't get on TV and make it---Richard Jenni is easily one of the most intense and riveting comics we'll ever see
I saw Richard at the Tempe Improv in the mid-2000's. He seemed angry but he was still funny overall. He is someone I can watch repeatedly and not get bored.
dougalmac54 I wasn't trying to make it a competition. I was just saying they could do just as well as each other with their talent. Sorry if it sounded like I was, but that wasn't my intention.
Damn I forgot how funny he was. I haven't rewatched his material since before he passed way. He always came close to being an absolutely huge star and it never happened.
Sad to know that someone that loves to make others laugh and be happy to not like his life and not be happy ?????? RIP buddy hope to hear you up there 👆🏻
OMG! I love that law firm of... 'Dewey, Beetum and Runn'! This man was too funny for words! Oh how I miss his irreverent rapid-fire style. RIP Richard. Thanks for the laughs.
Funny and beautiful man. I saw him in Chicago live years ago. Met him. I actually told him a joke and he cracked up. He asked "Can I steal that?" A great night.
OMG! Same thing happened to me! I thought he was just being polite offering to "steal" my joke, but I guess he got material that way... From random idiot nobodies.
Such an amazing and incredible funny funny man! It is just so so sad that he took his own life. He was certainly a comic genius and made me laugh out loud! Anyone that can do that is definitely funny!
Holy shit this was fucking hysterical!!! I just got put onto him today and boy did i miss the boat with him. The referee 'needing to talk' had me howling laughing!!
this man is a genius i wish he didnt commit suicide.He wanted to be a big star in acting,he never thought he was good enough,he is so funny rip my friend
One of the funniest of the comedians around during my childhood. They definitely don't make them like him very often anymore...then again, they don't make the crowds the same, either.
Saw him live in the 80s, outfunnied everyone else on the bill. Did a bit where he said, "Anyone can do Robin Williams schtick." Then he did 5 min. riffing on the people, the club, and the town AS ROBIN WILLIAMS. Brilliant.
does anyone know what "stand up" he does where he talks about the sauna, and the germs on jet skis??! I have been looking for it.. but haven't found it yet... anyone know if it is ON here?!?
Jeni, was a genius.....on par with "early Carlin" (who late3r actually became boring) Jeni was funny as hell and consistently...making fun out of real "stuff" Will we ever see another come our way?
Carlin became boring.... Seriously??! How can you write shit like that? Yeah he was way funnier in the 60's when he did cat jokes and visual gags... Carlin in the 80's-90's was possibly the greatest comic ever
@@CastorRabbit Agree totally. But he did say 'Early Carlin'. Carlin started in the 50's. I assume he isn't familiar with his early work so he thought sketches like 'a list of people who ought to be killed' were 'Early Carlin' even though he was already around 55 :)
I'm afraid that he was here before Bill Burr. That technically means, Billy Burr sounds like Richard Jeni. It's sort of a chicken came before the egg thing.
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Never, ever, got the money or notoriety commensurate with his talent. Had it all. Great material. Perfect delivery. Great expressions.
And, he could work clean if he wanted. RIP my friend
This brilliant man suffered from Depression and ended up taking his own life in 2007. He was a comedy genius. Rest In Peace.
+lordcron He also had schizophrenia and insomnia.
+lordcron I performed comedy with him at the Ocean Side California Comedy Store in '91. I opened for him. He sat with me for drinks and was more than nice. I was a nobody. He is one of the funniest comics who fell short due to his demons.... I love this guy. What a loss.
he also had bursitis, laryngitis, pneumonia, old-monia, hyperactive glands, diahrea, piarhea, Rhea Pearlman, and a bunch of other things I can't even mention.
heavnnnsent I also loved his referee routine. He performed that at the ESPY's years back.
@@JollyDeacs11 ..... He was the funniest human being I have ever seen up on stage barring none. He was so talented and brilliant and has always been my favorite comic ever.
What a seriously underrated comic.
+Joseph Myers Only by the public. Other comics love him.
Patrice O'Neal didn't..and I still cang figure out why?
Number one of all time
@@Quazi-Moto I know several professional comics and they didn't care for him. They said he was rude to them and often heckled them during their sets. Doesn't change my opinion of his comedy though, he's by far the funniest comic I've ever had the pleasure of seeing.
@@JaneSmith0709 If that's how he was, then that's just plain uncool.
But I was speaking solely about his performances. I know nothing about him as a person.
I guess this is just one more example of why the saying "Never meet your heroes" was created.
Not the Jeni is/was a hero of mine... just making a point.
Although it DOES kinda sting to learn he was apparently an ass to his colleagues. I can't STAND a holier-than-thou or 'I'm better than you!' type of personality.
🎉Underrated for sure. One of the very best in the category of Delivery ! His delivery was so natural and when it delivered the dynamite material he wrote ,I'm dumb founded as to why he wasn't up there in the Rickles Dangerfield , Carlin genre. He was. Great actor also in his routine as he never showed any signs of falling apart , in fact , the opposite , as he always seemed like a person in complete control, ( with a little spare time to make humorous fun of life in general) he just seemed to be in the eye of the human hurricane world .
Pure genius, perhaps the most underrated stand-up comic ever.
+Mark Hauser I heard that he really wanted to break into TV and it just wasn't working out for him. It's too bad he couldn't realize how great he was at stand up and just be happy that he was so talented at it.
+MaxCovington543 True, but he'd been on the road for years, and it does take a toll on you eventually. At 50 plus he probably was burned out and couldn't see anything else ahead---some people just can't get on TV and make it---Richard Jenni is easily one of the most intense and riveting comics we'll ever see
Michael Smith Agreed.
definitely the most under-rated. In the unlikely event.......
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RIP Richard Jeni. You are missed every day
This dude crushed every set he went to. I wish he was alive, Kinison and Hicks. And Carlin.
RIP brother.
One of my favorites!!!! Richard was one of a kind! R.I.P.
Hands up if you're here after listening to Joe Rogan pay compliments to Jeni's talent
I just put my hands up
aha yeah same
ive known about jeni for some time but yes im here from just watching joe rogan lmao
I am not here because of that. I’ve been a Jeni fan for quite some time. He was incredible.
I saw Richard at the Tempe Improv in the mid-2000's. He seemed angry but he was still funny overall. He is someone I can watch repeatedly and not get bored.
One of the greats. R.I.P.
I've heard this guy was funny but never seen his standup til now...holy shit this guy is a gem
Brilliant and hilarious comic--can't recall anyone this good in years.
Robin Williams could match him...
Emily Fisher Robin Williams was a completely different type of comedian. Hard to compare the two.
Emily Fisher it's NOT a comedy competition. why must people always pull that shit? appreciate each artist for his/her talent.
dougalmac54 I wasn't trying to make it a competition. I was just saying they could do just as well as each other with their talent. Sorry if it sounded like I was, but that wasn't my intention.
Emily Fisher both killed themselves sadly
Most underrated comedian in history. An unrecognized legend.
Damn I forgot how funny he was. I haven't rewatched his material since before he passed way. He always came close to being an absolutely huge star and it never happened.
He was the funniest comedian ever. That was quite sufficient.
flawless, so natural and smooth on stage
Agreed!
One of the most under rated comedians ever. Simply brilliant, honest humor. Miss him!
i miss him very much ! he was a great man!
Love this whole video. Come back to watch it a few times a year
I still know the whole lawyer bit word for word. I loved this mans comedy growing up.
RIP Jeni. So sad you left us. One of the best talents.
Simply the best ever, and there will never be any one like him
What a great great comic. Sad to lose this guy so young.
Sad to know that someone that loves to make others laugh and be happy to not like his life and not be happy ?????? RIP buddy hope to hear you up there 👆🏻
That’s the way it goes 😣
@@stevenhanson6057 at least here, but yeah.
Christ I miss him
Was always a favourite, was so sad to hear he died
The list of ailments at the seven minute mark always gets me. I lose it at gonorrhea
Occasional lower back pain😄
That's some of the most brilliant stuff I've seen
OMG! I love that law firm of... 'Dewey, Beetum and Runn'! This man was too funny for words! Oh how I miss his irreverent rapid-fire style. RIP Richard. Thanks for the laughs.
Great set, great diet plan. Jeni was a genius.
Jeni makes every standup comedian today look like amateur night.
His delivery is fantastic
Damn the was too good!
Funny and beautiful man. I saw him in Chicago live years ago. Met him. I actually told him a joke and he cracked up. He asked "Can I steal that?" A great night.
OMG! Same thing happened to me! I thought he was just being polite offering to "steal" my joke, but I guess he got material that way... From random idiot nobodies.
What was the joke?
I remember that ref bit when he did it on the Tonight Show. I think I laughed so hard a popped a lung that night.
Popping a lung....sounds like a medical emergency
i was a big fan,depression sucks,work work on respecting your life and loving your family,wishing all,a silver lining
*2 am, trying to keep laughing down so I won't wake my family* *failing horribly*
my all time favorite comic ! He was the best
abso-freakin-lutely.
Such an amazing and incredible funny funny man! It is just so so sad that he took his own life. He was certainly a comic genius and made me laugh out loud! Anyone that can do that is definitely funny!
he was my friend and I got to open for him a lot. Funniest guy on and off stage. agree, never got the credit he deserved.
He was so hilarious.
I enjoyed watching him.
Rip richard.
when this guy died so did the laughter R.I.P MR Platypus man.if I ever make it as a comedian I hope I'm only half as funny as him.
And now ladies and gentlemen, the man who is only half as funny as Richard Jeni... MIchael Martinez!!
One of my favorite comedians with svenska captions. Bara bra.
Holy shit this was fucking hysterical!!! I just got put onto him today and boy did i miss the boat with him. The referee 'needing to talk' had me howling laughing!!
The Ultimate Genius of Stand Up. Amazing.
Paul Taylor You're pathetic Paul. Totally fucking pathetic. Did you serve in the IDF? Shoot any babies?
Paul Taylor
Fuck politics with a stick, but this was hilarious! I guess you must have love the priest is you think he's a lame ass oh wait.
One of the best!!
an original!
Amazing amazing awesome thank you for sharing
Man, I was laughing too hard.!
This is great, thanks for uploading!!!
His Steaming Pile of Me routine was probably the most intelligent and hilarious sets in stand up history. Like Carlin, Burr, and Rock rolled into one.
Great artist. RIP dude.
Joe Rogan recommended this guy. Holy shit, he's even better than described. What a talent.
He was the best.
So so funny.
nobody was ever funnier
Top five all time.
this man is a genius i wish he didnt commit suicide.He wanted to be a big star in acting,he never thought he was good enough,he is so funny rip my friend
Holy shit this guy is fucken lights out!
"Oh, Jenny. Jenny. Oh yeah, Jenny, don't stop. Oh, Richard Jeni, your HBO comedy specials have brought pleasure to millions. And what a sweet ass."
LMAO He was brilliant!
RIP Richard we love you.
One of the funniest of the comedians around during my childhood. They definitely don't make them like him very often anymore...then again, they don't make the crowds the same, either.
6:00 this max headroom part of the act is incredible...
Joe Rogan brought me here. Great comic what a tragedy.
He has a joke about Michael Jackson that is one of the funniest jokes I've ever heard. RIP to this hugely underrated comedian
"Half man half woman, half black half white, and it was walking backwards and forwards at the same time!" -Classic!
RIP. His routine "Chardonnay and PMS" will be a memory I will never forget.
He was very similar in caliber to Robin Williams. This guy is funny beyond belief.
yeah except he's fuckin good
Stephen Deac you should really elaborate with a statement like that. (your original statement.)
Caliber. Bad choice of words....
Saw him live in the 80s, outfunnied everyone else on the bill. Did a bit where he said, "Anyone can do Robin Williams schtick." Then he did 5 min. riffing on the people, the club, and the town AS ROBIN WILLIAMS. Brilliant.
oh yes they were both comic geniuses the best of the best
Dude so fucking funny! One of the few stand ups that just isn't corny and played out.
He was comedic genius. May he RIP.
This aged well.
You can tell Bill Burr takes some inspiration in this guy. I just discovered him today. Hilarious!
yes I do also see the influence on Bill Burr.
Miss him 😂
does anyone know what "stand up" he does where he talks about the sauna, and the germs on jet skis??! I have been looking for it.. but haven't found it yet... anyone know if it is ON here?!?
Boy from New York City
THANKS!! ;)
Joe Rogan brought me here
Worth every second
Genius
My video stopped after his impressions of late night ads by a home boy Awww want to see more. RIP. as Joy Behar says he was a genius
And occasional lower back pain
Comic genius.
Very classy guy too. He went out with a bang.
Then a flop to the ground.
0:47 to 0:53 is the instant pants-wetter line. You've been warned.
I'm pretty sure it's on the "Heeeere's Johnny!" Tonight Show DVD collection.
Love Richard Jeni, but the tape jump made me feel like I was watching Max Headroom during the lawyer bit...whew! 😧
Jeni, was a genius.....on par with "early Carlin" (who late3r actually became boring) Jeni was funny as hell and consistently...making fun out of real "stuff" Will we ever see another come our way?
michael j Scotto yes very similar to earlier Carlin but still had his own voice. Fantastic. RIP
Agreed
Carlin became boring.... Seriously??! How can you write shit like that? Yeah he was way funnier in the 60's when he did cat jokes and visual gags...
Carlin in the 80's-90's was possibly the greatest comic ever
@@Anfubvinch True, but he didn't die until 2008... his last three specials weren't amazing
@@CastorRabbit Agree totally. But he did say 'Early Carlin'. Carlin started in the 50's. I assume he isn't familiar with his early work so he thought sketches like 'a list of people who ought to be killed' were 'Early Carlin' even though he was already around 55 :)
Greatest comedian ever
Someone had it on youtube for a while, but it was taken down. :(
Wow, when he did the Brooklin guy he sounded just like Bill Burr. And, boy, this fella is GOOD!!
I'm afraid that he was here before Bill Burr. That technically means, Billy Burr sounds like Richard Jeni. It's sort of a chicken came before the egg thing.
The best
Do you have it in tweed? 😅😅😅
it's always the funny ones that have the dark past
Mental illness is the worst thing on the planet
The Comedy of the ancients
Classy Fun
I was in love with him. He was funny and cute. I just saw a video that said he commited suicide. I'm here to say goodbye.😢
This guy was fucking great
He's actually funnier than Williams
Hmm well Williams was on a league of his own in improvisational stand-up
where can I find his full videos?
Remember when that last bit was a joke and not a "valid lifestyle choice"?
@3:40 I bet this is where Pablo got his “Harry Potter’s lesbian sister” joke
Anyone know who went on before him?
good question. You should win something. I wondered myself but then sort of forgot about it. I'm glad you brought it up again!
If Jeni was still alive, he wouldn't be getting nearly as many compliments for his "genius."
It's not that they need to stop eating. It's that they need to eat the right things at the right time.
Are you talking about heavy people? It's often their metabolism. I should know because I weigh 350 pounds more than anyone I know.
I wonder who he had to follow here.
I think it was either Dwayne Perkins or Earthquake, can't find anyone else that had an episode in that year
So funny!
Ah, even this genius got screwed over by Air Canada
Did Family Guy ( Brian) imitate him when Brian created his own play?
One of the greatest ever. Only saw him once, damnit.
Can’t believe he killed himself over a woman
It wasn't over a woman, he had clinical depression and psychosis.