The arguments regarding him or Rickles and who was the funniest and wittiest can go on and on, but I've always thought that Jack was the best. I saw him on TV many times - without a script - and he always killed it. Jack was never at a loss for words, and he was willing to take on anyone in a good natured exchange of insults. At a Friar's Roast, he once introduced Don Rickles as, "the man who's been doing my act for the past 12 years." Rickles loved it.
I don't think Jack was really that funny. He had great timing, a demeanor that really worked a room, and his physicality was fun to watch. Don Rickles (who was VERY funny) cited him as an influence.
I think it came from Rickles' personality. There has always been a great talk about this. Leonard used to say to Rickles "You're doin' me!" They were great friends. Pat Cooper even said that Rickles was not copying Leonard, I think. What I can say about Rickles was that he copied Milton Berle earlier in his life, but I think he just mixed that in with his raw self if you catch my drift. Rickles realized I think that he could be himself and rib people when he had to shoot down hecklers, and he saw people were laughing versus him struggling to do a usual comedian's act (without messing with people). As far as people copying, Jolson is a good example of not giving credit where credit is due. Check that out.
I could never remember the guy's name and wanted to find him him somewhere, because I only saw him once or twice on Merv Griffin with Leonard. Just _today_ I found a clip of him on Griffin with Jerry Lewis, and I was _sure_ he was the same one. Searching more I found this clip embedded in something else with you comment preserved, and then accessed the Y T vid itself. Many years wondering suddenly ended in about a 20 minute search from a happenstance. So thank you indeed. I remember Leonard trying his best to crack BT up and came very close, where the latter went into a grotesque snorting fit to cover up. It was the most bizarre act I'd ever seen.
3:40 A little bit sad, Jack's joke to Ed Sullivan that he'd be dead before him didn't turn out true. Jack E. Leonard actually passed away a year before Ed Sullivan when Jack was only 63.
For the first time I took a minute to actually watch a video with Jack E Leonard. And I'm a long time Don Rickles fan. There are huge differences between them. Rickles basically never used a script, that makes a huge difference. And also the tone of voice. Jacks delivery does not come close to that of Don. Maybe I'm just bias, but Jack speaks like most people reading a script.
Rickles said 80 to 90 per cent of his set was scripted. You can see him using the same material over and over..during many years. Hell they all do and did. It was the delivery and offset charm.that set DR apart. No one really like him...ever
Jack E. Leonard was probably not reading a script verbatim because it was very natural for him to be this way. When u r out there alone in the nightclubs, u need to memorize your act. U can see him on Merv Griffin. They did not copy one another and "Fat Jack" used to feel that Rickles stole his spotlight, but they just happened to both insult. They were widely different in style. Fat Jack would keep running his mouth while Rickles was more raw and down to earth. Anyhow, they loved each other. They were friends.
@@gsadventures678 I second "take it easy on me." There is one further "ee"-sound after "easy...", and nothing that corresponds to the vowels in "Leonard".
@@georgesumners7954 Love to see a copy, George. I am particularly interested in the two "foreigners" Wayne and Shuster who appeared on the Sullivan show more than any other act.
He does and its not great audio from that period/venue, and there's a ton of dated allusions; one has to know the backgrounds of Cronkite, Javitz, Wayne&Schuster, Cougat, etc. However as a long-time Leonard fan from way back, I can fill in most of the gaps. The darkroom lady I missed altogether; was it Cougat's wife?
@@-danR Leonard appeared at a local nightclub run by the mob where I grew up. A hotel was attached. A young man that worked there said he made three trips carrying Leonard’s luggage to a third floor suite. Leonard tipped him a quarter. The guy gave it back to Leonard.
Jack was entertaining, he had impeccable timing and was fun to watch. But he was NOT funny. He managed to escape into stardom with a quick tongue and fat appearance (which was beloved). Rickles may have stolen some style from him, but Don WAS funny, and much quicker.
@@MrJoeybabe25 I thought just the opposite. Rickles was a sweat clown and Leonard was hilarious! Plus Leonard was WITTY, and quick, while Rickles always seemed to rely on LOUDNESS and hockey pucks.
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The arguments regarding him or Rickles and who was the funniest and wittiest can go on and on, but I've always thought that Jack was the best. I saw him on TV many times - without a script - and he always killed it. Jack was never at a loss for words, and he was willing to take on anyone in a good natured exchange of insults. At a Friar's Roast, he once introduced Don Rickles as, "the man who's been doing my act for the past 12 years." Rickles loved it.
one of the true creative geniuses of stand-up comedy of the 20th century. so many comics mention him as their inflluence
Like who?
I don't think Jack was really that funny. He had great timing, a demeanor that really worked a room, and his physicality was fun to watch.
Don Rickles (who was VERY funny) cited him as an influence.
He was no Don Rickles. Not even in his dreams. Don was the master of insult.
@@BuckyBrown-lt4ry Jack E Leonard helped pioneer jewish insult humor.. There's not enough of his material on the internet to make that conclusion.
@@MrJoeybabe25
Leonard's regular routine was less than Rickle's, but in this sort of venue he's his equal.
The days of GREAT TALENT.
You know you've gotten old when comedic references to public figures from 66 years ago are still funny
How could I have never heard of Jack Leonard before????????
AMAZING FUNNY MAN!!!!!!!!!!
As Jack used to say---Don't touch me , I'm a star.
Don was the best, but all geniuses copy a bit from others. Jack did it earlier but Don was the greatest!
I agree, both were great but dons timing was unmatched
I think it came from Rickles' personality. There has always been a great talk about this. Leonard used to say to Rickles "You're doin' me!" They were great friends. Pat Cooper even said that Rickles was not copying Leonard, I think. What I can say about Rickles was that he copied Milton Berle earlier in his life, but I think he just mixed that in with his raw self if you catch my drift. Rickles realized I think that he could be himself and rib people when he had to shoot down hecklers, and he saw people were laughing versus him struggling to do a usual comedian's act (without messing with people).
As far as people copying, Jolson is a good example of not giving credit where credit is due. Check that out.
If there's one thing I'd like to see it's Jack E. Leonard sparing with Brother Theodore on The Merv Griffin Show.
I could never remember the guy's name and wanted to find him him somewhere, because I only saw him once or twice on Merv Griffin with Leonard. Just _today_ I found a clip of him on Griffin with Jerry Lewis, and I was _sure_ he was the same one. Searching more I found this clip embedded in something else with you comment preserved, and then accessed the Y T vid itself. Many years wondering suddenly ended in about a 20 minute search from a happenstance. So thank you indeed.
I remember Leonard trying his best to crack BT up and came very close, where the latter went into a grotesque snorting fit to cover up. It was the most bizarre act I'd ever seen.
Without brother Theodore the state of current events remains sufficiently undecypherable
3:40 A little bit sad, Jack's joke to Ed Sullivan that he'd be dead before him didn't turn out true. Jack E. Leonard actually passed away a year before Ed Sullivan when Jack was only 63.
For the first time I took a minute to actually watch a video with Jack E Leonard. And I'm a long time Don Rickles fan. There are huge differences between them. Rickles basically never used a script, that makes a huge difference. And also the tone of voice. Jacks delivery does not come close to that of Don. Maybe I'm just bias, but Jack speaks like most people reading a script.
Rickles said 80 to 90 per cent of his set was scripted. You can see him using the same material over and over..during many years. Hell they all do and did. It was the delivery and offset charm.that set DR apart. No one really like him...ever
Jack E. Leonard was probably not reading a script verbatim because it was very natural for him to be this way. When u r out there alone in the nightclubs, u need to memorize your act. U can see him on Merv Griffin.
They did not copy one another and "Fat Jack" used to feel that Rickles stole his spotlight, but they just happened to both insult. They were widely different in style. Fat Jack would keep running his mouth while Rickles was more raw and down to earth. Anyhow, they loved each other. They were friends.
He was right Ed Sullivan would be on TV a long time. Ed Sullivan's Show was on TV 13 more years after this into the Early 1970's.
If you have the rest of this tv tribute to Ed Sullivan..Tony? I hope that you will add the rest of this rare tv kinnie film print.
I have it, and am willing to share it privately
1950's kinda cool.
Is that Morey Amsterdam? Looks and sounds like him.
Jack E Leonard
It is, sitting next to Jack
Jack Carter
@@ThePointintheheart
Yes, Jack Carter, yet another "Merchant of Venom" from that era.
6:03 - loved the double-take on Joe E. too bad the video was snipped off as unexpected as a bris with a mohel with shaky hands.
In the full video which was broadcasted that line is cut off
who did he call Ma and Pa Kettle of Cuba?
Xavier Cugat and his beautiful wife Abbe Lane. Look them up If you are not familiar with them.
What did ed Sullivan say to him just before talking ? Almost as if he said “take it easy “
He said "take it easy on me."
He said "Take it easy, Leonard". The second sentence (when he leans over) is away from the microphone, so I couldn't catch it.
@@gsadventures678
I second "take it easy on me." There is one further "ee"-sound after "easy...", and nothing that corresponds to the vowels in "Leonard".
Is this whole show available?
I have it, and am willing to share it privately
@@georgesumners7954 Love to see a copy, George. I am particularly interested in the two "foreigners" Wayne and Shuster who appeared on the Sullivan show more than any other act.
@@NeilRossHistoryComedyPoetry Neil, find a way to send me your email address and I will be happy to share it with you
Sound is off.
Dude can I have all your footage lol
0:25 Gee, Mike Huckabee has aged well.
everything is stolen
One thing about Jack E. Leonard…it’s difficult to understand some of the things he says…he talks too fast and mumbles.
He does and its not great audio from that period/venue, and there's a ton of dated allusions; one has to know the backgrounds of Cronkite, Javitz, Wayne&Schuster, Cougat, etc. However as a long-time Leonard fan from way back, I can fill in most of the gaps. The darkroom lady I missed altogether; was it Cougat's wife?
@@-danR Leonard appeared at a local nightclub run by the mob where I grew up. A hotel was attached. A young man that worked there said he made three trips carrying Leonard’s luggage to a third floor suite. Leonard tipped him a quarter. The guy gave it back to Leonard.
They say that Don Rickles took off of this great man and imitated him. No, Don did it better.
Jack was entertaining, he had impeccable timing and was fun to watch. But he was NOT funny. He managed to escape into stardom with a quick tongue and fat appearance (which was beloved).
Rickles may have stolen some style from him, but Don WAS funny, and much quicker.
@@MrJoeybabe25 I thought just the opposite. Rickles was a sweat clown and Leonard was hilarious! Plus Leonard was WITTY, and quick, while Rickles always seemed to rely on LOUDNESS and hockey pucks.
@@johnnichols3132😀
There were enough differences between their styles and deliveries that I cannot find who's "funnier" in the balance.