Top Ten Favorite Standup Comedians

[Bobby_M]

This is not a debate. Just list your top ten.

1. Louis CK
2. Brian Regan
3. David Cross
4. Jim Gaffigan
5. Jerry Seinfeld
6. Demetri Martin


7. Dave Chappell
8. George Carlin
9. Eddie Murphy
10.Greg Behrendt

 

[PseudoChef]

Any list that does not contain Dane Cook and Carlos Mencia. Gaffigan, CK, and Cross are great.

 

[BlindLemonLars]

1. George Carlin
2. Bill Hicks
3. Richard Pryor
4. Bob Newhart
5. Jonathan Winters
6. Steven Wright
7. Garry Shandling
8. Eddie Murphy
9. Lewis Black
10. Mitch Hedberg

 

[B-rad]

1. David Letterman
2. Rodney Carrington
3. Rodney Dangerfield
4. Robin Williams
5. Drew Carey
6. Martin Lawrence
7. Jerry Seinfeld
8. Eddie Murphy
9. Chris Rock
10. Bill Cosby

 

[Ryan_PA]

HM: Bill Burr

10. Lewis Black
9. Doug Standhope
8. Jim Breuer
7. Brian Regan
6. Mitch Hedberg
5. Jim Norton
4. Dennis Leary
3. Bill Hicks
2. George Carlin
1. Richard Pryor

 

[jmulligan]

I'm sure I've got more, but I can only think of a few at the moment:

+1 Demetri Martin, he cracks me up
Daniel Tosh
Dave Chapelle (before he went nutters)
Ellen Degeneres
Lewis Black

 

[Tenchiro]

Not in any particular order;

Chris Rock, George Carlin, Katt Williams, The Amazing Jonathon, Penn & Teller, Richard Pryor, Triumph, Don Rickles

There are more, but I can't think of any right now.

 

[HVBrewtality]

1. George Carlin
2. Richard Pryor
3. Jerry Seinfeld
4. Stephen Wright
5. Mitch Hedberg
6. Lewis Black
7. Dave Chappelle
8. Robin Williams
9. Chris Rock
10. Katt Williams

 

[Bobby_M]

I'm glad to see no one has Dane Cook on the list. Every time I hear the guy, I want to drill his notrils out.

 

[Kelsch]

1. (by far) George Carlin

The rest in no particular order

Richard Pryor
Doug Stanhope
Lewis Black
Jeff Dunham
Eddie Murphy
Mitch Hedberg
Christopher Titus
Robin Williams
Stephen Wright

 

[STAD]

I am also VERY glad no one likes Dane Cook. He is just not funny...

 

[Bongofury]

No Eddie Izzard? I put him up there with Carlin.

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[FatMonsters]

I'd add Robert Schimmel to the list.

 

[Bobby_M]

While I'd never put Carlin on the top half of my list, I wouldn't put Izzard on any list that includes Carlin.

I liked Carlin fine for what he represented to the world of standup for all those years and all the shows were entertaining but I can't say that I've ever lost my mind laughing over any one particular thing he did. I contrast that to Brian Regan where I've practially lost consciousness due ot lack of oxygen at a few of his shows.

Excellent call on Schimmel. I will replace Eddie Murphy's spot with him.

 

[HVBrewtality]

Good call on Eddie Izzard, he is hilarious!

 

[Repsychler]

In no particular order:

George Carlin
Eddie Murphy
Ron White
Gallagher
Jim Gaffigan
Dave Chappelle
Lewis Black
Denis Leary
Patton Oswalt
Richard Pryor

 

[STAD]

Patton Owns

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

I was beginning to wonder if Eddie Izzard was going to be mentioned!

 

[foppa78]

I'd add Robert Schimmel to the list.

+1 This guy is very good. I have his HBO DVD and it is awesome.

 

[yermej]

In no particular order: Hicks, Pryor, David Cross, Hedberg, Wright, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Chappelle, Izzard, Brian Posehn

 

[Kelsch]

Can't believe I missed Schimmel. He'd probably bump Lewis Black off my list.

 

[Skrimpy]

Lewis Black
Lewis Black
Lewis Black
Lewis Black
Lewis Black
Lewis Black
Lewis Black
Lewis Black
Lewis Black

Only comedian that has made me laugh so hard I cry. Could be my pent up anger identifies with the venting of his. He says the things I want to.

 

[talleymonster]

In no specific order, except Jim Norton is number 1.
Jim Norton
George Carlin
Jim Jeffries
Pablo Francisco
Katt Williams
Joe Rogan
Rodney Carrington
Kevin Pollack
Patton Oswalt
Zach Galifianakis

 

[Bobby_M]

I can't believe Norton is showing up on so many lists that lack Louis CK. I like Norton but Louis owns him.

 

[Bruscar]

Not one call for Steve Martin??!!

I know my age is showing but Bill Cosby was a huge influence on so many who followed.
I've only been "laughed out" & couldn't laugh more once. To Robin Williams live.
Bob Newhart was a master of control.
Anyone remember Dennis Wolfberg?
Eddie Murphy in the day.
Bobby Slayton.
I love Lisa Lapinelli!

I've seen so many through the years. Only trying to put "The Ones". These were guys who shaped so many others.

 

[talleymonster]

At one time I aspired to be a stand up comic. I have a buddy out here who does it on open mic nights....and he's funny. Think of him as a much funnier, Latino version of Ralphie May. He's always trying to drag me out with him. I just know he'll try to get me drunk and on stage.

 

[beerthirty]

Wow only one call each for Jeff Dunham or Lisa Lapinelli? I must be more twisted than I thought. Carlin, Dangerfeild, Cosby, Pryor, White, Carey, Murphy(in his day) and Rock. These are just the first to pop into my head as "Pay to see" although I would go see two shows for Dunham.

 

[Bruscar]

Wow only one call each for Jeff Dunham or Lisa Lapinelli? I must be more twisted than I thought. Carlin, Dangerfeild, Cosby, Pryor, White, Carey, Murphy(in his day) and Rock. These are just the first to pop into my head as "Pay to see" although I would go see two shows for Dunham.

Dunham

It still cracks me up to think I photographed him for a comedy club here in L.A. 15 years ago with Peanut & he's still playing with dolls!
I love watching the Achmed video! My daughter's turned half her friends onto him!

 

[Brewtopia]

Not one mention of Lenny Bruce???

Lenny Bruce laid the ground work for most every other comic mentioned in this thread!

 

[talleymonster]

oohh, can't forget Andy Kaufman.