City Of Strangers - Tracey Ullman Show

[@MarylandBear1]

I watched this the first time in aired, years and years ago on the Tracey Ullman Show, and I have always remembered it.

[@LiLiJughead]

+Arthur Adams Me too. Glad I found it on here.

[@samueldorame308]

Me three

[@affectivity9346]

I always remembered it, too. As a New Yorker, I guess the ending shouldn't have surprised me. ;)

[@brigittebedolla4719]

Me four. I remember saying something to friends abut this skit, and no one else remembered it. I was starting to think I had imagined it.

[@coreycox2345]

I can see why, Arthur Adams. This is so good.

[@Patrick45127]

I was lucky enough to see this skit live in LA. I brought my Mom and she still talks about it. Tracey has more talent in her little finger than most of today's mega "stars" ever will. RESPECT to everyone involved!

[@michelehendricks5507]

She is one of the most talented, funny, brilliant people ever!

[@theresagraves6598]

Just watched again after many years and even funnier now than it was then. And the singing is amazing! Love Tracey!

[@zibbyzubb]

One of the funniest of many funny sketches on the Tracey Ullman Show.

[@susanbond1720]

ONE OF THE BEST COMEDY SHOWS EVER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HUMOR TRACEY. 🎶

[@dougalina123]

I saw this when it originally aired and I fell in LOVE with this sketch!!! I think this entire show was just brilliant!!! There's NOTHING like it on TV anymore...and that's a shame!

[@misanthrope8]

I am another one who has searched for this for years and years and YEARS!!! thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

[@wendymuldervanderhoorn423]

Unforgettable Comedy! Very hard nowadays to find something original like this.

[@louisnicolosi1313]

thank God I found this,, I love Tracey ..

[@adiadv10]

There should be millions of views on this. What a talented, all-star cast. It's brilliant.

[@Solarsystemrdffdfyyhh]

When fox first came and brought shows like this!

[@myyoutube887]

How Great Is.......Tracey Ullman

[@sherrybennett6843]

Saw this for the first time today. What a talented group and Tracey Ullman I've loved you since the Simpsons were just filler on your comedy show. Please keep bringing your wonderful characters to life. We need your humor now more than ever!

[@LSamaras]

Besides the Simpsons, this was my most favorite skech ever done on The Trachy Ullman Show, and that show was had a lot of great stuff. I haven't seen it in years but always remembered the bus stop with the city of strangers. It was great to see it again. Thanks

[@paulweiser6350]

Can't believe I remember this skit after all these years. 😆 🤣

[@giovannisantiago9775]

I was a kid when I saw this scene. I am so glad I found it on youtube.

[@scargo1013]

This is one of the best sketches ever seen on TV. Thank you SO very much!!

[@feferosette]

It sure is. I love this. Lmao

[@SDriver1111]

I remember this when it first aired. This skit stuck with me. Good show!

[@michaelfitzgerald1865]

This was a great show. This skit and The Job Interview are my absolute favorites. I remember laughing so hard when I saw them. And they still bring a big smile to my face.

[@TheNovemberRose]

Thank you for mentioning that other skit.. I'm going there now.

[@LaPabst]

Concept, execution.... time and place. Excellent. Masterpiece. Oh, shot live by the way.

[@PokemonDallas]

I will forever remember this amazing show and skit!

[@Mrmarcmarc]

I wrote this sketch...the woman who gets up on the bench and belts it out is Sister Rose from, Sly and The Family Stone

[@TheNovemberRose]

[@annabanana377]

Sister Rose from Sly and the Family Stone. I had no idea. It's one of my favourite sketches, what inspired you to write it?

[@JNevins234]

Been looking for this video for about 20 years too. I accidentally recorder it on VHS when it originally aired and thought it was the funniest thing I had ever seen. Whenever I felt bad or sad or depressed I would watch this and I couldn't help but feel happy. Over time the tape wore out and became unviewable and I spent years until now looking for this. Even after all these years, I can't help but smile and feel happy when I watch it. It's like a long lost friend. Thanks so much for the post!

[@dlorahdmc]

Been looking for this clip for years!!!

[@Andie8259]

I am sooo happy! Not only did I love this show, but this was one of my favorite skits!!!

[@davidnettles2101]

Have remembered this for more years than I can count. Classic.

[@DickyHertz]

This is one of my two favorite skits from Tracey's show. The other is when she sings Peace, Love, and Understanding. Thanks for posting this.

[@yyyguy67]

I'm glad to see that I am not the only person who loved and remembered this skit. Haven't seen it in 20 or so years, but it is still just as good today as it was when it first aired. Thanks for posting this gem!

[@timbo770]

I thought I'd never see this gem of wit and imagination again, thanks to you who created and posted it.

[@kittyprydekissme]

Finally!!! I'd looked for this sketch on KZbin several times before, and I'd almost given up all hope! Thank you so very very much!

[@tjenn71]

I seen this when it first aired. every time I hear the song this skit to mind. thanks.

[@piso9433]

I was at the live filming of this skit in LA. She was and is THE talent!

[@sveerdlov1917]

I'm so happy to find this channel. This was a show I never missed.

[@haiyatilin1494]

I always laugh out loud when I watch this video!

[@jania2fangrrl]

Heard this song on Lion King with my daughter and was reminded of where I FIRST heard it. Thank you for uploading this. FLOVE Tracy Ullman!

[@feferosette]

I lmao when I first saw this skit in the 80's.

[@streakeagle]

I also saw this when it originally aired. I can't hear this song without thinking of this skit. As others have already said, thank you for posting this!

[@adiadv10]

I had only seen this once - on TV a LONG time ago. It has been one of my all time favorite skits since then. Thanks for posting it!!!!

[@NorthMountainMusic]

The four members of The Tokens in this sketch are Dennis Marcellino, Norman Bergen, and 2 original members Phil & Mitch Margo. Actors include Julie Kavner and Dan Castellaneta who are the main voices of the Simpsons, which was created on this show. James L. Brooks produced, Sam Simon directed, Paula Abdul choreographed.

[@CaptainFrost32]

Who knew Homer was a tenor?

[@NorthMountainMusic]

@@CaptainFrost32 Haha - I knew that Dan was a tenor and one of the funniest people around - amazing what he has done with that talent.

[@Ramury7]

I remember when this first aired, I taped it and couldn't stop rewinding those ladies singing "Hush my darling don't fear my darling the lion sleeps tonight"

[@franklinfuentes]

Ramury7 my 'EXACT' thoughts! if you'd notice?.. tracey is also, loving that moment too. also, i always thought the older (of, the two) women might've been a singer from back in the day? def. THE BEST t. ullman show musical skit!

[@manictigger1031]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS! This is one of my all time favortie skits from her show~!

[@auntem321]

I, too, have been looking for this for what seems like forever. It was my favorite skit from that show. Sure do miss her show. Thanks for publishing it!!

[@theTRUTHgroup]

I've been looking for this video for about 20 years now. This is the first time I've seen it since it aired back in the 80's. Thank you SO MUCH! AWESOME!!!

[@pippishortstocking7913]

I loved her show and I remember this sketch!

[@jeffinvabe]

i gave up looking for this years ago. ty so much.

[@dougalina123]

this is my all time favorite Tracey Ullman episode!!! Thanks for posting...

[@ronaldtodd7704]

I loved this video the first time I saw it on TV.

[@NorthMountainMusic]

This sketch first aired on the Fox network October 11, 1987. In addition to Tracey's regulars, Julie Kavner and Dan Castellaneta, the featured 'strangers' are members of The Tokens, known for "The Lion Sleeps Tonight": Phil Margo and Mitch Margo (both original members), Norman Bergen, and Dennis Marcellino; also Rose Banks of Sly & The Family Stone and Alfie Silas. Written by Marc Flanagan, directed by Sam Simon, now known for The Simpsons.

[@TheNovemberRose]

Thank you so much for this capsule. This is a treasure, as is Ullman herself. .

[@littlejoe9381]

Norman Bergen : Thank you for all that info. I didn’t realize it had been so long since this aired on television. Time sure flies. As the saying goes : “ It seems like only yesterday “ when I first saw this. I still think about it whenever I hear this song.

[@lilbirdy25]

THANKS so much for putting this on You Tube!!! LMAO!!! This is a classic! My favorite! It's a good laugh for everyday! Thanks again. : )

[@VivacityTS]

this was one of my favorites

[@Kicks001]

@theTRUTHgroup DITTO! I thought I'd never see it again. Thanks for posting.

[@Windsweptzariel]

Thanks! This is one of my favorite comedy sketches!

[@PitotHeat]

Pure awesomeness. I too wondered if I'd ever see this again. Thanks for posting!

[@UnwantedStudios3]

i love that it was all just a pickpocket distraction

[@dfay67]

Yes, THANK YOU for posting this. This was one of my FAVORITE skits from "The Tracey Ullman Show." Ooh! And I see another fave: Francescas First Job. Tracey is one talented, funny lady.

[@RushnRider]

When the Disney movie, Lion King, came out, and this song became very popular again, I couldn't understand the sudden draw. I loved it the first time. When I saw this skit I memorized it and recently tried to describe it to a friend. I didn't do it justice, it was like trying to explain a joke. I really appreciate having this available. I was a memorable skit! THANK YOU

[@RobbCorless]

Love the energy...

[@obtower2]

I love this so much :) Thank You

[@aphroditelee4986]

my fave sketch from the show! i want to re-make it!

[@TheNovemberRose]

Do it! Find three or four buddies to flashmob it at a bus stop .. or on an escalator... .

[@druss1968]

I love this.... was looking for it. Thanks so much...

[@drcrumpler]

Always wanted to see more sketch comedy like this on TV. When will it come back? Skits like this are great. This is my favorite.

[@theshypersistence]

Ok this was kinda wholesome (except for the end lol) and I was smiling throughout 😄

[@Mskarin03]

Before this skit originally aired, my roommate and I were at a Renaissance Faire standing in one to order food. The staff was talking amongst themselves about a song about a lion, “the a wee ma way song”. My friend and I looked at each other and started to sing. The staff joined in, the customers in line joined in. It was just like this skit, only no one stole anything from anyone 😁. When we saw this skit on her show we couldn’t believe it.

[@chozen9]

Look @ Tracy's reaction 3:33 when the 2nd Black Lady starts singin..lol! Classic.. I loved this show n yes this was my favorite skit too!! Besides the simpsons...

[@bryanh1944FBH]

Priceless! Thanks for pointing that out.

[@myyoutube887]

love this naturally

[@raythejay1809]

I used to watch Tracey. She is so funny.

[@NorthMountainMusic]

Yes, you are correct. Paula Abdul choreographed the show including this sketch. She choreographed a Janet Jackson video around the same time.

[@stevwallach3181]

some 15 years ago Tracey Ulman sat behind me at a broadway show. After the show, I was compelled to turn around and and tell her how much of a fan I was. The only thing I could think of was the lion sleeps tonight on a bus stop. Amid the confusion of a superstar in public, she said " that man has good taste'. Small encounter but meaningful to me..

[@myyoutube887]

OMG.....awesome...........

[@mowgli2071]

Spot the stars! 🤩

[@photoman65]

love this skit

[@jdp18]

Best sketch EVER

[@thomasbinninger8373]

Luv it.

[@NVanHiker]

Watching again in 2023.

[@Michelle062970]

That's pretty cool. I didn't know that!

[@owningyourfinances]

How much did we get? LOL!!

[@MARIOBEN1]

The first Flash Mob

[@whatsorryiminabag]

LOVE

[@mustafa1name]

Someone should revive this sketch - SNL perhaps? UK audiences were surprised at the reappearance of Tracey with a noo yawk accent, she'd been a well known comedian and popstar who suddenly disappeared - I think she married an American producer secretly and just zipped away. Lovely work Marc.

[@yiffytimes]

If I recall right that mob contains members of The Tokens who originally released the song

[@inkyguy]

I so saw that ending coming.

[@carolondrey3222]

Oh, that is absolutely darling. I'm gonna try that the next time I'm among strangers. Yes, I really am.

[@TheNovemberRose]

I double dog dare you. I do.

[@gplunk]

If only real life could be like this; except for the theft angle....

[@raythejay1809]

I remember when I first saw this I really enjoyed it. I believe it was the first time I ever heard this song. The last time I heard it was when Timon and Pumba sang it on The Lion King.

[@littlejoe9381]

I just wanted to watch this again. It is one of my favorites. Just saw Ms. Tracey in an interview with Trevor Noah and I had to see it again. (Formerly known as ray thejay.

[@myyoutube887]

hey Lola my Dog best Dog Ever............here on the Big Dog Front

[@Michelle062970]

I've always loved this! (Didn't Paula Abdul choregraph this? I know she worked with Tracey alot)

[@Mrmarcmarc]

Paula did do the choreography - and I wrote it. Proudly.

[@iamautubeuser]

Season 2, Episode 3, Airdate October 11, 1987

[@deeplynluv]

I used to love this show. Television just isn't what it use go be!

[@myyoutube887]

Gangs of Tracy Ullmans City Bus

[@Mrmarcmarc]

I wrote this...

[@TheNovemberRose]

[@tourettes84]

- "my name is cindy" - "cindy... shut up."

[@savannahm.laurentian1286]

You all should try to find mama said there'd be days like this in a pharmacy. Let me know if you do!

[@thomassblaquelourde5930]

I can stop thinking what the bus driver thinks when he pulls up to this

[@booth2710]

i think if a bus driver saw that approaching he wouldn't stop ...

[@Light3740]

That's what the wardrobe department gave me. Not my optimum choice :-)

[@affectivity9346]

God. The Simpsons used to look like something by R.Crumb

[@CandyCane]

@Light3740 it's classic!

[@myyoutube887]

OMG

[@Prospero761]

Kevin Nealon!

[@myyoutube887]

teaching dogs the WoodhillStyle