Dame Edna Everage Live in Adelaide 1984, with Barry Humphries introduction

[@SimonLiddo]

I was blessed to have Barry as a dear friend for 36 years and yet have never seen this taping before. What an amazing treat! Thank you 😊

[@AmericasChoice]

I have to just say, that his observational skills were tremendous, and I think it gave him remarkable insight into human nature. Then he gathered those observations, and used them to create unmatchable entertainment and humor. It really comes through when he did the "Evening with..." shows. He had the ability to get right to heart of the idiosyncrasies of each person he referred to, and the designated questioners. He never crossed the line into insult, but just playfully bantered. One can see he admired them and their achievements. Another thing was his finger being on the pulse of entertainment industry, and society in general. He must have been a great consumer of news and current events. A truly unique talent, as I am sure you will agree.

[@app1esuk]

I was fortuntate to have seen him live in Milton Keynes in England on his farewell tour as well as watching most of his videos on you tube. I definitely think he is the funniest entertainer and comedian ever, yes it's a big statement to make. But his ability to improvise is unbelievable, but his biggest skill was always being able to go on a show with other celebrities and Barry would take over. Not in a bossy way, but it was his personality, plus the fear others had for him, fear in a nice way, as they knew they would be the butt of a joke.

[@AmericasChoice]

@@app1esuk All true. I like the Parkinson interview with Judy Dench and Sharon Osbourne in attendance. A masterful 16 minutes.

[@jenatsky]

How lucky you are.

[@markmcallan973]

Was he so funny offstage? Did he take the piss all the time ? He must have it's a life! Can U fill me in which some info! I grew up watching it and I still watch segments and can't stop laughing! It brings me up when I'm down it makes me be proud to be an Aussie👍

[@AndrewDeakin-v4l]

A genius, a unique talent, and a thoroughly exhausting show to perform.

[@edward311]

We will never see his genius again.....thoroughly missed.

[@AmericasChoice]

The only one I can think of who has similar talents is Steve Coogan. Although he is very good at characterization and writing, he just is not in the same class as Barry. He was peerless.

[@trevordickson8617]

This was a wonderful find. I had never heard Barry explain the genesis of Edna in such detail before. Gee I miss him & his satires of us.

[@pauljorgensen6608]

What a gift we were given. Thank you Mr Humphries.

[@hp3436]

saw this show at her majesty’s in sydney 84. fantastic.first time i’d seen les patterson. like a qld politician! barry is a genius

[@BTVAmerica]

I love Dame Edna. Thank you for posting this gorgeous video.

[@minomokwa744]

Wonderful Barry Humphries, unique Dame Edna .... he was a genius , he was so funny, so witty, so intelligently smart in making people laugh ...what a loss. In beloved memory, dear Dame Edna, dear Barry H.

[@Wanamaker1946]

I just had a wonderful evening out in Adelaide is Princess Anne Maryland. This was lovely. Thank you Dame Edna.

[@MaureenBonanno]

I just had a wonderful time at this wonderful show! Dame Edna. Such energy, terrific wit, and personal charisma! I am so grateful for KZbin for a chance to enjoy Dame Edna in all of her glory! ❤❤❤❤

[@daytonahandful]

He/she was a force of nature. One can only watch and listen almost mesmerised by his/her captivating performances.

[@michadegans2960]

It was really high in the wildernis of live of all men kind your greatnis ❤

[@brettjaniec3933]

OMG I haven’t laughed so hard in my entire life!

[@Ross-hr9oj]

pure genius, one of the best

[@AnnualClarke]

I still can't tell where Edna starts and Barry ends , she/he messes with my head ,🤪🤪🤪🥴🥴❤❤😂😂

[@RoderickFernandez-ps5ci]

This is funnier than his later stuff it's just hysterical I'm laughing tears running down my face I'm so glad I found this just by accident we miss you name

[@liamoification]

Wonderful!

[@elizabethanderson2968]

Barry is a genius... he turned his mum, and all the behaviours he loathed, into his greatest asset

[@markmcallan973]

WTF! OMG! I never seen anything so funny🤭 i grew up whith edna but i never seen this👍🤘👊❤️❤️❤️😂

[@app1esuk]

1hr 18 mins 40 seconds "If it rains we can hop under that frock of yours"

[@dr2549]

Interesting to see the Dame in this early formative years - much more nervous, loud and forceful character than the (well... relatively) suave and subtle persona we came to know later.

[@janewhitledge9063]

Next to Buster Keaton, Barry Humphries is my favorite comic.

[@tarync6539]

14:37 Cause im lookin for little victi... little people!

[@thomassmith1512]

Was the fall Dame did intentional or staged

[@RoderickFernandez-ps5ci]

no

[@RoderickFernandez-ps5ci]

I love this show so much the tears are running down my face I'm so glad I ran into it by accident thank you Dame

[@EricBrettJones]

Why is it so badly cropped?

[@newnewnwo4-life497]

1984

[@grantshanks5037]

It was shot for TV 4x3 format and has since been 'blown up' to 16x9 hence the grain and bad cropping.

[@prohibenada]

Unfortunately that's how it came on the DVD.