Victor Borge performs his musical comedy routine at the White House. At the show he notices all the pianos in the White House play the same tune, and has trouble playing Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No.1.
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@ameyelias81816 ай бұрын
Met him at an airport and said “I love your humor” ! He smiled and said “thank you” and we went on our way.
@senzanome78015 ай бұрын
A real gentleman.
@gabbyhyman1246Ай бұрын
Awesome encounter . I ran into Mel Brooks once and said hi, and he said, nice working with you. 😂
@goldberg725 күн бұрын
Solo quello gli hai detto ? Io avrei detto, sei più grande di tutti i pianisti che ci sono adesso in circolazione
@kerryburns6041 Жыл бұрын
"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." Victor Borge.
@OperaJH2 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest pianists ever who pretended he wasn’t. Just a comedic and musical genius! The one and only Victor Borge!
@davidrotter38627 жыл бұрын
This man is so utterly brilliant, it is sick... To have that skill and then to make fun of all the stuffy traditions of classical in order to bring laughter to people is one of the greatest gifts that a person can give. A one of a kind genius period!
@TheAngelOfDeath013 жыл бұрын
Yeps. You nailed it, sir.
@This_RuthIsOnFire3 жыл бұрын
That’s his absolute beauty ❤️
@janfogel71272 жыл бұрын
He never thought he was goid enough to be a classical pianist and that is why he became a comedian as well.
@henningandersen90272 жыл бұрын
...I think he said he would always be too nervous to make errors as a mere classical pianist..
@catherinebreitfeller669 Жыл бұрын
True words !!
@JacGBoots15 жыл бұрын
"...one number is clair de lune and the other one.......isn't ! .." Haha
@Jantsenpr7772 жыл бұрын
He was a consummate comedian, but notice that he was actually playing the beast that is Tchaikovsky's first concerto! He could play incredibly!
@ranyiballois89253 жыл бұрын
2021 and he's still a legend .
@robertczebotar77532 жыл бұрын
...and he will be!!!
@BulentBasaran2 жыл бұрын
He makes Tchaikovsky's 1st (and yes there are the much less famous 2nd and 3rd) look so easy, which is not the case!
@fedd20002 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@infernalshaman40682 жыл бұрын
I can confirm, 2022 and still a legend
@novi4ok4832 жыл бұрын
We are people, and are gonna "die", but there are people that created something that will live forever, he is one of them!
@DualThunder11 жыл бұрын
He hides his incredible skill and technique behind his amazing humour. I often forget or overlook the prodigal skill that this man had at the keyboard
@AeiThop3 жыл бұрын
‘Prodigious’, you meant? He was an adult, though.
@TheOne-pq4ph2 жыл бұрын
@@AeiThop he was a child prodigy
@jaimemuir3384 Жыл бұрын
Was he? 😊
@marigoldruff12 жыл бұрын
He ALMOST convinces you that he can't actually play the piano but then he goes and does a thing like that at 5:40 . What an absolute genius.
@marigoldruff2 жыл бұрын
@@demooisteNAAM sorry, that is absolutely not true
@gregorhellmundt95592 жыл бұрын
@@demooisteNAAM yeah you are incredibly wrong. Borge toured the world as a concert pianist before becoming a comic.
@peterberkowsky36132 жыл бұрын
My Mom took me to see him on Broadway around 1955. He was quite entertaining, but it was always a little frustrating for her, because she wanted to hear him play a serious piece to completion, which he never did.
@ElizabethFontana-w8uАй бұрын
Me too
@DavidBurton-b8fАй бұрын
You can find him playing Clair de Lune on KZbin and it’s beautiful
@kraftpr8 жыл бұрын
As much as I always loved Mr. Borge's hilarious comedic performances, I've always wished I could have heard him play in concert during his "serious" days as a virtuoso pianist in Denmark. His comedic playing only gives us rare glimpses at what his playing must have been like in those days.
@giovannisanseviero57268 жыл бұрын
+kraftpr There must be some pieces around. I'd love to hear them!
@hieple25878 жыл бұрын
+hiep le Here u go
@JLFAN20098 жыл бұрын
+kraftpr Aren't there already enough *serious* pianists out there, who have given and give much to the world with what they do? By contrast, there never has been or ever will be another Victor Borge. Let's all be grateful that he was eventually able to find the niche he did.
@sfield868 жыл бұрын
+kraftpr /watch?v=_evCoEVaTQE
@RADIOACTIVEBUNY8 жыл бұрын
I've only just discovered him and I immediately felt the same way. You can just tell he's an absolute master at playing, but sadly you never get to see it. Funny as all hell, but I hope there's something out there of him doing a full song.
@Iknowonlywhatimtaught Жыл бұрын
Victor Borge is sorely missed😢. Brilliant.
@rened12325 жыл бұрын
2:38 Absolutely HILARIOUS....licking his right hand fingers but turning the page with his left hand. Little bits of genius!!
@Madscheva975313 жыл бұрын
also an old newfie joke! LOL
@THE-HammerMan2 жыл бұрын
@@Madscheva97531 Newfie is a joke unto itself. Like the Newfie hat. The hat with four flaps with arrows & N S E and W...so Newfies won't get lost.
@roncantrell28369 ай бұрын
I caught that and roared! Such subtle humor
@edwardbutler67355 жыл бұрын
Victor should be compulsive viewing for all who suffer from misery, instant cure. What a genius.
@TinyFord14 ай бұрын
Here’s something I like about this comment. It has 118 likes in 4 years and not a single person pointing out that you clearly meant “compulsory” and not “compulsive”. They like the comment because they knew what you intended to say. The reason I like this is because it just goes to show that there is a certain portion of the internet that are still sensible and we are the lucky few to have found that part of the internet.
@brittanyneiswinger3561 Жыл бұрын
If you notice when he plays Strauss you can see the smirk before he plays the repeat tune lol. This guy was comedy gold. Never will be anyone like him again. Also this was back when even non musicians got the musical jokes. Love it lol
@TheOne-pq4ph10 ай бұрын
What is the repeat tune called?
@MichaelHansenFUN13 жыл бұрын
is this on dvd? At age 90 he came out on stage, took the microphone, and a puff of smoke came out of his mouth. the audience reacted and he said "Mexican Food".
@davidevans32273 жыл бұрын
Laugh out loud 😄
@Rotebuehl1 Жыл бұрын
...and what an excellent musician he was
@bpritchard6393 Жыл бұрын
@@davidevans3227ll loo p loo I I I I go
@AG-oy4gh6 ай бұрын
I’m 34 and just now discovering this incredible man.
@athenasf2 ай бұрын
Far Out! I loved watching him when I was a kid. I'm glad you are able to enjoy him now.
@jeffbaer5851 Жыл бұрын
Just imagine being SO good, that simply being the best of the best of the best of classical pianists is TOO EASY.... and you think, "I'll combine it with stand-up comedy."
@DiUnPassatoInesistente2 ай бұрын
Mostly sit down
@torbj4873 жыл бұрын
I treasure the fact that I got to see him live. Checking up some dates, I guess it must have been in 1999, in Sweden (Linköping, to be precise). Totally amazing. On stage there's this 90-year-old man, still playing the piano really well, which just shouldn't happen. This 90-year-old man with total command of the most brilliant physical comedy, which ... I don't even know... And he did all these old jokes that must have been like over 60 years old because... well... um... he invented them more than 60 years previously. And he told them like I had never heard them before, ever! And how I laughed! Wow. Just wow.
@rebekahhesketh1220 Жыл бұрын
His physical humor of falling off his bench or chair never gets old! 😂
@cliveosemanpoet5682 жыл бұрын
I've just discovered this absolute genius of a man thanks to two friends totally independently sharing clips of him because they thought I would like him. Absolutely wonderful
@canvan88186 жыл бұрын
I love Victor Borge. Always, he makes me smile and laugh. Silly yes, great, that too.
@edwarddeitch88865 жыл бұрын
A comedic GENIUS! Timing, delivery, material beyond belief. And a great pianist besides.
@pauljordan4452 Жыл бұрын
My grandpa's neighbour was Gene Deitch. Are you related?
@giovannisanseviero57268 жыл бұрын
Masterful talent!! 5:18 blows me away. Should make a great GIF
@danielmads91607 жыл бұрын
Then make it :)
@unhommequicourtАй бұрын
no it wouldn t
@cameltanker12865 жыл бұрын
Through his timeless humor he brought classical music to the masses.
@rackets001 Жыл бұрын
This was in 1953, 70 years ago! One of the best to do it. To think he was 44 by this time. I remember watching him as a kid and loving his act. Most of the same jokes for decades, but never got old!
@annespry7588 Жыл бұрын
How I wish we had entertainment like this. What great performances he gave
@gregnormal55. Жыл бұрын
Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!
@judithhand49875 жыл бұрын
Gosh, he's fabulous. I still have a tape of his and am so glad that he's available on the internet as well. Laughter really is the best medicine.
@spectrum7virkeytroni2 жыл бұрын
Like most people of my generation, I was introduced to him on The Electric Company. But as I grew up seeing his many television appearances (being a very non-accomplished piano player myself), I fell in love with his mix of humor and virtuosity.
@BOORAGG11 жыл бұрын
He took a real chance ruining those hands with that fall. Better stand-up comedy than most today and a genius on the keyboard. What talent.
@gootube352612 жыл бұрын
He is so funny! His work is as fresh and entertaining today as it was 55 years ago when this performance took place. Victor Borge will live on forever thanks to video clips like these. I've been laughing so hard I scared the dog. Thanks for posting, DocCaeruleus!
@TimCizej1372 жыл бұрын
Is the dog okay?
@jomcgrath99667 жыл бұрын
He made the music look so easy to play. A true craftsman and musican
@davidmann82544 жыл бұрын
My god that was good. I’ve never realised how nuanced his performances are. Thanks for posting
@chrisk81875 жыл бұрын
You may already know that Mr. Borge was a serious concert pianist in Europe and performed with major orchestras before he accidentally went down the wrong path into humor (he never forgave himself). He also spoke no English in the beginning of his career. And I believe he had six children one of whom traveled with him and appeared on stage for his page turner routine. He also had a weekly evening nationally broadcast tv show during the '50s.
@carmiafainstein7823 Жыл бұрын
Q.f
@SimonHammelburg9 жыл бұрын
What agreat artist he was, Victor Borge. He left us with so many funny and beautiful recordings!
@andrejkovacs82807 жыл бұрын
Millions of people don't know what's that thing, unfortunately, I have to be one of them - Victor Borge 1950
@LouisEmery7 жыл бұрын
That's a great formula for a joke.
@andrejkovacs82807 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is
@v_it07973 жыл бұрын
12 years later is the perfect time? I'm not complaining but next time a bit earlier please dear algorithm
@ELCADAROSA3 жыл бұрын
With so many people at home during the pandemic, YT ran out of fresh & new, so had to bring out the greats from the archives! 😄
@jjbanzer8 жыл бұрын
Saw him in Louisville, Kentucky in the 1990s with the Louisville, Orchestra. Yes he was still going strong! What a performer!
@fritzbickenbach5924 жыл бұрын
Morgen morgen, sind wir wieder allein
@saintleger8582 жыл бұрын
Extraordinaire pianiste avec tant d'humour et de gentillesse ! Un génie ! Merci !
@alexandrematos11122 жыл бұрын
It doesn´t get better than this. Bravo.
@EzraBufford8 жыл бұрын
He was silly and awesome all at the same time!
@gerardvaughan18476 жыл бұрын
He's beyond brilliant. A hard thing to live with, so he "mixed a little water with the wine". This is the first time I have ever seen him perform. Before that just a name. Seems that brilliant pianists turn to comedy, since I had such a friend/lodger in the late 70's.
@kimjessen18258 жыл бұрын
Masterful talent coupled with good ol' Danish humour. Classic. Thanks for sharing.
@autismcorner13 жыл бұрын
An phenomenally talented, brilliant man. Absolute genius.
@johnferguson38018 жыл бұрын
Victor was always brilliant!
@howardsway78211 жыл бұрын
He was a grand master of comedy - what a lovely genius
@vidya014 Жыл бұрын
Victor borge gave the comedian inspiration to Mr. Bean. Mr. Borge is the first Bean.
@copferthat8 жыл бұрын
As near to comedy genius as you're going to get. A classical brilliance added to a crazy comic style, absolutely unique.
@spiritualatheist16 жыл бұрын
Repeating a posting from 9 years ago: Nominal Egg wrote: This is actually from an episode of The Abbott and Costello Show (the Colgate Comedy Hour). It wasn't actually taped at the White House...that's a ruse that's part of the skit. The show was celebrating Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration [Jan. 1953 -Mr. Goodman is Benny Goodman cracking up]. These shows are available on DVD, and contain classic material by comic geniuses! Repeating another posting: GracelynMusic wrote: 6 years ago Terrific. Some of you will be old enough to get the political humor of the piano which could only play "Mary Margaret Truman Was The Daughter of the Prez" at the beginning of the Eisenhower administration. What a whippersnapper!! C: The tune was "The Missouri Waltz" and the doggerel words were: Mary Margaret Truman is the daughter of the Pres She lives in the White House with her ugly mother Bess Her social rating is not worth debating For she is a member of Phi Beta Phi When her father Harry gets the gate in forty-eight Mary Margaret Truman will be left without a date She'll move to Missouri and work in a brewery So let's all drink beer! Ole'. Actually Mary Margaret Truman was a well-known performer and author. Check her out on YT.
@bettycogswell98514 жыл бұрын
Victor was a comedic genius. He could make the piano sing. Love this guy. Wish he was still here..
@thompsonsmith7798 Жыл бұрын
Hello Betty How are you doing today?
@capitanfuturo5945 жыл бұрын
VICTOR BORGE WAS A GENIUS IN THE PIANO. ...AND A FUNNY GUY TOO !
@skvakagud9 жыл бұрын
The one thing i'm truly proud of as a Dane (been from Denmark.).. We might have invented alot of great things, we might be leading in the production of X amount of things.. But he is the definition of Danish humor.. Ofcourse aclimated to international humour, but still.. And a comedian join people together, if we laugh together we forget about been mad at eachother. That's probably the most important thing we can do together, and one can do for others. Make people smile and laugh. :)
@revfred26209 жыл бұрын
skvakagud Agreed . . . laughter is the best medicine . . . except maybe not for diarrhea
@hellshade29 жыл бұрын
Adolph of Gant LOL!!
@WoodyAllen1239 жыл бұрын
skvakagud Isn't he was jewish?
@DDKRoblox9 жыл бұрын
Albert Khavinson And? Hebrews are all over the world my friend, including, but not limited to Denmark.
@revfred26209 жыл бұрын
Of course he's Jewish . . . why do you think he played so well . . . and his quick wit . . OY VEY!
@pjf2675 Жыл бұрын
A comic Genius and a darn great pianist.
@crassenti2 жыл бұрын
I will always love this man 🥰
@kattrakee2 жыл бұрын
He was surely one of a kind; so funny and yet so talented ♥️👍👍👍 Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶
@gregnormal55. Жыл бұрын
Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!
@Mike383HK5 жыл бұрын
I think he played with comedy out of a sense of boredom and wanting more out of the audience. he was a genius and he wanted to be self efacing. Kick the seriousness off the stage and make fun of himself. Maybe it helped him forget WW2. Who knows? Everyone is gone who could tell us. I just think he was very special. I will always remember that as a musician. I miss him on TV. Very special Saturday nights. I could never miss it.
@SchlurmsOfficially3 жыл бұрын
I've heard he had serious stage fright but could get past it through comedy
@Mike383HK3 жыл бұрын
@@SchlurmsOfficially I never knew that. Sounds logical.
@mozxz Жыл бұрын
I think I've seen 20 performances today with dear old Mr. Borge, and even as an old man, 40+ years after this was recorded , he stil does the exact same jokes and routines, people know and love him for it, and still find it funny, That little bit you pull out of the stick holding up the lid to the grand piano, and how millions of people don't know what it is, including himself, is quite the funny joke every time, as I have no clue what indeed it is for....
@mlbrooks40669 ай бұрын
I'd rather watch these old videos of Victoria Borge than any of the "comedy" on TV or streaming today. Borge makes me laugh more than anybody now.
@mortalclown3812 Жыл бұрын
Rest in paradise, Maestro. Beloved for all time. 🎹🎼🙋🌍✨❤️
@davidevans32273 жыл бұрын
oh my word he is so funny so talented.. to do the things he says and does and get it all on point.. what a man.. thankyou so much 🙂
@TheSuperCommentGuy8 жыл бұрын
4:32 This piece is the theme from The Third Man by Anton Karas; he's doing a parody of the zither instrument.
@tc2288888 жыл бұрын
Always makes me laugh out loud ...what a performer !!
@ilfarmboy3 жыл бұрын
never gets old
@jankerle5813 жыл бұрын
What a genious! This is the right atitude to the music, to life, to everything! Whish I couls be such positiv person!
@christiangibbs14822 жыл бұрын
Comedy, music, slapstick.... Pay close attention, kids: This is what genius looks like.
@mcaduckerАй бұрын
I remember seeing this on a Colgate Comedy Hour DVD if I remember correctly. It was great and great to watch it again on here!
@TNT-km2eg Жыл бұрын
Virtuoso who found most original and entertaining way to compensate for all those endless hours of practicing
@ruthwishart86454 жыл бұрын
As a young teenager in the 1960s l remember seeing Victor Borge play a duet with Leonid Hambro (l think) and swatting an imaginary fly with a fly swatter at the same time.... it was so funny l never forgot it! But could never find out who it was.....I’ve only recently discovered that it was this amazing man.... l would love to see that clip once again! I hope someone can post it !
@thompsonsmith7798 Жыл бұрын
Hello Ruth How are you doing today?
@Liz-lz2dv Жыл бұрын
Vielen Dank für Victor Borge , das ich das hier sehen kann.Victor Borge ist für mich ein perfektes Genie,ein wunderbarer Meister und ein vollkommener Magier seines Faches,der alles auf brillante Weise verzaubert . Lieben Dank und viele Grüße...
@patriciajanemcgrath6275 ай бұрын
He used me as a prop in London when I had a sneezing fit whilst sitting in the Royal Box. Hs stared up smiling and asked me to take take me time! SO embarrassing (I was only 12!) Lovely man. Such talent ❤😊
@lafuerzaestaenlagente78223 жыл бұрын
One word: GENIUS !!!
@judyhunt83603 жыл бұрын
If he didn't have the amazing skill and gift of playing the piano the way he does, he wouldn't be able to fool around and make up peices as he goes along. He's a real scream !! What talent !!!
@thompsonsmith7798 Жыл бұрын
Hello Judy How are you doing today?
@davidpiercy28985 жыл бұрын
No one as good as Mr. Borge....actually a great pianist as well as fine comedian!!!
@limodrengen10 жыл бұрын
I dont think there will ever be such a musical Genios again.
@FDzerzhinsky10 жыл бұрын
There never was another superb musician who was this funny, or a comedian who played piano so brilliantly.
@dareisnogod57114 жыл бұрын
WRONG. I am a Genios, but I have always longed to be a Genius.
@darthflash69943 жыл бұрын
He did more with the piano than I did with my entire existence.
@petergregory606911 жыл бұрын
Ineptitude through the eyes of genius. Rare archive. Nice references from prchristman - thank you. Just off for more...
@JjJj1234-z3s Жыл бұрын
He was one of the best one of my favorites. God bless you Victor Borge.
@MTaufikZoelkifli2 жыл бұрын
He is amazing and genius!
@paulwee7853 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, skilful, humorous and so sleek...a great talent in music wizardry. Thank you sir for teaching us to distress and laugh.
@tomwilliams829510 жыл бұрын
Absolutey AMAZING Victor Borge !!!
@aspinallsandy48102 жыл бұрын
2022 and still a legend, Amazing talent, Love him
@catherinebreitfeller669 Жыл бұрын
So true
@gman77742 жыл бұрын
I can forgive that they skip 98% of one of my all time favorite and one of the most underrated pieces in music (Tchaikovsky‘s first concerto) because he is hilarious and I love him.
@gueronva6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Loved This Genius
@bohe993 жыл бұрын
Victor Borge performs at the Truman White House. This kinescope is an excerpt from an episode of The Colgate Comedy Hour, originally telecast by NBC on January 11, 1953
@markmuldoon805 Жыл бұрын
He always will be a legend.
@joeschneider677 жыл бұрын
no one ever like Mrs Victor. very well miss him. RIP in heaven
@ronwade5646 Жыл бұрын
I played behind him in Arizona twice and Idaho once. He was funny during rehearsals too!
@erock8678 Жыл бұрын
2023 and he’s still a legend.
@georgeisaak53214 жыл бұрын
That legend was the real deal , one of the kind entertainer and music genius !
@DP-zd8fr6 жыл бұрын
Absolute GENIUS...you gotta be so fucking good at your instrument that you can be funny at it.
@TheMadNatter2 жыл бұрын
KZbin is where we go to remember the legends
@mizsparrow13 жыл бұрын
@MrHypnofan The long wooden strut that holds up the piano lid has a chunk that folds out (the gadget). You can raise the entire strut and have the lid up very high, or you can lay the main strut down, and just fold up that "gadget", and it is a smaller strut that holds the lid up just a little bit.
@HildaMeiring-od7zh Жыл бұрын
Brilliant thank you
@Samuel-ku1qb2 жыл бұрын
I wish Tom Hanks could have played George Borge in a movie. Especially in this video his face would’ve suited PERFECTLY
@kimboss87215 ай бұрын
It's amazingwhat you can find onKZbin! Love it!
@joerasmussen40298 жыл бұрын
Danish humour, but internationalised. People often think of British humour, but the truth is that the Danes invaded Britain way back (look at the number of places that have names that came from old Danish, like Jorvik became York) and they actually share similar zany humour.
@MsSusanmary9 жыл бұрын
i saw him Melb Australia about XXXX years ago --- I never laughed so hard in my life at anything at all
@anthony-om3iq5 жыл бұрын
40 years ago ?
@djmocha73 жыл бұрын
Good thing it wasn’t 30 years ago. I’d question whether it was him you were watching, or a guy who can use the 3rd pedal. “Who do they think I am?” -Victor B.
@bjalilian8 жыл бұрын
Cant remember when was the last time i laughed and enjoyed sth this much, he is/was amazing!
@empireentertainmentevents13536 жыл бұрын
The world has way too many serious Concert pianists. Thats why VICTOR BORGE is so special! So, you wanna hear serious Pianists play serious classical music? Sure. There are millions of serious pianists around the world. However...if you want to look for a Pianist like VICTOR BORGE. You cant find any!