Elton John, Billie Jean King, and Dame Edna

[@paulbloom8847]

She outshines them all

[@VeganRoses-qz9iq]

Who ..you mean he

[@paulbloom8847]

@@VeganRoses-qz9iq Edna of course

[@VeganRoses-qz9iq]

@Paul Bloom I know but she's a he playing a she ....genius comic ..

[@sashabertold3731]

​@@VeganRoses-qz9iq We all know it's a "he".... Oh so smart

[@photo161]

@@sashabertold3731 Who's a he?!

[@erichtomanek4739]

R.I.P. Barry Humphries. A class act, you will be missed.

[@davethenerd1369]

Jay Leno plays this exactly right, just like Michael Parkinson in the UK - let Dame Edna run with it. Meanwhile, Elton is a good foil for Edna and Billie Jean has the best seat in the house. What a great lineup and well done Jay.

[@susanford2388]

I just loved Billie Jean's reaction to the risque comments, BJ was having a blast. I love Dame Edna's fantasy dysfunctional family, her bedridden husband & homeopath son & his flatmate & her daughter Val May.

[@susanford2388]

I agree, the hosts should let Dame Edna run, Conan O'Brien did not get that memo. He is not the best, he interrupts too much. One has to listen, laugh & add only if there is a lull.

[@godfreypigott]

Barry Humphries was a conservative pig.

[@Actingskint]

I agree completely . This was a lesson in hosting a show . And who could contain Barry's energy anyway . He was so sharp , and funny . He had the perfect guest companions , who were more than happy to join in as well as laugh at the subject matter . Billie looked like she was having such a lot of fun. Almost reminds me of the time Edna interviewed KD Lang, And posed the question about being a Canadian. Elton got a chance to ,mention Kenny . And Edna even managed to ,mention Chevy in a manner that suggests he was not a nice man to work with . Of course , I don't know the whole story, but it was a beautiful little dig , about his not attending her classes . Meaning he needed to brush up on his people skills . All in all, it added up to a memorable show for people to watch , when they need a laugh.

[@boysdontcry5487]

No one can compete with her when she’s on stage. And they know it. Just fantastic.

[@patthewoodboy]

him

[@hengiztcol-bass1670]

She's a He.

[@thebradlys1499]

Reminiscing on classic Barry Humphries clips will never get old! RIP to a great entertainer.

[@debmauritson5016]

That's what I've been doing too. Can't get enough of his amazing talent and clever wit. A guaranteed laugh when watching any of the Dame's videos. There will never be another 😢

[@roseofsharon2156]

So true.Barry loved Australia. That love came through in the songs he would sing. I will miss him.

[@skippybartalozzi]

@sharon2156 he would come into the Deli I worked at in Sydney, he was so rude to the staff he would speak down to all of us, he would try to intimidate us, never liked him since. he once after putting out my hand to get his American Express card he just dropped it on the counter and said " are you gonna ask me for ID" , no I said, ....he was rude !

[@toudi_p]

​@@skippybartalozzi i refuse to accept that , you sure it was him?

[@susanford2388]

I loved the way Dame Edna would speak derogatorily about Barry Humphries.

[@HildaMeiring-od7zh]

I don,t think there has ever been anyone who can match dame edna,s brilliance. Thank you

[@YngvilVG]

Rest in Peace, amazing, amazing Barry Humphries - -

[@roseofsharon2156]

Edna/Barry was the most intelligent comedian Australia has produced. I still have a gladioli he threw.❤

[@johnclaeys376]

Oh how special for you possum!

[@johnfinn3023]

Barry Humphries is a national treasure. Cannot even remember the number of gut busting laughs Ive had through his characters. Brilliant, desrves a Knighthood or at least, Australian of the Year.

[@renejean2523]

He hasn't been knighted yet? Outrageous.

[@jackbrady9738]

Those are just meaningless awards. He’ll be remembered in history for as long as people speak English. That is the greatest reward a comic can be bestowed

[@jimquantic]

"do you remember...the fist time....you realized...you were a Canadian?

[@Leo-wz4nh]

he had been cancelled by Australians

[@neilrogers5912]

Barry Humphries is so clever and intelligent . Class act

[@craig1538]

Billy Jean, Dame Edna and Elton all on the same show. Three massive queens of entertainment.

[@craig1538]

@raymond daubney Who mentioned Barry? I was referring to Dame Edna.

[@janerohrbaugh7192]

Do some research - "Dame Edna" is played by a man who was married. The persona is made up to entertain and he also does another who is male like a stereotype of a leering and lecherous drunk, nothing like Edna, the lady. Likewise Robin Williams inThe Birdcage - not gay but plays it very well. Several hundred yrs ago women were always played by men in the theater. The others are homosexual in real life but the comedian playing "Edna" is not. But he is knee-slapping funny!

[@soeffingwhat]

@@janerohrbaugh7192 Les Patterson was the other character that Barry played.

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

She just takes over the show, Fabulous!!

[@Highinsight7]

she IS the show!

[@michaelwright2899]

The “oh, hello Jay” is just cruel genius!

[@jenjem5810]

She's truly a gem. Campy, light, delightful. There is an aberration who calls herself Lady C. I thought it was a drag skit. Now I think the inspiration was from Dame Edna. Yet, C is very cunning cutting crass and cruel. Crudely carved out cash from targeting Royal targets, for decades. Somehow I feel the cloak was to use the Same Edna appeal. Resulting in a repellant creature.

[@augustkobs]

#RIPDameEdna aka Barry Humphries (1934 - 2023) #RestInPeace 😢

[@trab49]

I love how Billy Jean King just cracks up at everything Dame Edna says. She just so happy to be entertained!

[@photo161]

Billy Jean's good-natured spontaneity is delightful...!

[@Stantheman848]

@@photo161 her campaign for equal money for women tennis players was disgusting. Should get 20% max.

[@tumadoireacht]

@@Stantheman848 why not equal ?

[@stephenmellor3572]

@@tumadoireacht Because the revenues are not equal.

[@bluespig1]

A true Australian legend of comedy.

[@olafc.100]

👏😂 Dame Edna was the most entertaining drag artist of all time. Most may be prettier, move better, or have other great talents. But none of these “ladies” have this wit and charm! The show misses such artists! Cheers to Dame Edna!!!👍👏👏😊💐

[@jessiejames7492]

Dame Edna is a precious jewel. brilliant , witty, mind as well as classy...no foul jokes, and all the time very classy

[@shan5445]

No foul jokes, so why did the gynecologist say she gives too much then? lol

[@exessex3522]

She can be extremely risqué or near the knuckle.

[@Squashed8Ball]

It’s only as risqué as the word association of the mind of the listener allows!

[@overcomerbtboj]

@@exessex3522that’s what makes the humor so great it’s risqué not vulgar

[@pianoman551000]

Billy J King is just loving Dame Edna on the dais!! I love when a guest forgets his/her celebrity and really enjoys the moment as she's doing!

[@spitharoo]

Two Queens and a King.

[@scrumpymanjack]

Nice.

[@TheJohnnyb141]

LOL!!

[@michaelbaughman8910]

@raymond daubney Billie Jean KING.

[@dg1006]

Well obviously besides Billie Jean KING, if a gay man can be referred to as a ‘queen’ why shouldn’t a lesbian(Billie Jean) be referred to as a king. However both terms are derogatory and ridiculous.

[@petemiller9404]

and jay

[@geeky_gunner]

Billie Jean & Elton are loving this. Dame Edna was and always will be fabulous.

[@davedaveson5495]

Dame Edna Could upstage anyone, with effortlessly ease.

[@crystalheart9]

Dame Edna towers over everyone, not only in height but wit! Every show becomes Dame Edna's show! I love Her.

[@ajaja7390]

Dame Edna always with us.. True legends never leave our hearts. 💜

[@KatyBauer1]

It's funny that every time Dame Edna appeared as a guest on a talk show, she practically ignored the host and talked mainly to the guests. LOL

[@e.m.tanner179]

Easy to do with someone as boring as Leno.

[@sarahholland1375]

He view on appearances on chatshows or hosting them, and was "they're a monologue interrupted by the odd visitor'.

[@grantsimpson733]

She to witty for them

[@andrewcollins4089]

She does still 😂On Lorraine’s TV show she actually asked why they needed Lorraine and spoke direct to the camera for most of it😂 legend

[@michaelgarcia2024]

Jay Leno clearly did not like her funny comments about him, I have never seen Dane Edna do any famous host like she did Leno, it was obvious but no one cared. Leno deserved it not playing along, everyone, including the audience was eating up the whole crazy Edna Routine, it was hysterical. Jay you made a fool out of yourself, lol! But he did invite her back and it was a blast... This guy is not a dragqueen, nor gay, he's a balsa Australian married man, who's an actor that never left a money making character he created! 💲💲💲💲💲💲💲

[@fb30xhk]

My gynaecologist looked up this morning - a Dame Edna classic

[@ts.elliot5870]

I love the Dame taking over the show. The Tonight Show was excellent for a change. RIP

[@suzannelongpre4028]

Irreplaceable! A great talent!

[@GregLandman]

What a set of guests..! Take note

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Rest in peace 🕊️ Barry Humphrey 😢

[@scotto9591]

A King, A Queen and A Dame. 😁

[@bobjohnson1587]

Which is which!? lol

[@mickeyray3793]

Very, very clever. 😅

[@Tictacsizesoul]

And all of this is one person, Edna))

[@Tictacsizesoul]

@@bobjohnson1587obviously John is a queen)))

[@sunriseboy4837]

He just cuts everyone up and leaves them laying in the ailes. Dear God, we miss you Barry. All we hear now are people that can't speak on stage without using the F word. We were able to laugh, out loud, and felt a whole lot better for it!

[@maxcaldwell2680]

The delight on Billie Jean’s face is awesome

[@krunoslav2012]

Yes, my dear Possums, she's a legend or shall I better say the most legendary Australian woman!!! When I saw Dame Edna for the first in London, I was thrilled. She's so overwhelming that nobody can resist her. Whenever she appears in Great Britain all her shows are sold out weeks before her arrival. She 's probably the only comedian who's allowed to gossip about the Royals, international movie stars, politicians and other high-standing people, and she plays her role very well!

[@martinplatt5928]

Amazing talent.....puts everyone else into insignificance....superb talent.

[@PharaohCeaz]

OMG Elton John seems like such a regular person here, you'd think someone so legendary would be so stuck up. Go Elton, hope he's still like this.

[@chrispetritsch4959]

You can always hope.

[@rickyelvis3215]

@@chrispetritsch4959 ripper bloke !

[@thunderfeet]

He was a massive fan of Dame Edna. Just enjoyed being entertained.

[@joline2730]

Pharoah: Elton is extremely humble, such a delight to know and hear him ... certainly not stuck up - whatever gave you that idea ??

[@martinweier7174]

This Dress would suit you Billie Jean, because it is inspired by a beautiful Flower. What a wonderful compliment

[@scrumpymanjack]

What always came across so clearly about Barry Humphries was his razor-sharp intellect. He would run circles around anyone and everyone in his presence - not just because he was funny but also because his brain worked so much faster than everyone else's. Just read his wiki entry, which is fascinating. Go and read it.

[@exessex3522]

OK! OK! Put a bloody link in your comment you tyrant!

[@lisaaltavilla4095]

Barry humpherys is pure class , you don't get comedy stars like him anymore , xxxx

[@alyshasteed645]

Dame Edna always kills it... Totally television legend.. 😘

[@jamesbennett5189]

I remember seeing her as a kid on TV and not getting it. Im 37 now and GET IT! 😂 so good . Right up there with monty python.

[@ntiffin1]

Dame Edna is in a class of her own. Not only did she commandeer the show from the moment she appeared, at 6:07 she got a good jab at Chevy Chase, who acted like a real asshole when he appeared on her show. The elegance of the insult is elegant, charming and full of venom. "Of course, little Chevy cut quite a few classes...." BRAVA!

[@lynnebain4536]

Happy birthday to

[@koitorob]

I've just watched it and it seemed to me that Edna was a bit hostile, and he reacted. I don't think he appreciated her calling him Corn either.

[@Chris-vq5vr]

I grew up in Australia watching Barry Humphries aka Dame Edna. Brilliant

[@martind586]

Billie Jean King is a legend. Woman in tennis making the money they do owe her big time!

[@poobum9857]

billiejeans reactions - priceless!!

[@andrewjones-productions]

The amount of comments that naturally use the pronoun 'she' or 'her' to describe Dame Edna Everage is testament to the brilliance of the late Barry Humphries. To have have successfully created such a convincing character that is in contradiction, so outlandish, so exaggerated that it should be obvious that this is nothing but someone in costume. Yet, that is the genius of Barry Humphries that he was able to find the fine line between just outlandish and exaggerated enough that Dame Edna was conversely, very, very convincing. A brilliant man that I think most of us wanted to be around forever.

[@Tictacsizesoul]

I always forget that she is a man)))

[@jeffj2495]

Comedic genius at its best. I will miss Dame Edna (Barry) as she has retired. But some great memories there. Thanks for posting this.

[@orionsbelt3332]

OMG!!!!! .......Four legends on stage at he same time1

[@MichaelFlynn0]

Edna is pure class. An interviewer and talk shows dream guest.

[@berghorst]

Until Edna said Hello Jay, I totally forgot he was there 😂

[@corineusa1454]

There will never be another Dame Edna. I love her!!

[@johnnicholls5344]

Billy Jean cant believe it. Priceless.

[@scottbrandts610]

Possibly the ONLY star who could ever get away with taking the piss out of every other celebrity sitting arm's length away, and they just let her go for it! Edna could humble even the most arrogant star on the planet! This gem has earned the respect of the entire entertainment industry. And, it has never been difficult to see why!

[@cq9882]

Ditto

[@davelewins8253]

Can't beat dame edna. In years to come the masses will realise how good she was

[@reviewer8778]

just took over the entire show, stunning

[@1808leonardo]

I had the pleasure to see her in a theatre in LEEDS,😉😆MANY YEARS AGO

[@jazzchristineart]

Barry Humphrey pure genius .

[@somelikeithotmel]

And decades of hard work.

[@davidjacksmith1]

Australia's own Majesty of commedy .

[@casperadams7911]

We're proud of our Dame Edna Down Under :-D

[@JPMJPM]

Casper Adams What year did she pop on the scene?

[@karmic-fleas]

@@JPMJPM 1960's

[@JPMJPM]

sean lynch Wow! How did she become popular? Was she a standup comedian?

[@karmic-fleas]

@@JPMJPM It might be a good utube journey for you to check out. There are lots of Edna clips on here. He/She dresses up as a woman, but what is funny is that she/he INSUTLS everyone. Part of the joke is that Australia was viewed by England as being a provincial, uncooth, unsophisticated wasteland of suburbia and from there came the Megastar who put the English in their place and poked fun of them. It is a very English/Australia joke.... like the south of America making fun of the big cities. But it goes further.... anyway.... have fun seeing what you can find.

[@JPMJPM]

sean lynch That’s just genius of her! I love it!

[@Adam-oy4ix]

Barry Humphries as Edna is amazing. Reminds me a lot of Robin Williams in how he takes over the show and the host can just sit back and watch along with the audience. Jay has no control here at all lol

[@MNBluestater]

Rodney Dangerfield and Jonathan Winters used to do the same. Miss them all.

[@paulcarroll-gd8id]

Edna and elton work off each other brilliant

[@hallson2917]

REST IN PEACE BARRY HUMPHRIES!

[@scottbrandts610]

Billie Jean has been turned into a giggling little girl here! Brilliant!

[@waynegoff764]

Good host, allowing his guests to shine. Unlike some hosts where it's all about THEM.

[@peacewalker3931]

I've always liked Leno, but I can't imagine trying to outshine Dame Edna/Barry Humphries. His razor wit would cut anyone down.

[@JB1994]

Robin Williams was the only person who outshone Edna when on the same stage.

[@7star7storm7]

Bazz putting Elton in his place 💖🇦🇺💪

[@honeybeebadger]

Dame Edna gives a lesson in quick witted and brilliant humour .Jay is out of his depth like so many.

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

Agree!!!

[@jeffcummings2844]

I think I need a way to get all of her v

[@jeffcummings2844]

Ideos.

[@jeffcummings2844]

I mean her video. especially with the Elton John as a guess

[@danielminutilli5372]

Jay couldnt keep up with her and was distressed. Watch tohe tonight show with Edna and Joan Rivers, two quick witted talents.

[@pedrogomez-carranza7949]

Hello most sire dame Edna Everage:I certainly must say that watching you with the most sir Elton john at the sir Jay Lennon's late show, was a real treat, and I would like, to take advantage from this occasion, to imply that you "never aged", and that although I can watch you via Internet, I miss your Show because you are not only a classy celebrity, you are also one of the best comedians that Australia saw succeeding with giant steps, and that the world will always have an empty space in it's heart that nobody will fulfill; I wish you well, and God bless you; nothing else, to adhere.SincerelyPedro Gómez-Carranza (Mr. Pedro Gómez the 1st.) Simple Heart from Hamilton, ON., Canada, originally from Acapulco de Juarez, Guerrero, Mexico

[@karenjohnston5292]

Lucky enough to have seen them both live

[@bornin54]

Elton John the only one keeping up. Billy-Jean laughed along. Jay left behind.

[@cynt1111]

Elton knows to just agree and play along, makes them both so cool.

[@mangusb]

@@cynt1111 yes, perfect straight man, pardon the pun.

[@SunnyJim33]

Love, love, love the way Dame Edna takes over!! LOOOOOL!! If she hasn't been on already, I've love to see Dame Edna on the Letterman show - she's the only person who'd be able to shut him up!

[@Mirrorgirl492]

Elton is almost an honourary Aussie. He KNOWS everything about Edna

[@MrDaiseymay]

well he would, i bet he bought a copy of that dress.

[@cexilai5942]

He has toured and performed in Australia more than any other musician in history. And takens hundreds of millions of dollars back home to Britain..

[@duffbaker9554]

@@cexilai5942 He's the 5th most successful act ever in America-right behind Billy Joel. Top 3: Beatles, Eagles and Led Zep.

[@claresherman2278]

Dane Edna v popular in the UK- she even had her own chat show here!

[@claresherman2278]

Plus Barry Humphries lives in London.

[@chazinko]

There is nothing like a dame...

[@michaelwright2899]

Love how Elton is so in on the gag. Craig Ferguson and Graham Norton are the only two talk show hosts who can have a chance of keeping up with The Dame. Parky is a close third.

[@jessiejames7492]

Esp norton. Hes so sharp and witty. Quick too

[@2581884]

Elton: "I remember Kenny better." Wink wink.lol

[@PDXGregor]

Nick 007, does it hurt being such a stupid arsepiece?

[@Annastesia1988]

Oh he was gay here then.. He hid it for years

[@mediolanumhibernicus3353]

Nick 007 The reference is to Dame Edna’s son, - Kenny, nothing to do with Everett.

[@Lumibear.]

It’s a great line, followed by another great line, oh hi Jay…

[@preem7]

Billy Jean! Cracking up! Loved it!!!

[@kimchi_b]

Genius.

[@jostd48]

there's not room for everyone on this... OH hello Jay!

[@MWaits]

Barry as Dame Edna is a genius! This is a study in great comedy, never a swear word,( I love a good swear word). Brava Dame Edna!

[@harrodsfan]

Legend. A comic genius.

[@OrnumCR]

Oh dear, One totally outclassed host.....Very revealing...

[@happydace4866]

What a mix ! A woman who wishes she was a bloke , a bloke who whishes he was a woman and a woman who IS a bloke !

[@Stevejeev2]

One of my favorite episodes

[@baldcat59]

A comic genius.

[@rickpresley63]

I saw this when it originally aired and the show went totally off the rails when Richard Simmons made a surprise appearance. I nearly died from laughing.

[@algoyo]

Dame Edna is like a fantastic, relentless demonic being. Her character is a shield. Amazing.

[@dopeydora81]

Loved it. So very funny. Poor Jay.

[@anthonyglee1710]

Dame Eden owns every interview, hilarious!

[@dan_hitchman007]

Barry Humphries... a comedy legend!

[@Janster59]

LOVE DAME EDNA!

[@robertwilliams060]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@petaguermonprez8569]

Absolutely the best !!.

[@johnflanagan216]

she's fantastic!

[@kromedome0101]

Good jab at Chevy Chase's short-lived talk show.

[@ClassicWorld19]

The Dame Edna Everage show - even when 'she' was a guest

[@Ashynz]

I really enjoyed this interview, mostly due to the wonder that is Dame Edna but it was also nice to see Elton John looking very handsome and behaving in a happy, well mannered way. It reminded me of his one off Audience with Elton John show in which he was a delight.

[@somelikeithotmel]

Formidable. Saw Bazza and his Mrs once in Melbourne and they were up for a chat but all I could say was "living legend!!!"and run, like the wind

[@Joshualbm]

Barry Humphries is untouchable in his characters. It's astonishing how he can drive a show. A real force of Nature. The contrasting persona of Sir Les Patterson is un-flippin'believable .

[@pup1008]

"Les."

[@Joshualbm]

@@pup1008 Oops, corrected.

[@pup1008]

@@Joshualbm 😆👍

[@thefantasyreview8709]

A bit of trivia, Dame Edna is the longest running character performed on TV and film. She made her first TV appearance in 1956.

[@sarahholland1375]

Ruthless mockery & endlessly filthy innuendo. Edna is a legend. 😁

[@davedaveson5495]

They don't know how to deal with her, brilliant.

[@photo161]

"... a new nozzle for his intervenous drip..." the perfect gift item from Dame Edna...