Foster Brooks Roasts Johnny Carson Man of the Week

Foster Brooks Roasts - Johnny Carson (Man of the Week)

[@t0ej0b]

There’s more genius at that table than has been on television in the past 20 years.

[@richardstacey661]

So true

[@sherryluce5780]

Absolutely.....Good comment. Classics!!!

[@dontcare563]

No kidding!

[@lynnsimpson5639]

Give me that era again. PLEASE!!!

[@battlejack1863]

You got that right👍

[@crlguitar1]

I remember watching the roasts as a young teen, and just wanted to see Foster Brooks more than anybody else....What a HOOT!

[@ForeverAlone3]

I admit, it took me a second to get "innuendo" heh. Brilliant.

[@dorothykyle3638]

TruestDragon just got it hilarious

[@johnwooden8393]

Truly talented comedian. When you can walk to the podium and not say a word, and look at the person and they start cracking up knowing what's about to happen next, that's a wonderful gift.

[@alldog222]

Dean always had a hard time keeping it together

[@bayaavarn4349]

Dean was also a comedian...Foster, rickles were the masters

[@edwarddeans474]

Try for one month

[@owenhaskins7193]

A sign of a great comedic presence. A rare and wonderful gift, indeed.

"Yoooouuo..." Who else could have given Johnny Carson a whack other than Foster Brooks. I'm glad we have these clips to share with the younger ones who never knew the world we once did.

[@rickwilliamson9248]

It's almost as fun watching the reaction of Dean and others as it is watching Foster. When you get folks like Martin, Rickles and others laughing their keisters off, you know you're funny.

[@dorothykyle3638]

Rick Williamson I luv watching Dean giggle he s infectious

[@patriciacarter5967]

Other "old school" comedians I remember were Rodney Dangerfield, Don Rickles, Joan Rivers.

[@TakersMissy]

Yes, Rick - not to mention when they'd have some of the older comics who had heard and seen it all, like Jack Benny, George Burns, Milton Berle, Bob Hope, etc. I'd imagine those guys would be even harder to impress and make laugh! :-)

[@fultonalan]

This guy is brilliant

[@petepick6]

The inimitable Foster Brooks

[@sarahorourke3212]

Brilliantxx

[@vaughanwatkins7691]

Funniest man to act drunk EVER..I love him to bits.

[@garethwatkins6347]

Still hilarious even today

[@tamimidar]

what a funny man -so brilliant

[@mojom462]

"youuu" hahahah

[@marcroberts5897]

Love Brooks humor

[@brycemacca66]

The best.

[@CannelleInOK]

When I need cheering up I always watch Foster Brooks. The man was a genius. And I agree with other commenters, back then, they didn't need to swear or talk about sex, especially in disgusting ways, to be hilarious! RIP Foster. =)

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

FOSTER BROOKS 11 DE MAYO DE 1912 20 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2001 89 AÑOS

[@eadecamp]

Back when tv was tv. These shows wouldn't last 10 minutes in today's pc hell.

[@jimklipper6022]

Man of the Week?

[@unctyler9407]

I get the impression that the 'laughter' is added after the dialogue, a sad reflection of the American idea that an audience needs prompting of when to laugh,funny or not, but even sadder that the rest of the world now suffers from the 'Canned Laughter' syndrome that has totally destroyed real comedy!

[@manolimylopotamos8597]

Can't believe Johnny didn't care for Foster Brooks

[@mso4433]

Johnny was quite a drinker himself; maybe Foster's act hit a little too close to home. Loved them both, though, warts and all.

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

Induebdo- In the endo.

[@chalkbunt81]

Allen Medvers u

[@terryhildebrand1932]

Km

[@marybetz1775]

I JUST KEEP WATCHING THESE OVER AND OVER. THEY BRING SO MUCH JOY. THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES. ALL OF YOU ARE SO MISSED, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jpathak6227]

Mary Betz, those were the days. There was so much talent on that stage that today’s comedians would not be able to fill with all their filth.

[@margaretalarson7742]

True Mary Betz🙏❤️

[@rjc7289]

From an era when people could be funny without cussing like a sailor. That sure is a bygone era, and one that is sorely missed.

[@edkelsey3617]

RJC 72 You are so right.

[@wdiddy1]

RJC 72 guess you never saw dry bar comedy

[@jml-rj5re]

NBC didn't allow cussing during prime time back then. However, Foster Brooks is epic here.

[@moonfive9065]

Well, he did call someone a "yoyo".

[@MrMarkpark]

He never disappoints. You’d think the act would get old.....you’d be wrong.

[@RobertJohnson-lu9vb]

Foster Brooks was absolutely hilarious

[@tsy0704]

Superb. When comedians were actually funny.

[@MrJpartridge]

it's sad that this kind of humor is not longer possible

[@TakersMissy]

It sure is, and we can probably thank rabid political correctness and a largely dumbed-down educational (indoctrinational) system for a lot of that.

[@jml-rj5re]

@@TakersMissy Folks, these roast were on NBC in the 70s. Cursing was not allowed. The 7 words banned and all. So they liked to ride the edge with innuendo...which was a gold of a joke, btw. Foster Brooks could set up a punch line. Only Norm Macdonald has anything approaching that skill level.

[@paulwalker2401]

Everyone on that stage is a great talent, but foster gets up and he has everyone in the palm of he's hand,,

[@cookiemonster-sy2ko]

Foster Brooks is and always will be legendary. RIP

[@rcabletn]

My ribs never feel the same after a skit from Foster Brooks. He cracks me up !

[@LizCiccone]

@saintquinn007 his jokes are hilarious! You just don't know funny.

[@sonnydean3187]

God bless all of them. they made me laugh as a child! this was prime time TV in the early 70's.

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Room full of icons! Far cry from what we have these days. I was a toddler when these guys were big but they brought so much laughter into the house. Good times.

[@jimfry7054]

Ducati Drew is

[@speedolover1793]

I was very young when they were on what has happened

[@jml-rj5re]

If only these kids today would get off my lawn!

[@waynebooker498]

This is the comedy I grew up watching. I miss it, humor without the foul language.

[@bryanmiller5060]

Thank God for video they're all gone now and they have style and class without swearing.

[@christinecrites835]

i dont think newhart is gone yet.

[@vccstudents]

Inuendo the Italian name for Preparation H! That line is still classic!

[@AlanCanon2222]

vccstudents There's a clip right after that showing Jack Benny and George Burns nodding to one another over that joke, also classic.

[@pamd9097]

the leland four band

[@cwpo1973]

Yeah, that's almost the best part of that line. Two total legends approving a great one-liner, wishing for an instant they'd thought of it first.

[@williamnorton9547]

vccstudents When I finally heard Foster Brooks crack that particular joke, I laughed until I coughed my head off.

[@briancook36]

I’m a little late on learning about Foster Brooks but I love his sense of humor

[@dannyg8435]

Love watching Foster Brooks. Such a class act. Of course, I wouldn't really call this a roast...

[@gldnsabre]

I have not laughed at comedy in such a long time. Thank you for the upload. Comedy of today is about trying to make the other person fell like shit. This was when it was funny now it is just stupid.

[@justcowboywaymovies]

Thanks for viewing and the comment.

[@maxx1mus1041]

gldnsabre this is gold im dying lol

[@draintheswamp1588]

To all of us Brooks fans, I've seen so many but I think the funniest of all is the one where he roasts Sammy Davis Jr. You've got to see this. I've never seen Don Rickles lose it so much. Sammy was enjoying the skit so much he even got up and hugged Brooks. Carson didn't even bother to stand up. Here's the link to Sammy's roast: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp7Gh2OepNVsj8U

[@rasputinsliver3196]

That was great. And seeing all those now gone greats and remember what it was like back then, well, they were better times. But Foster was great. When you make the great comedians laugh, and laugh hard, you're doing it right. I'm really glad I was alive back then to see all these people in action, live, on TV and/or in movies. truly greats in their field. There's some really funny people today to be sure, but those greats from that past era, they were clever people,clever in how they could get across some very "blue" humor without actually being "blue", just using well crafted innuendo and tone of voice to get the point across. And, they were funnier than had they used the kind of direct language (expletives and obscenities). By having to sidestep the direct route, so to speak,it made their humor all the funnier. As many people have said,we'll never see the like of them again.

[@lurky529]

Bob Johnson back when people were funny not politcal baffoons.

[@philholloway4424]

Foster makes me proud to be a Kentuckian RIP Mr. Brooks... Thanks for all the laughs and wonderful memories!!!

[@jrobertmoore9406]

Ditto and his brother Cactus Tom Brooks too, Randy Archer and all those who got their start on WHAS in Louisville back in the late '40s and early '50s. T Bar V Ranch Time sponsored by White Castle was every kids dream to be on....

[@jrobertmoore9406]

Randy Atcher*

[@moonfive9065]

Amazing that Foster Brooks' career didn't really takeoff until he was 51.

[@fernbenoit9734]

I adore Foster Brooks! No matter how many times I watch these videos, he just cracks me up so hard!!!

[@billolsen4360]

Fern Benoit My favorite Foster routine is from the Hubert Humphrey roast.

[@bobwayne911]

Same here!!

[@williamnorton9547]

Although it's not shown in this video, let's not forget the zinger that Johnny Carson shot off at the end of the show: "And what would a dais be without Jack Benny and George Burns? A wake, that's what."

[@sarahorourke3212]

The best of fun ok

[@tubenachos]

Foster comedy is unique, like drunken comedy.

[@invista4134]

That's what he gets for standing under his horse...! LMAO...

[@doranjaffas7351]

I'm sitting in a truck on a long layover waiting to get a load to head back to Michigan at a ridiculous hour of the morning Wednesday morning. I started watching these videos one after another and what an absolute riot of memories! Every one of these has different people that I remember and actors and Comedians and singers that will never be matched again I'm afraid. None of them for us old enough to remember them will ever be outdone. It wasn't an age of innocense...but It truly enjoyed the laughter in a clean unfiltered way that is unknown to the generations of the 80s and younger.

[@sillieww]

Who would of thought that funny could be clean comedy. Todays comedy must include 10 f words along with other disgusting ones. Nothing is funny today.

[@davidwiliamson7251]

this guy cracks me up!!!

[@PocketMarmo04]

I always had enormous respect for Foster Brooks. Any actor will tell you that playing a drunk is difficult, and Brooks would actually carefully plan out ahead of time what he would do with each line, to find the best way to use the drunk "accent" to maximize the potential of the line ~ which then required enormous focus when he was underway ~ very draining ~ but he was excellent at it.

[@stigtuneback1966]

i really admire foster brooks for his drunken act , i think he was superb at it .nothing else say aboute him then , respect.

[@rickwilliamson9248]

I saw an interview with Foster where he said he pretended to be a drunk trying to to not appear drunk What a genius.

[@owlperson5075]

The first time i saw it from these roasts, I thought it was real also because of Dean Martin xD

[@darlenepotts7538]

Hi Michael I’m just wondering what your phone was on your email and you were still at my house thank you for the time and

[@timothy790110]

this is what Richard e grant said as well, when he was playing withnail. Arguably the best drunk ever committed to celluloid.

[@mohsintaufiq4540]

This was real America!

[@excelsciors]

This is talent the world will no longer see or have! Only wherever we go when we all die, will we again be entertained by great comics like Foster Brooks! These comedy geniuses never had to use foul language to be funny, unlike today!

[@wizpopr]

I loved Foster Brooks. Everyone in that particular roast as well. Man there was some talent at that table.

[@rickmay1434]

Mr, brooks, is hundred ten proof with laughter. 😅😆😅😆😆,time ten.

[@arthurcurry2003]

In-your-endo= italian for Preparation H .... lol

[@djs3484]

Is innuendo the Italian name for preparation H?!? Classic Foster Brooks, these roasts are still in the top 5 best comedys I've ever seen.

[@drew65sep]

Jesus Christ these are funny as hell... I remember watching these when I was young. TV has really gone to crap

[@derekintrovert5619]

Andrew k Adams I agree

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

omg................Foster was hilarious........ so entertaining unlike the garbage we see today............this was talent..

[@davidfigueroa7402]

Incredibly intelligent humor. Yes, insults but none taken personally. Classic humor never to be seen again.

[@AlmostReady504]

People of all color and religion LAUGHING TOGETHER. today the world is PC PATHETIC

[@ronwade5433]

I was roh.. rolling in the isles

[@AlejandroGarcia-ek3uy]

Mr. Brooks was very distinguished looking and had an elegant poise. He must have been very handsome when he was younger.

[@maxx1mus1041]

im just dying with laughter. this is comedy gold. lol

[@stuartclements9290]

He was a classic in comedy. God bless.

[@kirklonnquist3265]

This was comedy at it's best

[@1moredayof]

The awesomely funny and entertaining Foster Brooks! I remember seeing videos of these roasts advertised on television and available for purchase. I got to check it out see if they are still available. I see also that the beautiful and classy and talented Dionne Warwick was a part of this roast. I would love to know what she had to say!

[@slickoboy04]

The way he says “and yooou” @3:36 had me in tears laughing! Too funny 😂

[@ThatDangerousWolf]

Same lmao

[@williamhouchin9811]

I can remember some of his very first appearances was on the Bill Cosby Show and you could hear people in the crowd saying he was drunk as he walked out on stage! Never new he was acting! He was great and I still laugh to tears!

[@Dino-fz6ub]

I love how he would give Dino that look, and would hit him on the shoulder.

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Foster Brooks (11 de mayo de 1912 - 20 de diciembre de 2001) fue un actor y cómico estadounidense famoso por sus interpretaciones de borrachines en actuaciones en clubes nocturnos y en televisión.

[@rondmc44]

I thought that Dean was everybody's favorite drunk....

[@jameslonley]

underrated genius

[@armandobaquero6395]

We will never see anyone come close to these actors and actresses, I never missed a Roast,those were the Days.

[@orincoon9638]

I can only imagine how much fun it would be if Mr Brooks was ever pulled over by the police.

[@mso4433]

and the look on the officer's face when Foster passed the breathalyzer test.

[@orincoon9638]

@@mso4433 priceless, lol

[@petefishes]

Foster Brooks is master at his craft 🇺🇸🤘

[@shanke300]

Tears man, all I had tears in stitches. FB is the man.

[@joeygonzo]

I have tears laughing at Mr Brooks

[@critter7052]

Foster is hilarious!

[@bayaavarn4349]

Foster has been around for many years but I came to know of him only recently....

[@PC-uh6hk]

I used to watch these when they were on for the first time.

[@debowiec3]

This preparation h is mentioned a lot.....innit!!! What the heck is it?

[@vccstudents]

bart gregory It's a suppository used to treat hemorrhoids.

[@debowiec3]

vccstudents Ok, thanks for clearing that one up......

[@vccstudents]

bart gregory No problem. Hemorrhoids are a pain in the butt!

[@scottmoore2231]

How funny, now they could roast losers like cable, Ron White, whose line is it anyway just to name a few. Sad that this was funny and even sadder now!!!

[@ichhasseamerika]

Comic genius. One of the last generations of pure humans not ruined by technology-worship. when you look at the current generation heads down at all times worshiping their cell phones, you see that humanity is finished . Rest in peace, we had a great time. let's remember the good times with Foster and Co.

[@miketheyunggod2534]

Dom DeLouise. His son would later play the dad on the Disney show, Wizards of Waverley Place. It starred Selena Gomez. 0:56

[@markbotta8567]

Hate to admit it, but I will be stealing the "Inuendo" line. A man of genius.

[@rayc.8555]

Good lord, look at all that talent.

[@nadarajah2468]

Real genius King of comedy the whole audience really enjoyed 100 percent A real king of comedy Foster brooks a true comedy legend

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

JOHNNY CARSON 23 DE OCTUBRE DE 1925 23 DE ENERO DE 2005 79 AÑOS

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

JOHNNY CARSON 23 DE OCTUBRE DE 1925 23 DE ENERO DE 2005 79 AÑOS

[@randallnelson.8294]

This one was funny but the celebraties especially Dom Deloise didn't look like they enjoyed it too much.

[@wesleyalmonds192]

This was comedy at its best I always loved Foster Brooks and he makes everyone in the roast bust out laughing their asses off & in tears and what makes him unique he never drink liquor he got his act from his father who comes home drunk often......Foster Brooks was the best!!!!!!!

[@nikolaitheterrible]

Brilliant. Never been bettered.

[@mrcrazyjonpresents4312]

Everyone laughing but Jack Benny

[@AlanCanon2222]

Johnny Carson, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Bob Newhart, George Burns, Jack Benny. Who are the others?

[@justcowboywaymovies]

Alan Canon Johnny Carson, January 11, 1973 Roasters: George Burns, Truman Capote, Doc Severinsen, Joey Bishop, Ruth Buzzi, Dom DeLuise, Bob Newhart, Louisa Moritz, Fred DeCordova, Jonathan Winters, Foster Brooks, Dionne Warwick, Rich Little, Barry Goldwater, Bette Davis, Martin Milner, Kent McCord, Redd Foxx, Jack Benny, Joanna Holland

[@loubiagioni6599]

John W Hardin a

[@russellianwillams2145]

dione worick...

[@deannakramer9259]

Russell Ian Willams and Joey Bishop, Diona and the guy who played Sanford on Sanford and son

[@danieldroukis5431]

Redd Foxx played Sanford

[@loulakatos694]

is hyis great or what

[@edkelsey3617]

He was great.. RIP 🙏

[@lindashelley3635]

Watch @1.59 how Dom DeLuise cheekily nicks Deans glasses right from under his nose...!

[@grandpasidehustles]

lets thank youtube and john for this legendary show

[@2005peasah]

Foster Brooks is so crazy when he is drunk, you don't get any sense from him.