Foster Brooks tells a funny joke

[@55DepotStreet]

He roasted Don "Pickles" and brought down the house! Certainly the funniest man to ever roast! He took the form to new level! Thank you Foster Brooks for being so damn funny!!!

[@magicbus63]

Foster Brooks was in a league of his own!

[@melsop54]

I was waitin an waitin for the punch line...glad I waited hahahahaah!

[@jamessylvester3409]

Foster Brooks was a clean comedian. Clean comedy is the most difficult to perform. Today the attempt is to pass vulgarity off as comedy. If it wasn't for the F word many comedians would be out of work. In my opinion Foster Brooks was an exceptional comedian.

[@pauldwalker]

an understatement

[@James-gk8ip]

So the question is, why is the f-word so funny?

[@pauldwalker]

@@James-gk8ip it’s lowbrow humour.

[@archaicsoul4597]

You’re entitled to your opinion, even if it’s demonstrably incorrect.

[@pennyrobinson9772]

Well THIS was slightly off-color!

[@TacomaPaul]

Was on a plane once... and he was on same plane... and he came on the speaker as the (drunk as hell) pilot ..telling us all about the flight and where we MIGHT be going... "I guess we'll find out when we get there. Your guess is as good as mine" ! Too funny. Everyone was laughing. He comes out and shakes everyone's hands. Great guy. Can you imagine that today ? Oh, he'd be sued for "psychological distress" or some stupid thing.

[@jeanbaumgartner4052]

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[@LevonCo]

Heard that same story before, had a family member on that same flight. Maybe he did it regularly or just that time.

[@richardbain8746]

I remembered were I left my bicycle is very funny! We miss you Foster you were a comedy legend!

[@robertszvetics210]

Richard Bain yes he was

[@magicbus63]

Foster Brooks a all time legend!

[@JohnSmith-un9fy]

I had do do a bit of research just to find out that he could talk normally. he was so good at it that most of the clips you will see of him is the drunk bits. genius! He is missed.

[@MrTanker10a]

+John Smith Yes!

[@paulwoods4551]

John Smith

[@LenHummelChannel]

when he was "on" he was truly hysterical. always a favorite at the Dean Martin Roasts.

[@JohnSmith-un9fy]

He was a master of his craft.

[@reddlite69]

See him on Carson

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

A legend in his own time. I miss his act so much. I grew up listening to him stammer on the roast shows of the seventies.

[@kejobo]

+Pils Nrimgaard They were great times!

[@Milesco]

Yeah, those were classic performances. Brooks was by far the funniest of those roasters.

[@wlfrnfdjf]

He kept Dean in tears😂

[@mrbeaverstate]

yup

[@MrWilderNapalm]

Believe it or not my father knew Foster Brooks very well when he did the Oretel's 92 radio hour in Louisville. My great Aunt and Uncle John and Marie owned the brewery.

[@drake82801]

Good Housekeeping Approved and still funny.

[@WizzRacing]

He caught me completely off guard. Great stuff Foster Brooks we miss you.

[@Tobypaws2002]

+Claude “Reviews4U” Rains . Just to say that it's lovely that people still write in to say how much they enjoy the old-timers, they don't make them like that any more ! At 2016, I can't think of many who have that individuality / instantly recognisable style . Seems there was a bit of a Golden Age : it's so nice that they are still appreciated so much, and we are so lucky to be able to see them again here on You Tube.

[@billelliott710]

Claude Rains That was real comedy.My old Kentucky buddy.

[@wju425]

LOL! i can't breath!

[@khadijahford5492]

I grew up watching Tim Conway, Carol Barnet, watching Laugh-In and all those shows from the fifties and sixties -including Foster!

[@pennyrobinson9772]

Me too! A TRUKY great era! I've got both Laugh In and Carol Burnett (the whole series) on DVD and I don;t even bother watching cable any more, not if i can help it!

[@mtb7001]

I didn't remember the joke until he got to the 7th commandment. No one like Foster Brooks.

[@booboo165able]

What a funny, funny man. Foster never forgot his hometown, Louisville, Ky. For many years Foster hosted a Pro-Am Golf Tournament here in Lou. for a local Children's Hospital. Movie stars, TV stars, Music stars and politicians showed up every year. Bob Hope, Roy Clark, Johnny Bench, Arnold Palmer, Pres. Gerald Ford the list could go on and on. The Tournament drew 15 to 20,000 people every year.

[@wlfrnfdjf]

Awww...so true!! Yet...Louisville doesn't honor him...per an earlier comment!! If true...what a shame!!

[@stevepiner2094]

A brilliant and talented comedian. Many of today's comedians could learn from this guy.

[@bobbyfairchild3435]

He's always been my favorite.

[@mtoasty]

Foster Brooks is a comedian who the woke crowd today would go after.

[@rayparker6647]

Foster Brooks, is just plain funny, I don't know how he does all the burps, hiccups an whistles , sighs without being drunk! He is a funny man,

[@stigtuneback1966]

Ray Parker well while he tried to be funny in other ways but with no succes ,he observed drunk people how they were talking while the were drunk and got other people laugh at them ,so he decided to try ACT drunk while he performed and had people laugh at him ,it was a succes so deided to develop it further to be better at it and he did that REAL good ,years of practice i guess ,this is what ive heard how he started acting drunk when he peformed.

[@rmstacy5295]

@@stigtuneback1966 he explained his character as being a light drinker , that had 1 too many at a cocktail party

[@snate56]

He was a teetotaler in real life, he never drank.

[@I_Palaver]

HILARIOUS!! And the man didn't drink!

[@JTT8123]

i Palaver he was actually an alcoholic. He was offered $10 to quit and he never drank again because he needed the money. He is parodying himself as a alcoholic.

[@DoktorSick]

a comedy genius ! I wonder if ever did the drunk act when pulled over by the police.

[@HeyGirlie92]

What a genius!

[@sorellman]

Haven't had tears coming out of my eyes laughing in a long while... It feels so good. Thank you, Brooks.

[@stanleyniziolek3408]

Laughter is a good medicine

[@knowingyourmind]

I could watch his stuff forever!

[@caesarmoridon]

That is a great punchline!

[@jondstewart]

For years while I was stationed in San Antonio Texas at Lackland Air Force Base, a retired MSgt that maintained the equipment in the fitness centers just happened to be a son of Foster Brooks and his name was Foster Brooks. I didn’t know until the latters passing he was his son.

[@signmanj]

Foster was the greatest and so funny.

[@cathycolangelo9871]

You are right, I totally agree

[@jerryadams5095]

whose knows what he could have been in if he started earlier than he did he was almost sixty when he started the dean Martin roasts

[@laticialockleer4929]

Today's comedians could take lessons from this guy! He is amazing!

[@larryshaw2818]

one of the greatest jokes ever written delivered by a master!

[@tonycriswell2489]

Too bad he got attacked by the PC Police. Imagine if he'd been around today! The illiberals would probably be building a gallows.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Wow. He was just incredible. What a comedian.

[@THEACE121212]

Adam is gay. Tom Williams is fucking hilarious. Best new comic I've seen.

[@heffy1000]

Remember when comedy was actually funny.

[@patbrennan6572]

A preacher committing adultery , imagine that?

[@DC11CLEMENTI]

Yeah, I remember watching the Dean Martin Roasts growing up and I always looked forward to FOSTER BROOKS! It still amazes me how incredibly poised he was, cause everybody was rolling in the aisles when he was on, even the big names!

[@christinerabior7915]

Hello-He Talked Liked This As A Drunk, It was always part of his act

[@davidbeckett3313]

0nly just found foster brooks on you tube , the man is (WAS) , brilliant , his roastings are so funny

[@timmccaffrey1326]

Foster was an ex alcoholic himself so he was playing the friendly drunk from real life....a great comedian.

[@byHexted]

Such a great comedian/comic actor I don’t even know what you call this, I love when people just do a reoccurring character

[@CaryMGVR]

*Wow!! Wasn't expecting THAT!! lol* *God bless Foster Brooks!!* 🙂👍🏻♥️

[@markward413]

One of the funniest men who ever did comedy! Foster you were one of a kind and thank you for bringing tears to my eyes from laughing so hard, so many times!

[@cathycolangelo9871]

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[@cathycolangelo9871]

Love Dean Martin celebrity roasts and Dean Martin variety show my favorite is Dean Martin variety show with George gobel

[@joeybonin7691]

I love this guy. Please put this on your bucket list: Dean Martin roasts with Foster roasting Sammy Davis Jr. I split a gut when I watched it.

[@Slugg-O]

Not sure if this is true but I read somewhere that when Foster made his first appearance on The Tonight Show, Carson didn't know if he was really drunk or if he was really that good. The man was fantastic. Too bad we don't have comics of his caliber today.

[@jefferylmaxie5550]

Ohh boy you said a mouthful!!!

[@sherrieadams1253]

Foster Brooks played a man who was always drunk, this made his comedy the best ever.

[@EvangelineDouros]

I love Foster Brooks from the first time I discovered him here on you tube and I'm still laughing so hard 😁😆😅🤣😂

[@Nethanel773]

Beautiful! Thanks for posting this. :)

[@django9022]

Excellent...

[@easterboc1]

I hope he,s in some fantastic place

[@andreawalcovy4039]

oh he IS!!! He has returned to Pure Positive Energy. just as we were b4 born,& after we "die"

[@douglasmcconnell8116]

Love this one, showed the family they loved it too !!!

[@npxmnpxm]

That's entertainment!

[@THEACE121212]

Adam is gay. Tom Williams is fucking hilarious. Best new comic I've seen.

[@pawz63]

prez-It was many years ago-google him-Dean Martin was also GREAT and a wonderful singer

[@Nethanel773]

Great country humor! Thanks for sharing this. When and where was this filmed?

[@krisscanlon4051]

Timing man...impeccable

[@xjustinplaguex8603]

Single greatest joke ever written.

[@gazza116]

loved this guy on the dean martin shows.

[@ergbudster3333]

Excellent joke.

[@gedaymet]

He was funny even before he started talking, what a legend. One of a kind. Tq Mr Foster Brooks.

[@chiefsteps-in-poo8447]

I ain't never laughed on the toilet so hard in all my life.

[@nissan72Z]

What a genius! Comedy isnt what it used to be!

[@rshreyas28]

Sorry wait what? Did you say Louis CK is not funny? It would be okay to say "I don't think Louis CK is funny" but what you said is plain stupid.

[@yowzephyr]

It's amazing how much of a career Foster Brooks made for himself with that same old drunk belching routine over and over and over again. I too thought it was hilarious, for maybe the first five or six times I saw it.

[@toolmaker1509]

I live in southern Indiana and work in Louisville Kentucky, Foster Brooks home town. My father in law was good friends with Mr. Brooks. I cant understand why the city does not honor him like they should, Many streets are named after blacks, but nothing for great people like Foster Brooks, Call it what you want. R. I. P. Mr. Brooks you are missed.

[@wlfrnfdjf]

Shame on Louisville!!

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

I blame the Jews. Jouisville, anyone.

[@hollypebbles]

OH DEAR.

[@achilles88]

you're right, there just aren't enough streets and buildings named after white people... idiot.

[@Parasuniversal]

Does he always talk like that? Looks like his earlier work it was funnier.

[@JohnJohnson-cd6ct]

This clip was filmed at the Christy Lane Theatre in Branson Missouri.

[@JDV92564]

When I was young I remember the Dean Martin Roasts!! They were the best and the legendary comics on the dais were awesome! Brooks always had the greats in tears, he was so funny. This is a great joke.

[@pennyrobinson9772]

Rip Taylor was my other favorite from those!

[@carolstorrud7583]

LMAO!! I LOVE me some Foster Brooks!! :D

[@winonamassingill7895]

Oh, that was just toooo good. 😂😂😂

[@prossfoster]

the drunk bit did him well for many years. and clean ! certainly not the way it is today !

[@the430movie]

Boster Frooks!!!!

[@magicbus63]

Some people need to go watch something else! If you don't like this why the fuck are you here!

[@signmanj]

why are you here?

[@rippygirl423]

signmanj Richard Bain is obviously here because he likes it. Duh!

[@RewindPlay89]

Remember when you couldn't comment on KZbin?

[@208stroker1]

Absolute genius comedian..my mum loves him.

[@piggiMM]

I listened to them both. They are different but BOTH very funny.

[@GlennCoggeshell]

Classic..

[@michaelrief4424]

Obviously back during the days when drunks were funny. That’s of course until they face plant and bleed all over the place. There’s nothing wrong with a drink or two but you should know your limit BEFORE you reach it.

[@rshreyas28]

Why the hell are the comments full of Louis CK haters?

[@vannieloumarshall5696]

So what if he is gay,,,,how does that hurt you OR any of his work?

[@PapaCowboySr]

An absolute legend for sure

[@lfk76]

Excellent humor and great actor!!!

[@gardenthingz1495]

Tears of laughter.. 👍👍💚

[@kiwibushblock2564]

this joke was used in the movie coward of the county by kenny rogers (he was playing the preacher)

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Foster Brooks 11 de mayo de 1912 20 de diciembre de 2001 111 años 089 años 022 años

[@waynebow-gu7wr]

Are you sure this isn't a pissed Charlton Heston with a beard ?

[@LoveMaskedBandits]

This skit is the least acting drunk I've seen, but hilarious as the others. RIP Mr Brooks.

[@AJandWrmyinitials]

Wait, tell the truth, are you Tom Williams?

[@nevermind-he8ni]

Comedy gold.

[@08grampa]

I don't care- that;s hilarious!

[@gregwilliams9159]

don rickles

[@Deutschie]

Don't forget Rodney Dangerfield. May all these funny men rest in peace.

[@python1742]

I found Foster on those Roasts as well when I was a teenager watching those roasts in the 70's. Funniest comedian at those roast's outside of Don Rickles.

[@josephgurtler9674]

He has a great bit about riding around Buffalo with his brother in-law very funny bit if you can find it.

[@bigred997]

foster had one of the top 10 acts in the 1960's-1970's. at this point, he should have canned the drunk bit and just told the joke straight. it was good enough on its own... oh, but the vanity of performers....

[@larrypahl1012]

Bob Newhart’s agent told Bob to change the stammer; Bob changed agents...

[@miguelgrenier7816]

Do you know where he kept his shot glass?Un.un.under the p.pillow fo.fo.FOR the B.Boo..Booze f.Fairy.Thank you so much Phil,I still have the watch and sense of humor you gave me and friendship.You and Teri were always so very kind.The original Encino Man.P.Foster Brooks 5/11/12-12//20/01 An original,never saw him or Dean drink a drop.

[@driverdad71]

I have always loved the raunchy comedians, Kinison, Dice, Carlin, etc....... But nobody to this day makes me laugh like Foster Brooks. And he's clean! Any skit with Dean Martin is top of the list because Dean could never keep his shit together and Foster just kept on going.

[@johncarroll7736]

Foster Brooks had a beautiful singing voice also. He sings "Please Release Me" on KZbin. Check it out.

[@Mu5096rdgh]

He was hilarious! 🙏🏻

[@01artist]

Sad that the audience doesn't get his humor.They laughed because of the joke not because of how he was telling it. Back in the 70's the crown would have been on the floor laughing so hard they would have had a heart attach.

[@B1970T]

Agreeing with a lots of the other comments. He's not nearly as funny here as during the Dean Martin era at his prime. His timing was way off and age had badly slowed him. Still, you could see the genius is there.

[@williamlavelle7786]

I first heard this joke in the early 60's about a Irishman who lost his hat. He went to church to steal a like hat from Murphy who had one just like his. The sermon was the same.

[@pennyrobinson9772]

Ohhhhhh I remember that! I think Benny Hill told that one too.

[@philipatoz]

When he REALLY gets drunk, he sounds sober!

[@GodsLonelyMan76]

Here he looks like Comstock from BioShock Infinite