Funny piano comedian, Victor Borge

[@NickForton]

And I am the 'stage manager' at the top of the sketch who keeps returning to tell Mr Borge how many minutes till transmission. They wanted an actor who could play the piano but I couldn't get the waltz under my fingers sufficiently well to take any of the piano playing roles, so they rewarded me with this instead! If you look closely, you'll see that I am a fraction late on my entry at 2.40... My stage name is Jeremy Nicholas. Working with one of my comedy heroes was a dream come true. I was lucky enough to see his live theatre shows five times. Still the funniest solo act of all time.

[@aaronbarber6238]

Nick Forton-Evans That’s super cool man, thank you for sharing!

[@author7027]

Nick Forton-Evans=its a real shame for him to play so badly. but never mind. he is a comedian. still he could try.

[@jaungiga]

@@author7027 That's a joke, right? Borge was a more than accomplish pianist in his own right. Even here his beautiful phrasing shines through his intentional mistakes

[@author7027]

@@jaungiga yes:))))))))))))))))))))

[@freakzilla1198]

Yeah. Sure

[@georgeisaak5321]

A genius in his own category. You know how difficult is when you know how to play correctly to make it sound wrong ? Just wonderful and brilliant

[@newbiegamelover4767]

I love how the guy who brought Mr. Borge's tea actually carries a flute around for no reason other than to randomly further Borge's humiliation.

[@marekqakowski4805]

👏👏👏 co za dowcip poczucie humoru. Klucz do uśmiechu daje genialny pijanista

[@andyjay9346]

The simplistic sketches are always the best. They appeal to everyone and not one note of foul language from anyone in the whole sketch. Victor comes on and plays Turkey In The Straw.

[@u.v.s.5583]

Simplistic? Out.

[@pindiknik]

Виктор красавчик! Так непринуждённо и натурально лажать на инструменте, это умеет только профессионал. Хоть и особо не понимаю английского, но тут было всё понятно)))

[@u.v.s.5583]

My upstairs neighbor could do similar stuff too, every day for long hours. And he wasn't even trying to be funny or entertaining.

[@ihiegm6950]

Mad funny. The greatest comedy show ever. Mr Borges may be described certainly with 1 word: MASTER.

[@danieldawg100]

Since this is CLEAN COMEDY, that is PROBABLY why SOME do not like this man's performance.

[@rodwilley3174]

Enjoyed watching him when I was younger thought he was very funny

[@u.v.s.5583]

It is only clean as long as you do not see that this piano has THREE pedals!

[@georgeisaak5321]

Amazing Viktor Borge ! A great pianist , but even greater entertainer by far ! Unique talent and humor !!!!! Just brilliant !!!!!

[@loveispatient0808]

George Isaak do you know if he ever play a complete piece? Just curious!!

[@BertieWooster7137]

Borge was Denmark's greatest gift to the world!

[@ajbeeful]

I have always loved this guy, a unique talent that has never been surpassed or even equalled. Thank God we can see these flashbacks here on KZbin

[@dienminloong7289]

This is down to earth HILARIOUS!

[@paulameadows7015]

Dien M

[@narmolania]

My piano teatcher had all the DVD's of this guy and his act, and once a month she made her students loan one of those DVD's and watch it for the next class XD One of my favorite homeworks from her XD

[@BerlinBo]

Great reproduction of one of his funniest bits. He made you laugh every time.

[@Wilco-st1kb]

Every time I need a break in "real life", I turn to Victor... I LOVE how he repeatedly pretends not to know the piece... That's actually harder than playing it once you know it. And... You know he knows it... 😏

[@74yodinosaur99]

I wonder if Les Dawson took inspiration from Victor 💕❤️💖

[@modestakudzmaite4573]

Mee too!

[@bangdjapoet-tanamikan6356]

Like about a dozen times i watched this, never getting old, very funny and best, (Dec 2022)

[@raicho20]

I'm going to learn that passage just to annoy Borge :D May he rest in peace, an amazing comedian! (and pianist, cause it takes a lot of talent to play wrong on purpose!)

[@helenamcginty4920]

My late parents loved Victor Borge. I think he was amusing but also reminded them of the music halls of their early 20th century childhoods. Plus mum was a pianist and loved Chopin.

[@georgealderson4424]

A seemingly simple sketch idea that lasts a short time but has so much humour in it. The end when he sends the young autograph hunter away is so funny. May Mr Borge rest in peace

[@u.v.s.5583]

Out!

[@AndrewKonkey]

Our band teacher showed us this video in class today, a real clean, FUNNY comedian!!!

[@emilysantoyo918]

LMFAO!!! This Victor Borge clip is soo HILARIOUS!!! Especially when the tea guy played the flute to a Chopin classic! Victor Borge is one talented guy!!

[@TheBlueDaweStudioThirlmere]

Emily Santoyo He played a piccolo

[@JeanClaudeWelche]

Je crois que je vais commencer chaque journée par une vidéo de Victor Borge ! ;-)

[@aileenlightbody91]

I loved watching him on TV as a teenager so was pleased to find this video and will now look for some more,

[@00bean00]

I have never heard anyone make mistakes so masterfully as he.

[@omarokinawa4743]

Musician with a great sense of humor RIP

[@barrywilkins884]

Victor thinks he is safe with the Teaman.....and then out comes the Chopin Riff on Penny Whistle!!! LOL Brilliant!!!

[@timberry7238]

flute, not penny whistle ..

[@purplediamond1646]

My piano teacher showed this to me before giving me this song to study 😂 this fast part was honestly one of the hardest parts in the song

[@muffinrl]

I thought the d flat major part was harder tbh..

[@42lookc]

Pure comedic genius!

[@jazz200037]

This was one the first shows recorded at the then very new London Weeekend Studios next to the Thames. It was shown at 9pm Christmas Eve (ULTRA PRIME TIME!!) The producer was Bruce Gower & his p.a. was Vicki Ford (Both truly wonderful people) The musicians were sent a telegram (!) & given 3 days to learn Chopin's C# minor waltz. The first two rehersals were held at a big.empty room in a north London tower block. There was just an upright piano there. The 3rd day had a rehersal in the brand,spanking new LWT big studio. This scene was as the start of the show, like it was still a rehersal. There was only one take and the mistakes were kept in because Victor`s ad-lib comments after these blips were so priceless. By now you must be thinking how does this guy know so much about this? The answer is simple, I am Michael!! My real name is John Pochin. I studied at the Royal Academy of Music. 10-18 yrs as a junior, then full time gaining a GRSM, LRAM & PGCE. I am now 57 yrs old and I'm still loving every minute as a album producer, composer, arranger,performer, lecturer etc. Basically anything to do with music and any style. I love 'Happy", I just wish I could touch the the whole world like that super cool fabulous song!! So lastly, tq so much for all the comments. I'm so happy that after all these years new generations of music lovers are still finding this as funny as I did when we shot it. One request; the next time I do something like this I want to sit down to perform Chopin. If you stand up it is so bloody hard!!! All your weight on your left foot because you need your right foot for the sustain pedal.But at 14 yrs old, the world is a fantastic place and you just do it. No nerves at all. I'm from Leicester, but I've lived in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia for nearly 30 yrs because I love it hot,surrounded by wonderful people and woderful cultures, all blending seemlessly together. So inspiring!!!! Tq you all once more. Stay cool!! P.S My late dad in one brainy moment noticed that our family name Pochin is actually a anogram of Chopin! So I guess I just had to play the piano. Keep rocking guys!!!!!

[@amirkadamani1]

That's amazing!!

[@pikachuhatyu]

Jazz Nu'man sige teh ikaw na

[@leifvejby8023]

Loved your story, Michael. Thanks! ;-)

[@nackrosensdagomsorg1700]

Jazz ly baes

[@michaelgioia512]

Jazz ly /2122

[@domjanabi6006]

He's so good at playing wrong notes

[@SorinOltean77]

I guess the notes are correct but the order is a bit wrong....:)

[@loveispatient0808]

domjanabi me too😀😀😃😂😅!!!!!!!

[@billace90]

domjanabi Yes. Just like Jack Benny with his violin.

[@RashadSaleh92]

I was thinking the same

[@biffii5568]

Yes! I read my mind

[@RobertoScognamigliorobi6826]

The little boy, the old man, the lady, the barman... everyone manages to play that masterpiece but only Victor can manages to make a bad impression... i'm still laughing 😂😂😂😂 OUT! 🤣🤣🤣

[@MaskedMan66]

In order to really do something the wrong way, you have to know how to really do it the right way!

[@nikieckstein2237]

No!

[@MaskedMan66]

@@nikieckstein2237 What?

[@DIY-Bri]

Yup, you're right.

[@pauldashwood2897]

It’s harder to do wrong than right ..

[@MaskedMan66]

@@pauldashwood2897 That depends on circumstances. But in this case, Borge is an expert pianist, so he know just what sounds the most horrifically funny. 🙂 Anna Russell did the same thing with opera singing.

[@jackeaffe]

So ein genialer Mensch, alle Videos bekommen einen Daumen hoch!!!

[@quangle102]

This guy makes me shed a tear in laughter LOLOL

[@Wolfie99]

Some comedy is timeless! Case in point!! :-) Love you Victor! Much missed....:-)

[@painetcirque5695]

'Out!' LOL. Laughing in tears, from the very few seconds to the very last "out!'

[@Spanuse]

I can't stop watching this video! Please someone indicate me a specialist!

[@grumbles]

@73lele I saw him live when I was 4. For some reason, at that age, I'd always say "ONLY 4" when someone asked me my age. He asked me when I met him backstage afterwards, and I said "ONLY 4", to which he replied, "Ah, well I am ONLY 82"

[@overtonbob]

brilliant,brilliant,brilliant, will there ever be anyone to match him.

[@73lele]

I love Victor Borge!!What a fantastic talent he had, sorry he`s dead....would have been great to see him live...:-)

[@AemiliaJacobus]

Basically, how to troll people on the piano.

[@bengtlarsson99]

V 9

[@ericmoore1173]

How are you doing today my name is Eric

[@dorianmclean6755]

8 years later we meet here....

[@Buckeyegirl3190]

Victor Borge is AMAZING. Favorite pianist ever ever ever ever ever!

[@ericmoore1173]

How are you doing today my name is Eric

[@mottledbrain]

These videos are precious!

[@becamarko]

I have never laughed so hard at anything in my life like his routines. He was so elegant, intelligent, with impecable timing, a true gentelman of comedy. And his playing...RIP

[@robertej09]

For those of you who are wondering, it's Chopin's Waltz Opus 64 No. 2 :)

[@Waddledee454]

I was hoping someone would remind me

[@MarcoAntonioNieto]

That's my mom's favorite one!

[@u.v.s.5583]

It looks really difficult to play, this piece.

[@NorthAzure]

IT'S MY FAVORITE PART (Joke :>)

[@mr.b501]

I like really this Mans talent.. Great pianist great comedian. I only discovered him last night on one of those shorts while scrolling..Now I'm hooked...😊😂

[@BobSchoepenjr]

I laughed from start to finish!

[@Tenorgeiger]

“Out!” 😂

[@NickJay]

It's like Les Dawson - a very accomplished piano player - in fact it's so hard for such a player to play badly and make it realistic. I, too, love this sketch and this is my 4th or 5th time of watching it and still find it very funny indeed. :)

[@joseosmirfiorelli2527]

Amazing!!! Thank you!

[@sha1om]

@grumbles : I saw him perform in Brooklyn College years ago, and brought along an LP cover of his in case I got close enough to him to ask for an autograph. Sure enough as I was heading out to the parking lot, I passed him getting into his limo. I shoved the cover in his face and said "Mr Borge may I please have your autograph?" He looks at this picture of himself from 1953 and says, "Who is that man?" (I still have that autographed LP. Funniest pianist I ever saw, and a lovely man.)

[@madelcohen]

U will be always remembered may he rest in peace the lovely legend ❤

[@snickpickle]

I had TWO chances to see Victor Borge in concert -- knucklehead that I am, I didn't do it. I hadn't seen this sketch until now -- what a riot!

[@snuffereet]

My Mom taped this on VHS back in 1983 when it was shown on PBS (the whole show). The tape got either lost or destroyed a couple years later and I haven't seen this since I was 13 which was in 1984. Does anyone know where I could find a copy of this full show???? Be glad to pay whatever money :)

[@6879franck]

Excelllent!

[@ericmoore1173]

How are you doing today my name is Eric

[@m44E74]

Marvellous!!!

[@MrTigran19]

I watched this video 10 times and still continue to laugh

[@evagelianaki9509]

Absolutely great!

[@morga51]

his FACE at the end set up laughing my guts out!

[@1298blaster]

I read the comments and noticed that people are wondering what song this is and it's called Rubinstein by Chopin

[@hansmuller1846]

+F4ther_ time WTF?! Is this ironic?

[@terryss95]

+F4ther_ time For what i recall it' s called Arthur, by Anton. It' s based on Chopin.

[@Godfather_Al]

piano and comedy, two things i love put them together you get victor borge

[@julianprado1327]

HAHAHAHAHAHA......... What a comedian......... So entertaining! :):)

[@KAF128]

Agree with you completely - and I've never seen this clip before - hilarious !

[@humboldt777]

Now this is comedy.

[@steverino3447]

He is the 'Totie Fields' of comedy.

[@Jourell1]

you know you've got talent when you can play an entire tune off key

[@mozxz]

You need to know how to play it right, to get it completely wrong.

[@copferthat]

Vic is one class act

[@joanoldham8435]

I love this man!!!

[@wakeupuk3860]

You are a very lucky and I am sure you are a very good actor as well but unlike all the other 'dross' of comedians this Victor Borge video will go for ever and your contribution to it as well.

[@jlh2667]

Like my favorite sketch.

[@mozxz]

I think I've seen this sketch atleast in 3 different videos and versions . And its still funny

[@carlaaustin7223]

Humorous and enjoyable.

[@SorinOltean77]

That prank with biting the makeup artist was hilarious!

[@henriettebotvay8127]

"Do you by any chance play the piano". "No I don't." "Good" . :D

[@u.v.s.5583]

Classic Borge. He also had the other variation of this dialogue. "Do you by any chance like piano music?" "Oh yes..." "Too bad."

[@stigekalder]

Hi all, I have some rare footage with Victor Borge - recorded in his native country Denmark. He partly speaks Danish, but I have applied English subtitles for those parts. This is the playlist (Enjoy!): kzbin.info/aero/PLCby7t-aPVUksdwJPSy7ov7-tHibgxC4h

[@Zamstein]

Michael definitely slayed

[@waxhead63]

The difficulty is playing it so incorrectly .. brilliant

[@minnieyuyantung]

Really?how?(never this piece)

[@naturalroyalflush]

Michael plays beautifully.

[@u.v.s.5583]

Out. ->

[@malte31099]

Chopin op.64 no.2

[@malte31099]

+Charith Fernando no problem:)

[@u.v.s.5583]

It's my grannie's favourite piece! Tadadadadum, tadadadadumm...

[@hisaishispiano7284]

ty

[@TheBlueDaweStudioThirlmere]

Aka ‘The Minute Waltz’.

[@FernandoCambara]

Amazing!

[@muffinman5741]

the boy played it best lol

[@u.v.s.5583]

Out.

[@simonhunter4575]

Very funny sketch

[@pajarocesar]

Some one could help with the english transcription in this places: -First 10 seconds (when the director speaks) - 1:27 (dont...???) - 1:39 (when the girl finish to play the piano) Thank you so much, I appreciate any help!!!

[@X7393]

Lol 😂 such a funny guy hilarious 😂

[@bachaddict]

then at 2:35 he should say "I haven't played this since my father died. It was his favourite piece..." **plays it perfectly**

[@terano2917]

ابداع الكوميديا وبدون اي نص كوميدي

[@quanhoangclarinettist6225]

I died at the flute guy 😂😂

[@afindorimasadak.y.s2118]

I love that he's said out

[@abdiellost]

Out, ¡MAGNÍFICO! 👉🏽😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@johnchandler1687]

Favorite one I saw was he sat down and started playing a weird disconected piece. Then he stopped, looked at music and turned it over and began playing besutifully. The stage giy had put it upside down . A joke of course. But pefrfectly done.

[@patrickbateman455]

Very nice.

[@Briancl88keys]

He had to practice it so it so he could make mistakes lol.

[@vincew5130]

I'm sure he worth an Oscar! Piano is the wrong career for him.

[@pspboy7]

That man is a master, he can play badly so well :)

[@JacquelineFox-xo6jn]

Who now? What time is it? 😂😂😂😂

[@jacquelinefox4492]

So clever. X

[@barbarafuglein3918]

Klasse!!!!😊

[@JacquelineFox-xo6jn]

It's on

[@JacquelineFox-xo6jn]

Piano teacher ❤❤❤❤

[@DeeBar294]

That's so funny I love victor Borges my favorite part was Kid:Mr.Borges can I have your autograph? Victor:yes wats your name? Kid:mical Victor:how do u spell that? Mical: M I C *plays waltz Victor:....out Haha lol

[@trueknowledgeispower]

This is exactly the kind of bit Jack Benny was known for.