George Carl

Uncle George (George Carl) back in the 60's practicing in our front yard in Mineral Ridge, Ohio. In this video he demonstrates his innate acrobatic abilities.

[@Jellybaby50]

I cast George Carl in film I made called Funny Bones. I had seen him in 1982 at The Crazy Horse Club in Paris and made a mental note that I had to work with him. He was brilliant in the film, suffering from early Alzheimers but brilliant. The actor/comedian who played his brother, Freddie Davies, looked after him so well, guided him through. To George and to Freddie I shall be eternally grateful. Peter Chelsom.

[@iraseiden]

It is great that you cast him in that fine film!

[@douggeyer416]

I got here because I treasure that film, which in every way is a gift.

[@Fcutdlady]

Brilliant film.

[@Fcutdlady]

Did george carl ever do any print or filmed interviews. I'd love to know more about his life and hear more of his speaking voice.

[@Jellybaby50]

@@Fcutdlady I don't think so. And, sadly, I never recorded him being interviewed.

[@marknizer4d]

George was the best teacher I ever had. I worked with him for 8 months in Miami at the Sheraton Bal Harbour. I was young and cocky and it took just about all that time of being forced by Sammy King to watch him to truly learn and see his genius. We shared a dressing room, and one night he was doing back flips before going on stage and caught his feet on the dressing table as he was coming around. He still went out and did his "get shorter" while walking in a circle bit every night, even though the tops of his feet were so black and blue from the hit they looked BLACK. I miss him.

[@theBESTelvis]

Your uncle carl was a TRUE comedy genius. his stage act has me in tears of laughter no matter how many times i watch him. A REAL COMEDY GREAT,

[@fazmananarju8779]

Great man and great músican.Carl one of the greatest

[@tomk3620]

I LIVED IN LAS VEGAS FOR 35 YRS! The incredible GEORGE CARL was easily the FUNNIEST act I ever saw! PURE GENIUS! He can stand next to CHAPLIN and KEATON etc! I got to meet and hand out a bit with this gentleman!

[@theallon1]

I met George and had a few conversations with him when he appeared at the Riviera Casino in Vegas in the mid 1980's, I was a Food and Beverage manager. He was a humble genius, a sweet quiet man. I always made it a point to pop in to the showroom to seen his act, I saw him dozens upon dozens of times and never got tiered of him or his act.

[@eeprom34]

Great George carl Multi talented man,,

[@mikechirrick]

My parents worked with George alot in the 50s doing fair dates. I worked with him in 93 in Germany. I have some real good off stage footage of him clowning aroung and telling jokes. He was one of a kind !

[@khristinajoy9386]

Oh please do share .. these are wonderful memories

[@Erdokam]

@Khristina Joy He already did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqeql39sn5V0r7M

[@iraseiden]

Could you please share some of the footage you have of George?

[@silentcomedy1100]

One day my Dad showed me a video of this brilliant man and my life was forever changed. He is STILL a great inspiration. He remains one of the all time greatest performers!

[@marquonuk]

What lovely, personal footage to share. Always loved George's act - I'm from the UK and he guested on the Paul Daniels Magic Show over here late 70s on. As a child, I thought George was just a very funny man. Now I'm much older I can also see that he's up there with the world's finest physical comedians. He had exceptional skill and talent. The kind of hard work involved in perfecting his various brilliantly original moves is seen here. Great to see so much of George here on KZbin.

[@jankarlsson8341]

Doing back flips in his late forties, incredible athlete. As a kid, I remember seeing George Carl on Swedish television in the mid 70s where he really made an impression on me. Then I suddenly saw him in Funny bones, and I was immediately transported back in time. Another 12-13 years passed when I on a whim looked him up on IMDB, and after gotten hold of his name, to my great surprise and joy, found clips of him on KZbin. A great performer!

[@jankarlsson8341]

I saw George Carl on Swedish televison as a kid in the 70s, and he made a big impression on me, many years later I see him in Funny Bones and immediately recognize him. And thanks to the magic of KZbin I can bring back those childhood memories. To see him do these acrobatics as a man in his mid forties is mind boggling. A true genius.

[@wobbly446]

Absolutely fantastic! I've only ever seen George on TV (60's / 70's) or more recently, on KZbin, so to see him enjoying 'off-duty' time with his family is a treat. Many thanks for sharing this clip, Mr WilberWisdom.

[@66badsign]

When I was a kid in the 70´s I saw the most memorable clowning act ever-by George Carl, and he still is the best !

[@khristinajoy9386]

Soooo light on his feet!! Wow! Practice Practice Practice - makes perfect. Thank you so very much for sharing :D

[@GrantTarredus]

Thank you for sharing your family with us. I feel very privileged. Your uncle was and is even TODAY a phenomenal artist. My father, brother and I have laughed in the recent days since first discovering him until our sides ached and our faces were red. George Carr will be sharing his gift with people as long as people stick around, and they will love him for it just as I do. Thanks again.

[@feathers352]

Interesting. I never knew about his connection to Mineral Ridge. I live about 20 miles from here and interesting know this incredible performer had ties to Ohio.

[@smcmaster]

Thank you so much for posting this. George was a fantastic performer and being in the business myself, it was a rare treat to see "home movies" of one of my comic heroes. I only wish it was longer. Thanks again.

[@Spinner5151]

Yes a really great film. With so many great people in it spanning the generations from Gerry Lewis through to Lee Evans via George and Freddie with so many great cameos from George Kahn in the circus ring, Leslie Carron and Oliver Reid to all the fantastic 'auditionees'. Oliver Platt carried off the difficult role for any actor with pride; the unfunny comedian. Just a pity we don't see it more on the box. One of my all time favorites. Thanks.

[@3DPeter]

@ WilberWisdom "Today we have American Idol's, Everyone can sing or act. Today's talent is just garbage!!! Amen to that! " you got that right! And thanks for putting this on you tube, and let's hope that future circus artist wil be inspired by this wondelfull man, and never forget him.

[@RandyJuggler]

Funny Bones was a great film. Thanks for including George.

[@Gyorgyzsilak]

Thanks for sharing this film-video. I did working with Him in England, London Paladium in november 1974 he is Great performer.

[@lebossduVar]

merci M Georges Carl de nous avoir fais rever pendant des decennies entieres des generations d'enfants dont je fais parti ne vous ont pas oublier. Depuis ce merveilleux paradis des gens du cirque dont vous avez elu domicile depuis 2000 alez donc saluer pour mi les Grands noms comme les Bouglione, les Gruss , les Barnum et Bailey Merci Monsieur Carl reposez en paix RIP

[@FlorinundCato]

I like this great artist!!!

[@truemansparks]

great footage , i also love the film funny bones its one of my favourites the bits with george carl and fred davies are wonderful

[@MikeSolinas]

What a rare treat!!! Thank you so much for uploading this. George was a genius. Loved him on the Carson show!!!

[@vibra64]

WOW. Today, there is nobody, nobody who has a talent like George Carl was blessed with. He and his kind are gone. Sadly, we will never see their talent again. Today we have American Idol's, Everyone can sing or act. Today's talent is just garbage!!!

[@DisIsaStickUp]

I would feel so proud to have an uncle as great as yours was. He was immensely talented and incredibly funny. I love to watch him and to emulate him when I get the chance. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@blephen]

I want to be a member of the Carl family. This man is a G-dfather to all actors who pray for "funny bones" and aspire to make people laugh with their bellies and cry with their hearts.

[@jdhammond]

This is wonderful...a lovely insight. George Carl was the master, one of the true great clowns

[@TonyArroganto]

Still today Is unrecheable. My full Respect

[@acrobatterry]

That footage is priceless, thanks for sharing it. I knew Georgie having worked with him a couple of times, six months each contract, he was great. Cheers

[@V2EditingSolutions]

Amazing. Very talented guy. Thanks for the post.

[@thorbonham6119]

WOW, awesome .. I loved it, thanks for posting ..

[@MrJanKarlsson]

Incredible performer!

[@themarcopirroarchive]

A great youtube post....its magical to see a great Artist assembling his art before he performs it.

[@dimaz2008]

wonderful comic man!

[@chopper3lw]

I just saw some videos of him. Amazing.

[@rudimacaggi]

WOW!!!!! amazing!love it ! with all my hart!

[@fstarsinic]

Fantastic. That was really great. Thank you.

[@claudiocostavargas5279]

Obrigado! Sapucaia do Sul RS Brasil.

[@Spinner5151]

@Jellybaby50 I would love to know more about the speech he made in the film, who wrote it etc? I still find it haunting. Great film, thanks so much.

[@alejoelias1]

gracias por publicar esto es un ejemplo para todos nosotros los payasos!!!! y mis hijos tambien vieron esto a forma de ejemplo!!! sinceramente gracias!!!!

[@bassmedeiros]

Thanxxxx! Rarity!

[@defequenews5484]

Bravo Carl !

[@pugwashsecond]

The music is 'Storms in Africa' from the CD 'Watermark' by the lovely Enya

[@gaffacan]

muchas gracias por este material, George sigue siendo uno de los clowns más grandes del mundo.

[@logic23]

Genius, share genius!!!!

[@svt36]

Thank you for the video! George vas in Denmark (TIVOLI garden) and we was much together in this time. Maybe you can contact me