Michael Davis Ford's Theater part 2 (Ronald Reagan & Tip O'Neil laughing together hysterically)

Part 2 Michael Davis performs at the historic Ford's Theater for the former President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan. See more at LouisEpsteinManagement and louisepsteinman...

[@lovedove929]

"I'm gonna throw the axe in the air, throw the knife, throw the cleaver. And run like hell" Man that was a good line. This guy is just amazing. So glad I found this video

[@Watch_over_us]

That and razor sharp bowling ball are my favorite bits

[@CHRISDABAHIA]

It was a great line - so why the hell would you write it out and ruin it for those who’ve not already watched it?

[@memoryhero]

His breezy confidence level is over 9000.

[@rewrose2838]

Anime is pollinating through memes

[@AnantMall]

Comes with that level of skill.

[@royalcollectables]

THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!!! IT BE!!!!

[@SheetMan]

Too bad that's not really what Vegeta said... He really said 8000, but bad translators wrote it as 9000, so people continue to propagate this fallacy even after learning it's incorrect.

[@mrvaporiz]

THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE! IT'S BROKEN!

[@DFDalton1962]

President + Performer with Deadly Weapon + Ford's Theater + Time = Comedy

[@prashikjadhav3954]

What do you mean time

[@lonelytraveller5062]

Sic semper tyrannis

[@lobstertexas]

Yeah - Herbert Hoover and vaudeville pickaxe juggler = "too soon'

[@monkeykidd420]

@@prashikjadhav3954 it's the theater where Lincoln was shot learn some history

[@zZrEtRiBuTiOnZz]

@@DFDalton1962 And you couldn't do it today either.

[@antonlampe2272]

"That was my fault..... I picked you."

[@dmsanct]

Voting republican in a nutshell

[@bandit816]

“And I also gave you the apple”

[@michael_johnston]

As a magician, I’ve used that line so many times.

[@Reddragon-wv9on]

that punch line

[@hobogigolo4674]

Classic!

[@yodizzll]

When people are able to combine humor with insane skill it creates something truly great

[@theluckycharmsguy888]

No obscene languages, no swearing, no insults to the crowd, just pure TALENT, SKILL and SENSE OF HUMOR.

[@Awibrahor]

And no time wasted. Compact and pithy wit.

[@YammoYammamoto]

Well, he did insult Senator Baker. :) Pretty much saying "it's our fault for electing you". Other than that - ye. Pretty clean act... had me laughing throughout..

[@Skull19O1]

He did insult the crowd

[@mrvaporiz]

Easily one of my favourite comedians of all time, considering he never laughs at his own jokes

[@mrvaporiz]

@@Skull19O1 Government officials don't count lol

[@marilyndickstein1531]

very funny, what a laugh needed this, it has made my day. And to see all the old timers having such a great time, makes me feel wonderful.. I wish there were more of these, they leave a 85 yr old gal really happy today, Now my work will seem like i have been on a Holiday. Marilyn Dickstein

[@andrewg254]

I hope you are okay, I'm leaving this comment here to remind you of this video. Hope you have a wonderful day if you see this.

[@jacobreed47]

I hope you are still doing well and ok. That message was posted 6 years ago when you were 85. Hello from Seattle Washington.

[@alexcoleman251]

@@jacobreed47 Stolen pfp

[@isithardtobevegan53]

Andrew G she might be gone though

[@rockfri]

@@isithardtobevegan53 sadly :(

[@gallagher911]

This is the man that got me into juggling. Saw his special on HBO and went out and bought the book "How to Teach a Klutz to Juggle." Have been entertaining ever since. Michael Davis is the Master.

[@IronFistGamingCSGO]

+rep sir

[@cadjs]

Ditto but in the UK and without the book 😎

[@0aach0]

Watched this act a bunch of times at different shows/venues, and this is my favorite since he is playing to the president and other distinguished guests. Even though I know much of the jokes already, Mr. Davis was able to improvise enough to make this routine even more funny! Love it!

[@davenone7312]

I too noticed its the same act over and over. No new material.....Lame

[@greatiusiterfector4519]

@@davenone7312 Well that is how people did things before internet. Comedians using same jokes for 90% of their routine was normal/expected cause who was gonna call them out? Most people never saw them more than once or twice, and even if they did it would have been months if not years apart. It is not cause they were lame, they did it cause like every other human back then (and now) they do the bare minimum required of them to get paid.

[@unibokk]

@@greatiusiterfector4519 Yes, they perfected their show and then took it on tour. I reckon they still do in many cases.

[@williamskrainski8407]

@@davenone7312 🙄

[@adarnia]

@@davenone7312 You poor little kid. You don't know what a touring comedian do I guess. hope you don't find out what stand-up comedians do with their materials. 🙄

[@radicalaps9230]

I love KZbin, and this is why. I am a young teen and wasn't around to enjoy Michael Davis at that time. so thanks to KZbin, I can still enjoy this timeless act. I find it fascinating how I am sitting here, laughing, and enjoying something older than me. I take for granted some of the technology we have, so I took the time to step back and admire it.

[@hutchmusician]

I don’t know how many years I’ve been watching this video but I do know it sends tears down my face every single time. I’m a juggler too but I’m in total awe of Davis’ delivery - world-class comic timing and perfectly clean yet hysterically funny - that is a hard, hard thing to do. What a legend.

[@FredPlanatia]

he improvises too. Some of the jokes are spur of the moment. He's just a very talented entertainer comedian who happens to be a top notch juggler too.

[@JamieVWorld]

"Razor sharp bowling ball" kills me every single time.

[@CHRISDABAHIA]

Stop writing out the punchlines!

[@geekdiggy]

to perform this way you can't just be a smartass, you need real talent. this guy just happens to use humor to distract you from the fact he's an excellent juggler.

[@sethgaston845]

He's a tremendously talented juggler and comedian. The two talents comingle beautifully.

[@Galdring]

Yes... Otherwise, he would just be a talentless comedian... ? :/

[@SyenPie]

I agree hes a great juggler but idk about "excellent" and certainly not "tremendously talented"... the real talent, the real wonder behind this act is his raw remarkable persona and stage presence. His juggling, yes its very good and professional, but its far from top-class or even close to the greatest TECHNICAL jugglers in the world. For Michael Davis its not so much about technicality or complexity, rather its the ingenious mix of wit and humor that makes this so compelling.

[@kunjupulla]

@@SyenPie Yup. I watch these kind of comedies, cuz I don't even giggle for comedians who swear and throw racist slurs and call it comedy.

[@shulimelendez4448]

thanks for explaining it. if you hadn't mentioned this, i never would've known.

[@stud3103]

When this comes up in my feed I cant help but watch it. No matter how many times ive seen it. Such a talented guy.

[@gasser5001]

This is damn fine comedy. You can tell by how no matter how much time passes, it still has its pizazz.

[@ms-ci3qn]

No way will these weapons be allowed any where near the president today.

[@louanntimochenko5653]

+Stefano Cortes , wow, good point (no pun intended)

[@chvishal]

+Louann Timochenko i thought he was being a little blunt

[@Baby4Ghost]

+vishal chan but the senator was pretty sharp with his throws.

[@m4rs12]

+Stefano Cortes Indeed, 2:58 secret service agent behind the president is not impressed..

[@chvishal]

way to ruin the flow..bro..

[@haroldhannum]

This was fantastic. Good old clean comedy. We need more of that, in the troubled times. Thanks for posting this.

[@SecretsOfMartialArts]

Reagan and his cabinet were adorable. I miss these times.

[@ComaTwin]

I remember watching this performance on TV back then. I had totally forgotten about this highly talented entertainer. Thanks for uploading.

[@aybee63]

Beats me how the 2 Secret Service guys don't crack a smile until just after 6:54!!

[@johnlloyddy7016]

They have probably seen the act before. The juggler would have been required to show his entire act to the secret service beforehand to determine whether it would post a security risk before being approved to be part of the evening's the performance.

[@bubbajack9738]

I was wondering why those 2 guys weren't laughing at first, but it makes sense now!

[@troybavelaar4943]

I dont see them

[@acornlord4553]

They probably had a bet

[@jimlewarne6623]

Dalton Watson ?

[@alitlweird]

Does anyone realize how beautiful this is? Performing for the President of the United States of America. No animosity. No vitriol. Most likely he was absolutely honored to be able to do it.

[@RobMacKendrick]

With the most powerful Democrat in the nation two seats down, having a blast. Imagine that today.

[@alitlweird]

RobMacKendrick that’s the only way it could happen today... in the imagination.

[@PowderMill]

Sadly, those days are as dead and buried as the two great men sitting in the first row. Regardless of political affiliation or beliefs, they still managed to remain cordial toward each other and the rest of the world of politics.

[@danl.4743]

And he was not boycotted after this. ...

[@christophertanner7757]

Fuck Regan

[@peterb6282]

I so needed this. Good talent, nice routine, but what i enjoyed the most was seeing two politicians (and spouses) from opposite parties sitting next to each other enjoying a good laugh. Oh the good old days when politicians fought hard, respected each other and at the end of the day left all that at the office and had no problem socializing together.

[@whoareyou2me]

Those were the days my friend, we'd thought they'd never end..............we'd sing and laugh, forever and a day. God I miss this man...

[@astratriker]

Entertainment doesn't get any better than this-- skillful, hilarious and perfect comic timing by Michael Davis! And always nice to remember one of the best and classiest presidents in U.S. history.

[@arkalec9060]

What the heck I've never seen this incredibly talented man before he is awesome!!!!!

[@lifeisgood4967]

What a brilliant guy. I love his act. Thank you for uploading

[@mattisvoodoo]

Now that is entertainment.

[@320speed]

Comedy like this is just Gold.

[@SemperVictor1120]

rare gold

[@slipperyjk]

Spectacular act!

[@Praise___YaH]

Here is the Original Semitic Text. YOU need to READ this YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@edgardosanjuan3195]

"this axe belong to George Washington just need to replace the handle...............and the head." Brilliant!

[@arjunramesh2436]

Ship of Theseus paradox.

[@robertkerry5531]

Not forgetting Trigger's broom!

[@KenR208]

No words to describe how genuinely funny (AND THRILLING!) this fellow and his act are!

[@NIFBINE]

I have never seen an entertainer like him. I laughed so hard! Love it. Definitely would go see him!!!

[@frednimzowi9852]

Great Michael Davis. I didn't know him, but I won't forget him now. Great act! How fitting that Ronald Reagan, who himself had a great sense of humor, was in the audiance and having a hell of a great time!

[@possumwilliams2940]

It took me a while to perfect the water juggling .... but I finally mastered it 😂👏👍

[@lewiscarey6984]

HOLLYWOOD!!!!! YOU HAVE LOST YOUR WAY!!! This is pure wholesome entertainment, even children would appreciate! Thanks for upload! 👍👍👍

[@utubeDaveutube]

Truly one-of-a-kind. Fantastically HILARIOUS, with great skills and AMAZING delivery!!!!!

[@artvandelay8030]

I love this performance. One of my very favorites. So glad it's posted. Thank you for sharing.

[@natelefon6925]

I’ve just seen this guy for the first time… Absolutely brilliant. Bravo.

[@mab_8731]

I gotta say the older I grow the more I enjoy watching these old shows. Such great humour, and what a gentlemen he must be. Just look at all these great looking suited people, would love to be part of one show as well some day :^)

[@tomhendri1933]

Indeed

[@i_l_b_e_r]

I’m glad I found this wonderful guy.

[@PRESUMINGED35]

This is pure golden quality entertainment, from a truely talented and well honed gentleman.

[@infinitewisdom4u]

Great show. Funny act. Can't believe idiots give this a thumbs down.

[@gazamidori2866]

Might be accident my phone makes me dislike random vids I watch and I only catch it if I reach and I'm like wtf why dislike?

[@christophertanner7757]

Thumbs down for Regan

[@Mathew_Thomas]

@@christophertanner7757 because he banned automatic firearms and gave amnesty to illegals? That's what I have against him

[@tommyskold7354]

@@Mathew_Thomas I had no idea Michael Davis did that

[@mobbdeep615]

probably because he repeats the same acts over and over multiple times. it is an amazing and funny act but ir gets boring after a while

[@EL_DORADO-db4gl]

This is the fourth time ive watched it, after seeing it 5 years ago.

[@jimharkel9463]

Too funny. This is the 5th time that I watched this and I still laugh.

[@EkkiSvenni]

He's probably the funniest juggler ever!

[@rongermanjr]

ShutUpSveinn ...check out Frank Olivier

[@MrBiswas123]

He's better than many standup comedians

[@chylimzbydzi]

@@rongermanjr not even close... Frank's sense of humor is appreciated by the less intelligent only...;)

[@StealthySpace7]

Or is he the best comedian that can juggle

[@chylimzbydzi]

@@StealthySpace7 that's confirmed, but Mike can go higher than that😉

[@bettyking88]

I laughed out loud. Hilarious! It was fun to see Ron and Nancy enjoying it so much. Brought back good memories.

[@bluesord114]

It was so wholesome to see all of the elderly people having such a nice time. Plus this guy is hilarious and talented. Good video

[@deanwilliams7158]

You mean the people that were younger then, than our current president is today?

[@speier]

In both of the times I’ve seen this he gets the volunteer to throw the apple back prematurely. That is incredible skill for directing the crowd.

[@harryroberts2403]

Ronald Reagan was absolutely pissing himself.😂 ...and he was laughing at the juggler too

[@Rob-uc2jh]

Yes, incontinence often manifests in the later stages of Alzheimer's.

[@Rob-uc2jh]

Looks like we found the guy with no sense of humor. You're doing us Americans so proud!

[@thehotyounggrandpas8207]

@@Rob-uc2jh Classic!

[@boasyV2]

Patrick Ancona ????????

[@gilbertrivera1319]

Too bad he wouldn't remember that

[@dmmchugh3714]

Never heard of him before this showed up in my feed today. Wish we could see more performances and entertainers like this and fewer of almost anyone we have today. They gave him a standing O there at end.

[@loucontino4804]

Excellent.

[@trillo3332]

True skill and comedic presence. Never out of date!

[@stevehoffman4792]

Saw this guy decades ago, opening act at Wolf Trap, Vienna VA..... Never could remember his name. He was such a wonderful entertainer. Deadpan of humor (reminding me of the Smother Brothers) combined with incredible juggling skills). Impeccable timing both verbally and with sight-gags and with juggling itself.

[@kidkique]

verbal timing? you mean talking?

[@leecattell6548]

How have I ever missed this guy. Wow!!!! Hilarious comedian with unbelievable talent!

[@royksk]

Absolutely brilliant, perfect timing and repartee 🤣

[@liukeiner]

This is honestly one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen

[@2011whack]

It was just too good...never to be replicated...amazing..

[@lisasolomon7413]

This guy is HYSTERICAL! GREAT to have a morning wake up laugh!!!!! Had Tip O'Neill and REAGAN in stitches!!!!!

[@keithfowler2013]

America has some amazing talent, how come you never shared this guy ? Not just a brilliant juggler but a fantastic comic !

[@helicart]

One of the best entertainment performances I've ever seen, period. Thanks for uploading. Brings back memories of lighter more relaxed times.

[@jackhasbadopinions4262]

What a legend. There is a spectrum of goodness that ranges from Michael Davis to Ronald Reagan, and as such the atmosphere in the room feels adjacent to a solar eclipse.

[@mikeconstantine6084]

I saw this live when he performed it, Not only was he talented, And funny with some mild political humor, The nice thing about this was democrats and republicans laughing together. I miss the good old days!

[@cloudwatcher724]

i can imagine eight-year-old michael davis, practicing juggling, learning a few jokes, probably by himself, in his room... thinking... maybe... one day... i can do this for real, and make people laugh. the years go by, and after innumerable hours of practice and developing material and delivery... and he is performing for the President of the United States. how well-deserved. thank you, Mr. Davis. you have truly earned everything you have achieved.

[@TNT-km2eg]

That makes him comedian . One of the best . His best performance ever

[@gw10758]

I like this slightly extended version... Thanks!!

[@lukehunter6922]

Awesome. To play for President and Mrs Reagan.

[@anjayl]

Not if he has a conscience.

[@filosofotacio8950]

the two guys behind Reagan were pretty stoic, even during some of the best bits. Almost like they were on the clock or something.

[@janl1334]

Fantastic! You don't see nice, clean humor like that anymore.

[@2legit64]

This is delightful. Love seeing the Reagans, with Mrs. Reagan looking quite stunning, Tip O'Neil and Howard Baker. No, I'm not a Republican, however, I remember when politics was a lot more civil and way more inspiring to watch no matter who was in charge.

[@gtshadowrealm2200]

...razor sharp bowling ball 😂

[@leonepellizzato1042]

I find Michael Davis is One of the best comedians ever, I discovered him on KZbin because I was not even born while he was winning

[@slappy8941]

This sort of slow burn, low key comedy is almost extinct today.

[@lorinwegand6324]

I'ver never seen Michael Ford, heard about Michael Ford, but he zoomed upwards in my favorite entertainment category.

[@MrTruckerf]

Uh.....It's Michael Davis, at Ford's Theater. You know, the place where Abe Lincoln stole the show during a performance of " My American Cousin".

[@hermajesty52]

Oh how I long for the days when Republicans and Democrats could be in the same room laughing.... 😭

[@CarbonTech19]

Wanted to say something similar. Reagan wasn't my choice, but I still respected him and his office. The people voted and it was the "other guy's" turn. Even though he was on the other side of the aisle, you never got the idea he was actively trying to f**k over his political opponents and their supporters. Ironically, it was Reagan's dismantling of the Fairness Doctrine, that paved the way for the proliferation of unchecked RW propaganda, such as Limbaugh and Fox, which, over the last 40 years has been responsible for the extreme polarization of the country. Among their viewers, they have formented a distrust in science, media, government and education and directly led to Trump and the situation, this once great nation, faces.

[@hermajesty52]

@@CarbonTech19 Fairness Doctrine is unconstitutional. We are not China.

[@CarbonTech19]

@@hermajesty52 I'm awaiting your equal outrage at anyone trying to deprive people of their 1st Amendment Right to free speech by trampling those rights using jackbooted thugs. You know, like China is doing in Hong Kong, for as you say, we have a Constitution to follow and no one is free to ignore it, least of all those that took a public sacred Oath to defend it.

[@hermajesty52]

@@CarbonTech19 agree with you on China

[@michaelesposito2629]

@@CarbonTech19 LOL RW propaganda? Ok.

[@frankbishop5594]

I just found this guy off a TikTok and am I glad to of come across him what an incredibly sharp hilarious and talented guy ! 😂

[@AustinoM]

“Razor sharp bowling ball” is one of the best jokes I’ve ever heard lol

[@marilyndickstein1531]

BOY dave this made my day. really great show & i love seeing Ronnie Regan laughing so hard, it did my old heart so good this morning. Thankyou for the great entertainment. Now i must go to work with a smile on my face. Love you MOM

[@RobertStrongMagic]

Wow! Michael Davis is the best! A funny funny man and the consummate professional. Comedy juggling does not get better than this!!!

[@Daniula02]

Genius!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@pepetorres8827]

The high society in USA standing up for Michael.. just one man with some objetcs, intelligence and a warm comedy show... he is UNIQUE, probably the best night oh his life.

[@DavidPatersonPortraits]

Ronnie and Namcy really loved this. Great entertainment we don't see these days.

[@kidkique]

but you just did

[@clearasil11]

Love how he had to count his fingers after the axe tossing

[@gordonpayne5165]

Very enjoyable show! And it was great to see Pres. Reagan and Nancy having such a good time!

[@fengshuimma9160]

What a priviledge it was to see a Master like this showcase his skill.

[@AlexWyattDrums]

Used to play at a busker festival, and guys like this were always the most popular. Jokes for 99% of the show, and like two or three impressive tricks.

[@Filip_Z]

People like a good laugh

[@kimberlyfoster7148]

Awwww I love seeing Ronald and Nancy 😍❤️😍. What a great time!

[@jessicaray9887]

President Regan was a phenomenal president! Wish we had another one like him...

[@yoaryknot7726]

We do now

[@SecretsOfMartialArts]

Beautiful clean performance and great audience 😊

[@musicluverjen]

That apple toss was hilarious!

[@AlanJOHNSTONE-u1w]

Where are all these types of entrepreneurs nowadays? Proper good humour and good acts

[@descolhoun915]

It was delightful to watch Ronald Reagan's reaction throughout. What a genuine, down to earth man.

[@eddymiguelchiau3144]

Just wonderful. Incredible performance

[@redefinitive]

Whether or not you're a fan of Reagan, it shouldn't take away from the fact that this shit is still hilarious today.

[@judysmith789]

Hysterical 🤣

[@perryrush6563]

And the president had a sense of humor.

[@redefinitive]

@@perryrush6563 Well now he does, since Trump's not in office.

[@RSTI191]

@@redefinitive Not quite sure how to take that..

[@AtreVire]

It being hilarious has nothing to do with Ronald Reagan. He's still the devil

[@radekuzel9254]

Those were the days. Cannot imagine this happening these days. On many different levels.

[@Archangel637]

God I miss President Reagan !! Great stuff !!

[@Pete086]

This is such a breath of fresh air. Dose this stuff exist anymore?

[@MauriatOttolink]

Can you imagine Security being so lax, these days?

[@magicmulder]

How is it lax? You suppose someone works for a decade to become a famous comedian just in the faint hope he can get an axe within throwing distance of the President one day? It’s 1000 times more likely to infiltrate the Secret Service who carry actual guns within an arm’s length of the President.

[@CrazychadGaming]

Not sure why this came up on my recommendations, but I'm glad it did!

[@chrisg1574]

Him:'I'd like you to examine this bowling ball for me now' Secret Service behind him: sweat intensify

[@michaellavery4899]

This guy is so good...

[@leiflohne3096]

Regan's reactions are half the show