Oh, Rick! - Full Stand-Up Comedy Documentary | Comedy Cellar NYC (2017)

Meet Comedy's Everyman, Rick Crom. DOC NYC Audience Award Winner 2017
Featuring: Bill Burr, Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes, Dave Attell, Jeff Ross, Bill Grundfest, Jon Stewart, Ray Romano, Godfrey, Louis CK, Tom Papa, Colin Quinn, Alan Havey, Judy Gold, Mark Cohen, Bobby Kelly, Mike Royce, Brian Koppelman, Noam Dworman, and Estee Adoram.
“Do you know Rick Crom?”
Most likely, another question answers that question: “Rick, who?” Even after you Google his name, you’re still unsure who he is, but you know you’ve seen him somewhere before.
Then it hits you, “Oh, the guy from Louis CK’s show! The gay guy in the poker scene, right?” Yes, THAT is Rick Crom. But there’s so much more to Rick beyond that poker table. On any given Saturday morning, Rick is bustling down the sidewalk, papers in hand, on his way to the “Comedy Cellar,” one of New York City’s most respected platforms for stand-up comics. The “Cellar,” as it’s known to Village regulars, is where Rick teaches undiscovered, aspiring stand-up comics. It’s also where Rick got his own start back in 1984. Now almost four decades later, who did Rick become?
He’s an award-winning actor, singer, comedian, lyricist, composer and teacher. He’s made a living in entertainment for all these years doing what he loves, an accomplishment few can claim. On top of that, he’s a kind person who’s respected and loved by his colleagues. But, did he make it?
Success. Fame. Luck. Timing. Happiness. Life.
“Oh, Rick!” is a documentary that aims to redefine how we measure it all. And most importantly, to answer this question: “What drives Rick to be Rick?”
Including a 25th anniversary reunion stand-up special recorded at the Comedy Cellar.
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[@theamazingbrokenman]

There should be a great doc like this one for every Comedy Cellar legend.

[@2Jointz]

Couldn't agree more

[@patrickmcguire7929]

Cool, nice to see the support. Comedy is a healing outlet. We still die, just hopefully not on stage.

[@computerstuff8352]

Omg how does this not have more views!? All these comedy podcasts should shout this one out.

[@cassandragee6589]

It’s only a week I’ll give it some time come back and check out the view count later

[@blacktoothfox677]

fuck the views... give this man your subscription. Hes on less that a thousand, its a crime

[@fliptophiphop1894]

This was great.

[@GrahamPablo]

Lol Jeff Ross had me dying out the gate. “Did Rick die?” “No” “Tell me when he does”🤣

[@2Jointz]

As Jeff usually does

[@RedBernie]

the pure love for his work is contagious

[@chrispcampbell1731]

In a word: Wonderful

[@eddie8306]

Excellent documentary.

[@purevocals510]

That's the guy that taught Louie and friends about that one fancy word for bundle of sticks

[@OryBaum]

"People from Phoenix are Phoenicians."

[@blacktoothfox677]

stop smoking British cigarettes.. also, little pattys of ground beef. Because they are also 'bundles of sticks'. Fun fact; the word we are too chickenshit to say shares the same etymology as 'fascist', from 'fasces' - meaning, a bundle of sticks (with an axe in it - think Abe Lincoln's dumb throne at the monument) There is a mun mact mor you maggots

[@shortfreestandup1038]

I have short stand-ups. Welcome

[@Eventual-Visitor]

Battyboy. The fondness for the stick.

[@blacktoothfox677]

@@shortfreestandup1038 congratulations on that subscriber. "I'd write a joke about summer but my fingers are freezing" (adopts D'elia voice) REALLY DUDE???? well, theres a massive market for that sort of..... Best of luck with it out there.

[@chelseap1621]

I came to watch the minute of Louie and now I'm happy 😌

[@djr3386]

Thank you for this video 🙏.

[@mediocrates6460]

Just got back from NYC this evening. Went there last night and met Scolaro and Matt Richards who hosted. Amazing guys and great venue. We tore the town up until 7 am 🎉 what a night

[@Natanchik1112]

Still the best documentary I’ve seen, and it’s about the best comedy instructor out there.

[@ML-kx9gz]

underrated doc!

[@johndoe09876]

1:15:29 The best preventative measure to dissuade the comedians from spiraling during the credits. 😁

[@DIRTY-MERLIN]

this deserves millions and millions of views

[@TheAngiepangie424]

I giggled, giggled passed. That’s the least & most I could do.

[@Autistic_Internet_Slap_Fights]

Cheers!

[@kathywall1334]

Absolutely fabulous! What a guy! A world where people are as kind, generous, talented, and wickedly funny as Rick sounds marvelous to me.

[@therondellsheridan]

Everything about Rick is absolutely true. He was a master of everything. Phenomenal. And the Comedy cellar - dont get me started. It was and still is the best club in NY. Some of the best times of my life happened on that stage with Rick hosting. Love ya man.

[@bluesquirrel3919]

Glad I found this video, Rick Crom is cool, and I like his face, good dude, and what a lovely human being 💖🤗

[@davidsimon6260]

I love Rick

[@bigbbennyboy]

Who made this?! Why is it not viral? This was great!

[@coreysierchio4650]

Oh Rick! *Thanks* *For* *The* *Content* !

[@TS-1267]

,,, ✨...ALL I GOT WAS THE MUSIC AND THE C... S...ING..HA! HAA! HAA! HA!... HO! HA! HAA!✨ ,,,

[@wubranch1]

This is a gem, like Rick. He didn’t get famous, because he always kept a part of himself private, and that’s ok.

[@rotallyPumpered]

Really charming, funny and sweet.

[@robclarkson5356]

Just wonderful - thank you.

[@brunobertho4831]

I would like to congratulate you on the excellent work, brilliant!!! and greetings from Brazil

[@McCandlessMike]

Great work Rick.

[@whispersignal1]

This was wonderful! So happy it exists!

[@theitalianskunkwhisperer6843]

That was great Rick! You're great Rick.👍🎥🎬🎭✊

[@julianqns]

Incredible.

[@jamiescandal]

So excited to see this again❣❣❣❣ Rick is a truly talented & original comic. He's hilarious!!😂🎙🎶 ...This doc is a wonderful piece of work about a man who is a wonderful piece of work!💋⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@adamkessler6246]

Fantastic!

[@miguelgracia8184]

Rick Crom is such a true and multi-faceted artist. Great documentary!

[@APisceanSlant]

Fantastic documentary. I remember that Louie episode, and thinking of how great all the performances were in it, especially Rick's. Unfortunately, I hadn't heard of him prior to that, or this doc. I loved that it was honest and raw, but hilarious and engaging, throughout. I hope to one day catch him live.

[@beaudanner]

You can totally take a class with him. 5 weeks of Rick. I just finished and it was a great experience. He's _just_ like the doc. I feel like we could become friends after that class (even if that's just in my head) lol

[@annalisabeck9192]

I love this man’s story. What an interesting talented man and a dog lover. All that laughter it looks to me he is having a very successful life.

[@MaverickZ007]

Thank you for posting this. Great Doc. Freaking Hall of Famers of Comedy jealous of the people who were there.

[@altohippiegabber]

don't even know the man but i do know all the talking heads praising him, that fact alone makes this one of the most original documentaries i have seen lately

[@briancannon3987]

Especially Bill Burr cuz he never does any of these documentaries

[@headdog]

I got to see Rick live in the village underground in 2019. Still hilarious.

[@bodypoliticmedia]

Great documentary thank you

[@ibrahimkhalif83]

Good documentary Rick. Well done.

[@TheTCisIN]

Thank you. This was very cool.

[@dillinguuur79]

Good stuff, never knew that this existed.

[@Jillamed]

Wonderful. Wonderful. Terrific documentary and tremendously talented and wise subject. ❤️

[@jlondon1441]

I’ve always liked Rick Crom. It’s guys like him that make me want to do a “ great comedy spots tour”. Hit the road and tour the classic comedy spots across the country. Anyone have a list of the greats in every state? Cellar to Store.

[@johari3945]

Had the great fortune of meeting Rick at the Comedy Store in L.A. He was in LA for an audition, he told me, and also to go to Disneyland in Anaheim. I offered to buy him a beer, didn't know he was long-time sober. Really nice guy, hope one day he comes over to Australia, where I live. All the best to you Rick and everyone

[@dannomo]

What a great documentary! I wish it discussed how Rick became such a talented musician, he's so versatile

[@JaylonByas]

Godfrey's vocal chords are fucking insane!!

[@mbolduc]

I love Rick Crom

[@lali4324]

song at the end is a killer :))

[@MrGrimlocke]

Never heard of him before this but the documentary was very entertaining

[@waynedurning8717]

An amazing talent. His songs are so damn good.

[@DackRambo]

this was excellent!

[@joshbehehe]

I was on vacation in NYC for Christmas and had to check out the comedy cellar. We went the first night and were blown away by the atmosphere. I also had the best slice of pizza I’ve ever had that night in the village, skip forward We had such a good time we went to another show a few nights later, This was the Tom papa Christmas podcast show. We got to see mark normand who was not a HUGE national name like he is today but i also saw RICK walking through the crowd and i recognized him from “Louie” lol, i simply introduced myself and said hello and he actually sat me down and actually had a real conversation with me…like he was trying to talk to ME… I wasn’t expecting anything but a “hi thank you” so he really went out of his way. I love telling that story, its such a unique experience. IDK maybe he was just trying to bang me 😂

[@itsrighttoberight5481]

The John Wayne George bush joke was a killer and holds up I’m 27 and get it and literally lold

[@TheAngiepangie424]

The George Bush & Liberace joke was funny too! Rick Crom’s has a smooth voice.

[@hongkongman852]

Rick Crom everybody

[@mbernac2]

This was hilarious. Thanks for sharing

[@NYCMarkus]

I took Ricks class…I was really impressed and he’s a super good guy and hilarious (as you can tell in this).

[@KeredAglo]

I'm surprised out of all the comedians that received sitcoms that he didn't get one

[@FAYMprod]

great comic. great doc

[@notation254]

great stuff!

[@patricialowther3899]

Its interesting there was a favourite gay music teacher figure at the centre of this macho edgy scene but it makes sense to hold it all together

[@emdiar6588]

The Lesbian song was incredible! Comedy songs are not easy to pull off. I have laughed at very few. Tim Minchin, Bill Bailey, Bo Burnham and now this guy.

[@cobwashington]

"J. Edgar Hoover.... dressed as a lesbian." So good. lol

[@benconnelly1322]

The cool uncle of modern comedy

[@Fideli8]

Great doc. Glad you put Louis CK, just wished he spoke to the iconic scene he had on his show. I understand why, just thought the scene deserved his perspective.

[@dbent1830]

Im here for Bill

[@rhymetime6381]

This was great! Glad I watched it.

[@andycbutler]

Thank you Rick, my forefather, trailblazer, and sweet, sensitive soul. 💛 great doc, a slice of life in New York you would never know about otherwise 🗽

[@csweet207]

I feel cheated that I never heard of him until right now.

[@hiandrewfisher]

Went to the Olive Tree a couple nights ago and he was there. Cool to see him surrounded by a group of young comics.

[@TonyKoehl]

same

[@Righton23]

Love Rick Crom!

[@DateTwoRelate]

Thought for a minute this was a documentary about Rick Shapiro. Oh, that's right, he's Nobodysman.

[@ECPlex]

thank u

[@gingernewsnetwork758]

Thank you for this. I hope to one day learn from Rick!

[@Righton23]

I wish this would have had more promotion when it came out. I’m surprised I am just seeing this.

[@tcismetal1984]

Rick rules

[@ClayLud]

I'm curious when the Carson booker said, "you're not right for our show" that you didn't ask him to clarify what the hell that means? It's pretty assholish for somebody to give such a vague explanation to such a relatively important matter. In athletics, coaches or scouts will generally explain which weaknesses need to be improved upon for latter success but that doesn't seem to happen in entertainment.

[@mateo77ish]

35:32 Tom Papa talking about how “obvious” it was that Rick was gay makes me chuckle. Ok, Tom. Now it’s your turn. Come out, buddy. Have a conversation with your “wife,” take your bread maker and join the party. We won’t bite. 😘

[@blacktoothfox677]

Tom Papa talking with authority about ANYTHING is likely to get a derisive chuckle from anyone with proper wit

[@blacktoothfox677]

@Sean O Deli let him. then clean him out for the disgusting assault!

[@harshitwadhwani1313]

@@blacktoothfox677 could you tell why? I don't know much about him but is he considered like a fool or a phoney?

[@blacktoothfox677]

@@harshitwadhwani1313 I suppose phoney is the short answer. He SEEMS nice... but he is absolutely NOT nice. You know those LA types that are really full of their own self-importance and superiority? The guy is a schlub. But hey; watch a Rogan episode with him on, where they are nice and relaxed, see what you can pick up on yourself. And I'm NOT saying he isn'tt funny - which to be honest, is all that matters I guess. Take care out there - all the best from the UK

[@literoadie3502]

Rick sounds like the guy from Essential Craftsman.

[@WaldoBagelTopper]

Pretty interesting stuff here. I remember him on Louie. I remember wondering who he was bc I was used to seeing guys like Bob Kelly, Jim Norton, and others on Louie. Pretty talented dude. Shame I never heard of him.

[@NYIKAZENO]

However cramped the Cellar looks on screen, its 10X worse in person, but I have to tell you, some of the best comedy in America happened right there. Rick was a major part of the why the Comedy Cellar was such a Magical Place. Rick is a Tremendous Talent!

[@emdiar6588]

Thumbnail game is on point.

[@TheAngiepangie424]

He saw so many rise up. And fall down. Not many can ride the lightning.

[@johndessoye]

well you know now that the Master of Puppets are pulling you're string? Twisting your laugh a mualing your genes......... have a goodnight.

[@booognish]

The Klaus Nomi of stand up

[@z0uLess]

I am a heckler now!

[@BradPitbull]

Interesting

[@seanbell69]

27:45 Bill Burr almost says shit and corrects himself

[@BigKarl519]

14:57 Bobby Kelly

[@therealguts268]

Didn't know Club Soda Kenny did stand up.

[@boosterbrosllc4681]

Hello fellow comedy nerds!

[@mrdrprof99]

Still see Mark Cohen here in Vegas at the cellar. Well Vegas' version anyways

[@blacktoothfox677]

lus wegas

[@nononouh]

39:00

[@CannibalOX99]

Ol' Billy old balls

[@laurihopeavirta7341]

Loved the doc, excelent work but what do i know. And BOB KELLY!! loose some weight so you dont need to worry about that piano, im sure it's sick of u two. And your sweatty belly rubbing the paint off, with love Duuuude

[@laurihopeavirta7341]

Alsow im from Finland so you can say your known worldwide😉👉🏻👉🏻

[@pravrao]

Mr Crom.

[@robdela3632]

thats the barber from almost heroes 😂

[@salvadorpradoramos]

RIP Rick

[@ayyywerelisteninghere1022]

3:07 Is that Lev Fer?

[@clowndance6730]

this dude rips

[@xxstfubmx]

life rips?

[@alwolf2325]

RIP