Rita Rudner (3/29/89)

[@waggishsagacity7947]

This comedy routine is over 30 years old, but it's as fresh, no FRESHER, than most of today's comedy which feels either stale or silly before it's even served. Where the hell IS Rita Rudner today? She's by far one of the best ever to be a comic. She is so-so good at playing a ditz and sounding so brilliantly funny, quirky, and original. LOVED IT!

[@originaltommy]

Yeah, she is something else! Super dry but silly humour that doesn't insult your intelligence. I was 18 when this showed and just LOVED her! In some respects, she's a bit anti-comedian at a time when profanity was a driving force in comedy. She's fun, never stops smiling and she writes great material for herself. What a treasure.

[@meirwise1107]

Just discovered Rita Rudner. Wow. Elegant, smart, relaxed. No foul language. Every line funny. How is it possible?

[@7ItIsMe7]

YESSSS!!!

[@crtinde]

agreed ... she was a pioneer for female comedians, and was wildly successful at that

[@kartsangalang]

EXACTLY. Comedy master class.

[@Pickpockit]

I love foul language, but this is a very funny show.

[@danielcorreard3746]

god how l love rita rudners comedy i can't get enough of her. she is hilarious.

[@barrybegley5379]

Clean comedy at its best. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

[@jimballard1895]

absolutely brilliant material delivered magnificently !

[@bobjustice8014]

Rita is one of the top female comedic talents of all times.

[@crunchy2k]

Females do not make good comedians. Even Phylis Diller would shout out out about this claim to shame.

[@mattmaloney2445]

One of the greatest standup comedians. Genius!

[@charityclark7910]

She was awesome. And she was funny without being vulgar. Very rare these days, 2022

[@shirleybowers7251]

True comedy delivered flawlessly. Thanks for sharing Rita - worth every moment. 👍🥰

[@chrisk8187]

A master of observational humor delivered in such a soothing manner that surprises one with the unexpected "oh yeah" moment of realization. BRILLIANT! AND out of a truly beautiful woman. Thanks for sharing your gift of comedy!

[@globalsurfer]

Brilliant comedian, easily one of the most natural and best in the world... thanx Rita

[@PupInNC]

I saw this when it premiered and it never gets old. Truly a master of deadpan.

[@raymondelmore8903]

I so much appreciate you, Rita, funny without being vulgar, and a delivery style so uniquely your own.

[@chuckb9865]

I met you at Disney you were gracious enough to entertain me with your humor for 20 minutes thank you it was some 20 years ago but you’ve always been one of the funniest Wholesome comedian thank you

[@josephsolomon3436]

Wow. Absolutely brilliant! I think Rita is underrated.

[@heavnnnsent]

Ya think?

[@billding7073]

Rita is such a class act in every sense of the word. She is among the very best. Funny, beautiful and full of quirky. intelligent insight.

[@bobdegroff1683]

Brilliant comedian. Always loved her comedy! Still do.

[@ToddtheExploder]

Rita Rudner is one of my heroes. She's very much like Steven Wright in her approach, and a very beautiful woman as well. And I love the way she uses her beauty, her eyes, her voice : really well-honed comedic chops. Bravo, Rita Rudner! Probably the best under appreciated comic of all time.

[@briananderson2452]

Your comments nailed it! This woman is a genius! We all have insights/observations like hers, but she weaves them together like a master. Sooooo under appreciated!!!

[@telsport]

Steven Wright on a bit of dexedrine..just a little.

[@mikeg8202]

Cant agree more. It takes talent to serve up quality comedy without cursing every other word. Her delivery, much like Steven Wright's, is hard to pull off so solemly or straight faced. In today's climate, her "clean" spin on basic human truths places her far above the 4-letter word routines of the lesser talents. And yes, she is a beautiful woman.

[@Fretless99]

I have a crush on her too :)

[@xrxs1020]

@@Fretless99 Join the club ;-)

[@zizinnnn]

she's amazing, I'm happy to have discovered her❤🎉

[@striderm8389]

Yup- the dead pan is a real talent: Buster Keaton, Rita Rudner and now Nate Barghatze!!

[@mijodo2008]

Class act all the way. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@ormilg89go]

She's the greatest....she delivers each joke effortlessly.

[@MeiLee-t2v]

This was a brilliant set!

[@markuse3472]

Rita is among the top five stand-up comedians of all time: yes, all time, and NO hype, and that is huge since she didn't swear (many love cursing and obscenity in stand-up comedy) and proved she was amazingly funny without it.

[@MrSammersELsoho]

Actually finding a Female Comedian that isnt Butch and overtly feminist amazing shes a classy woman and hilarious.

[@vinyltapelover]

@@MrSammersELsoho SWSW My way of giving two thumbs up:).

[@robertalitman5781]

Markus E I apprrciate clean comedy

[@karenmullen7431]

...and a lady to boot!

[@kevinabel2370]

I met Rita last week at a book signing after her act at Century Village. She let us take photos with her. I became so star-struck that I forgot to ask her to sign my copy of her new book. The stage hand went to her dressing room and had her sign it for me. I mentioned a joke of hers that I like. She remembered it. I hope she includes it in her act again. I have seen her three times at Century Village in Pembroke Pines. She updated her act to talk about modern technology and it works well with the audience. I will see her again next time.

[@Ochaye123]

OMG - I've loved her for years and it was so great to watch her from her earlier years. She is one class act.

[@seywhut2985]

I was 22 years old when this came out and it has stuck with me ever since then. I thought she was the funniest person. The part about the dog and the alarm clock was what I remembered all these years. So glad to see this again. Hilarious!

[@hamstermunchies5558]

The dog and the alarm clock made my stomach sore from laughing

[@MrGF1582]

OMG!!! I forgot how really funny Rita is/was? I saw her all the time back then! LOVE HER!!

[@raysgr]

Great set by Rita, I'm a long time fan. Very funny!

[@deniseelsayed1992]

LOVE Rita Rudner! I would love to see her live! 🥰

[@arizonanative7409]

Really clever writing... I like how she always surprises me in this video. Love Rita!

[@DATo_DATonian]

One of the best "delivery" talents in the entire realm of comedy.

[@sandrainthesky1011]

Rita Rules! Have always loved her version of stand up, clean and very smart!

[@striderm8389]

And classy

[@crebegea]

Menacing wit ... under an angelic smile. Love her!

[@3Rayfire]

Oh God, this is thirty years old. What a trip.

[@stevew270]

Love Rita, her delivery always was/is amazing.

[@andrewunjo158]

Always very very funny. Never offensive. Love you Rita!

[@jerrysamuels8716]

Rita Rudner is wicked funny. Just hilarious. Great set.

[@margot9230]

Such beauty and talent. I enjoy just watching her smile.....

[@jamescox8402]

Her writing is what gets me. The stunning looks and perfect delivery is legend, but her writing is so clever. Everyday things - vacuum cleaners, husbands and cats that turn into such truthful farce. Love Rita.

[@terencewinters2154]

Experience tells

[@42kellys]

I am so glad, she is a rare gem, and she is one of the very few who does not think that swearing makes it funny. I love that her shows are free of foul language it is hard to find comedy without swearing and sexual jokes. Thank you for uploading her shows.

[@Michael-yv6mp]

My first time hearing her, she is a goddess

[@mattdeans9873]

I was only gonna watch for two minutes. The thing with truely great comedians is that its the whole package: her look, her voice, her delivery, her material. Just Hillarioussss

[@heavnnnsent]

Why were you only going to watch her for 2 minutes were you timing your eggs?

[@mattdeans9873]

my eggs were fried long ago during the 60s@@heavnnnsent

[@Heartwing37]

I loved Rita! She’s the most cheerfully Darcy comedian of all time! 💜🥰

[@sfperalta]

Rita is great! Her humor is timeless. Just as funny now as it was 30+ years ago!

[@GinaBlythe]

LOVE HER! There are some female comedians today that could learn a thing or two about being funny from Ms. Rudner and Paula Poundstone.

[@sorellman]

Had they been able to learn things, they would have been better comedians already.

[@MrSammersELsoho]

Classy Woman that really knows how to exude her female essence in her comedy so many female comedians try to be butch and overtly feminist Rita is a beautiful classy Lady and shes hilarious.

[@hamstermunchies5558]

I discovered both of these ladies after reading a book called ''The Funniest Thing you Never Said.'' Its a compilation of funny quotes and both names had many entries

[@ITILII]

What talented comedians around today ? Very very fee. Not sure what happened to Dave Chappelle, hope he's healthy & happy, he's the greatest comedian in the world today.

[@UltimateCakeLady]

@@ITILII Dave Chappelle is alive & (seems to be) well. I certainly don't know him in person, but I suggest you Google him or type his name into KZbin or basically anything and you'll find out where he's been for the last 10 years very easily.

[@cherylbrooks7005]

Always loved her delivery!

[@franceseattle]

wonderful, Rita, please make some commercially available, can't get enough of you!!

[@debblouin]

So funny! I remember watching this around 20 years ago and absolutely losing it over the Lhasa Ahopso

[@marzan6857]

My wife and I thought this was and is still Hilarious.Long live Rita.Thanks for posting.

[@333anders6]

the great grandmother line is one of the very best. unforgettable.

[@ljriner]

Excellent! Great comedy! Very funny! Most of all clean!

[@Beefeater911]

She was one of my favorite 80’s comics.

[@thesimsloverish]

I’m 16 and I love Rita Rudner, she’s probably my favorite stand up comedian. Having said that, I’m not going to be judgmental and put down modern comics like Amy Schumer and Louis C.K. who I also love just as much. Seriously guys, Rita’s not some relic of some nonexistent lost superior golden generation; she’s just good.

[@nicholassmith3719]

Good point.

[@vinyltapelover]

thesimsloverish You express yourself as if you are on "old soul" with a lot of common sense. You come across more as the grownup in the group than many who have commented at this video.Two thumbs to you.

[@emilysanders4807]

Yes She Is. She's Very Funny.

[@ChristopherSMoreno-uy1ym]

Fantastic set. Rita was so right about buying music.

[@mollypinto4666]

Absolute class and spot on sister😘💞

[@vincecox8376]

Love you, most listeners don't totally understand your talents, YOUR GREAT!! Love yoy!!!

[@IntheClutch75]

Her technique is so impeccable, so precise. She's not the only one, but her self-knowledge and awareness of what her face is doing and how that can be used to land the joke, it's super impressive.

[@rajo741]

She has long been one of the greats. I put her up there with Carlin, Steven Wright and a handful of others whose names escape me at the moment. Her delivery, writing and timing is impeccable.

[@TheWriterWalker]

I've been listening to the best comedians lately, including Pinette and Regan and Jeanne Robertson, but Rita has made me laugh the loudest.

[@vinyltapelover]

TheWriterWalker A very good list, of smart, sharp funny folks, for sure. But for me, for unmitigated laughing out loud, its Big John.

[@mr.wizard2974]

Don't forget him gaffinger

[@emilysanders4807]

I Like Sinbad Also.

[@haroldhackathorn2816]

Why did I not know about her until now ? She is absolutely hilarious.

[@herculydia]

Love this girl. What a lovely lady. Funny, pretty, timing is impeccable. Wish she would do more in 2020!

[@CasaErwin]

Don't recall seeing her before. She was really good. And she never said anything vulgar.

[@chax2004]

The opening bit is so relaxing to listen to.

[@MissezPremiseHello]

Omg everything she's saying has come true. I've always loved this Broad.

[@melnovit2775]

This comedian is brilliant!!!!

[@jeffhadland3705]

Beautiful,smart,talented ❤❤

[@josephirizarry5195]

Never misses a beat.

[@kermitdfrogz]

She is on my top-tier list for female comedians; most of them cannot make me laugh, she was the first female comedian that cracked me up.

[@Laceykat66]

Only a 30-minute special? Things were really different in the '80s. Just watched her 2017 special on Pluto TV. It was great.

[@richardikin]

It's probably not a good idea to listen to Rita at night in bed. I just woke up the wife laughing!

[@whatevereyewant]

Wish more female comics were this funny and witty today. Also, her act and her timing are very cohesive and make sense.

[@hotstitch1]

I've discovered her again after so many years! Always remembered her joke about womenswear-" shoulder pad build up! " when every item had the little pads!

[@tedmiller8659]

hotstitch1 ,

[@stevehammond4407]

I simply love her, Rita is a hoot!

[@chunk1179]

she really slayed

[@mor.6860]

Good clean comedy cannot be beat. Rita is outstanding.

[@mmjhcb]

I always liked Rita Rudner. Funny, really funny. And not dirty. Just funny. Compare this to Margaret Cho. There is no comparison.

[@vinyltapelover]

RMPsumma Two different ladies. Two different styles of comedy and humor whose humor styles will be entertaining, not necessarily, to everyone. I think their goals, any comedian for that matter, is to have their audiences leaving their individual performances smiling. I'm of the thought that the risk in drawing comparisons of comedians is that one has to be elevated at the expense of denigrating the other. Other and similar "clean" comparisons have been drawn on Pryor and "Flip". At the risk of generalizing, comedians are more admiring of each other's talent, rather than being judgemental of one another, because they know how hard each has worked at their craft.

[@mmjhcb]

@@vinyltapelover I waited THREE years to see if you were actually through. Maybe.😂😎😂😎

[@CharlesMartel676]

AMAZING TALENT!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Moviefan2k4]

Rita Rudner is one of my favorite comics, because she's funny without having to be crass. So many comedians just swear their heads off and call that humor; I honestly don't understand it.

[@brockalbert5111]

You don't understand blue comedy, or you just don't like it? Blue doesn't always equal bad. It's subjective. There's a difference between comics who use curse words as a tool, and comics who use them as a crutch.

[@annfraley7083]

@@brockalbert5111 You are right but then there are those who start out with it as a tool but then they just devolve into the latter.

[@vinyltapelover]

@@annfraley7083 Respectfully, I'll have to disagree with you on comedians that "just devolve into the latter." Not saying it hasn't happened, but I'm not aware of any instances. There are comedians whose blue, sexually suggestive, crass etc humor appeals to an audience, a [non main stream]following that enjoyed the likes of Bernie Mac, Flip Wilson, Joan Rivers, Craig Ferguson They went mainstream and found a new or different following by making adjustments that would allow for a wider appeal and maybe in the process, greater exposure and income. If any of them went back "on the road", it wasn't about devolving, but more about them getting back to doing what they liked to do, their bread and butter. "Blue" humor, to me, is like spicey food. It is not palatable to everyone and that's okay. Isn't that what freedom of choicesis all about?

[@100forks]

Comedy is so much better when it's not vulgar.

[@jimhughes1962]

I agree with you. It takes intelligence to develop this material. The delivery is perfect.

[@WackE8008]

Vulgarity is a crutch for comedians.

[@AnotherSpecialEdMom]

Her timing is perfect.

[@Oliviux78]

I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this lady until now. She’s hilarious!

[@shinnoli]

Can’t believe this was 35 years ago, her standup is still funny and classic! She used to dance on Broadway show, non wonder her posture is wonderful !

[@alisky8551]

She's absolutely the funniest stand up comedian ever.

[@333anders6]

she is definitely among the very best.

[@Danimal1177]

You don't see this anymore: comedy that isn't filled with racism, sexism, vulgarity, cussing, or politics.

[@thetritanoshow9804]

In my opinion, her genius is that, in fact, she is commenting on sexism and (gender) politics, women's issues, and social expectations with subtle little funnies.

[@donaldshimkus539]

Jerry Clowers is pretty darn funny too.

[@333anders6]

this was so classy, so good.

[@Troy_KC-2-PH]

Yeah because during the decades past we had no Bill Hicks, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Shecky Green, Lenny Bruce... the list is long of the great ones who joked about politics, race, religion, ethnicities, used profanity, vulgarity, talked about sexism etc, ALTHOUGH there were others who didn't, such as Don Rickles, Bill Cosby and others. All I'm saying is, that these "TABOO" topics with comedians has been around for a very long time. There's really nothing new. They even had dirty lyrics in comedy blues songs in the 1920s and 1930s such as "peaches and pie" ... Those themes are practically ancient. I do think that it is quite an ART to make people laugh WITHOUT those sometimes controversial themes, so I hear what you're saying.

[@kenvogel4301]

33,3 Anders !!

[@kurtsherrick2066]

Beautiful classy lady. Her eyes are a important part of her Act.

[@DJS11811]

She is so excellent.

[@andyharman3022]

"Once you pierce your nose, nobody will ever listen to what you have to say again." Rita didn't know she was prophetic about the cultural rot of our society 32 years later.

[@brianmarr7364]

She has always been funny. I seen this when it first aired. Very good comedian...

[@elleseculare390]

Sitting in my living room starting to lean towards the sunlight😩😆😆😆😆hilarious

[@marycahill546]

Love her! Doesn't insult anyone, doesn't use profanity. Just good pure looking at the funny side of life.

[@buckrogers5331]

Just discovered her. Really enjoyed her set! Notice how her jokes connect and flow?

[@cliffchilders5820]

Such a class act!!! And no foul language!!! Brilliant and beautiful!!

[@muckrak3r]

Very funny, excellent delivery, witty, beautiful. Oh and she didn't have to say 'cunt' or something nasty. Women comics of today should watch and re-watch this and take notes until they have a tight five that's even half as good as this Rita special.

[@Vejur9000]

Rita was wicked good. A great comic. So dry, so dead pan, it made you think twice, then laugh.

[@heavnnnsent]

Rita is wicked good, she's still alive and working in Las Vegas she has a Vegas residency

[@uptone12111]

She is one of the funniest female comedians

[@jayb.6685]

this is not happening brought me here. thank you so much

[@turi2100]

Jay Carlo Bulanadi really which episode?

[@jayb.6685]

her episode, it was just uploaded today. 😁

[@carlosdyer5868]

This was a great show. RITA was ON !

[@lindyadam5053]

I have just cried I laughed so hard, had to stop the video and catch my breath.

[@A13JMC]

Really a classy performance, she does comedy proud !

[@imeldapearce]

I love this humor, so classy and genteel, yet very funny!

[@gilwood7530]

She is so bonkers ... I miss her . we need RITA BACK ! Her and Paula Poundstone were so much fun

[@davidschmidt6013]

This woman is amazing, and original. I've always enjoyed her wit and her surprising punch-lines...coupled with that slightly strange, wide-eyed gaze...lol . An American original. Luv ya, Rita!!

[@MrSammersELsoho]

Shes Classy and beautiful i wish i got to experience the 80's and 90's as an adult so cool.

[@amailman1409]

SWSW The 90s had Nirvana And there you go... 555-blak