Rodney Dangerfield Welcomes Bill Hicks to the Stage

The late Bill Hicks performing at Rodney Dangerfield's New York comedy club. He hadn’t yet fully embraced his acerbic social commentary at this point. But by the end of his set, you can see where he was headed.
Originally aired as part of Rodney Dangerfield's 1988 TV special, “Nothing Goes Right”.
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[@Serioussmile51]

Random factoid about Rodney ; The joke "So far ahead of his time his parents haven't met yet". Bill was the person who gave him that for the intro. Initially Rodney didn't think it was funny. Bill answered back and said "No, that's funny, try it". After the show Rodney agreed with him and said "You were right. What the hell do I know?!". Answering a professional comic back, after his proven track record of successful career, was almost unheard of at the time period. Especially at the age Bill was at the time. Even George Carlin commended Bill. They're humanity, observations, intelligence, honesty and courage are greatly missed. 🙂✌️❤️

[@kipperrepublic3568]

He had that crowd in 10 seconds. Now that’s talent. Miss ya Billy

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

How do you miss a guy that’s still here? Just look up “DisinfoWars,” aka InfoWars, and you’ll see him.

[@kipperrepublic3568]

@@NewNormalWorldOrder nonsense

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

@Hank Hill The evidence that Bill Hicks = Alex Jones is simply _undeniable._

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

@Hank Hill Go to a search engine. Type in “matthew north: alex jones is bill hicks whether you like it or not.” You can find this easily on bitchute as a re-upload. This is a nearly two hour long video showing you undeniable proof of what we are saying. If 2 hours is too much for you, which I’m so sure it is, you can also try finding the video titled “Bill Hicks to Alex Jones: Creating the Controlled Opposition” by ODD TV. Also on other platforms. That video is under 25 minutes long but is probably even better than the 2 hour video. Good luck. Not that you should need it… this stuff is undeniable.

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

@Hank Hill NEITHER video is “just photo comparison.” Lmfao if you’re this afraid of finding out that Alex Jones is Bill Hicks… then how will you handle all the much more hardcore truth of this insane asylum world? Compared to all the studying, researching and simple paying attention I’ve done when it comes to reality the last 5 or 6 years… Alex Jones being Bill Hicks is possibly one of the MOST MILD things I’ve ever seen… if you can’t handle this then you won’t be able to handle anything.

[@locksmithdb5987]

Dangerfield was right about Bill Hicks being WAY AHEAD of his time!

[@jordonbrewer2354]

He really was.

[@ranchurdhimster4955]

69th like

[@PaganGrace]

That opening line that Dangerfield says about Bill being ahead of his time was written by Bill's friend and fellow Texas Outlaw John Farnetti. Each comedian was required to write their own intro line for Dangerfield. Dangerfield told Bill it wasn't funny but Bill insisted he deliver the line. After the show Dangerfield told Bill he was right, "What the fuck do I know?" Dangerfield said.

[@jordonbrewer2354]

@@PaganGrace I mean, in a room with Hicks...?

[@masonreid15]

In comparison to Lenny Bruce, he barely pushed the envelope.

[@mexiatexas1]

Bill was fearless...I want him back.

[@ajones3569]

"So don't get bitter." Thank You Bill

[@MrDomq22]

His delivery is basically perfect. Gone too soon, for sure.

[@dominichess5273]

He's still with us. And he's funnier than ever. He's been pretending to be this character named "Alex Jones."

[@MF-le7fp]

Alex hates the fact that Hicks is "gone." He was complaining about not being able to do stand up any more, on his talk show a few years ago.

[@dominichess5273]

@@MF-le7fp wow, what a slip!

[@erichvonmolder9310]

Or another way to look at it, gone just in time.

[@rutabagasteu]

@@dominichess5273 Jones is a jerk. Hicks was a great comic. Not the same person.

[@Radtastical]

As a guy raised in Oklahoma, and spent a year living in Enid, I laughed my ass off. Gone far too soon.

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

Oh trust me... this fking clown can’t be gone soon enough, with the damage he’s done to humanity. “I’m not Bill Hicks. _I played the role of Bill Hicks.”_

[@Radtastical]

@@NewNormalWorldOrder tf are you talking about? He was a comedian, he passed away a long time ago.

[@SometimesOriginal]

I live on Enid and have no idea where the hell he would preform here. The Cooker?

[@fredbarnesjr.1044]

@@NewNormalWorldOrder is your wife your sister too? Is your phone number 9?

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

@@fredbarnesjr.1044 Is Alex Jonestown actually Bill Hicks?

[@masonbg6]

I’m from Oklahoma and I love that bill Hicks mentions us!

[@takealeftatthelight5284]

This dude was a genius. As much comedy as I grew up watching in the mid/late 90s, I missed Bill. I found his comedy later on and that is my loss.

[@sunshine_tidings6983]

What matters is you found it, my friend

[@JCmaverick]

That smoker/nonsmoker bit is golden.. great delivery as always r.i.p. to a true comedy legend

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

Legends never die..... they just go on to play the role of Alex Jonestown.

[@Jesus-di6sf]

Pretty pissed at hicks for dying at 32

[@MeMe-td1ye]

He was more pissed

[@MeasuredFlat]

Ohhh, but what about his "friend", "Alex Jones"?

[@WeWazKangzNsheeeit]

@@MeasuredFlat for the record they do not sound anything alike.

[@seankeady8928]

Especially when he died IN ARKANSAS

[@a2thee270]

@@WeWazKangzNsheeeit for the record I can change my voice to sound nothing like myself

[@ComedianMarkNoyer]

His ability to close on the most offensive jokes has always been my favorite part of his sets.

[@bigjonradio]

He was available for childrens' parties...

[@dancarter482]

@@bigjonradio _GOAT BOY_

[@johnnydemaggio8127]

0:12 Every Big L fan just went "OH!"

[@RenR70]

First thing I thought about. Lol

[@kylemcgill2966]

I'm kinda mad to be honest. Big L a biter?

[@samuellennyviner]

Bro

[@christinnerman2709]

exactly what I thought first time I saw this lmao

[@Zer0Fall3n]

You read my mind aha

[@modularmuse]

Bill had amazing self-confidence. The way he lights the cigarette at 3:12 is so slick.

[@modularmuse]

@@oinkooink Long sleeve shirt, leather jacket, stage lights. That, or he's fitting in with Rodney who had a sweatrag with him all the time.

[@UnexpectedAmy]

Oh wow, good catch! One handed with a match book, that's a learned skill for sure!

[@UnexpectedAmy]

@@oinkooink Stage lighting does that! Played a lot of gigs with a near puddle beneath me cause of those damn lights 🤣

[@huffpapi3597]

I was looking for this comment hahahah

[@filiplugo7630]

@@oinkooink That's not the only thing he was full of 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bigdaddypiggy]

Hicks was pretty close to being a prophet,the more time that goes by since his death the clearer it becomes....he was up there with Carlin....we sure could use both of them in times like these

[@davidpayne3146]

I wouldn't bring Carlin down to his level

[@EnigmaGameMaster]

We still have Bill Hicks, and he's just as much a prophet as he used to be. Alex Jones.

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

@@EnigmaGameMaster “I’m not Bill Hicks. _I played the role of Bill Hicks.”_ -“alex jones”

[@EnigmaGameMaster]

@@NewNormalWorldOrder Yeah they're both characters.

[@lucacottle5692]

@@davidpayne3146 Carlin ain’t shit

[@sensiblymorbid2833]

Years go by, but this never gets old. Still making us laugh to this day.

[@sensiblymorbid2833]

Happy Birthday

[@edwindeuning2922]

Bill Hicks and George Carlin, both are my favs and i miss them both

[@MeMe-td1ye]

Overrated

[@mbak3d312]

@@MeMe-td1ye ur lifes overrated

[@MeMe-td1ye]

@@mbak3d312 lame

[@MeMe-td1ye]

@@mbak3d312 it's crap but nobody rates it much

[@filiplugo7630]

Bill Hicks comedy does not stand up as well as other legends like George Carlin and Sam Kinison who were both hysterically funny

[@NoxiousLynx]

the wife and sister joke nearly done kill me

[@caneface87]

He died at 32, but I always thought he was so much older. Tragic. RIP

[@carmineredd1198]

Alex Jones was born the next day

[@caneface87]

@@carmineredd1198 🐸🏳️‍🌈

[@darylscott9835]

@@carmineredd1198 Who cares, he's a hack.

[@romka4567]

@@carmineredd1198 you owe me. $$

[@joejacobs3537]

He's alive....Alex Jones

[@suncat5160]

You can tell within the first 30 seconds that Bill decided to tone it down because the crowd obviously sucked.

[@johncole015]

USAF base I was stationed at had finally got cable at the base around the time this special first aired.

[@denvergrantz2480]

I saw every one of Rodney's HBO specials, so this had to be the first time I ever saw Bill Hicks perform.

[@AdamDylanFoley]

That literally makes no sense, the ultimate oxymoron, you start off by making it clear you saw every one of his hbo specials, then preceding to reveal this had to be the first time you seen hicks perform, BY ANY CHANCE ARE YOU THE GUY FROM OKLAHOMA ??

[@ARedMotorcycle]

@@AdamDylanFoley Calm down, hoser.

[@MeesTW]

@@AdamDylanFoley You don't give the guy any respect! No respect at all!

[@JeffWarren47]

@@AdamDylanFoley 👽Ur comment made me lol.Let me return the favor.I just started standup and want ur OPINION.Please SUBSCRIBE if u LIKE kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbdgGpogLR1mKuV

[@mwilliamshs]

This was not a RD HBO Special This was from RD's club

[@robertyerry8118]

You are missed down here Brother ! AMAZING TALENT

[@jameshoskins2031]

More relevant now than ever. Greatly missed.

[@Kennedy1op]

Lmao he was perfect. So much admiration for Hicks!

[@dvny8157]

Dangerfield didnt like the "ahead of his time" intro joke,I read.They told him to give it a go,he did,gets the laugh and says to hicks "hey kid,what the fuck do I know".....................

[@Flashyfinancier]

2 legendary comedians

[@jakelavis3694]

i found my new favorite bill hicks set! this was pure gold

[@johnathancross7465]

My pop had this on VHS for those of you who know what that is. I watched this a bunch of times had a ton of great comics but Bill Hicks always stood out was my favorite.

[@TEE.DOGG888]

Bill Hicks will Always be One Of My All Time Most Favorite Comic's to Ever Make Me Laugh My Balls OFF !!!

[@mkultra2456]

Why do you capitalize the first letter of each word in a sentence? That's not how you were taught to write.

[@fernandovargasmejia740]

The Rockstar of comedians.

[@gillfrizzell7658]

Sam Kinison was the Rockstar of comedians.

[@dawnngray278]

One of the GOATS!!!!!!!!

[@TonySmith-vy1ut]

A true legend outstanding performance and yes he was ahead of his time. I just wish the Bill Hicks was still alive to see what's going on today. No wonder his performances completely sold out.

[@zootsoot2006]

The secret is his pacing. Every line has perfect tempo. No wonder he was also a musician and loved Jimi.

[@fourthplateau944]

He is still alive bud

[@mkultra2456]

@@fourthplateau944 Naw he got murdered.

[@inmundo6927]

@@fourthplateau944 Alive on the same island as Hitler and Elvis... I saw him just the other day

[@PaganGrace]

Stands the test of time. This is the same Dangerfield show that debuted Andrew Dice Clay. Bill Hicks thought Clay was a hack and despised him. Bill would go see Clay at a big venue only to get up and walk out 15 minutes into the show. When asked about Clay, Bill said "consider me the antidote".

[@rsmith02]

Clay's comedy didn't age well. Great persona but just punching down and saying shocking things wasn't enough to make a career out of. Bill had a lot more decency.

[@shimsladey3227]

@@rsmith02 Even though I used to love ADC back in the day Bill's comedy as aged way better.

[@mkultra2456]

@@rsmith02 lol anyone who says punching down is a pansy.

[@mkultra2456]

@@shimsladey3227 Bill's earlier comedy is less preachy than his later comedy.

[@shimsladey3227]

@@mkultra2456 Will definitely agree with you about that. As an Aussie I loved his take on Oz and the I'm Jack the Ripper bit he did.

[@OnEwHoRiDesLinEs]

Wild how Rodney dangerfield is gonna outlive this kid by a decade

[@sydbarrett5]

Yeah but he didn't get any respect.

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

Nope, the guy who “played the role” (literally his own words) of Bill Hicks is still here. Look up “conspiracy theorist” in the Ministry of Information’s dictionary and you’ll see the fat face of the guy who used to play the role of Bill Hicks.

[@OnEwHoRiDesLinEs]

@@NewNormalWorldOrder ah, you're totally right. I'm glad to see he's alive and doing well with a radio show about staying healthy and active

[@sstrykert]

@@NewNormalWorldOrder hrm. Sound bitter.

[@guymetdrapedes220]

He's like a laid back Sam Kinison right here.

[@TheWorld_2099]

Guy Metdrapedes - Sam’s protege...! (But you knew that)

[@guymetdrapedes220]

@@TheWorld_2099 I actually didn't. I've heard of Bill Hicks throughout the years but never took the time to listen to him. Glad I did. Thanks for that bit of insight.

[@TheWorld_2099]

@@guymetdrapedes220 - unbelievable, you nailed it! Look for that documentary about Bill Hicks, pretty sure it's on KZbin, it's really good...

[@zacharyblizaro1048]

Bill Hicks pointed to Sam Kinison as a major influence on his comedy style, noting that ''He was the first guy I ever saw to go on stage and not in any way ask the audience to like him.''

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

Bill was great every time out.

[@fourthplateau944]

Bill Hicks is still alive and clowning on everyone.

[@michael26byd20]

Top class from Hicks great introduction from Rodney as well

[@Efgeshow]

Damn, that was great!

[@janetstanley3645]

I now want to purchase and watch everything this guy ever released.

[@carlnorris2392]

You'd be doing yourself a huge favor.

[@blinkth3dog]

Good lord this looks great

[@jbbon]

Saw this on TV. Great stuff...RIP...

[@user-ut5om2ns3i]

Bill was the greatest of all time

[@alexaston]

This is fantastic! Love Bill Hicks, Never seen this.

[@toadfrog61]

Hope Bill Hicks knew how much we loved and cared about Him.....Us Fans

[@tylee5291]

CLASSIC!!!! That is where I first saw Bill. Release this on home video please!!!!!

[@elbob17]

My grandpa recorded this off of HBO so I watched this whole show over and over as a kid when I'd visit. Some good stuff on there, would love to see it again to see if any of it holds up.

[@DSToNe19and83]

What a honor to get Rodney love! Rip fellas

[@enriquepelenato4956]

No one else like this guy. His jokes perfectly illustrated the duality of man, from the highest purest and spiritual thought and enlightenment, and then flip side in to the most depraved, base, animalistic shit possible 😂😂.. really miss him...

[@LordStanley94]

What a talent, mind. Bill you are missed so damn fuckin' much.

[@Tropicool]

Whoa I just realized Big L referenced Rodney. 0:13

[@zacholiver2976]

Yoooooo

[@nyspawn9332]

Whatttt

[@ethantomlinson3209]

Last thing I expected to see in this comment section was a reference to one of the greats

[@nicolasmendoza6183]

How do you know Big L referenced Rodney? It could be a coincidence.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5WxZJSJZ7ernNU @4:21

[@TheWorld_2099]

Shoot, i’m not catching what you’re saying....

[@gspendlove]

"Has to have it explained to him" is the line that killed me.

[@jhc827]

I saw Bill Hicks perform at a basement bar in my hometown in 1987 when I was about 23 years old. It was Hicks's 26th birthday and people were buying him shots while he was on stage. He did a really long set and was getting drunker and drunker as the evening progressed, but he was just hilarious. I was sitting at a table front row center to the stage and at one point he leaned over and got right in my face and screamed something at me. I don't remember what it was, but it was really funny. Some of his jokes and bits were off-color and a little risque, but not bad. He was great though, one of the funniest comedians I'd ever seen before or since. After something like an hour and a half he was noticeably swaying on his feet, but he was still killing it. My ribs hurt from laughing so hard. He only got off the stage reluctantly when the manager began blinking the overhead lights on off to signal that he was to wrap it up. Three years later in 1990, I began dating my wife. Comedy clubs were still very popular and I'd read that Bill Hicks was going to be performing at the Main Street Comedy Cafe in Hackensack, NJ a few miles from my hometown of Ridgewood. I told my girlfriend that this guy was a terrific comedian and that she'd have a great time. I soon learned that, at this point in his career, Hicks was a very different comedian - if you could still call him that. He was dressed all in black and had black cowboy boots and a cowboy hat, and he chain-smoked nonstop. Also, his act had become very blue. Like, really blue. Uncomfortably filthy, really - not the sort of thing you want to take your new girlfriend to see. At one point, one of the women in the audience called out, "You're a pig!" Hicks didn't even have much of a comeback for that, he just sort of agreed and went on with his act. Unlike the first time I'd seen him three years earlier, this 1990 performance definitely was not a comedy act: it was more of an extended rant or diatribe. Hicks seemed genuinely angry and filled with hatred and bitterness. It was uncomfortable, and I don't think anyone in the audience enjoyed themselves. While I was annoyed that I'd dragged my poor girlfriend out to see this awful crap (and that I actually paid to see it), I ended up feeling bad for Hicks. He seemed like a terribly unhappy guy who was pouring out his guts on stage. It was not a fun evening. I lost track of his career and many years later saw a show about him on television. It might have been one of those VH-1 biographies. I remember thinking, "Hey, I forgot about that guy!" I wondered what happened to him because he seemed like he had a rising career. But after a short while of watching this TV bio, I noticed that they were speaking about Hicks in the past tense and I said to myself, "Gee, I think this guy might have died!" Turns out, of course, that I was unfortunately correct. Anyway, I'm sad for him. I hope he found some peace before he passed on.

[@jt1929]

So….did you get laid that night?

[@jessedriver8697]

Good share

[@jhc827]

@@jessedriver8697 All true. He did a 180 degree turn as a performer in those few years between the first and second time I saw his act. He went from a hilariously funny comedian to a bitter, foul-mouthed... not sure what to call him. Not a comedian anymore at that point. More of a performance artist, maybe? It seemed like a waste and I thought the guy seemed miserably unhappy. I think it was only about four years later that he had died. Sad.

[@moongloomable]

Thanks for sharing. So cool you got to see that early show. Things work out with the girlfriend or the show killed it?

[@jhc827]

@@moongloomable - Thanks. Cool to have had the chance to see him, but a sad story and end to poor Bill Hicks. We got past that bad date and we've been married for 27 years.

[@thesouthernwoodsmanuk216]

Bill hicks is such an influence on me. miss you Bill. such a shame he died way too young.

[@brovid-19]

When a Legend introduces another Legend

[@oujimandias6485]

"Damn, Vince. Y'sure she's the one?" "...wut?" Love can be anything, and it decided to be deaf lol. Miss you, Bill.

[@litseagull554]

First time seeing one of his earlier sets, fantastic

[@erniebud8898]

He was one of the best. Got to love a sick imagination😎

[@JeffWarren47]

@Ernie Bud I just started standup and want ur OPINION.Please SUBSCRIBE if u LIKE kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbdgGpogLR1mKuV

[@atdeacon]

"That makes a dozen roses look like a booger!." OMG great line!

[@blissfulhumanoid9536]

Genius!

[@Rdmz805]

Greatest set I’ve ever watched

[@buffaloflowings]

Being in that crowd would be so fucking sweet!

[@strangebrew1231]

That intro was so true

[@bjd4]

his parents just met last week

[@williammelvin]

I don't give a shit what any comedian says that hate on bill, if you want to watch a video of perfect comedy timing and delivery. This is it. Regardless of what he's talking about, his delivery is perfect, makes it look and sound so smooth like he's just coming up with it.

[@twohamburgers]

There are certain artists I think "well, ok, maybe they passed at the right time." But Hicks, why aren't you still here? Genius left us too soon.

[@chriscoletti4852]

Hicks is the king

[@filiplugo7630]

Carlin is the king

[@chriscoletti4852]

@@filiplugo7630 can't really argue that....but they were different people with different styles. I'll call it a tie

[@filiplugo7630]

@@chriscoletti4852 Carlin was lightning flashing on stage compared to Hicks laid back style, anymore laid back he'd be taking a nap. Not always funny.....Hicks could be irritating to a lot of us and depressing to watch. Far from being a tie for me.

[@ethanwarner1164]

@@chriscoletti4852 10 years or so you may be the first to respond to a comment rationally 😂

[@gillfrizzell7658]

@@ethanwarner1164 Coming from a Hicks fan...very rationally. They usually lose their f'in minds when you don't agree Hicks was the greatest. Most of these infantile assclowns, fell out of the stupid tree and hit every damn branch on the way down 😂😂😂

[@luminous6969]

1:11 Holy shit I used to live there! Crazy that he mentioned it.

[@rolandtomassi3486]

It’s amazing I can’t believe he named a place that you know, holy shit my mind is blown

[@toxicpie1000]

i love this man

[@raspberryjuiceentertainmen719]

0:13 huh so that’s where Big L got that line

[@lancashirebomber9744]

rock n roll with a good soul.

[@swedesboromusicstudio9737]

One of the Best!

[@gregstout8063]

U da best

[@nickgavriil4327]

Wonderful

[@MyMg23]

incredible set

[@williamhorton9763]

Sofia Vergara

[@naas699]

2 legends right there

[@killemall69]

Nice to hear stuff I haven’t heard

[@sethprops4404]

Hearing that last joke clean was interesting yet still pretty graphic. Love it.

[@keithmccartney8970]

Uncle Joey sending that fire.

[@fernandovargasmejia740]

3:00 I'd never seen Bill make that face before.

[@CD-tj3hg]

Looks like elon musk with that face lol

[@pedroberoes49]

What a poet rip bill

[@kirit1665]

A legend guys

[@MrFatsluttytone]

That set was perfect

[@filiplugo7630]

Far from perfect

[@sookmajoaby]

Hicks was comedy rock n roll 😎

[@intelligentspeculator7327]

*Awesome*

[@heikkijhautanen4576]

Hope Bill knows that we miss him :/

[@aaramon1]

"..so don't get bitter." hahah

[@TheSecondInitiate]

Bill Hicks would be WAY more famous if he were still alive lol anyone who thinks he only got famous for dying is dead wrong. If Hicks and Carlin and Hitchens were still alive, the state of politics would be completely different in America, and possibly even the whole Western world.

[@notsusan]

if you were into comedy when he was around, Bill Hicks was absolutely famous. I remember the day he died, Comedy Central (which was mostly standup at the time) dedicated hours of programming to him. I do wish he had been given more time to get bigger, though

[@harlielewis4075]

Alex Jones

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

@@harlielewis4075 Lmao i like how you just say his (current) fake name hahaha

[@chrisconley8583]

Bullshit. Putting that out there might make you feel better or get you “likes”. Carlin and Hicks would have lied down, just like every other comedian has in the last few years.

[@ShEDDiNgmYSkiN]

@@NewNormalWorldOrder He isn't Alex Jones! Fuck, I'm so sick of morons saying that.

[@RicoJazz]

What a rock star

[@markforrest9958]

Genius dark poet.

[@oldirtygamer]

Bill Hicks R.I.P. my friend.

[@JeffWarren47]

@Konservativ Fornuft I just started standup and want ur OPINION.Please SUBSCRIBE if u LIKE kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbdgGpogLR1mKuV

[@alfonsi1007]

I’m kicking over a dust bin right now from laughing

[@gregbosak2974]

NO doubt, RIP 2017

[@katjef1]

He was awesome RIP

[@dford145]

I live a 40 second walk from dangerfields

[@dhruvbanerji]

Epic set

[@williamhorton9763]

Salma Hayek.

[@ashenvendetta7083]

Bill is one of the greats S++ Tier comedian

[@phillyretrokid]

LEGEND!!

[@brandonwestbrook6003]

Marvelous.

[@CharlesAbramson-hh6wk]

why are there no comedians like this anymore:(

[@comesect]

!!! thanks