The Turban Ladies of Charles Pierce

Charles Pierce, "male actress" and female impressionist, does his famous "Turban Ladies" routine at The Ballroom in NYC in 1987

[@davidwise9487]

Completely over the top and brilliant. He was an incredible talent. Bravo…

[@kirkfrederick9371]

Thanks, all you Art Deco People.... We need to keep the genius of Charles Pierce alive!

[@stephenwilliams1269]

ABSOLUTELY. Once seen live Never forgotten. Pure Genius.

[@michelleregis6181]

oh yes he is a national treasure i loved his costumes his wit etc.etc.etc.

[@garyschneider2170]

I was playing and singing at Gold Street, (now Bix's) from 1970 to 1972. I played for Charles while he made a special appearance there. He turned out to be a good friend. Gary Schneider

[@michelleregis6181]

how fortunate, seriously!

[@philipk917]

Legendary Talent! So glad to still be able to enjoy him. Thank you!

[@SuperDeekers]

Fabulous! Fabulous! Fabulous! He is missed. He was the best😘

[@lorencarlin2087]

What a talent! Amazing! So entertaining! Wish I could have seen him in real life.

[@chrisn7259]

Saw him several times, and he was always hilarious, a born comic. Had the privilege of having dinner with him through mutual friends and he was so charming. Was just as interested in others as we were in him. One of a kind.

[@stephenwilliams1269]

THis is a REAL SHOW we loved Charles.

[@stephenrad]

Thank you so much for posting this. Huge fan of Charles Pierce. He was incredible. A comic genius. Truly missed.

[@kirkfrederick9371]

Thank YOU! You might want to check out my book "Write That Down! The Comedy of Charles Pierce" on Amazon.

[@SteVibiana]

Kirk Frederick: I just finished your book on Kindle. I loved Charles so much! I was never lucky enough to see him in person, but the book only made me more admiring of his talent. Thank you so much for writing it and sharing him with his fans.

[@kirkfrederick9371]

We're still working out the details of doing a documentary "inspired by" my book. Stay tuned, and thanks for your thanks. My pleasure! Anything to keep the incomparable CP's legacy alive!

[@MetFan37]

The Greatest Wig-Wearer of them all, Charles Pierce!!

[@teeniebeenie8774]

laffed soo hard my sides hurt lordy he was good bless u

[@JaymesMansfield]

OMG FINALLY! I thought I'd never see it!!!

[@kirkfrederick9371]

Just don't lose your head over it, James.... (Sorry; too easy.)

[@michaelwalters4705]

Kirk Frederick Are you ever going to post more of these rare videos? I would certainly love to see them as I was not able to see your lecture on Charles.

[@jonldn]

Kirk Frederick that was such a car crash reply (sorry)

[@frankseurth6854]

God save the Queen! Thanks for posting.

[@michaelmiller1215]

Legendary

[@richardknablin8758]

I saw Charles at the Gilded Cage as often as I could and loved him. These postings are so great. Thanks. I read your book.

[@kirkfrederick9371]

Thanks, Richard. Here's to the laughs!

[@sasquatchka]

What a star

[@MrRobsonFF]

Thanks Kirk!! Hope to read your book soon!! ;-) it's always fascinating watching something from Charles which I've never seen before! Thanks again!! ;-)

[@marcap9757]

“My fans demand...I look divine! (Not that one....)” 😂

[@cgtravers]

Such a LOVELY Thing! Thanks KF!

[@conversacionesconmipadre]

The absolute best!!!!!!!!!

[@jwjva]

I read your book on Charles Pierce. It is a must-read for any fan of that genius. Years ago I saw a video of a routine he did on a set and it was entitled something like "Marilyn's Last Phone Call." I would dearly love to see that again if someone can post it on KZbin or provide a lead to a source.

[@kirkfrederick9371]

I'm going through all of Charles's old Beta (!) and VHS tapes, and transferring them to digital. Will look for that Marilyn routine you mention, James, and let you know if/when I find it. And I hope this time it won't take me two years to respond! Cheers, --Kirk

[@Bronzinium]

@@kirkfrederick9371 l, too, would love to see that Marilyn routine. Please post when you can, thank you.

[@charlesr5849]

@@kirkfrederick9371 it would be great to see his Parkay TV commercial spoof

[@kirkfrederick9371]

Thank you, David Kay. And everyone else who has contacted me thru KZbin or Facebook or email. SAN FRANCISCO FANS: I'll be doing a presentation on Charles, with rare film clips of his performances, at the SF Public Library on Thursday Sept 22 at 6pm. It's free, and Jan Wahl is the moderator. Join the fun, or tell your friends. Or both. xok

[@bobbymaesteg]

Absolute genius

[@antondoesbolton]

Joyous

[@sasquatchka]

I'm in love with Joan

[@MensAsses33]

Charles looks beautiful 😍

[@rmacapobre]

j'adore charles pierce

[@desmisc9911]

Barry Manilow at the piano.

[@Joe-pb3bm]

Where's Bette Middler?

[@zyxw2024]

He did mention the Ansonia Hotel. 😉

[@2Brian]

I was there.

[@tflood3]

how wonderful to see in person that must have been , great to see on youtube

[@DivineMzS]

My hubby, DZ, comments "Beyond the Fringe"

[@GREGAUSTI]

Oh ive laughed so much

[@unclelouie3828]

Ah, the days when drag meant TALENT.

[@jonathanhill886]

o so funny

[@prinskent]

what does he say Yma Sumac went into ???

[@kirkfrederick9371]

"That fateful night when Yma Sumac went into her ninth octave." The versatile singer/actress had a remarkable 4- or 5-octave range, so Charles exaggerated her talent for comic effect. People often wondered if Amy Camus had just spelled her name backwards to get a more exotic stage name.

[@donrumgay5200]

My fans demand i look divine……not THAT one……

[@kirkfrederick9371]

"No, not THAT one!" That's very funny, and sounds like something Charles probably said. Did he, do you know? I don't recall. THANKS!

[@donrumgay5200]

@@kirkfrederick9371 It’s in the routine…when he’s doing Norma Desmond…… Ansonia Hotel…a little sidebar …. The infamous Continental Baths were located in the basement of the building.

[@kirkfrederick9371]

@@donrumgay5200 Thanks for that important little history lesson, Don. I had no idea. I wonder if Charles did? Just so you know, I'm in the process of transferring all the VHS tapes of Charles's nightclub shows to digital, and will be posting them on KZbin soon. CHEERS!