Tommy Davidson - Illin’ In Philly (1991)

He s "chillin', wiliin' and able." He's In Living Color's Tommy Davidson, and he shows why he's one of the most popular comics today in this uproarious show from Philadelphia. Davidson causes a laugh riot as he delivers the lowdown on things that make him crazy: dangerous messages in beer commercials ("Colt 45. In case y'all forgot, it's a damn gun!" the power of frightmeister Freddy Krueger ("Freddy can be anything-a water-pipe...a damn Pop-Tart!" and square dancing ("Blacks don't square dance. You see a black person square dancing...that's definitely the Seventh Sign. . Illin' In Philly. Great comedy that's definitely alive and kicking.
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[@kamaulittletree-holston9130]

this intro has no business being this good...

[@antonioalghul9498]

Yea fr like this intro bustin

[@JmoEnt777]

Yeah I'm late but he rep philly with that catchy intro

[@rasungod7257]

He can really can sing too.

[@kingpen3254]

What's this ba di ya song

[@oNedrous_oNe]

@@kingpen3254 they sampled Earth, Wind & Fire "Beijo" & another called "Brazilian Rhyme" ....

[@slyblu9489]

That’s how u start a show off!!!! Best intro ever to anything!

[@johncrenshawjr.5048]

Intro song = off the hook!

[@MRIDDLE72]

Sly Blu and how you end it. ✊🏽

[@neilsoulman]

yes sir!!!

[@averydarkguy5296]

@@johncrenshawjr.5048 hell yea....jammin

[@AdamFraserTv]

Facts machine !

[@aliaswizard6963]

He is undoubtedly one of the most animated comics to ever lived watching him is like watching a cartoon 😂

[@JimA-pp2nu]

it's called cocaine, kid

[@MrSkiloV]

Early 90s music always gets me in the feels....nostalgic ....

[@illkid86]

I been having a lot of 90s flashbacks lately

[@MrZombiejoe]

AGREE 100%!!! I was a Kid, and I Miss it Every time!!!

[@airborne444]

The introduction alone sold my vote 🏆

[@iriscox5232]

He still got it. The entire sold out audience was laughing so hard we almost cried. I saw him at the 2022 April Fools comedy show in The Hulu theater in MSG.

[@q-dawwg626]

One of GREATEST stand up sets of the 90s....

[@erikafigueroa5128]

I remember seeing this when it first aired on Tv and I was in stiches!!! How many yrs later and it still has me cracking up?! Very underrated talent.

[@BrownsvilleBaby_Est]

May 1991 I was just born .thank Yah for Technology especially KZbin

[@vernitabarnes7850]

Me too, I still love this!!!

[@KawaiianKing]

hey

[@notoriousrod77]

This was the stand up that made me a fan to this day!

[@joshuasmedley155]

Exactly how I feel..I think I was like 9 ...I'm 41 and still crying 😂.. black cat is legendary 😅😅

[@garionbush5906]

Him and Jamie Foxx both can do comedy,act and sing.

[@stevenhosea4849]

Garion Bush Good. Yes. Hi. Bye

[@denwill1648]

And dance and act, many many talents

[@brudafromanudamuda1305]

@Garion Bush yes and they both have some similar styles like how they get the crowd to sing, that chingling noise that hillbillies dance to! When I heard Tommy doing it I straight away thought of Jamie Fox lol! Do u know who came out b4 the other with their first act?

[@jamesthomes303]

Tommy underrated

[@erikafigueroa5128]

@@brudafromanudamuda1305 I know I am late but Tommy came out first.

[@OneYulaw]

Tommy's comedic style is just simply phenomenal! His status should be just as large as Kevin Hart's. Tommy is just a natural fool. Super underrated talent.

[@roberttaylor6694]

Quiet as kept he's funnier than Kevin Hart! HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!

[@nitelite745]

​@@roberttaylor6694 name someone that's not? Lol

[@alidaygo619]

One of the most underrated comedians ever

[@Will008]

I agree

[@ThaMilitia100]

I died every time he said something about the cat with the soda 😂😂

[@oRuTRa45]

Dope callback.

[@MseeF]

How do you know he didn't mean Katt as is Katt Williams?

[@oRuTRa45]

@@MseeF 🙄

[@showgamez5257]

me too

[@D.CORRY1]

Word 😭😭😭

[@kennethjohnson9192]

Goodness man… dude is beyond talented. We gotta give him his flowers while he still here.

[@Bl1stson]

He only did a half hour and he killed it from start to finish. And the intro was great. Much respect

[@mefingram9136]

Who else is seeing this for the first time in 2019? And it’s still funny 💯

[@MerkGeeTV]

@XX crump 🤔...😂

[@nayosilver1180]

Me!!...I'm going to watch it so I don't know yet if its funny. Give me a minute.

[@zthegreat4538]

Still?

[@southphillyspud31]

2020 for me

[@krisbrown1021]

2020

[@JRally6]

He killed this y’all....30 min non-stop. Improv and all. Legend

[@bribay]

Just watched strictly business for the first time in 20+ years last night. Underrated dude

[@shakarussanders9911]

I loved that movie! I have the DVD in my collection

[@IceManLikeGervin]

One of the most underrated comics in the game. He drops a lot of serious knowledge in his current routine. And his Sammy Davis impersonation is the best one that I have ever seen! He should have done it in this performance.

[@wormsali]

Ain't even a impression he's just Sammy Davis

[@imshaunnurse]

@@wormsali for real! One of the most solid impressions I've ever seen. Physical and vocal

[@donaldthomas9389]

Yep, even though I love Eddie Griffin's Sammy Davis, where he's like a 9 out of 10. Tommy Davidson is a 10. He becomes Sammy.

[@FiiireLight]

Sha-boing-boing 😂😂😂

[@ErinDeNis]

I feel like a comedian isn’t all that if he doesn’t have a Sammy Davis Jr bit. That should be standard.

[@HackSquat27]

There's nothing like a group of people being on one accord. Made me feel good

[@CordesvilleTV]

Melahel 777 nun but love in there vibess

[@MRIDDLE72]

Melahel 777 because it was pure. Genuine. Chances are you’re a decent person if you felt that feeling.

[@somenothing7914]

forreal, that was love

[@last7509]

even if its bad?

[@Kreemerz]

Depends on the group.

[@antwansutton4043]

I remember this as a kid growing up on HBO. Tommy Davidson is one of the Greatest Comedians of All Time. Genius 🎙🎭

[@MikeJones-wq7pg]

It was on Showtime lol 😆 I loved this proformance

[@Leo6933]

Y’all had cable?? Lol

[@Chatillgbt]

How is he not bigger than he is?? This is absolutely hilarious! Dude was seriously multi talented and extremely creative!

[@chitowner3128]

Probably wasn't down for the "behind closed doors" thing the industry was trying to offer. Lol

[@hectorrivaz8458]

He is literally one of my favorite comedians wish he did more stand ups

[@robinsadie3270]

He does do more stand-up he just short lol

[@OhPunky]

Straight NINETIES. The best era EVER. The 50k dollar wheelchair bit had me in tears.

[@Difrnt0Tune]

My 29 min well spent.

[@altonfullerjr2918]

A real classic… still funny till this day.. this special is a template for Black Comedy, Love the cat in the trailer park😂

[@velvetloulou6316]

Everything he saying still holds true till today...FACTS

[@RichieDavid83]

"I'm runnin thanngyaaanggss - "Cream Corn

[@willybeeman8468]

The signature rodeo style dance always gets me 😂

[@mrshoes3905]

Me too.

[@cushe83]

He be so serious when he's doing it too . lol

[@carameldiva5131]

Willy Beeman keep the ladies creaming

[@willybeeman8468]

Caramel Diva I’ll make you cream

[@DJCrankDC]

Willy Beeman hell yeah!! 😂

[@jls.m.o.o.v.2235]

This dude was on fire in his prime!!! Still so underrated!!!

[@GeeMoney843]

...and that ladies and gentlemen is how you perform comedy

[@cupcakes7015]

Happy Birthday 🎉😭 Mr.Davidson 🎁😭 11/10/19

[@VENUS.SE7EN]

Had this on VHS as a kid! One of my absolute favorites.

[@Anewme92142]

I misssss the 90s 🤦🤦🤦so much has changed

[@illmatic826]

For the worse

[@IMetYouToday]

Tommy was really on to something with the crowd participation! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@sethunyanikuru1079]

I've heard that Tommy Davidson in his prime, was a beast and no one wanted to follow him🤴🏾🤴🏾🤴🏾🤴🏾🤴🏾That catttttt and the soda😂😂😂😂😂 ❤

[@itsobsessionnottalent1427]

Watching this I believe it. I knew he was funny but not this level

[@neilsoulman]

I believe that

[@donaldthomas9389]

True.

[@sam41001]

Who is here 2020 yeahhhh

[@henrywashington3732]

Hey who sang that Bop Bop song in the intro? Little before my time.

[@antwanesiaharris1333]

Me. I'm laughing so hard. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@bernhardtsen74]

@@antwanesiaharris1333 I remember almost doing a spit take when he did the fiddling thing!that was back in the 90s!back when music was music!

[@ManolosView]

2021! Made it!!!

[@levelleferguson5399]

2021

[@leahlee50]

The best intro to a comedy show.

[@sassygreen5024]

This when people were happy to laugh.

[@helloworld12430]

the opening alone makes this quality.

[@dyllangarnett23]

Best comedy special intro ever !!

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

I watched this when it first came out with my grandfather on Showtime. I had never seen him laugh as hard as he did watching this. He wa really tickled by this standup. Even though I probably was a little too young to be watching at 12, it was really awesome to have that with him as he passed less than two years later.

[@kamenanew9867]

Cool you got that memory man, keep the peace

[@johanmassy5290]

The memories of our loved one's stay in our minds & hearts forever. The way Tommy ended this show is something that I'm sure made your Grandpa smile & look at you with hope that you'd get to see that unity of our African American people.

[@laminkamara7471]

RIP Gramps

[@alexandercoffman8319]

Tommy Davidson is a very underrated comedian and actor, plus he has a special survivor story.

[@stevenhosea4849]

Alexander Coffman Hi. Yes. Thanks. Happens

[@divineeternally2502]

@XX crump The fact that one isn't defined by their struggle's (whatever they may be), nor is one confined to their past. Clearly, you'd rather harp on the past rather than congratulate and encourage one to be triumphant over it!! Hopefully, life never throws you a curve ball!

[@kamenanew9867]

@@divineeternally2502 that's how you read that in your preachy lil (very little) mind? Definitely you are the one who needs help and enlightening

[@divineeternally2502]

@@kamenanew9867 *Yawning*. 😘👌🏾

[@duanecuster7166]

This show is like 30 years old and I have it memorized from when it came in Showtime and I still laugh like I just heard it

[@Koojoe89]

🔥

[@Jassywazzy1]

I’m 31 years young, Philly native. Never seen this before. I live for the early 90s. I am amazed❤

[@rayburton4867]

Tommy was definitely a pioneer of comedy, spawning the many that followed him. Let’s keep it going! 👏🏿

[@twiztid1fiddy]

Everyone knew Al Green !! That was gold

[@maaliikali6319]

Tommy Davidson is definitely underrated, HILARIOUS!!!

[@dariusmckinnie9]

He's realy droppin Knowledge 💯🐐💪🏆

[@ladwaloncrownover8986]

This reel was so classic. Legendary. Now that's stand up comedy! That's how you work a crowd. Much love Tommy Davidson. You are the truth...

[@hectorcrimmins1440]

Silent PHENOM... Comedic Excellence... Wow! Always thought Tommy was cool; great at times... now I know why he's exceptional... what a Beautiful mind... 👏👏👏👌

[@jerrydouglas4583]

I remember every joke from when this came out. I forgot how amazingly funny and successful Tommy was.

[@jussperk]

The 90s!!! What a time to be alive!!! I remember seeing this and watching it over and over so i could write down all the jokes and tell them at school. That "Juicy Fruit" joke always killed it yaha

[@lamarkgray8459]

I remember watching this back in 91. He was hilarious. And one of my favorite comedians!

[@Wezweznaod]

Intro is everything!!!!

[@MRIDDLE72]

The outro is everything. I felt it through my heart and soul.

[@duanecuster7166]

I saw this when it originally aired on Showtime. I just laughed like I first saw it. 😂😂🤣🤣

[@michaeljackson8182]

I was at this show Tommy Davidson KILLED IT!!! I Laughed so hard!!!!

[@BrownsvilleBaby_Est]

Word?I was juss born 31 yrs ago.Must been fun

[@michaeljackson8182]

@@BrownsvilleBaby_Est yup nothing like the 90's

[@chrispatton8081]

Intro still slaps 30 years later.

[@fanofafan6480]

I remember watching this when i was a kid in 91. Brings back a lot of memories.

[@lezlethal]

I came to post the same thing. I remember seeing this when i was in grade school. Still one of the funniest comedy specials i've seen.

[@johncrenshawjr.5048]

That intro song though.....daaaayuuuuma!

[@southphillyspud31]

The breakfast club interview made me want to check out Tommy's old material

[@mrlin1687]

Worth it right! He's funnier than I remember.

[@mrlin1687]

I was listening to him on sway in the morning. What he said about Jamie Fox...I didn't really beleive him, but now I do.

[@dewittmadison8497]

Me too

[@jamesthomes303]

He under appreciated

[@benyaminyisrael4634]

Shout out to Tommy Davidson...and Shout out to Reelblack for the upload!

[@juicemann5846]

This was one of my favorite stand-ups as a kid..

[@lascel5997]

He killed that set! Such an underrated comedian.

[@jeromechandler2626]

Truly GIFTED!

[@cor6broo]

Just finished his book. I wanted to watch his special from the 90s again. It still holds it's own.

[@Ishbikes]

How was the book?

[@alexandercoffman8319]

Varnel Hill- says to the crowd Did you miss me?

[@brendalynjones4576]

And the catfish is delicious. Red beans and gravy I ain't to lazy🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 my favorite episode. Dam those where the days.

[@killerofvikings3577]

Live from Lake Varnell

[@tookeetalaska1387]

Them DC comics are the best.....him Chappelle, Lawrence...there are others

[@omarsaleem3076]

TOMMY one of the best...this is still funny as when I saw it back in the day

[@Klj320]

Things were so much simpler back then....i miss it 😔

[@BBPalmer420]

Not really, but that’s good ol nostalgia for ya. Blinding folks

[@rrichter6344]

You know you're funny when you make yourself laugh on stage.

[@Craigthomas322]

I always knew Tommy was funny, but this is one of the funniest stand up routines I've seen! The only thing I wish is that it was longer

[@DEKMAN99]

Tommy Davidson must had step on some big toes in Hollywood. He should had been a superstar.

[@ChantzKacey]

I remember watching this as a kid and me and my brothers loved it! The good ole days!!! Tommy Davidson is still hilarious, so underrated!

[@jarvisgarvin1540]

One of the best comedians of his time,underrated,very talented.

[@antwuanlamont4694]

My aunt actually attended this show in person. She said he was beyond entertaining. I always felt Tommy was underrated. I enjoyed his other specials as well.

[@Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach]

DC got the top comedians !

[@antwuanlamont4694]

@@Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach ......I wouldn't say all of that but they do have some great ones. There's no specific city that can lay claim to having the best stock of comedy because comedians come from all walks of life everywhere in the nation/world.

[@Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach]

@@antwuanlamont4694 what two black comedians from the 90’s tv shows to now come from the same city & are both together bigger than Martin & Dave. I’ll wait. Mind you Tommy was one of the MVP’s in In Living Color.

[@antwuanlamont4694]

@@Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach .....I'm not about to argue no dumb shit with you who clearly don't follow anyone outside of a couple comedians. Who gives a shit about a small moment in time......the 90's. Mfer why is the 90's the standard for having comedy. That was 2 decades ago. Jerry Seinfield, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Eddie Murphy, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Don Rickles,........these are all comedians from New York and are consider legends or at least great at what they do....And they were around in the 90s and are still respected and active today with the exception of Don Rickles who passed away. Martin & Dave are legends. I love Tommy too, but let's be honest.......what has Tommy done since the 90s. This generation barely knows who he is and he wasn't the MVP of In Living Color.....The big dogs was Damon Wayans, Jim Carrey, David Alan Grier, & Jamie Foxx. All individuals who are still doing projects today......Hell the show was created by someone from NEW YORK... Keenan Ivory Wayans.......again, where is Tommy now. What big projects of his is everyone looking forward to seeing. Trying to make it seem like comedy runs through one city based on 2 mfers you are a fan of is stupid as shit. Clearly there are legends coming from everywhere. Look at the city of Chicago...... Go sit in the corner and count something. Silly ass argument

[@Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach]

@@antwuanlamont4694 like I said DC got seriously funny comedians! All cities do but I’m repping mine! Relax.

[@primogaming5708]

It’s 2022 and I’m watching this and what a genius !

[@donkindle5872]

Tommy is one of the all time greats for sure! This special was amazing from start to finish.

[@ishbeyib]

Master Teacher. Love & Respect

[@J.Crooner]

Tommy Davidson's Standup special is an Epic event in itself, the boy is hilarious on a superior level that goes far beyond the stage for sure👍😁👌🙏💪😎💪

[@starrcompany3275]

Love when everyone was in pitch singing lets stay together! It was blacks&whites in the audience, and them singing this song together even for afew sec was beautiful🖤👍🏿(let me be the one you come running too)😉

[@charlaspencer6660]

I remember this from childhood loved it ❤

[@markgarcia8884]

This is in my top 5. So underated tommy you the man.

[@naidunicholas7518]

Still gotta be one of the best specials I’ve seen

[@str8spittin]

💥💥💥YOOOOOO...I WISH THEY WOULD REISSUE THIS TREASURE ON BLU-RAY!!!!! I REMEMBER WHEN THIS 1ST CAME OUT BACK IN 92. TOMMY ALWAYS BEEN MAD FUNNY LOL!!!💥💥💥

[@5070RAA]

Man, he's talented!

[@philswifeforever1156]

“Take a stick, pull it out, the taste is gonna move ya when you pop it in yuh mooooouth”-man, I remember that! 😂 😆 😝

[@LornaSatchwell]

Comedic Genius.

[@EarlDeanDonte909]

Definitely definitely one of the most underrated comedians of all time I definitely definitely enjoyed this throwback. If you look closely you can definitely see a lot of comedians took his style But couldn’t execute it the way that he did

[@1ManVan]

Killer set! Currently listening to his autobiography “Living In Color” and enjoying all the Easter eggs along the way. I just pause book and hop on KZbin to bring the book to life even more. What a talented entertainer and harrowing story. Salute to a great comedian and fellow brother in recovery. 🫡

[@neilsoulman]

Tommy always bring the best intro songs, man, what can't this cat do? Cooler then a polar bears toenail! One of the funniest people alive

[@lakiahaughton3613]

SMH after Allllll these years this intro is still the Dopest YET....F'real & as Alwyz funny as hell from the Legendary TD.....WE ❤YOU to def Tommy cos YOU ROCK & YOU STILL DO!!!💯❤️🖤💪🏽🎙❤️🖤

[@chickas843]

Anytime I'm feeling down about anything all I have to do is put on Tommy Davidson I swear he changes the frequency instantly!! I love this dude energy and he's very talnted we need more like him don't stop tommy please!!❤❤❤❤

[@poloteam8366]

The crowd was so involved!! Love ❤️ the 90s hair styles clothes and all smh

[@greenmile4233]

Long ago, in a galaxy far far away, I used to smoke weed. One night when I was pretty lifted, I changed the channel and stumbled on to this stand up comic named Tommy Davidson, and I was laughing so hard I woke my family and got busted fir being high..thanks a lot Tommy😅 I love this dude and was hoping for a huge career for him, and was happy when he was with Living Color...I’ve seen him recently and he still has that same spark that got me busted 30 years ago...😀

[@woabeatz9717]

DID YA MISS ME......? SHA BOING BOING....

[@SolaceCity]

Lmao

[@Lucythelightbearer]

NUBEATZ MUSIC. 😂😂

[@OneYulaw]

I always wondered who did a better impression of Sammy. Tommy or Eddie Griffith.

[@marvinking147]

Snookie!! Do work😂😂😂😂😂

[@woabeatz9717]

@@marvinking147 😲martin

[@brandonmotley9986]

Man tommy Davidson was and still is super talented I bet he made a lot of folks jealousy and easily outshined them.😂😂

[@seanhennsey2605]

This is one of the best stand up specials of it day classic my youth boy Tommy u did yo thang

[@jlitakatheicon9005]

He can compete with any comic ever

[@bootneydefonzworth5472]

All day

[@mamaandcasandra1809]

The black guy in Friday the 13th got me dead 💀 lmao

[@KevvyQuezada]

The theme song tho❤💞💖

[@hardingirls12]

Where’s Tommy Davidson’s Netflix special?! He’s better than anyone I’ve seen recently. 🤔 I watched this while eating... big mistake!

[@brendalynjones4576]

Yes it is girl. One of my favorites. I think he is underrated.

[@markhughes5491]

FACTS

[@NatHenrickClarke]

Real talk

[@jamesross4779]

Apparently you didn't see Dave Chappelle "Sticks and Stones " Tommy Davidson is funny as hell but funnier than anyone stop it !

[@Darling_Mija]

Dam he's the best by far.