Classic stand-up

Jerry Seinfeld was regular on the Merv Griffin Show in his breakout year of 1981. In this unique clip from July 13, 1981 Jerry delivers one of his early classic routines. (Posted 4/17/12, length 4:25)

Classic Rodney Dangerfield Stand-Up on the Ed Sullivan Show (1969). (Posted 3/11/19, length, 1:49)

Ellen DeGeneres first stand-up comedy performance and interview on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" in 1986. (Posted 2/6/11, length, 7:08)

Eddie Murphy's first stand up comedy appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson". (Posted 3/28/11, length, 6:38)

Jim Carrey's first of two Late Night appearances. His second was seven years later in 1991. Posted 12/1/18, (length, 6:47)

Probably the most famous comedy bit of all time. Credit to Koch Entertainment Posted 8/15/12, (length, 8:03)

Posted 3/29/20, (length, 9:09)

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