Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

April. 10,2007

Rating：

5.8

Genre：

Comedy Documentary

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Trailer Synopsis Cast

In the late 1950s, a fresh, unconventional style of standup comedy emerged in sharp contrast to the standard "Take my wife, please" approach. It tackled such previously taboo subjects as sex, religion, drugs, and politics, and ushered in an avant-garde era of comedy that was decidedly more cerebral, satirical, and improvisational than before. Here are many of the maverick comedians who took those big risks years ago and paved the way for today’s current crop of outrageous, in-your-face comics. Many of these rare television performances have not been seen in 30 or 40 years. Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks (1966) Jackie Mason (1961) Bob Newhart (1966) Shelly Berman (1966) Bill Cosby (1965) Jonathan Winters (1961) Smothers Brothers (1974) Steve Martin (1977) Rowan & Martin (1964) Lily Tomlin (1975) George Carlin (1967 & 1975) Richard Pryor (1967 & 1974) Andy Kaufman (1977) Hendra & Ullett (1966) Billy Crystal (1976) Jay Leno (1978) David Letterman (1979)

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Steve Martin as

Lily Tomlin as

Mel Brooks as

Jackie Mason as

Bob Newhart as

Carl Reiner as

Shelley Berman as

Jonathan Winters as

George Carlin as

Reviews

Vashirdfel

2007/04/10

Simply A Masterpiece

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Bergorks

2007/04/11

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

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Portia Hilton

2007/04/12

Blistering performances.

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Jakoba

2007/04/13

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

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