All the family would watch his program on our Philco TV (look it up kids). We always laughed so hard, we'd be hurting so much we couldn't sleep afterwards.
@dogshy61 Where were you in the 50's? I bet you were brainstorming the atom. No figuring out microwave ovens. No, worrying about second stage rockets in our quest for the moon. No, in the bathroom jacking off. Ahhh, I knew I would get it.
Gobel had two stock lines that he would interject into his monologues as if they were said to give him time to come up with a response. One was "I'll be a dirty bird" and the other, "You can't get them kind no more." It wasn't the line but the way he said them, and the timing, that was funny.
@dawnninjawolf -- @dawnninjawolf -- Humorists & comediens then were as funny, & usually funnier, than most of today's comics. They didn't need crassness or crudeness to achieve either rustic or sophisticated humor, and parents didn't need to be concerned about what ideas or language their kids would pick up if they listened to or watched those comediens
George went to school with my dad at Roosevelt high in Chicago. He was entertaining then and in high demand to perform. He started out on radio in Chicago as a country and western singer. His true gift though was to be a comedian. He was one of those rare performers that could get a laugh at a line when others could not .There was something about him that was flat out funny. Exactly what that is, is a mysterly. Do not care to anaysis but simply enjoy the unassuming genious of laughter.
@99Railroad My dad told me that he was just as funny in high school as on the stage. His family owned a small grocery store. George worked in it and people wwould come to it to be entertained by George. His Johnny Carson show "brown shoes" appearance with BobHope and Dean Martin is a classic. He was a mega talent and so unassuming.
This episode originally aired on February 5, 1955; George's remark about "Jimmy Durante fans too exhausted to turn off your sets" at :09 is a kidding reference to the fact that "THE TEXACO STAR THEATER STARRING JIMMY DURANTE" aired on Saturdays at 9:30pm(et), just before George appeared at 10pm. Gobel's sponsor is Armour & Company [Dial soap, Dial Shampoo]- Del Sharbutt is the announcer. The theme, by John Scott Trotter, is "Gobelues".
"Lonesome George" is the best! Almost anyway maybe second only to Jack Benny. His shows are very difficult to come by. Thanks a million for uploading this one - and even with it's commercials intact. A real treasure.
Lonesome George still makes me laugh.
Gayle1942 1 month ago
All the family would watch his program on our Philco TV (look it up kids). We always laughed so hard, we'd be hurting so much we couldn't sleep afterwards.
smcconnico 3 months ago
What's the matter. No dirty jokes or language to make you laugh?
poozer77 6 months ago
Is this what passed for entertainment in the 1950s? This guy is just pathetic!
dogshy61 6 months ago
@dogshy61 Where were you in the 50's? I bet you were brainstorming the atom. No figuring out microwave ovens. No, worrying about second stage rockets in our quest for the moon. No, in the bathroom jacking off. Ahhh, I knew I would get it.
onebaud 5 months ago
Gobel** Dont rly know much about this guys career.... But its fascinating he got to work with all these great people over the yrs.
Hightimez062002 9 months ago
George Gorbel was my grandmothers cousin.
Hightimez062002 9 months ago 2
At 2:39 - Bud Yorkin, who would help Norman Lear with "All in the Family" and "Sanford and Son" in the 1970s
WSenator1 9 months ago
funny how hexachlorophene is a cute and harmless little rhyme for dial soap in 1954, yet 15 years later it was diagnosed as a carcinogen.
SclafaniBagni 1 year ago
Gobel had two stock lines that he would interject into his monologues as if they were said to give him time to come up with a response. One was "I'll be a dirty bird" and the other, "You can't get them kind no more." It wasn't the line but the way he said them, and the timing, that was funny.
TheFrontrowkid 1 year ago
I never knew of this,but I laughed.Good one.
useo8 1 year ago
The poor comics didn't have much to work with back in the day, no swearing, no fart jokes, no bashing religion, and no mention of SEX!
I'd love to see modern comics try and work with that!
dawnninjawolf 1 year ago
dawnnin: I'm sorry to be the one to tell you, but you seem to have a stunted idea of what's necessary to be humorous
shadowmia22 1 year ago
I'm not saying its necessary, but its a crutch for comics who lack imagination.
Also the man who started swearing in comedy (George Carlin) has been copied even after death.
dawnninjawolf 1 year ago 2
@dawnninjawolf -- @dawnninjawolf -- Humorists & comediens then were as funny, & usually funnier, than most of today's comics. They didn't need crassness or crudeness to achieve either rustic or sophisticated humor, and parents didn't need to be concerned about what ideas or language their kids would pick up if they listened to or watched those comediens
shadowmia22 1 year ago
Just who the hell are you?
Bill Cosby?
dawnninjawolf 1 year ago
2:13 Hey it's Capt Christopher Pike, the original Capt. of the Starship Enterprise.
md65000 2 years ago
Some people just like to sell soap...
elfgirl3 2 years ago
George went to school with my dad at Roosevelt high in Chicago. He was entertaining then and in high demand to perform. He started out on radio in Chicago as a country and western singer. His true gift though was to be a comedian. He was one of those rare performers that could get a laugh at a line when others could not .There was something about him that was flat out funny. Exactly what that is, is a mysterly. Do not care to anaysis but simply enjoy the unassuming genious of laughter.
hajune 2 years ago 2
@hajune He stayed with my Great grandparents once and performed at their theater in central IL. What a talent!!!
99Railroad 1 year ago
@99Railroad My dad told me that he was just as funny in high school as on the stage. His family owned a small grocery store. George worked in it and people wwould come to it to be entertained by George. His Johnny Carson show "brown shoes" appearance with BobHope and Dean Martin is a classic. He was a mega talent and so unassuming.
hajune 1 year ago 4
@hajune He stayed with and performed at my Great Grandparents theater in Central IL. What a talent!!!
99Railroad 1 year ago
I love George. I've been trying for years to figure out who Ellen Degen. reminded me of. Yup.
immature4hisage 2 years ago 6
@immature4hisage Holy crap , you hit the nail on the head degenerous is gobel reborn LOL!!
georgeellas 5 months ago
This episode originally aired on February 5, 1955; George's remark about "Jimmy Durante fans too exhausted to turn off your sets" at :09 is a kidding reference to the fact that "THE TEXACO STAR THEATER STARRING JIMMY DURANTE" aired on Saturdays at 9:30pm(et), just before George appeared at 10pm. Gobel's sponsor is Armour & Company [Dial soap, Dial Shampoo]- Del Sharbutt is the announcer. The theme, by John Scott Trotter, is "Gobelues".
fromthesidelines 3 years ago
"Lonesome George" is the best! Almost anyway maybe second only to Jack Benny. His shows are very difficult to come by. Thanks a million for uploading this one - and even with it's commercials intact. A real treasure.
notremaxnational 3 years ago 2