I agree with FlippinBooks. Buster was such a funny man and he knew exactly how to use his eyes, his deadpan expression and that magnificent body. I'm talking way back in the 20's when being in front of a camera was a new art. He was a natural. I'm so thankful we can enjoy this man at "play" 100 years later. If I could go back in time just once he'd be the person I'd seek out. I would love to shake his hand and maybe kiss his cheek. I love you Mr. Keaton.
This is from 1961, when Arthur Godfrey was the show's host (unfortunately, he and Allen Funt's egos clashed, and Godfrey left the show at the end of that season, replaced in the fall by "non-threatening" Durward Kirby).
@Funnysterste Sadly, it seems his deep voice wasn't what led to his downfall.
From IMDb: "In 1928, he reluctantly signed with MGM after his contract with independent producer Joe Schenk expired. MGM quickly began to enforce their rigid, mechanized style of film-making on Keaton, swamping him with gag-writers and scripts... with his creativity becoming increasingly stifled, he began to drink excessively."
Later he was fired by Louis B. Mayer, but thank God his career rebounded in the 1940's!
Thank you for posting this!! Oh my, what I wouldn't give to have been one of the girls next to him - he'd never get rid of me with incessant questions and expressions of love and appreciation!
At the end of each clip (in its full length), do you know if the people were told who the "crazy man" was? GREAT stuff!
Btw - imho, we don't have "comedians" today - just idiots who get cheap laughs through vulgarity and often times really bad acting!
I saw this in 1966 or so when CC was in reruns or syndication. Busted me up then, busted me up again NOW. Thank you to the poster. This is an absolute classic!
One other time Buster Keaton went into a lunch wagon and surprised some by eating the napkin, he lights up a cigarette and eats the match, then the cigarette. I remember seeing this one when I was a kid and it always stuck with me. If anyone ever finds that one, I'd love to see it up on youtube also.
Thanks for this! I saw it once years ago on a Denis Norden laughter file, but never since. As Norden said Buster gives a master class in comic timing and delivery..Every aspiring comic should learn from the geniuses of the silent days!
How lucky were those people to actually sit next to Buster, and watch him do a routine up close? What an experience that would be!
HISTORYBUFFPA 2 months ago
Only from a silent movie star can you get such hilarious slapstick!
ssmbookworm 3 months ago
Those people never knew how lucky they were to be there and witness first hand a performance just for them by a master comic.
DrSho 3 months ago
True, TRUE Master @ His Craft ! I knew His Son Bob in the Mustang Horse World & Miss Him also as Bob was a Nice Guy here in san Diego Calif.
dukeuke1 3 months ago
I agree with FlippinBooks. Buster was such a funny man and he knew exactly how to use his eyes, his deadpan expression and that magnificent body. I'm talking way back in the 20's when being in front of a camera was a new art. He was a natural. I'm so thankful we can enjoy this man at "play" 100 years later. If I could go back in time just once he'd be the person I'd seek out. I would love to shake his hand and maybe kiss his cheek. I love you Mr. Keaton.
nateandsophie 4 months ago
Can't stop laughing
okitomagic 4 months ago
Can't stop laughing
okitomagic 4 months ago
Little did these people know at the time that they are part of comedy genius history forever.
blueticecho 4 months ago
Thank you, I needed this today :-)
mochawitch 4 months ago
This is from 1961, when Arthur Godfrey was the show's host (unfortunately, he and Allen Funt's egos clashed, and Godfrey left the show at the end of that season, replaced in the fall by "non-threatening" Durward Kirby).
fromthesidelines 4 months ago
god bless you buster your the man wherever you are..
diegosau19 4 months ago
the girl next to him doesnt want to leave ...she is enjoying it all
bossyboots55 4 months ago
this is classic. so natural and so funny!
bossyboots55 4 months ago
I haven't seen this in years. The man was a genius! Hilarious! Thanks for posting.
vozpit 4 months ago
surely on of the biggest mistakes in film history when the industry dropped keaton after the end of silent movies because of his deep voice...
Funnysterste 5 months ago
@Funnysterste Sadly, it seems his deep voice wasn't what led to his downfall.
From IMDb: "In 1928, he reluctantly signed with MGM after his contract with independent producer Joe Schenk expired. MGM quickly began to enforce their rigid, mechanized style of film-making on Keaton, swamping him with gag-writers and scripts... with his creativity becoming increasingly stifled, he began to drink excessively."
Later he was fired by Louis B. Mayer, but thank God his career rebounded in the 1940's!
TakersMissy 4 months ago
What a gem he was.....visual comedy master...none better.....
pyrofella 5 months ago
Thank you for posting this!! Oh my, what I wouldn't give to have been one of the girls next to him - he'd never get rid of me with incessant questions and expressions of love and appreciation!
At the end of each clip (in its full length), do you know if the people were told who the "crazy man" was? GREAT stuff!
Btw - imho, we don't have "comedians" today - just idiots who get cheap laughs through vulgarity and often times really bad acting!
TakersMissy 6 months ago 2
@TakersMissy I wanted to give your comment 100 thumbs up!
orangeandbluecream 4 months ago
@orangeandbluecream Well, thank you so much - your kind words really made my day. *blush* :-)
TakersMissy 4 months ago
Buster THE MASTER!!!!!!!!
cubanbach 7 months ago
Keaton is the best!!!!
7hs3beat 7 months ago
I saw this in 1966 or so when CC was in reruns or syndication. Busted me up then, busted me up again NOW. Thank you to the poster. This is an absolute classic!
JeffW77 8 months ago
Where's Allen?
MIKECNW 8 months ago
THIS is CLASSIC!!!!! Arthur Godfrey's incessant babbling, however, is unfortunate....
worsley1000 9 months ago
One other time Buster Keaton went into a lunch wagon and surprised some by eating the napkin, he lights up a cigarette and eats the match, then the cigarette. I remember seeing this one when I was a kid and it always stuck with me. If anyone ever finds that one, I'd love to see it up on youtube also.
lilmuscledude2003 1 year ago 4
@lilmuscledude2003
so would i !
bossyboots55 4 months ago
is it strange that i have a crush on a man who was born exactly 100 years before me? o.O
glassoniongirl64 1 year ago 2
@glassoniongirl64 No I do too!! :)
jakesullylover14 1 year ago
I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. Buster Keaton was, and always will be, the best.
FlippinBooks 1 year ago 10
I just saw this and I couldn't stop laughing!
GordyInMA 1 year ago 7
@GordyInMA
Glad you liked it!
TheDutchGentleman 1 year ago
Btw...this was all improvised by Buster. He used available objects and NO props. A genius at work (and play).
peetie44 1 year ago 10
@peetie44
I most certainly agree.
TheDutchGentleman 1 year ago
Thanks for this! I saw it once years ago on a Denis Norden laughter file, but never since. As Norden said Buster gives a master class in comic timing and delivery..Every aspiring comic should learn from the geniuses of the silent days!
infrasleep 1 year ago
@infrasleep
You're welcome. Glad you like it.
TheDutchGentleman 1 year ago
En av mina STORA favoriter
kanonkungen 2 years ago 2
@kanonkungen
Kul att du gillade det.
TheDutchGentleman 1 year ago