grizzards humor was that of a genius with a Super Human IQ. He was even funnier in "real life" making only impromtu comments off the top of his head.....he even made light of his serious health problems. HE WAS PLAYING GOLF WITH SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS!!! Incredible man. Also, he wasn't trying to mimic Gardner or anyone else, he was just being Lewis.
This great man was self-made and born poor. He even labeled himself as being "white trash" and did many jokes about white trash, but I haven't been able to find them on-line. I miss him, even got to play a game of golf with him in a celebrity Pro-Am....he was a riot! Constantly talked to himself quietly, if you got close enough to him and listened carefully, it was pure mind blowing humor. Whatta man.
@tallpaul521 The difference is that Lewis didn't look to be a comedian. He was a sports writer (and the youngest sports editor in the history of the Atlanta Journal — pre-merger with the Atlanta Constitution) at the age of 23. The material from his columns and books made up his routines. I don't really call him a comic. The closest term would be "Raconteur"
@mach1mustang1971 Me too!! He was a great man! No problem, I am glad you enjoyed the video!! I had forgotten all about it until I ran across this tape.
@MrNoturaveragerednek I dont think they were related but they were both great rural southern comedians so they were probably influenced by some of the same things. I have noticed their similarities as well.
grizzards humor was that of a genius with a Super Human IQ. He was even funnier in "real life" making only impromtu comments off the top of his head.....he even made light of his serious health problems. HE WAS PLAYING GOLF WITH SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS!!! Incredible man. Also, he wasn't trying to mimic Gardner or anyone else, he was just being Lewis.
ALIEN25silver 3 months ago
This great man was self-made and born poor. He even labeled himself as being "white trash" and did many jokes about white trash, but I haven't been able to find them on-line. I miss him, even got to play a game of golf with him in a celebrity Pro-Am....he was a riot! Constantly talked to himself quietly, if you got close enough to him and listened carefully, it was pure mind blowing humor. Whatta man.
ALIEN25silver 3 months ago
@ALIEN25silver Thanks for the great comment! I bet that was awesome getting to play golf with him!! I can just imagine what he was saying..LOL!
AVTreasures 3 months ago
RIP... A DGD... Wish I would of been old enough when he was here with us..
chrisfrmatl 3 months ago
@chrisfrmatl Oh yeah, we lost him too soon, but what a legacy he left!
AVTreasures 3 months ago
Pale imitation of the ORIGINAL Southern comic -- Brother Dave Gardner.
tallpaul521 3 months ago
@tallpaul521 The difference is that Lewis didn't look to be a comedian. He was a sports writer (and the youngest sports editor in the history of the Atlanta Journal — pre-merger with the Atlanta Constitution) at the age of 23. The material from his columns and books made up his routines. I don't really call him a comic. The closest term would be "Raconteur"
RayNDeere 2 months ago
Notice that Steve Jobs was the first guest on that show? Wait until then end, in from Cupertino...
davethewebdoctor 4 months ago
@davethewebdoctor
No, that was Steve Landesburg.
debatecoach 3 months ago
god i miss this man...i have read all his books and it is just os nice to be reminded of how great he was...thanks
mach1mustang1971 5 months ago 3
@mach1mustang1971 Me too!! He was a great man! No problem, I am glad you enjoyed the video!! I had forgotten all about it until I ran across this tape.
AVTreasures 5 months ago
I grew up in Smyrna, Ga in the 60's and 70's. I miss those days and Lewis Grizzard writing his piece for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
wcn111 6 months ago
@wcn111 Awesome! Those were the best decades to grow up in I think! I bet that was cool to read his column in the paper. Thanks for the comment!
AVTreasures 6 months ago
We lost a goodun when we lost Lewis.
TheBeersCold 6 months ago
@TheBeersCold We sure did, he was an awesome comedian and a great all around guy.
AVTreasures 6 months ago
Awesome video!
90clemson 6 months ago
@90clemson Cool! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment!!
AVTreasures 6 months ago
I just listen to one of his routines and was wondering if he was related to Jerry Clower in some way?
MrNoturaveragerednek 6 months ago
@MrNoturaveragerednek I dont think they were related but they were both great rural southern comedians so they were probably influenced by some of the same things. I have noticed their similarities as well.
AVTreasures 6 months ago
what a great comedian L.G & J.C were ....miss them both.
Thanks for the upload too!
gueronva 8 months ago
@gueronva Yes, he was one of a kind for sure!!
Your very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
AVTreasures 8 months ago 2
Don't worry about the quality. Thanks for uploading this, I love Lewis!
JosGEllerbee 10 months ago
@JosGEllerbee Cool!! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting!!
AVTreasures 10 months ago