Back in 1951, TV was done live, and the performer was out of luck if it didn't go over well, What you need to remember is that the Borge material you're used to seeing (from his later years) is the result of his trying probably thousands of different routines/jokes/sketches on audiences, eliminating what didn't work and keeping what did.
@captain21x I kinda felt bad for him during the first act, of the secretary. I got the joke, but people barely laughed, and you really feel bad for him. im not usally this sensitive lol
DocCaeruleus, you are wonderful to find and post this rare clip of a legend in the early stages of developing his brilliant craft. Thank you so much. :-)
Wow! Comedy sure has changed over the years. Back then it was Borge, today we have LangLang
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marizpiano 9 months ago
The sea captain is the best.
gena436 1 year ago
Oh my gosh! I loved the end.
keetner 1 year ago
Wow- I'd never seen him young!
newton2013 1 year ago
well, gets better all the time.
soccom8341576 1 year ago
Tom Hanks would fit well in a biopic.
recruit8 1 year ago
@recruit8 I honestly don't think anyone could play him.
MaskedMan66 3 months ago
the exit is so hilarious!! LOL
odie720706 1 year ago
Nice exit!
Robotman42 2 years ago 17
Took me by surprise, too!
00bean00 2 years ago
I love victor borge but that was so not funny.
kcdl 2 years ago 3
funny
zbstr611 2 years ago
I appreciate the upload nonetheless. It adds context... and hair ;)
oticram 2 years ago 3
Back in 1951, TV was done live, and the performer was out of luck if it didn't go over well, What you need to remember is that the Borge material you're used to seeing (from his later years) is the result of his trying probably thousands of different routines/jokes/sketches on audiences, eliminating what didn't work and keeping what did.
captain21x 2 years ago 27
@captain21x I kinda felt bad for him during the first act, of the secretary. I got the joke, but people barely laughed, and you really feel bad for him. im not usally this sensitive lol
Martel211996 1 year ago 3
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Proof that Victor Borge was human after all. No need to waste time watching, I've done it for you. It's terribly unfunny and a waste of 5 minutes.
DFDalton1962 2 years ago
DocCaeruleus, you are wonderful to find and post this rare clip of a legend in the early stages of developing his brilliant craft. Thank you so much. :-)
nameofthepen 2 years ago 16
You are very welcome :)
DocCaeruleus 2 years ago
I agree that this is not really funny and I am a big Victor Borge fan.
lowemk 2 years ago
i dont think this one is funny....untill 4:01
or maybe I`m 2 young to understand these jokes....
gainweighttoday 2 years ago
Agreed - not his best, but after 4:01 that was great!
mummyjohn 2 years ago
I've never seen this one!
poppysdosh 3 years ago 2