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Tony Clifton on "The Green Room" OfficialTonyClifton 1,331 views Tony Clifton makes a mockery of Paul Provenza's guests, and is escorted out of the building. Airs this Thursday Aug 25 on Showtime! 11PM ET
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A Disgruntled Patron OfficialTonyClifton 675 views A discouraged patron of Caroline's Comedy club laments on Tony's abrasive attacks as host on the contestants being judged for the Andy Kaufman Award! Video submitted by: ww...
Siskel and Ebert review Heartbeeps starring Andy Kaufman and Bernadette Peters OfficialTonyClifton 6,263 views This is a "Two Thumbs Down" review of "Heartbeeps" by Siskel and Ebert on their WTTW Chicago show: Sneak Previews. The movie was debuted in 1981 only to receive a wave of...
Uncle Andy's Funhouse ft. Tony Clifton OfficialTonyClifton 3,638 views In 1980, Andy filmed this pilot for ABC. Though ABC didn't pick up the series, this would become the basis for Paul Reuben's show, "Pee Wee's Playhouse". 3 years after t...
Andy Talks Tony Clifton with Merv Griffin OfficialTonyClifton 33,128 views Andy Kaufman talks with Merv Griffin about mistaken identity.
Tony Clifton on the Fantastic Miss Piggy Show OfficialTonyClifton 5,743 views For the first time ever, see all of the Tony Clifton clips from the Fantastic Miss Piggy Show! We have just completed archiving the choice selects from the Tony/Andy vault...
Tony Clifton upstages Umphrey's McGee (Jazz Fest 2008) OfficialTonyClifton 3,263 views Don't boo them.
Tony Clifton Tour Trailer OfficialTonyClifton 6,836 views
Don't tell Tony he's too nice OfficialTonyClifton 2,623 views Big man at the bar thinks he has what it takes.

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Tony Clifton was discovered by the legendary comedian Andy Kaufman in 1969, while performing in a seedy lounge in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kaufman was immediately mesmerized and signed Clifton to open for him on several occasions, most notably his historic "Carnegie Hall Concert".

In the 80's, Mr. Clifton appeared numerous times on such shows as David Letterman, Merv Griffin, and Dinah Shore. He was a favorite of Jim Henson and appeared on "The Miss Piggy Special." Rodney Dangerfield hired Tony to open for him at Bill Graham's world famous Fillmore in San Francisco.

After Kaufman's untimely departure, Clifton made a miraculous appearance at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles on May 16, 1985 - one year to the day after Kaufman's death. Over the next few years, he disappeared, with only the occasional "sighting" reported.

In 2000, the mythological alter ego reemerged to play himself in Milos Forman's "MAN ON THE MOON," starring opposite Jim Carrey. He stunned fans that summer at the Hollywood Bowl, taking the stage at an REM concert to sing a duet of "Man on the Moon" with REM lead singer Michael Stipe. Halfway through the song, feeling Stipe was upstaging him, Clifton proceeded to violently toss Stipe offstage. Clifton subsequently was escorted from the premises.

After a brief appearance on "The Jimmy Kimmel Show," in 2004, followed by a one night "sold out" performance at LA's House of Blues, Tony has been incommunicado... until now! Kaufman's protege is back with "The Return of Tony Clifton", making it possible for audiences all across the country to witness this legendary performer in the flesh.

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Tahoe

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United States

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Singing, Dancing, Wooing, Ass Kicking

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Comic Relief

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Comic Relief, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of Andy Kaufman's departure, presents "The Return of Tony Clifton", with his Katrina Kiss My Ass Orchestra. The national tour, which will kick off June 27th 2008 at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA and will benefit Gulf Coast musicians, dancers, and singers affected by Hurricane Katrina. International singing sensation Tony Clifton will front the Katrina Orchestra, made up of ten cutting edge Gulf Coast musicians, along with the Cliftonettes ( three sexy, talented backup singers/ dancers).

For over 20 years, Comic Relief's mission has been to unite the comedy community behind some of society's most relevant causes and pressing needs. In November of 2006, their telethon, hosted by Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, and Billy Crystal, was broadcast simultaneously on both TBS and HBO, raising funds for Hurricane Katrina victims. Comic Relief wants to thanks Mr. Clifton for not only recognizing the 25th anniversary of Andy Kaufman's departure, but for also continuing to help Gulf Coast musicians further their dreams by his triumphant return.

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