Unscripted: Rip Taylor

With his trademark toupee and handlebar moustache, and his handfuls of confetti, comedian Rip Taylor has been one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces for more than 40 years. Catapulted to fame after appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, Taylor has taken his off-the-wall comic stylings everywhere -- from The Gong Show to Late Night with David Letterman. To this day, the "Prince of Pandemonium" remains one of the biggest headliners in Vegas. But there's more to the man than madcap humour. In this episode, he talks about the serious business of making people laugh.

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• rip
• taylor
• pandemonium
• the gong show
• ed sullivan
• unscripted
• visiontv

[NyeTunes]

"Jackass 3" better have Rip Taylor in 3D. That's all I'm saying. :-P

[russocomedy]

Rip Taylor's help to other acts is legend. A great comedian and a great man. It was Rip that got me on the Ed Sullivan show back in 62. Thanks Rip. Russ Lewis

[SuperWolsey]

@Skulldini If they do, I'll nuke 'em!!

[usmaddog7]

I think hes one of the few rare nice guys whos so gifted he makes it look easy.

[tallpaul521]

Robin Williams had the career that Jonathon Winters should have had...and Carrot Top had the career that Rip Taylor should have had.

[hpotter4getbac]

awesome man!

[Cheddar323]

I didn't know what this Guy was about and I use to hate seeing him on Jack ass but after researching him I've grown a new found respect for him he seems like a good day

[sk8erINpr0gr3ss]

@russocomedy dude, your a comical genius, i love your work ! crazy to see you typing on here aha

[ingma99]

When he dies will all the messages read RIP Rip???

[mowriter]

at one level, his whole homo schtick is reeeeeeally irritating; I'm very glad to have seen this video and learn these details about his earliest life. My hat is off to him, and I can certainly understand at one level how he got to where he is today.

[Skulldini]

Wana bet the goddamn Phelps family are gon'a be be present at THIS guys funeral ?