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Albert Brooks and the Speak and Spell

posted 9 years ago by vbv20
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I've always felt Brooks is one of the funniest and most underrated comedians of our time and that bit absolutely slayed me. He literally made a routine with a prop that at most said three letters. And it was such a sweet touch that he made a Jack Benny reference and not only was Johnny quick to get it, but he went with it.

[–] wordsatplaytoday 9 years ago

That was pure comedy gold and an instant comedy classic right there.

I love Albert Brooks movies. They have a dry and odd sense of humor about them.
They are not real gut busters but enough to keep me watching and liking it.

Damn, I'm good.

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[–] wordsatplaytoday 9 years ago

What do you think about his bro, Super Dave Osborne?

Damn, I'm good.

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[–] wordsatplaytoday 9 years ago

Yeah, and their real last names are Einstein. No joke.
So you have Albert Einstein.

Damn, I'm good.