Terry Coombs wrote:
>
> On 10/14/2018 11:35 AM, Gary wrote:
> > Terry Coombs wrote:
> >> I'm eating a frozen sausage biscuit as I type this ... not still frozen
> >> , of course . 45 seconds on high (1000w microwave) does it just right .
> > Two seagulls, Gertrude and Heathcliff -
> > Gertrude: There's something you don't see everyday, Heathcliff.
> > Heathcliff: What's that, Gertrude ?
> > Gertrude: I don't know. I didn't see it today.
> >
> > splat!
>
> A moment of silence please , for one of the funniest men on earth .
> Thank you Red for all the laughs .

I agree. Red Skelton was a classic comedian. Also back then, Bob
Hope was one of my favorites. Also Phyllis Diller.

BTW - in case you didn't recognize it, the seagull joke was an
authentic joke that he did. He did those often on his shows and
you remember....when he told a G&H joke, it always started out
with "two seagulls..." and he tucked his hands into his armpits
to simulate wings. He would turn to the left when he was
Gertrude then turn sideways to the right when he talked as
Heathcliff. Funny classic stuff!

One more old comedy genius imo was the UK's Benny Hill.