One of funniest ever. God will never make another Professor Corey. My father and I would laugh for hours. Even try to do his skits with each other. 😂😂😂
When Prof Irwin Corey died at 102 years in 2017, my heart broke. Yes, he was working after 100, but if he’d left us after working ‘til he was 130 it *still* would’ve been too soon! We *need* him!
Shelley Berman told me it was wonderful working with him in those last years. Larry Monroe told me that the Prof could smoke anyone under the table (reefer-wise, of course). And never forget that "air raid" spelled backwards is "diarria"!
I never heard of this guy until about 20 minutes ago. He was a mystery guest on What's My Line. This video was shot about 10 years after that and he looked exactly the same. He lived to age 102 in 2017 and was working past age 100
Back in 1977 I was a cook at the playboy club . In Dallas Professor Corey performed at our showroom. The walkin cooler was in the hall where the performers dressing rooms were . That's where I first met Corey. He asked me if I had joint. Well it just so happened that i did. So he invited to his dressing room and we smoked that joint. Over the next few years I. would smoke dobees with him. We had many good talks . He was kind of a leftist and I was a capitialest. We never got mad at each other. Anyway i really liked and respected him. He was a good man! Rest in peace professor . Thank you for enriching my life!
@@davidbonfoey426 Ha ha! Yeah, Larry Monroe told me that when he was a young DJ, he was assigned to be the Prof's driver once and got him a huge joint and was terrified that this frail, diminutive fella was gonna get wasted and fuck up his whole act and that it would all be Larry's fault. He found out very quickly that night that he needn't have worried!
Could you please share more about the conversations? Especially being on opposite sides of the political spectrum. Did he mention Mort Sahl or other comedians? I wish I could have met him. Thanks for sharing these stories, since there's only a couple people left who even have them.
One of the 3 most unique comedians ever, along with Brother Theodore and Andy Kaufman. Working for the airlines in the late 1970's I saw a lot of celebrities coming in or going out on flights. I remember seeing Professor Corey coming down the walkway one night with a friend, and I was too far away to hear what he was saying but the arms were going and obviously he was in the middle of one of his incomprehensible soliloquy's cause the other guy was laughing his ass off. RIP, Professor.
Wow , wow , wow , comic genius & also very intelligent, this is my first time seeing this man , but I believe he’s passed away now , aww . Oh I so enjoyed that , thank u ... ☘️
I remember seeing him for the first time on The Smothers Brothers show . We laughed so hard , will never forget . Back then we also had Foster Brooks , another great comic .
Saw the "Professor" live at Corry Station in Pensacola, Fla in early 1968. He was part of a show put on by Operation Entertainment hosted by Ed Ames. He did a routine on "Why is there air?" He said, "That is a 2-part question. First, 'Why?' is the eternal question." He then rambled on for quite a while on "Why?" Finally, he said, "The second part of the question is 'is there air?' Of course!"
Old family friend (mom went with his daughter Margaret to Russia in '68). He was always doing crazy shit, announcing in elevators that this was his apartment, but the other riders could visit, calling men lesbians, etc.
No and no. What you’re noticing is the world around us getting crazier, so he sounds relatively more sane. “I don’t write jokes. I just watch the government & report the facts.” - Will Rogers
@@eremiophon On the other hand, it is known that in his later years Corey was in fact struggling with an advanced case of Weisenheimer's Disease. Some have noted that he appeared to show signs of Snarkinson's as well...
Ever seen Grandpa Simpson? That’s the type of humor. Long stories that go nowhere, deliberately forgetting the point, giving painfully obvious advice like “don’t put your fingers in there!” and pretending not to understand anything.
"They're only there because of the graciousness of the people who vote and don't know what they're voting for...." 37 years ago, The Prof KNEW what was coming.
It's a shame that very few people know about The Mouse That Roared. That joke went over the audience's heads, so much so that Corey had to explain it later.
Actually, Corey appeared at least one more time on Letterman's show later in their careers. When Corey began wandering around at the beginning of his set as usual, Letterman seemed genuinely peeved and escorted him off camera quickly.
"If we don't change direction we could end up where we're going!" _(When I heard Corey say that, I immediately thought this...)_ "If we take the right turn, we'll get where we're going and everything will come to an end. _(looking around and perplexed)_ TURN LEFT! TURN LEFT!"
British fan here. Very funny guy. May I recommend also a kind of British equivalent if I can put it in those obsufacatory aspective emphatic terms, the wonderful Professor Stanley Unwin, also available on Utube.
That's when comedy was still comedy . I don't know when people lost their sense of humor and labeled comedians as not being politically correct. This era of PC sucks !!!
Late night guests seem so straitlaced and overly prepared these days. I love Letterman and how he was able to invite people on the show that danced along the edge and made things feel a little more wild.
One of funniest ever. God will never make another Professor Corey. My father and I would laugh for hours. Even try to do his skits with each other. 😂😂😂
When Prof Irwin Corey died at 102 years in 2017, my heart broke. Yes, he was working after 100, but if he’d left us after working ‘til he was 130 it *still* would’ve been too soon! We *need* him!
Shelley Berman told me it was wonderful working with him in those last years. Larry Monroe told me that the Prof could smoke anyone under the table (reefer-wise, of course). And never forget that "air raid" spelled backwards is "diarria"!
I never heard of this guy until about 20 minutes ago. He was a mystery guest on What's My Line. This video was shot about 10 years after that and he looked exactly the same. He lived to age 102 in 2017 and was working past age 100
Easily one of the greatest absurdists and satirists of all time.
it takes nerves of steel to do this right. and a very brilliant and imaginative mind.
Len Hummel it takes someone whos close enough to the Truth to joke about scientists!
Absurdist: Word of the day
Thanks 😊
Yeah but he lost me when the red curls went down the sewer pipe. I saw him live on Carson (I'm old)
I've watched this 4 times and it's still FUNNNNNY! He was one of my 'heroes' growing up! Bless you Professor! You taught me much!
Is that you Slothrop?
"Professor" Irwin Corey was truly a genius of comedy. He sadly passed away in 2017 at the amazing age of 102🙏😊💖
As a little kid I loved Professor Irwin Corey. Lived till 101 or 2. Comedy = Longevity.
"If we don't change direction we could end up where we're going!"
Very good. If you listen carefully, some pure wisdom comes out of the gibberish.
37Dionysos Hahahaha very wise!!!
Lol
Back in 1977 I was a cook at the playboy club . In Dallas Professor Corey performed at our showroom. The
walkin cooler was in the hall where the performers dressing rooms were . That's where I first met Corey. He asked me if I had joint. Well it just so happened that i did. So he invited to his dressing room and we smoked that joint. Over the next few years I. would smoke dobees with him. We had many good talks . He was kind of a leftist and I was a capitialest. We never got mad at each other. Anyway i really liked and respected him. He was a good man! Rest in peace professor . Thank you for enriching my life!
Did he talk the way he talked on Letterman's show? If so, how did you communicate with him?
@@kamuelalee No that was his act . He really was very intelligent and a good conversationalist!!
@@davidbonfoey426 Ha ha! Yeah, Larry Monroe told me that when he was a young DJ, he was assigned to be the Prof's driver once and got him a huge joint and was terrified that this frail, diminutive fella was gonna get wasted and fuck up his whole act and that it would all be Larry's fault. He found out very quickly that night that he needn't have worried!
I miss the days when hippies and rednecks could get along. And I’m a square, but had friends of all types. That’s when tolerance actually worked.
Could you please share more about the conversations? Especially being on opposite sides of the political spectrum. Did he mention Mort Sahl or other comedians? I wish I could have met him. Thanks for sharing these stories, since there's only a couple people left who even have them.
That was the fastest 9 minutes of my viewing pleasure .
Sounds like my college essays.
😂😂😂😂
Sounds like how I used to sound trying to hit on girls
Genious comedy satirist
I never missed him on TV. He was the best. Happy to know he had such a long life.
One of the most incredible original talents in the business !!!
Classic, tasteful comedy at its finest. Bravo! This guy is in a class with few others.
Then he must not have been much of a Professor!
@@kenlieck7756 it was his breath
I love this guy... reminds me of how I feel after all the political debates I never watched.
I've never seen Dave Letterman so quiet and rendered speechless since his guesting of the great Robin Williams
Loving how David has no freaking clue where the good Professor is going. Spirits, we miss you, Professor.....
The man was a freaking genius!!
One of the 3 most unique comedians ever, along with Brother Theodore and Andy Kaufman. Working for the airlines in the late 1970's I saw a lot of celebrities coming in or going out on flights. I remember seeing Professor Corey coming down the walkway one night with a friend, and I was too far away to hear what he was saying but the arms were going and obviously he was in the middle of one of his incomprehensible soliloquy's cause the other guy was laughing his ass off. RIP, Professor.
I would add Foster Brooks to that list
I would love to hear a conversation between Norm Crosby and Irwin Corey. It would make more sense than today’s news.
genius, ahead of his time! RIP
“We’ve got Grenada.” Brilliant!
I love this man.
I miss this guy...woefully underrated and unique comic.
Irwin Corey, 1914 - 2017. Gone too soon.
Haha you said gone too soon.
103
Let’s see if you live up to pass 103
Yeah, why do the good ones die so young?
That son of a bitch was a centenarian! 😂
Oh...my....gosh. I just found out about him! He was amazing!! Gotta look up all his work now.
I was a teen in the 60s and never missed a TV show he appeared in. He was a novel act, and funny, to us!
He was actually on Merv Griffin a couple of times.
saw him n Steve Allen a number of times
Truly an inimitable talent and comedic gem -- may he rest in peace!
I could listen to him all the present time and the next.
Always loved him! We lost a true original genius!
His whole routine was prophetic of today.
He's the one that got away to spill the beans.
Wow , wow , wow , comic genius & also very intelligent, this is my first time seeing this man , but I believe he’s passed away now , aww . Oh I so enjoyed that , thank u ... ☘️
I remember seeing him for the first time on The Smothers Brothers show . We laughed so hard , will never forget . Back then we also had Foster Brooks , another great comic .
Professor Irwin Corey is certainly the greatest precursor/exponent of postmodernist philosophy! Derrida can't hold a candle to the professor!
Saw the "Professor" live at Corry Station in Pensacola, Fla in early 1968. He was part of a show put on by Operation Entertainment hosted by Ed Ames. He did a routine on "Why is there air?" He said, "That is a 2-part question. First, 'Why?' is the eternal question." He then rambled on for quite a while on "Why?" Finally, he said, "The second part of the question is 'is there air?' Of course!"
Why have I never heard of this dude
Amazing ... the worlds foremost authority
One of my absolute Comedy Gods!!!! Thanks for posting!
What a great act, i totally forgot about this guy! Thanks for the upload
Old family friend (mom went with his daughter Margaret to Russia in '68). He was always doing crazy shit, announcing in elevators that this was his apartment, but the other riders could visit, calling men lesbians, etc.
Is it my imagination or did the professor speak more coherently as he got older?
No and no. What you’re noticing is the world around us getting crazier, so he sounds relatively more sane.
“I don’t write jokes. I just watch the government & report the facts.”
- Will Rogers
@@eremiophon On the other hand, it is known that in his later years Corey was in fact struggling with an advanced case of Weisenheimer's Disease. Some have noted that he appeared to show signs of Snarkinson's as well...
@@kenlieck7756 and a bunch of mogo on the lobobo
It must be like he used to say: If we don't change course now, we just may ended up exactly where we are headed.
I have never been exposed to this type of comedy.
Reggie Watts is similar
@@jamesfield1674 will look for Reggie Watts on TH-cam, would be great if he can carry the torch
Ever seen Grandpa Simpson? That’s the type of humor. Long stories that go nowhere, deliberately forgetting the point, giving painfully obvious advice like “don’t put your fingers in there!” and pretending not to understand anything.
Is this comedy? Is it performance art? I think I enjoyed it but what the heck was it?
@@andan04 Vaudeville comedy, actually.
"They're only there because of the graciousness of the people who vote and don't know what they're voting for...." 37 years ago, The Prof KNEW what was coming.
My fav.
I’ve only just come across this guy purely by accident. Hysterically funny!
He probably outlived most of the young crowds.
Thank you for uploading this. I love watching him preform.
LOL Grand Fenwick is next. Great "The Mouse That Roared" reference.
It's a shame that very few people know about The Mouse That Roared. That joke went over the audience's heads, so much so that Corey had to explain it later.
Read his biography and see what a strange life he had. A true genius of improvisational comedy.
1:41 when the acid kicks in
The man's who entire routine was "i dont understand the question". Classic!
Bill Murray should do a movie of this guy's life.............
I use the same hair stylist
Bahaha he actually knelt down and made the sign of the cross before taking his seat 😅
A gift from God ......to keep us laughing in a sick world.
the greatest!!! lauhed constantly!!!!
O2.23: "What was the question?"
"I'm sorry, there hasn't been a question yet."
One of a brilliant kind!
this guys a Genius!
He always was. May he RIP.
Truly unique man.
"What was the question" lmao
I love that Woody Allen had him do a small street scene in THE CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPION. (RIP Professor.)
Would have loved to see Letterman do Professor Irwin Corey meets Brother Theodore.
he had me when he bowed in front of the chair ! Plucking funny !
What a great character.
Humor is key to longevity.
he was superb
What a genius he was!
great interview with him at age 102...should be on bottom of page 2...enjoy, I know I did. dannylobellsmdp.libsyn.com/webpage/page/2/size/10
"That's one of the reasons people are ill-informed, you've got to ask questions."
One of a kind comedy greatness.
Dave let’s him perform, no bending over with phony laughter or trying to out do him....
Like Johnny Carson used to do with Rodney Dangerfield,he let the guests be as good as they were and it was beautiful to watch.
Letterman - particularly the vintage NBC era - “got it”.
@@Mick-Dempsey : Johnny knew to let certain people just run with the ball. Letterman, big, big ego.
I have a friend that expresses himself just like professor Corey. Unfortunately, he doesn't do it on purpose.
I am so pleased to be on the first floor of this wondrous revelation..... for once.
WE NEED HIS WISDOM NOW.
Brilliant mind.
When you have a rough night at the bar and ponder the thoughts of the universe.
Very, very funny man. LOL.
Omg. Can’t believe I spent 9 whole minutes watching this! 😂
Real life Doctor Who...quirky, brilliant, and cared about others.
Actually, Corey appeared at least one more time on Letterman's show later in their careers. When Corey began wandering around at the beginning of his set as usual, Letterman seemed genuinely peeved and escorted him off camera quickly.
News to me. I'm relatively certain that this was his only appearance.
5:34 my mom everytime i come home
R.I.P. =( old genius.
beyond real...
Can't stop laughing.
"If we don't change direction we could end up where we're going!"
_(When I heard Corey say that, I immediately thought this...)_
"If we take the right turn, we'll get where we're going and everything will come to an end.
_(looking around and perplexed)_ TURN LEFT! TURN LEFT!"
I had forgotten him.
I was told he died Feb 6, 2017, sorry. BTW, IMHO he makes as much sense as 95% of the public figures today.
He made MORE sense, a lot more, than 97% of today's public figures.
Sheer comic genius. Letterman must not've liked him though or he'd have been back.
Dave liked being in control. There was no controlling the Professor.
Letterman was offensive and smug, unsuccessfully trying to upstage the beloved Professor.
@@davegreene8588 I don't see that. Letterman seems genuinely amused, which makes the Professor's sole appearence on his show all the more puzzling.
@@jeffallcock4561 Maybe between Pekar and Theodore he figured he had enough of that sort of thing?
@@kenlieck7756 What sort of thing?
British fan here. Very funny guy. May I recommend also a kind of British equivalent if I can put it in those obsufacatory aspective emphatic terms, the wonderful Professor Stanley Unwin, also available on Utube.
Grand Fenwick is a reference to the film the mouse that roared.
Back when comedy was original and geniune.....the 80's
That's when comedy was still comedy . I don't know when people lost their sense of humor and labeled comedians as not being politically correct. This era of PC sucks !!!
An old wise man told me people fear a genius man. But once that genius acts ignorant people will pay close attention to him.
Late night guests seem so straitlaced and overly prepared these days. I love Letterman and how he was able to invite people on the show that danced along the edge and made things feel a little more wild.
Reminds me of somebody. Can't quite put my finger on it.
Brilliant.
THIS IS..."THE PROFESSOR!" I REMEMBER HILARIOUS STUFF OUT OF THE 50's...
I know people like this, they manage to turn the convo to whatever they want to talk about, no matter what
Miss the 80s Letterman show, which had lots of lunies like this guy.
You mean genius
He is hilariously weird. That was great
First saw him on the Mike Douglas show in the 70s this guy is totally haywire lololol
Brilliant
The science of making no sense
this is what's known as being ON television