Oh my god, the smooth jazz intro and cool font and set, then the calm, relaxed, intellectual talking on this show is exactly what I would want to watch at that time of night these days. On a comfortable sofa with a good drink. Tom Snyder got it spot on. A really erudite gentleman with a perfect, welcoming, engaging tone and delivery.
I remember seeing him on fresh prince of Bel Air and not knowing why he was so important, but always intrigued. I discovered tom Snyder a few months ago and makes his interviews all compelling. I come to find out that Milton was one of the pioneers of television. Truly enjoyed every moment of this
I remember watching this show when it was originally broadcast "Live." T.S. was terrific. He was a very kind man who had a unique way of drawing his guests out. Thanks for sharing.
this format is so good. when a show doesn't have an audience the guest is relax and has more intimate conversations. because they not performing for an audience.
I livedin the 90210 zip code area of the Hollywood hills with my actor Uncle from age 14 to 19, I saw Milton almost daily walking at Coldwater canyon park, I used to see Phil Silvers too at the Vons market at Ventura blvd and Coldwater canyon.
Excellent history lesson. Tom was the master. And so was Berle. The great wit and common sense of that man is so admirable, even at his old age my eyes well up.
Here's Tom Snyder's introduction for Milton Berle: "I talk last evening about TV and my youth, and I didn't mention Milton Berle because I knew he was coming on tonight. Milton Berle was called by those who wrote about him back in the 1940s, "Mr. Television". Before Berle, television was a loose amalgam of network and local stations, and there was no compelling reason for people to buy a television set. They were expensive back in the 1940s, because aside from wrestling and game shows and sporting events, there wasn't all that much to watch. Most of the great stars at the time were still starring on radio programs in prime time. And in a fall of 1948, from Studio 6B at Rockefeller Center in New York, all of a sudden there came a show called The Texaco Star Theatre starring Milton Berle, who had been a great star of vaudeville and radio before television, but when he went on television, all of a sudden there was a reason for people to go out and buy television sets. His program on Tuesday nights became so popular that restaurants closed in major cities, motion picture theaters shut down, because everybody was watching Milton Berle. And as a matter of fact in some towns and big apartment buildings, the water pressure during his commercials went absolutely to the bottom because everybody used the facility when Berle went to a commercial."
He was funny!! He was on the Johnny Carson show back in the 80s and he was talking about George Burns having sex at such an old age. He said, George Burns having sex at his age is like shooting pool with a rope!!!!
I noticed that all the old-time comedians like Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Henny Youngman, etc, all said "anyway" after every joke. I wonder why? Did they all learn to say that from each other as a transitional word to notify people that the joke was over and that they were on to the next one?
I've noticed in my own life that people do something like that quite often... My theory is that when you tell a joke that's really funny/unexpected, you make it even funnier if you play it off like it's something that came to mind spontaneously. For some reason it makes the joke seem more absurd, so it makes people laugh harder... Many jokes are about the punchline; everything before the punchline is building towards it. Better jokes include an unexpected ending.. first you misdirect the audience by starting with what seems like a normal thought/story, then you end with an absurd/unexpected ending, a plot twist. one MORE way is this: if you're telling a story, then you tell a good joke, then pretend you're carrying on with the story, the joke is somehow EVEN funnier because you make it seem like the joke wasn't even the main objective, it just happened along the way... So they say "anyway", or "uuum" or pretend they're carrying on with the story... If you pay attention you'll see comedians do this often after
Milton was 70 when he hosted "Saturday Night Live" on April 14, 1979. It didn't go well for Miltie or for SNL. This could have gone much smoother if parameters had been established.
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Oh my god, the smooth jazz intro and cool font and set, then the calm, relaxed, intellectual talking on this show is exactly what I would want to watch at that time of night these days. On a comfortable sofa with a good drink. Tom Snyder got it spot on. A really erudite gentleman with a perfect, welcoming, engaging tone and delivery.
I liked Tom Snyder. A newsman.
I loved watching this show every night back when it was on in the 1990s. Was a great way to end a long day and decompress to.
Well said!
I remember seeing him on fresh prince of Bel Air and not knowing why he was so important, but always intrigued. I discovered tom Snyder a few months ago and makes his interviews all compelling. I come to find out that Milton was one of the pioneers of television. Truly enjoyed every moment of this
OMG, where have the years gone. To those who gave us so much enjoyment and enlightenment, 🙏 💖
My sister and I would have to take a nap to watch The Milton Berle Show on Tuesday nights. Brought back such special times. Thanks!
Your Welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
I remember watching this show when it was originally broadcast "Live." T.S. was terrific. He was a very kind man who had a unique way of drawing his guests out. Thanks for sharing.
Tom Snyder's interviewing style makes even a huge star like Milton Berle feel comfortable in his presence.
this format is so good. when a show doesn't have an audience the guest is relax and has more intimate conversations. because they not performing for an audience.
Two Network Television Stars and Pioneers engaging in conversation about the beginnings of the Medium. Thank-You for sharing!
I livedin the 90210 zip code area of the Hollywood hills with my actor Uncle from age 14 to 19, I saw Milton almost daily walking at Coldwater canyon park, I used to see Phil Silvers too at the Vons market at Ventura blvd and Coldwater canyon.
Excellent history lesson. Tom was the master. And so was Berle. The great wit and common sense of that man is so admirable, even at his old age my eyes well up.
Here's Tom Snyder's introduction for Milton Berle:
"I talk last evening about TV and my youth, and I didn't mention Milton Berle because I knew he was coming on tonight. Milton Berle was called by those who wrote about him back in the 1940s, "Mr. Television". Before Berle, television was a loose amalgam of network and local stations, and there was no compelling reason for people to buy a television set. They were expensive back in the 1940s, because aside from wrestling and game shows and sporting events, there wasn't all that much to watch. Most of the great stars at the time were still starring on radio programs in prime time. And in a fall of 1948, from Studio 6B at Rockefeller Center in New York, all of a sudden there came a show called The Texaco Star Theatre starring Milton Berle, who had been a great star of vaudeville and radio before television, but when he went on television, all of a sudden there was a reason for people to go out and buy television sets. His program on Tuesday nights became so popular that restaurants closed in major cities, motion picture theaters shut down, because everybody was watching Milton Berle. And as a matter of fact in some towns and big apartment buildings, the water pressure during his commercials went absolutely to the bottom because everybody used the facility when Berle went to a commercial."
Great interview
Kind of insane that he is 90 here. Being able to crack jokes, have a razor sharp wit and be that clear in mind at that age is not common.
What an incredibly interesting man. I wonder if I can still see some Texaco Star Theater.
Milton Berle is also famous for something we cannot discuss in this comment section.
He was funny!! He was on the Johnny Carson show back in the 80s and he was talking about George Burns having sex at such an old age. He said, George Burns having sex at his age is like shooting pool with a rope!!!!
I always wondered who originated that joke. Maybe Burns?
Okay, man, I don't get it.
Could you explain that joke?
I also don't get a few of Rickle's jokes about jews slouching and blopping 🤤😩.
Milton was right abourtTom Snyder, in my opinion he is second only to Johnny Carson. The reason being, he is genuine.
Thank you very much for this
Your welcome/my pleasure. Glad to share these great interviews.
Milton was the funniest
"Don't laugh lady." "The final check was mailed last week." 🤣
literally would resurrect this guy with a Necronomicon n risk hell freezing over than have corden
i miss this guy , he was the best
I noticed that all the old-time comedians like Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Henny Youngman, etc, all said "anyway" after every joke. I wonder why? Did they all learn to say that from each other as a transitional word to notify people that the joke was over and that they were on to the next one?
I've noticed in my own life that people do something like that quite often...
My theory is that when you tell a joke that's really funny/unexpected, you make it even funnier if you play it off like it's something that came to mind spontaneously. For some reason it makes the joke seem more absurd, so it makes people laugh harder...
Many jokes are about the punchline; everything before the punchline is building towards it.
Better jokes include an unexpected ending.. first you misdirect the audience by starting with what seems like a normal thought/story, then you end with an absurd/unexpected ending, a plot twist.
one MORE way is this: if you're telling a story, then you tell a good joke, then pretend you're carrying on with the story, the joke is somehow EVEN funnier because you make it seem like the joke wasn't even the main objective, it just happened along the way...
So they say "anyway", or "uuum" or pretend they're carrying on with the story... If you pay attention you'll see comedians do this often after
Milton was 70 when he hosted "Saturday Night Live" on April 14, 1979. It didn't go well for Miltie or for SNL. This could have gone much smoother if parameters had been established.
That loud laughing lady was payed to do that so he could use those jokes. Everyone did that.
It was Milton’s mom
i hate that the "Tomorrow Show" ended. This is great - but not the "Tomorrow Show".
And there was no lady he was actually talking to, lol. Don Rickles did the same thing.
Tom is terrific ...but his style - delivery, etc - begs to be parodied ...hence, arrives Dan Ackroyd 😅🍁🌲
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