Robert Schimmel standup comedy 8-29-87 broadcast

Robert Schimmel standup comedy, from a television special broadcast 8-29-87.
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[@rosendito]

One of the greatest Comics ever

[@karenhilker8074]

Man he was funny. And a nice person. I met him twice after the Orlando shows. Such a wonderful man.

[@santafejack]

What a loss to all of us who love to laugh. But how wonderful we have videos like this.

[@kevinmcdonald951]

ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG

[@sumlatinkid]

you were one of the greats mr. schimmel. a true talent and best of all you have backbone.

[@paulogaviola5522]

Probably one of the greatest sets EVER.

[@tek6423]

36 yrs ago, and I still laugh harder at this guy that most any new comic. One of the earlier commenters pointed out how lucky we are to have these old videos on YT.

[@Andy-c5b1o]

Man he was great..

[@user-wc5gi2lz3n]

The late, great Robert Schimmel ...

[@JoseMauro26]

Thank You for posting That video

[@simpsons721]

Banger

[@mttsgrandfather2812]

My favorite comedian of all time and I’ve never seen this. Thank you!!

[@run4funorgo4dough]

Gone way too soon

[@NathanWind99]

Wow, I forgot about this guy. Died in a car accident with his daughter driving in 2010. RIP.

[@sha11235]

I've heard most of these jokes before, but still funny. Where was this from? Showtime? Never mind, I see the logo at 9:50.

[@rillloudmother]

Herbie at the end of the video!

[@penelope8557]

The audience members were told to laugh hysterically on camera at Mr. Schiller's jokes, even if the jokes weren't funny. Especially if the jokes weren't funny.

[@santafejack]

Based on my own responses, most of the audience's laughter was a genuine response to Robert’s material and delivery.

[@penelope8557]

@@santafejack "most"?

[@wbmeprograms4505]

All of it was funny. Their laughing was genuine.

[@kevinmcdonald951]

@@penelope8557 Yes learn language.

[@run4funorgo4dough]

Oh look an internet troll, how original. poopellopee, the name suits you.

[@kinglevi6878]

Fantastic!