I went to Milton Berle's funeral. All of the old-time comedy greats were there, and spoke. It was the most hysterical funeral imaginable. More like a roast -- and all the comedians were in top form. ...Rowby
I was there too. I was 16 at the time, and my grandmother needed an "escort." I laughed till I cried, but thought it was a very odd funeral, seeing as all other funerals I had been to were not funny.
Milton also gave great eulogies. When Danny Thomas died, his son-in-law, Phil Donahue, was one of the eulogists and, after he was done speaking, Milton was next and said immediately "...thanks Geraldo!"
I met Milton Berle in Las Vegas one day in the sports book at the Hilton international casino 1997 I believe, He was one of the nicest guys I've ever met. great great guy. He loved to bet the ponies.
On the inside I'd assume Red is torn up. But Red's a smart guy. He probably expected this day well and mentally girded himself to face the inevitable, just as others will on eulogies for him. Great deeds create great men.
sadly, one of the most underated comedian but a heavyweight no doubt. He could kill you with his straight poker face and you couldn't even see it coming even if you were facing him! Gawd, i just love Red, and i know he's up there tickling angels to bits now. God keep you Aaron
Milt is not to many people an obvious choice for a great comedian. His routine is classic, his lines are both old and new, his timing is so perfect it seems easy and anyone could do it. He has no obvious schtick. He's just another old comedian right? Then if you ask any comedian who knew him or saw him or heard him they too would say that is standing being so high amongst his peers is hard to explain, hard to understand. Yet to them, he was often considered the best of them. You have to get beyond the comedy Milton Berle offered to the way he did it, the fast mind, the inventiveness hidden in classic style. Then you realize, he makes it look so easy that you dismiss how hard what he's doing really is. He really was a great comedian.
OMG...that must unique. The funniest funeral in the history of the world. Only the great Jewish comedians of yesteryear could get away with it. RIP Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Red Buttons, Sid Ceaser, Jack Benny, Groucho Marx & brothers, et al. Maybe there's a section for you in Heaven. We will not see your type again here on earth.
Only a few comments about the most famous two comedians in history who basically inspired every comic after them whether they realize it or not. That's the state of humanity. Forgetfulness and ignorance. I hope the same happens faster for thugs pretending to be music stars.
Red Buttons. Academy Award winner! Underrated comedian! Never got a dinner!
I cannot get over how hilarious Red Buttons was . Such a wit. Way underrated in my book. "Shoulda got a dinner...!!!" God bless him.
This is how you pay a last tribute to a comedic genius...with laughter. God rest his soul, the great Milton Berle.
hysterical. I'd love to see the entire memorial service. Milton was greatly loved by a LOT of very very bright & talented comics.
I went to Milton Berle's funeral. All of the old-time comedy greats were there, and spoke. It was the most hysterical funeral imaginable. More like a roast -- and all the comedians were in top form. ...Rowby
And I think Milton wouldn't have wanted it any other way.
I was there too. I was 16 at the time, and my grandmother needed an "escort." I laughed till I cried, but thought it was a very odd funeral, seeing as all other funerals I had been to were not funny.
The greatest living argument against human cloning is actually that cameraman. He'll never get a dinner.
Milton also gave great eulogies. When Danny Thomas died, his son-in-law, Phil Donahue, was one of the eulogists and, after he was done speaking, Milton was next and said immediately "...thanks Geraldo!"
This is hilarious. "It's always a challenge to follow Don Rickles. The greatest living argument against human cloning." 😂😂😂😂
I met Milton Berle in Las Vegas one day in the sports book at the Hilton international casino 1997 I believe, He was one of the nicest guys I've ever met. great great guy. He loved to bet the ponies.
On the inside I'd assume Red is torn up. But Red's a smart guy. He probably expected this day well and mentally girded himself to face the inevitable, just as others will on eulogies for him. Great deeds create great men.
sadly, one of the most underated comedian but a heavyweight no doubt. He could kill you with his straight poker face and you couldn't even see it coming even if you were facing him! Gawd, i just love Red, and i know he's up there tickling angels to bits now. God keep you Aaron
I only wish all funerals were this funny! We’ve got to laugh.
Milt is not to many people an obvious choice for a great comedian. His routine is classic, his lines are both old and new, his timing is so perfect it seems easy and anyone could do it. He has no obvious schtick. He's just another old comedian right? Then if you ask any comedian who knew him or saw him or heard him they too would say that is standing being so high amongst his peers is hard to explain, hard to understand. Yet to them, he was often considered the best of them. You have to get beyond the comedy Milton Berle offered to the way he did it, the fast mind, the inventiveness hidden in classic style. Then you realize, he makes it look so easy that you dismiss how hard what he's doing really is. He really was a great comedian.
I enjoy his brash character.
OMG...that must unique. The funniest funeral in the history of the world. Only the great Jewish comedians of yesteryear could get away with it. RIP Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Red Buttons, Sid Ceaser, Jack Benny, Groucho Marx & brothers, et al. Maybe there's a section for you in Heaven. We will not see your type again here on earth.
Don't think of it as a funeral, or a roast, think of it as a Luau.
All funerals of a well lived life should be filled with laughter and joy, only a life taken far too soon should be morned
class👍
"We are here to honor Milton Berle, who passed away on March 27th. On May 1st and May 2nd his penis will be buried." - Mickey Freeman
It’s hard to watch and hear this. The shaky camera is making the sound muted!
The; No More Dinners Eulogy.
Why is there a delay on the audio ?
Never appreciated Mr. Red Buttons like I do now.
We tend to get slightly wiser over time. Some very much so. Too many never.
Couldn't you fix the audio-video synch?
+Eliezer Pennywhistler What? Kvetching about the audio? The audio man said audio's just prior to the service, so what?
Only a few comments about the most famous two comedians in history who basically inspired every comic after them whether they realize it or not. That's the state of humanity. Forgetfulness and ignorance. I hope the same happens faster for thugs pretending to be music stars.
Who are the two inspiring comics you're referring to?
It was a funeral.The comics were funny,but Milton was funnier.Show more respect.
Rickles was at the funeral. I like Berle but Rickles was on a whole other level.