Bill
Cosby's gifted comedically in ways the average sitcom actor dreams of, and has
created a level of standup few compete with. He is a master artist, and no mere
funnyman. "Bill Cosby Is A Very Funny Fellow... Right!" is one of his
best efforts.
Having
found "Himself" to be hilarious, I expected more of the same. It is
isn't. Instead of stories about his childhood, or his family's adventures at home,
he gives us a story about Noah and God talking over how the ark should be built,
how his coach would inspire the team, the trouble Superman might run into while
changing in the tollbooth, and two cows discussing the dilemma of having hoof
and mouth disease. Then there's his story about riding the subways, finding a
nut in every car, and the advantages of knowing karate.
As
always, Cosby makes the mundane incredibly funny.
The
drawback of the CD is there's no video. While Cosby isn't as physical of a comic
as some, he still uses the stage, mike and chair as props. A DVD version of this
must be great.
I
fully recommend "Bill Cosby Is A Very Funny Fellow... Right!" It is
Bill Cosby at his best, but he's always at his best.
Anthony
Trendl
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