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Remembering the Best Comedian of his Time
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The Bells was renowned for his crowd work and New York cool, making him a fan favorite during the rise of comedy clubs in the city.
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The New York comedy scene in the 70s was known for crowd work, and Buddy Hackett was arguably the best at it, with his New York cool and jokes about race.
1:07:01 - 1:08:46 (01:44)
Comedy
Summary
The New York comedy scene in the 70s was known for crowd work, and Buddy Hackett was arguably the best at it, with his New York cool and jokes about race. Catch a Rising Star and The Improv were popular venues, and Hackett was considered the best comic in the city.