Bingewatching all the Barry Humphries I can find. The world is a duller place without you .RIP😢

@JakePurches-Base2music

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@5yearshed

Жыл бұрын

I can't stop watching them

@davidhynd4435

Жыл бұрын

Yep, me too.

@nancyconlin9567

Жыл бұрын

I can’t help myself. How fortunate we all are to be able to witness the genius of Barry over and over. 💖💙

@rosebudame

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

A friend of mine worked with Barry and spent a lot of time with him privately, he said he's one of nicest people you'd ever meet ❤

Barry is a prime example of how genius comes in many shapes and forms , may he rest in peace comforted by his accolades and achievements.

One of the greatest comedians of all time. There should be a health warning on the doors before every one of his shows because it is so funny it's painful.

A Genius entertainer ...JUST LOVE HIS WORK ..HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED .

A genius. A consummate entertainer. An Aussie icon. Sometimes in life you don't know what you've got until it's gone. RIP Barry.

@theophrastusbombastus1359

Жыл бұрын

Well, he was only an icon to the Aussies after he went abroad and took the world by storm At home he was dragged thru the gutter by the native press and made a laughing stock as the nation's shame But the old establishment passed on and the younger generations coming up thru the 90s were able to appreciate his humour

Having known Dame Edna all these years it’s nice to meet Barry Humphries. As to those people saying he is boring next to his characters I beg to differ. If you were to meet him not knowing his characters you would be charmed by such an eccentric witty, arty fellow. His characters are just over the top!

@eddyvideostar

4 жыл бұрын

To Tes Smith: This is a well-constructed comment with truth and observation. Well done.

@davidbowden796

Жыл бұрын

My only exposure to Barry is as the character Dame Edna. What other characters does he perform as and does he have any DVDs produced that can be purchased and played in the USA? This clip of Barry as Barry was truly an educational experience.

Humphries is a genius actor who can unleash characters that are alive without needing a master script.

I think Barry Humphries as himself, is an extremely elegant dresser. Very suave.

I adore Dame Edna! When I see Edna I believe in her completely.Even Barry said, Edna is herself.

I love Dame Edna Everage. She does and says what we all want to do and say but getting away with it in a way that still makes us roar with laughter.

RIP Barry, this is a brilliant video, thank you.

This guy is pure genius, I would say that about very few people. His quick wit and way of deliverance if far beyond most peoples abilities. I didn't realize he had so many characters. He really should have had a pre-nup about those paintings.

I had the pleasure of meeting Barry on several occasions 20 odd years ago because my mum knew him through mutual friends. Not only is he an absolute comic genius, but he is also a genuinely nice person. I love his ability to completely take the piss out of someone while doing it in a way that is not nasty or sarcastic. His "celebrity victim" feels like they have been hit over the ego with a feather hammer. Also if you have ever been to one of his live shows you were VERY glad you arrived on time LMAO

@Rumpole1000

6 жыл бұрын

Asking myself the same thing.

@thomaselliott573

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for shedding a bit of light into a rather rabid undocumentary.

Barry Humphries should be knighted. He is a true performer with a great talent. I saw him live at the theatre and by the end of the show my gut ached from laughing so much. All three of his characters are something special. Thankyou Barry for a great night and sharing your talent with the world.

@deborahbuchanan3238

Жыл бұрын

I agree, I heard him say once that he wonders what more he has to do to ‘deserve’ this as well. He is the greatest comedian ever, in my opinion, and as his everyday self, just so charming, disarming:)💖💜💖and unique.

@Schwabian

Жыл бұрын

Yes agree

@juttadestiny6810

Жыл бұрын

​@@Schwabian 😸❤️❤️💚💜🇩🇪🇦🇺

@planetX15

Жыл бұрын

Sir Barry Humphries has a very nice ring to it, pity it never happened R.I.P. Barry, thankyou for the memories for the infinite amounts of laughter you shared with the world, gone, but you will never be forgotten forgotten

@gailchypyha3587

Жыл бұрын

I agree. He should be Knighted!

No Barry, you’ll never be a shame. Absolutely brilliant entertainer, and an a terrific documentary right here. Well done.

Barry Humphries surpassed everyone on television...his humour and genius was amazing

What a fantastic programme about a man and a character that I personally adore!! well done Barry for bringing so much joy and laughter to the world, you are truly a fantastic artist!! I remember when I forst went to Melbourne as a young man at 22 travelling around Australia, and we arrived in Melbourne and stayed with friends in MOONEE PONDS!! I was over the Moonee to be in the same suburb where Barry began his career!!

I will never understand how Madge the bridesmaid could keep a straight face. She did an amazing job. I would have been destroyed.

@jasonhurd4379

5 жыл бұрын

Anne Oneal I've always thought the same. Emily Perry was a true gem, and was effortlessly hilarious herself. Amazingly, I have read that she was actually the third actress to play Madge. To my mind, her portrayal is the definitive one, though admittedly I've not seen the other two.

He's the Australian equivalence to our Ronnie Barker, both utter gems and totally irreplaceable!

Dame Edna. He had such an incredible sharp sense of humor. Such a warm, funny, and loving host on the Edna show, made all the celebs relax and enjoy themselves.

an absolute master of comedy. Love Mr. Humphries and Dame Edna!

@juttadestiny6810

5 ай бұрын

And sir les patterson! 💜🧡❤️💚

New Zealander here - he's absolutely brilliant! I wish **we** could claim him! At least we've got (or had) Madge!

Even when he's himself. he talks and has the facial expressions and mannerisms of Dame Edna.

Should be on British TV more often. Long may he live!

I went to one of Dame Edna's performances and I have never seen a more hard-working gifted performer in my life. It was the work of a consummate performer from the start to the end of the show. There was no laxing going on - great work.

He’s clearly a genius.

This is one of the toughest saddest loss on planet earth today. They both brought me so much joy and happiness…Rest In Paradise Edna and Barry ❤️✝️💙

One gentle man near the end of clip said he be the greatst comedy act out of Ossie I recon the most greatest comedy act in the world. Up for debate of course.Awesome man

Its 2023....we must accept that the creations of this Man Will last forever....its called the test of time,BRAVO,BRAVISSIMO, BARRY.

Barry Humphries is positively brilliant !!

I have always been completely fascinated with this man. What a genius. Thank you from South Africa from an ardent fan. How I would absolutely love to see one of his shoes. Bravo Dame Edna 💫

@francoisgouws7288

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing man! From SA too!

@QueenlySweetpea

3 жыл бұрын

Georgie Walker .. Just one of his shoes, or one of his shows ? lol

I remember Dame Edna from the Mavis Bramston Show when I was a teenager. I saw her live in 1998 in san Francisco. Barry Humphries is a genius.

I love Barry Humphries and Dame Edna and have seen him live several times. He is a genius.

It's lovely to see some shots of the real Barry Humphries. I met him on a couple of occasions, once when I was minicab driver in about 1969 and I was an avid fan of his comic strip in Private Eye and then a few years ago, when he had just had an honour bestowed on him by The Queen, at a Monty Roberts horse demo. near Guildford. He gave me a very generous tip for getting him a cup of coffee during the break. Was he known as a generous man? He didn’t give me a tip on the occasion of the minicab journey. Perhaps he was a bit skint at the time. What a wonderful performer

What an artist! BRAVO!

@susannesund3716

6 жыл бұрын

sugar love Indeed❤

@conniemartin4878

6 жыл бұрын

You mean BRAVA ;)

@MrWilliamrsmith

6 жыл бұрын

sugar love qqaa

He just has these expressions and doesn't have to say a thing and it's hilarious! Comedy timing at its best

Wit sharp as a razor a genius

The pink wig reminds me of Mrs. Slocumb from "Are you being Served".

@robkunkel8833

4 жыл бұрын

Comedy Connections on KZread is turning me onto so much great comedy. While we were doing Laugh In and All In the Family they were doing some really intelligent comedy.

@servicarrider

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed. Brilliant.

@Nash1a

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, All in the Family was a great show. It wasn't endorsing racism. It was trying to show the foolishness of being narrowminded on either side. It was extremely cutting edge for its day.

@robkunkel8833

4 жыл бұрын

Nash1a ... Absolutely. It was during a time when the Selma civil rights workers were killed and lynchings were a recent past or not past at all. A lot of very narrow minds liked Carole O’Conner’s (sp?) Archie Bunker character because they were too ignorant to get the intent. Most of us got it. For comedy to be effective, you need a strong character to play off of. That’s who he was. He was the joke and he didn’t know it. But the audience (usually) did.

The 80s were great because of Dame Edna.

thx for posting this. Enjoyed it! Eternally grateful to Dame Edna and Sir Les for cheering me up throughout my life Holly is fab..

Extremely interesting, very entertaining and revealing about a wonderful character and self-made superstar. Well done and thank you.

Barry Humphries' appearance and wit remind me of Oscar Wilde. High praise and deserved.

@ronrendon

3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Quentin Crisp actually.

@ezequielmca4385

3 жыл бұрын

Stupid

Thanks for uploading this! :))

This was an amazing watch. The guy is a brilliant genius ..Love

LOVE! Edna....cheers! for the upload.

An endless talent .. Bravo Dame Edna , Bravo .

May you rest in peace. April 21, 2023. Your presence will be sorely missed. I will miss you terribly..❤❤

A genuine Australian national treasure.

@lekkki1

9 жыл бұрын

absolutely. Seen him 2x in Cali. Love Dame Edna forever.

@valdimaragust6263

6 жыл бұрын

no He/she is not is def a world treasure :)

@dorissands7428

6 жыл бұрын

noozilaner

@archibaldbagge1235

4 жыл бұрын

@Thunder Exactly. It's a bloody joke. He is just an old closeted queen who looks down his nose at anything to do with Australia. If he is remembered, it will be as a dated bitchy drag queen. A comedic dinosaur.

What a great entertainer !!!! Absolutely delightful Dame Edna the Pearl from Australia

What a very clever man!!!!.... so articulate and dapper!!. Adore Dame E and Sir Les.... can't get enough of them!!!!

A talented man to portray a female role.

Brilliant man !! Totally loved his characters !!!

I only discovered Dame Edna about a year ago unfortunately. Love the raw humor and entertainment factor.

A true Aussie treasure, the like of never to be seen again, god bless him.

The best Australian comedian ever. I have some inside information - he actually always suffered from stage fright - hard to believe as it would only happen before he went on stage & wasn't apparent when he was performing.

This is a revelation. I had no idea that he was a Dadaist and of course now it makes perfect sense. Even the way he allows this very well made documentary to try and define him and yet leave us wanting to know more. Masterful. I would love to see him cast a Tim Burton misfit or villain like the Penguin man. I think he would deliver a heartbreaking performance.

Barry is marvellous....I'm a massive fan of Edna and dirty old Les...Mr Humphries I salute you Sir! 😎🇬🇧

Edna and Sir Les bring an immense amount of joy to me. I have watched everything on the internet that they have done!

one of the best Aussies ever born

21 November 2014 - front and center at California Center for the Arts in Escondido - and the delightful Dame Edna strikes again! How wonder-filled she is and funny than a possum's poonum! My friend was enjoying her first live Dame Edna and we both smiled and enjoyed the dear Dame Edna during our driving and our dinner. I held to my chest the photo of Dame Edna and me from her 2009 show at San Diego Civic Center, where she called 4 people up to sit with her onstage! *I* was one of them!! Ahhhh, the memories! The hugs - the laughter. Seattle, get ready, the Dame is coming up to you!! Make sure to see her! Have a wonderful tour, dear Dame and Barry - and know that you both loved.

Fantastic peek into the private past of Humphries. Loved every minute of this.

The three funniest shows I’ve ever seen, anywhere in my seventy plus years were all Dame Edna’s. Just remembering them makes me feel happy again.

All the kudos in these comments are true. Barry Humphries produced a stellar character and gave us memorable comedy. What a gem. Thank you for posting this look into the Dame Edna character. I really enjoyed the look at some of the original dresses - wow, what an imagination.

I still can't believe the Dame is gone. My heart aches when the world loses comic genius. So many bad things in the world. We need Dame Edna to make us laugh and to give us advice. I will forever miss her.

LECON... LEGEND AND ICON ... HIS COMEDY MAKES MY DARK MOMENTS INTO ONE WORTH LIVING ON FOR...

Fascinating !!....and makes you laugh out loud.

What a joy that was. Thank you.

Brilliant, i have found out so much more about Barry, he was born a genius, people where just to slow to catch on early doors. Love the guy, super intelligent and funny. You can tell he bears no ill will.

Completely enjoyed watching this and learning more than I ever wanted to know about Barry Humphries!

@ChaN-ks3ov

8 ай бұрын

Me too

Thanks for putting this up. Worth every mb of lost data allowance.

I love Dame Edna. I saw her on Broadway when he came to NYC. She was so unbelievably funny! We all waved our gladioli with pride!

When Barry talks about Melbourne being suffocatingly “nice” in the fifties. ...... it is the view of a privileged boy and the priveleged area he was born into. It is typical of the upper classes to project extra niceness. . If he had come from the working class districts of Sunshine, Footscray or my neighbourhood Yarraville, where such niceness is seen as slightly suspicious, he would have felt liberated, as, we were able to be more open about our opinions of everyday life. I have always been grateful for my working class upbringing as I have always been in touch with what I consider to be real and genuine about the values of civilized experiences of that era, or in fact any era. I now live in an upper class area of a big city....and believe me it is also suffocatingly nice....

I really enjoyed this docu. I had the great fortune to see Dame Edna from the front row in Cleveland, OH. It was a stellar show! I loved it!

Love Dame Edna...brilliant! X

Beautifully well done.

RIP Barry. You were the best of Australia!

Brilliant.

His vast linguistic repertoire allows him to twist and even expand Australian slang as well as incorporating of some American pop slang/phrases for the full gamut of language spice.

@philiptonee6334

7 жыл бұрын

Agree, ;-)

@reneegilodo4291

6 жыл бұрын

Mitzy596 ))(huijjuu). m,.iuu N’!i’lo

@reneegilodo4291

6 жыл бұрын

Fg 8oiooioiiiiiijjii

He is utterly brilliant... an entertainment genius, for sure...

A truly fantastic, interesting and highly enjoyable Documentary :-) Barry Humphries is a Genius, no doubt about that.

I admire this human being more so than for myself.Amazingly blessed.

Fantastic and very funny. Bravo!!

wonderful movie. luv u barry love.

Funny how none of the comments focus on the fact that he was such an interesting guy off the stage- poet, writer and painter. That is what most impressed me about the guy.

I think it will be many more years before we can really appreciate the genius of Barry Humphries Like Dali, his genius explodes and covers a multitude of ideas, some yet to be uncovered and, perhaps, understood.

Fantastic video !

One of the best documentaries that I’ve ever seen. Such good filming, good set design and the focus is an amazing person. He is incredibly handsome as a man. He seems to be like so many. Put on a costume and be that person. Love his fedora and lovely, so lavish male clothing.

I saw him perform and it was the most exceptional professional performance I ever saw

Saw a show in Atlantic City NJ and he had us eating out of his hands

A true genius is a misfit.

Omg I just love Dame Edna

From Florida, USA: I love ya, Barry! I didnt discover you until you were gone. But thanks to the miracle of KZread, you wil be entertaining us all over the English-speaking world, forever!!;😅

Very interesting biography of a fantastic comedian. Had to laugh at the "Les Patterson bar scene" - the blonde girl behind LP obviously had a sense of humour - I thought she was the best! :) And Dame Edna obviously rocks all the way.

What a great man! Superstar!!

Total respect for his incredible talent

I saw him in San Francisco years ago. I almost exploded laughing, I could barely get a breath. If you sat in the front row, you were in for trouble, he was ruthless with the front row people. Sadly for us he is retired now.

@ChaN-ks3ov

8 ай бұрын

Wow precious unforgettable moment. I just found him now here on youtube.

Thank you so much for the video - I found it fascinating.

Forever amazing..a genius that shines above all else when it comes to humour..

Very Talented Guy, very entertaining!