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Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s (2007)

In the late 1950s, a fresh, unconventional style of standup comedy emerged in sharp contrast to the standard "Take my wife, please" approach. It tackled such previously taboo subjects as sex, religion, drugs, and politics, and ushered in an avant-garde era of comedy that was decidedly more cerebral, satirical, and improvisational than before. Here are many of the maverick comedians who took those big risks years ago and paved the way for today’s current crop of outrageous, in-your-face comics. Many of these rare television performances have not been seen in 30 or 40 years. Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks (1966) Jackie Mason (1961) Bob Newhart (1966) Shelly Berman (1966) Bill Cosby (1965) Jonathan Winters (1961) Smothers Brothers (1974) Steve Martin (1977) Rowan & Martin (1964) Lily Tomlin (1975) George Carlin (1967 & 1975) Richard Pryor (1967 & 1974) Andy Kaufman (1977) Hendra & Ullett (1966) Billy Crystal (1976) Jay Leno (1978) David Letterman (1979)

Cast

Bill Cosby in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Bill Cosby

Self (archive footage)

Steve Martin in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Steve Martin

Self (archive footage)

Lily Tomlin in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Lily Tomlin

Self (archive footage)

Mel Brooks in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Mel Brooks

Self (archive footage)

Jackie Mason in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Jackie Mason

Self (archive footage)

Bob Newhart in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Bob Newhart

Self (archive footage)

Carl Reiner in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Carl Reiner

Self (archive footage)

Shelley Berman in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Shelley Berman

Self (archive footage)

Jonathan Winters in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Jonathan Winters

Self (archive footage)

George Carlin in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

George Carlin

Self (archive footage)

Richard Pryor in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Richard Pryor

Self (archive footage)

Andy Kaufman in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Andy Kaufman

Self (archive footage)

Billy Crystal in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Billy Crystal

Self (archive footage)

Jay Leno in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Jay Leno

Self (archive footage)

David Letterman in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

David Letterman

Self (archive footage)

Dan Rowan in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Dan Rowan

Self (archive footage)

Dick Martin in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Dick Martin

Self (archive footage)

Tom Smothers in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Tom Smothers

Self (archive footage)

Dick Smothers in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Dick Smothers

Self (archive footage)

Tony Hendra

Self (archive footage)

Nick Ullett

Self (archive footage)

FAQ

When was Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s released?

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s was released on April 10, 2007.

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Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s runs for 2h.

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Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s is classified as Comedy and Documentary.

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