Did you know that quite a few comedians served in the military before finding success in show business? Can you think of any actors, comedians, or entertainers that served in the military before making it big? Let us know in the comments section below.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Drew Carey 00:56 - Don Rickles 01:33 - George Carlin 02:37 - Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks 03:59 - Lenny Bruce 04:45 - Jerry Stiller 05:29 - Richard Pryor 06:20 - Jonathan Winters 07:13 - Bob Newhart 08:09 - Nipsey Russell 09:14 - Outro
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In any military unit, there always has to be at least one person who can provide a bit of comedic relief to lighten to mood. Otherwise, the stresses of military life would likely be too much to bear. If you think about it, these funny folks provide an essential service for those in their units.
Most of these people eventually learn a bit of discipline, grow up and become productive members of society, but some of them hold on to that important coping mechanism that they developed back in their military days and hit the road to tell jokes full-time for a living.
If you take a look back at the history of comedy, you'll discover that loads of comics from the 1950s and 1960s had served in the military during World War II. In this video, we'll be covering a few comic stars from yesteryear that first got their start in the entertainment industry not long after being discharged from the military.
Hitting the stage armed only with a microphone and one's wits can be a pretty nerve-wracking experience, but some of the most prestigious masters of the craft make it look downright easy. Join FactsVerse as we take a look at some of the most successful veteran comics of all time. We'll touch on stars like Richard Pryor, Mel Brooks, Nipsey Russell, and Carl Reiner – to name a few. So, make sure you watch the whole video to show all of these former servicemen a bit of respect.
Classic Stand-up Comedians Who Served in the Military
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