Mel Tillis tells a story

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14 жыл бұрын

Mell Tillis tells a cute story about 3 rabbits - Foot, Foot Foot, and Foot Foot Foot - from the TV show "Another Evening With The Statler Brothers"

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@johndeeregreen4592 3 жыл бұрын

Mel is a legend and extremely funny man... may he rest in peace.

@shakeandbake7324 4 жыл бұрын

As somebody who's stuttered their whole life it helps hearing other people with success who fight the good fight, inspiration is truly missed....

@chrismcallister7050 Жыл бұрын

It really is a struggle. I fight it everyday. Some days are better than others, some are not. If I get really nervous, I can't get a word out at all. It'll take me about 20 seconds to get one out. And I'll always end up saying the wrong thing most times or not making any sense at all.

@nickhill8612 Жыл бұрын

@@chrismcallister7050 I'm sorry, I'm sure it is a struggle. Mel is a great inspiration.

@MelissaThompson432 Жыл бұрын

Mel actually did have therapy and improved his speech quite a lot. I heard him when he was older and I almost wished for the stutter back, except that he was so much happier to speak freely. But he made the stutter such a positive thing. Have you watched _The King's Speech?_ I put off watching it but I saw it recently and I feel like they did justice to Bertie's struggles and his determination.

@nickhill8612 Жыл бұрын

@@MelissaThompson432 I didn't know all that. I never heard of The Kings Speech, I will check it out. Thank you.

@SuperBobby1967 Жыл бұрын

I stutter too and am 55, i have stuttered all my life and i hate it but life is hard for all of us. God is good.

@dennisraymond881 Жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right... Good morning how are you doing over there, it's another lovely day that the lord has made.

@sophiebean2023 22 сағат бұрын

I just prayed for healing and God healed me..Most times we make ourselves nervous before speaking, once you set your mind to not concentrating so much on the shuddering it gets easier..Just relax before speaking..

@GungHo1032 11 жыл бұрын

Mel didn't care if people laughed when he stuttered. It is what helped make him famous.

@nowoman89nocry 4 жыл бұрын

Gung-Ho Bigfoot Adventures He sure didn’t. His Dad stuttered and his brothers, so he was raised to pretty much stutter due to environment. On his first day of school, he came home and asked his mom if he stuttered.. she said “yes, son”. He told her that the kids were laughing at him. She told him “well give them something to laugh at..” So he said “That was my first day in entertainment.”

@bigronwaggles404 4 жыл бұрын

Hog wash you don't know what kind of hell it is to stutter!! Stupid people laugh at those who stutter but the facts are people who stutter have to listen more and talk less so they are smarter and have a higher IQ.

@ntmd8or100 3 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing him in concert and saying, "I have stuttered all my life and for the last 25 years, professionally, and making a good living at it." He did embrace it and made it work.

@1951RKP 6 жыл бұрын

I never realized just how good country music was until I started listening to the old songs and artist in relation to today’s . No comparison.

@conner5901 6 жыл бұрын

1951RKP and there dying left and right... Who will be the last cowboy to ride them away

@Alan-ej6wb 3 жыл бұрын

New country is complete fake trash compared to country back in the day sorry not sorry

@og01771 6 жыл бұрын

Mel was such a class act ! Gonna miss his stuttering for sure ! Heaven just got a whole lot funnier ! Rest easy Mel🙏🏾🙏🏾

@bigronwaggles404 4 жыл бұрын

I met Pam Tillis at a concert in Salt lake City, I was her security guard. I stutter and Pam thought I was messing with her because of her father. People laugh at people who stutter but they don't know how hard it is to deal with and the pain it causes. I admire Pam and her father for making the best of a problem that has followed them for a long time.

@jmc7504 2 жыл бұрын

did she realize ya were legit ???

@barbarawagner5938 7 жыл бұрын

My beloved, Father, and I both stuttered and there is NOTHING wrong with it. I have, learned to appreciate my unique quality. God, bless your Mel Tillis.

@jessiejames7492 6 жыл бұрын

good for you.

@jessiejames7492 6 жыл бұрын

several of my cousins of the same family stutter. i think it ws because of their father. as they grew older the stutter wasnt so pronounced. their father was very strict and unforgiving

@RandomGuy-qt1nf 5 жыл бұрын

@Rick O'Shea u sure bro

@DelilahMorris-mo5ob 4 ай бұрын

Bless you and your daddy ❤

@misshowell6537 3 жыл бұрын

Bless his heart. What courage it must have took for him to perform! I read his biography and it was amazing!

@kimberlysmith8299 6 жыл бұрын

Rest in Eternal Peace.Thank you for all the side-splitting laughter.You will be missed.

@blitzemfive6597 11 жыл бұрын

For all you youngsters getting all bent out of shape and PC about the stutter comments (and the audience laughing about it), Mel's stutter was real and he made it a part of his act. So relax.

@woobiefuntime 6 жыл бұрын

I don't care myself.People always told me I should try singing till they heard me sing then they told to never sing again. I was told to try singing because I stutter like he did.

@jamesalley4061 4 жыл бұрын

Mel taught us to overcome and embrace our afflictions..God bless him.

@beatlesfantoo 6 жыл бұрын

My parents took me with them to see him live in late 60s. He told more funny jokes than he did singing songs. RIP Mel. 11/19/2017

@EdwardCullen181901 12 жыл бұрын

I love Mel! The stutter is so cute!

@carolyndevane7998 6 жыл бұрын

Such a great guy....love him.......and then he sings!! Beautiful! Marvelous Mel

@stevenA44 5 жыл бұрын

LMAO 1 foot in the grave! That's funny! I always did like Mel Tillis.

@kimkochel8157 4 жыл бұрын

Mel Tillis was a class act. I loved him telling stories about his Cousin TT. RIP Mr Tillis. Your daughter, Pam is a force to be reckoned with. From a proud Canadian fan. 🇨🇦❤🌹🙏🌈🦋

@johnnyllooddte3415 6 жыл бұрын

bless mel tiillis...sorry to here that he went to heaven today..loved everything he ever did.. cant wait to see him there.. hes making everyone happy , singing and joking for ever more..an american hero

@AngelofOntario 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe I finally found someone telling this story! My dad would break out into this randomly & I always used to wonder where the hell he got it from! THANK YOU for posting this!

@chloem.6372 6 жыл бұрын

I knew him ❤️ he was a great man. I also know his daughter Pam tillis. RIP Mel ❤️ *1932-2017*

@naomiadkins9775 8 жыл бұрын

I always enjoyed Mel Tillis in his singing or stuttering or telling A story prayers that he will make A full Recovery

@hairnsap 6 жыл бұрын

Porter Waggoner was the man that encouraged Lonnie Melvin Tillis to be himself , and people loved him ! A national treasure has left the building

@mauijaystar 7 жыл бұрын

I remember when he told this story/joke on the Tonight Show, to Johhny Carson. Carson laughed until he slid under the desk.

@bigkw1568 6 жыл бұрын

Good clean comedy... A great story teller ... RIP Mr Tillis

@MelissaThompson432 Жыл бұрын

I used to watch him on talk shows back in the 70s and I really appreciated how he incorporated the stutter into his act. When I went to college, I had a friend who stuttered and he told the most fabulous stories about his real life experiences. I think watching Mel as a teen gave me the understanding and grace to respect his speech. If not for Mel I probably wouldn't have heard all the stories my friend had to tell.

@stuartpickles6907 6 жыл бұрын

Me and my girlfriend use to clean his hotel room at Hampton inn in summer of 2005ish in Branson Missouri ( later called Angel inn) He would play his guitar and tell stories. He was one of the most genuine people on Earth. You will be missed Mr Tillis.

@danielmiller372 5 жыл бұрын

If I may ask, which Angel Inn and what room number (if you can recall)? My family and I have stayed in the Angel Inn near the IMAX a few times. Would be pretty cool if I've stayed in the same room as Mel haha

@rnforstall 2 жыл бұрын

Mel Tillis will always be an inspiration to every stutterer that's ever lived. And I know he came to terms with it and could joke about it but that first laugh he gets when they think he is doing the stutter for comedic affect just kinda hits hard. Stutterers learn they can get a laugh because of their stutter even if they weren't trying to but that first laugh just always hurts. You're not laughing with me but at me

@jameswest9879 10 жыл бұрын

The best story I heard Mel tell was the one where he was at a party and he saw Tom T. Hall. He walked up to him and said, "Tom, I just got done writing a new song and want your opinion". So they walk up to the piano and Mel starts singing the song to Tom whereby Tom stops him mid-way and says, "Mel that song ain't goin' nowhere, won't be a hit so I recommend you sell it if you can". Mel takes his advice and sells the song whereby it is sung by another artist and it goes on to sell 5 million copies and makes the artist a household name! You see the song was Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town, the artist Kenny Rogers and that's how they say is music history!!

@kathistambaugh3788 Жыл бұрын

This man is hilarious! And I admire him for using his speech impediment To become even more famous than he was when he got started to in the music industry! He will definitely be missed!.m

@nickhill8612 Жыл бұрын

Funny stuff.

@rudytorres9910 Жыл бұрын

Really liked his music growing up in the 70s. RIP Mel.

@Trentonpage 2 жыл бұрын

Big fan of his.

@curtisallred7250 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 R.I.P Mel Tillis! Your rabbit story was so funny.

@RCHeath Жыл бұрын

Never let anything keep you down.

@dennisraymond881 Жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right... Good morning how are you doing over there, it's another lovely day that the lord has made.

@harveymushman2219 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr Tillis !.....

@auroram5853 9 жыл бұрын

This actually makes me so happy :) - My aunt used to tell me this one when I was little, but it's even funnier with Mel's accent and stuttering!

@joejohnson-vr4ik Жыл бұрын

He was a natural stand up comedian

@GetTheGrandFunkOut 5 жыл бұрын

That last line...! Back in the day when writers could write!

@MetismanInBC 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Mel...you were well and truly loved.

@mangmans 12 жыл бұрын

This is so awesome, seriously, totally in a good one.

@countryclippings 4 жыл бұрын

Mel stuttered because he had malaria as a kid; he was a bit self-conscious about it when he was younger, and lots of people made fun of him for it. Minnie Pearl showed him he could use his stutter to his comedic advantage, and I suppose he got over it (the self-consciousness). She was kind and understanding like that for a lot of people.

@countryboyblue21 3 жыл бұрын

Love mel Tillis in the cannonball run movies

@elisasanford9387 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Mel, yours songs and stories will live on !!

@DavidB45Mustard 6 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace Mel.. Thanks for the decades of entertainment.

@richardcolligon4277 3 жыл бұрын

I used to love him on the fishing shows. I'll have to look them up.

@jetdriver26 11 жыл бұрын

One of my good friend whom I played in a band with for years stuttered like crazy, and sang like a bird....still does.

@ceedavis5178 6 жыл бұрын

Rip Brother...you will be missed.

@robertmulligan2851 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Mel. You were awesome.

@bettereyes5959 6 жыл бұрын

Loved to hear him sing after he was studding. Rest in Peace Mel

@johntolvstad7210 9 ай бұрын

Love his man super Mel

@codykidd399 5 жыл бұрын

Mel!

@williamrolls4011 3 жыл бұрын

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

@snowman374th 4 жыл бұрын

:-) Priceless I tell ya!

@Loan--Wolf 11 жыл бұрын

he was so dam good i miss him and his music so much

@CaseyRafter 7 жыл бұрын

Still alive

@user-xe2lo2je9z Жыл бұрын

He also made a cameo in 'Smokey & the Bandit 3' & sang a song on either 'Every which way but lose' or 'Any which way you can!

@justinmajors2872 Жыл бұрын

Dude is funny as heck

@mortuaryartist 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Phil Coupland...he loved this xxx

@sue7011 6 жыл бұрын

RIP to this great, great entertainer!

@kennysntv 12 жыл бұрын

Heard this on satelite radio and man was this FUNNY!

@APOCALYPSE_X-MEN 6 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. 1932-2017

@kevindenniston2110 6 жыл бұрын

He was amazing

@chrisknight5343 11 жыл бұрын

He still tours A LOT. Look up his site and see him. Good as ever.

@pamSHILLS 8 жыл бұрын

love Mel Tillis

@GretchenDupree 3 жыл бұрын

I love this! My step brother studdered. Aaarrrgghhh i hated it, but man o man, if you gotta suddenly get a step brother living in your house and he studders--- well, lets ju ju just ss say, "I n n never ran out of wa wa ways to make to make to make fun of that silly little st st sstepchild." Hahaha!

@coryaughtman157 10 ай бұрын

I saw him live at the Allegheny county fair about 40 years ago and he told the story about when he got a job as a auctioneer once..... " I got fired" 🤣😂🤣😂😂 we all still love you Mr Tillis your spirit lives on forever as we pass your music down through our generations 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

@Tillis_pam 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words.... I am blessed to have such a fan following keep calm and stay country 🤠 Bet you're truly a fan of me ?

@coryaughtman157 6 ай бұрын

@@Tillis_pam miss Pam I've had a crush on you for 30 years 💕💕💕💕 I love hearing you sing especially shake the sugar tree and maybe it was Memphis

@Tillis_pam 6 ай бұрын

@@coryaughtman157 You seem to be an amazing fan and my song has been a source of motivation, inspiration and strength to you. Your love for my songs gives me ideology of how amazing you're ! I'd love us to continue this conversation privately to know more about you and your thoughts on my personality and songs.

@Tillis_pam 6 ай бұрын

@@coryaughtman157 Your encouragement means a lot to me, and I truly appreciate it. It's fans like you who make this journey worthwhile. I'm also curious to learn more about you as an individual. If you're comfortable with it, I'd love to get to know you better and continue our conversation in a more private setting. Would you be open to chatting on another chat app?

@coryaughtman157 6 ай бұрын

@@Tillis_pam are you really Pam Tillis? Lol

@barneyrebel0123 6 жыл бұрын

You hear his songs, even though I'm not a country fan, other than Hank Sr. Johnny Cash, and Very old Marty Robbins, Willie Nelson of course. I truly like Mel Tillis, because he had a great voice, and he was humble. He never had the celebrity mind. Down to earth, good guy. Who doesn't love Coca-Cola Cowboy. Shit, I have to throw Jerry Reed into it too, because he did some great songs...

@DanDann 8 жыл бұрын

what a cliffhanger

@LukeL007 Жыл бұрын

I stutter and noticed Mel does the same thing I do, changes what word he is going to say, even though it isn't a perfect substitute.

@atlwebbie75 6 жыл бұрын

RIP MEL

@williamrolls4011 3 жыл бұрын

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

@chrisflaherty8991 5 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing him on a talk show about trying skydiving. He asked the instructor what to say right before he jumped out and said he never could pronounce that Indian's name anyway.

@mikeandroe 11 жыл бұрын

Everyone knew it was real and not a part of the act. Even so, he played that stutter for everything it was worth. People laughed about it, because he laughed about it.

@AceAlive2 11 жыл бұрын

heard this on blue collar radio 2 weeks ago...hilarious

@myhattrick 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Mel - I miss you already

@kevindenniston2110 6 жыл бұрын

Mil tillis is awesome

@mssandy90 14 жыл бұрын

This is funny!!!

@bigfoothunt8831 4 жыл бұрын

As a person who stutters i have so much respect for this man

@wynettejacobs2973 4 жыл бұрын

Good country music Singer

@TozziWelding 22 күн бұрын

Miss June is coming on the evening train...

@KeeperOfPoops 6 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Mr Tilis! now you'll be joining other fellow musicians like Chuck Berry, Chris Cornell, Chester Bennington and more up there :(

@waynescountry 12 жыл бұрын

lol this is great

@TheSnoopindaweb Жыл бұрын

🤔🤨🤞➡ ~ I'm still looking for the original collection of "You ain't gonna believe this"❕👍👌👏💯😁🤣😄 Yup‼

@nickhill8612 Жыл бұрын

I never heard of that before.

@danweber8382 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Mel!!

@dm95422 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Mr. Tillis

@TheElectroboy09 2 жыл бұрын

💙💙

@robinkline9297 3 ай бұрын

Darn, he took the punchline!

@bigroy38 6 жыл бұрын

RIP,Mel.

@chichogallo5088 6 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Mel Tillis

@JudgeDreddGaming 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Mel Tillis 1932-2017

@TitoRigatoni 6 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Mel :-(

@tartop777 6 жыл бұрын

R.I.P Mel Millis

@melaniedeal3518 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Mel Tillis

@ianmichalski7997 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Mel :(

@sad_monkey_king6773 6 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Mel

@jessiejames7492 6 жыл бұрын

he just died. what a funny , talented person

@rhrdherring7 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Mel

@lowellmorse6723 4 жыл бұрын

I got a hair lip dog....someone pulls in the dooryard, he says....MARK MARK MARK...and he don't even know who Mark is?

@sburbStuck 11 жыл бұрын

Lol shes fine, He jokes about it himself.

@RMoore-zt7zs 6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. RIP

@brendahylton2257 11 жыл бұрын

lol like this

@ran2wil 11 жыл бұрын

he should have done stand-up at the comic clubs.

@conner5901 6 жыл бұрын

Rip mel

@The1baddman 6 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Mr Tillis.

@dreamchaisr1 6 жыл бұрын

RIP sir, you were funny as hell and you will be missed