Jim Stafford plays Classical Gas on the Smothers Brothers Show! He also gets the audience giggling with some of his side-splitting jokes
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@loumelillo17908 ай бұрын
Roy Clark,Jim Stafford,Jerry Reed we'll never see the likes if them again true class and talent
@Forrest4rest4 ай бұрын
Mmmm Roy Clark. Tops!
@LLApparel3 ай бұрын
Dont forget glen canpbell
@lerryreynolds8955Ай бұрын
True, but don't forget the grandaddy of em all, Chet Atkins.
@kenren110Ай бұрын
Perhaps...but stay tuned! Plenty of young talent coming along every day. Jim could actually PLAY and was a born comedian and entertainer
@brianstelter70673 жыл бұрын
Jim never got the attention he deserved, a very talented and funny guy.
@blockededited82802 жыл бұрын
With a name like yours, I'd change it.
@brucep97292 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid gone are the days of great humor and immense talent! Thank you for all you gave us Jim!
@zapkvr0101 Жыл бұрын
There was a LOT of filth in the seventies. Derek and Clive did their best work
@rimmersbryggeri10 ай бұрын
You might like BIll Bailey.
@user-gs6xq4qx3y6 ай бұрын
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@user-gs6xq4qx3y6 ай бұрын
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@user-gs6xq4qx3y6 ай бұрын
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@professorl.hilton.3 жыл бұрын
I lived in Branson 11 years actually played guitar with Jim in the bars after shows wonderful man seriously a great talent
@gomogo20003 жыл бұрын
Is he still alive? Is he still performing?
@commentatron2 жыл бұрын
@@gomogo2000 No and yes.
@lindarieker15552 жыл бұрын
There are no bars in Branson
@professorl.hilton.2 жыл бұрын
Jim Stafford is definitely alive he plays now and then in Branson and also Terry is playing other places
@ssbeebs2 жыл бұрын
Calling BS Fake News Dude !
@JDCullum3 жыл бұрын
He's doing hybrid picking -- plectrum and fingers -- on a classical guitar, no less! That's some massive technique.
@darrell31183 жыл бұрын
And to make oneself look like an idiot playing is even harder to do, it takes real talent to make it look like he's inferior!
@cautionTosser2 жыл бұрын
@@darrell3118 like Chaplin on skates :)
@kippsguitar6539 Жыл бұрын
Very common technique but sure he is great
@ajcongdon1772 Жыл бұрын
Well, Duh!
@davidreed335711 ай бұрын
Duh. Thanks captain dumbass
@gw53094 жыл бұрын
Jim Stafford is one of the worlds most underrated entertainers.
@federalist464 жыл бұрын
That is a Pure Dee Fact.
@catherinematrisotto66194 жыл бұрын
I saw him in Sparks, Nevada and in Branson, MO.
@juana14834 жыл бұрын
Was?
@bryanjfitzgerald51964 жыл бұрын
Have to agree, that man could play
@allansmith73053 жыл бұрын
True but most guitarists know who he is and admire his talent.
@timogrgic36933 жыл бұрын
I remember begging my parents to be able to stay up and watch the Jim Stafford variety show on tv. What a great guitarist and funny guy.
@davewlodarski34139 ай бұрын
I remember his show on TV, I was just a kid but I remember it. A very talented man!!
@jdbaumanns3 жыл бұрын
Jim Stafford is a comedy genius and stellar guitar player!!
@dividetheword35524 ай бұрын
Stellar Guitar Player. No.
@tednugentlives10 жыл бұрын
Legendary. Few musicians can stand shoulder to shoulder with Jim. I forgot how great this bit was. Thanks for posting.
@kippsguitar6539 Жыл бұрын
He's great , absolutely great but don't be silly, there are thousands
@steatipygous Жыл бұрын
@@kippsguitar6539 Tommy Emmanuel blows him out of the water.
@mottthehoople69311 ай бұрын
@@steatipygous but hes a shit comedian
@johnmcmahon851311 ай бұрын
BULLLL SHT! 😂
@jonstone974111 ай бұрын
The guy is funny, but I was disappointed. I kept waiting for him to stop the comedy bit and break into a serious rendition of Classical Gas. Many years ago, I bought a 45-single of Classical Gas, so I know how the song is supposed to go.
@jeanwissinger60135 жыл бұрын
I miss these variety shows. So much talent, bring them back.
@stebstebanesier6205 Жыл бұрын
There is no talent to put on a variety show.
@jeanwissinger6013 Жыл бұрын
@@stebstebanesier6205 Not anymore. Not anymore. ;(
@johnmaki30465 ай бұрын
We NEED MORE REAL SHOWS...NOT more GARBAGE "reality"!
@ronaldlambert853 жыл бұрын
How can you NOT like this?
@PaulaLPope3 жыл бұрын
Funny that he was able to get away with flipping the lighting guy the bird on public television. Nice!
@bugs34833 жыл бұрын
I don't know how that got past the CBS censors
@MrRodwatson3 жыл бұрын
@@bugs3483 well....it was a VERY difficult cord...🤔😏
@lauriedault50942 жыл бұрын
Not sure that he did. I remember this episode. Relatively sure SB got canceled shortly afterwards regardless of the fact they were hugely popular. They always pushed the envelope. JS is a beautiful talent, though. Glad we got to enjoy him.
@PaulWilliams-ls2nx2 ай бұрын
@@lauriedault5094 A “slip” of the left middle finger at about 3:30. Subtle and hilarious
@544w716 жыл бұрын
Now THAT’S how you entertain with a guitar in your hands. Amazing performance, with several songs thrown in, and goofing around because he can . . . Would love to be able to move my hands that fast across the fingerboard. Stop criticizing, taking it apart, and just enjoy a phenomenal musician and performer.
@Jamie-lw5sy3 жыл бұрын
This guy is so hilariously funny you forget how amazing he is at the guitar! He doesn't need the guitar for an act, he doesn't need comedy either. Both will stand alone on their own Merit. This guy is truly a double threat.
@timothyissler38155 жыл бұрын
"Cats are like Baptists: you know they raise hell, but you can never catch them doing it." ~As a Baptist, I found that the best joke in there.
@kevinthetruckdriver3535 жыл бұрын
Best joke was giving the finger to the spot light guy.
@belindajones9305 жыл бұрын
Cats are like Baptists.....my favorite joke as well.
@desertmulehunter4 жыл бұрын
Fk n a...I'm a baptist and I loved that joke!
@thomasdahlgren19854 жыл бұрын
How do you recognize the Baptists at the liquor store? They don't say hello to each other.
@cherihalda71684 жыл бұрын
When a human is yelling at a cat, the human is the one who looks stupid.
@Bear-Ur2ez6 жыл бұрын
Jim what a pleasure to watch him . A amazingly witty funny and very talented guy.
@shedsuck3 жыл бұрын
Drummer here who always appreciates a great guitar player with a great sense of humor. This guy hit it out of the park, very talented man.
@mariagunnarsQ173 жыл бұрын
Came here for Classical Gas (The Queen's Gambit ep 5), staying for the laughs. Comedy gold!
@karenmiddleton51433 жыл бұрын
InspiredBy Gilly, me too
@lawyers94 жыл бұрын
My wife and I went to Branson in 1999 and saw him in concert. What a show! He stayed almost 2 hours after the show with his wife to talk to people and sign autographs. I don’t think there will ever be another musician/actor/comedian like him! A real gentleman!
@billymciver3340 Жыл бұрын
I've had the pleasure of being around him on a few occasions. You're absolutely right, he has always been down to earth and a gentleman.
@orionvick26411 ай бұрын
@@billymciver3340ll
@califdad411 ай бұрын
You know he was married to Bobbie Gentry for a while, well long enough to have a son with her
@AKHWJ3ST8 ай бұрын
Does anyone else remember Bobbie Gentry? I adored her. Beautiful. Talented. Southern! @@califdad4
@califdad48 ай бұрын
@@AKHWJ3ST of course I remember her, she's quietly living in a gated community can't remember the state , Tennessee or something close, in highschool she moved in with her mom and her husband in Palm Springs California
@alouettedemer5366 Жыл бұрын
The man has earned the right to be called a star.
@DonaldMagnus10 ай бұрын
Exactly 😊 Where are you from?
@42lookc4 жыл бұрын
Blazing excellence. Just jaw dropping musical talent.
@patrickhepburn504 жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me, what the 892 thumbs down were for?🤔 I can only sumise it's 'guitar envy' What this monster guitarist could do when missing about, they couldn't do when trying their utmost best😉 Simply amazing!!
@TheInnerParty3 жыл бұрын
I had no idea he was this good. Mind blown.
@avengingangel28512 жыл бұрын
He was freaking brilliant musically talented and hilarious. I miss his talent
@christofferkjellman30472 жыл бұрын
I usually don't like over the top tacky "comedy" in musical stage performances, but this was very well done and not cliche at all! Thank you!
@davidmcmichael81132 жыл бұрын
I remember watching the Jim Stanford show many years ago. Did anyone else. ??
@sdriza3 ай бұрын
No, Jim Plunkett went to Stanford. You're confusing us geezers.
@peggidavidson60815 ай бұрын
Love to watch him play! He’s so talented!
@JohnWRoth3 жыл бұрын
sweet - and funny - talented, almost beyond belief, glad I saw it - watched the Smothers Brothers as a child
@keithpurduecroft8 жыл бұрын
Applause to this genius who is so good he can inject comedy and make it work with the music. I play the guitar also. And It is also comedy. Not intentionally.
@benjaminbrierley14897 жыл бұрын
Keith Purdue
@marilynstevenson8655 жыл бұрын
I am amazed at this talented man!! Yes, Keith Purdue.. Jim Stafford is indeed a genius..
@Mike5835 жыл бұрын
Keith Purdue I've never heard you play,so I can't comment on that. But,if you continue working real hard at it, you just might have a shot at comedy! I'm not joking! By the way, was it any of your ancestors that started Purdue University in Lafayette, IN? Just wondering! LOL
@elektrolyte5 жыл бұрын
:)))
@egosirius5 жыл бұрын
You did a joke on the comments without the guitar. Be proud of it
@rylieriley3 жыл бұрын
In my world, Jim Stafford is a national treasure. And I mean that sincerely.
@silverbanshee75193 жыл бұрын
Can I just go back to this era and live there forever? Loved this man.
@olensoifer99013 жыл бұрын
Still around as far as I know, with his own Branson, MO showroom.
@drdrew3 Жыл бұрын
@@olensoifer9901 Unfortunately after a 30 year run his theater closed during the pandemic and never reopened. It was recently bulldozed. Great talent
@04straw10 ай бұрын
Love him! Classical Gas has always given me goosebumps. Still does. Magnificent!
@sheilarough2363 жыл бұрын
As funny as he is, it’s easy to forget that he is a brilliant guitarist
@Astro_touches_children2 жыл бұрын
I had no idea
@savanahmclary44652 жыл бұрын
His comedy and his talent will never be compared. His "Wild wood flower."
@bluarcher59412 жыл бұрын
Roy Clark has nothing on Jim Stafford....neither in the clown department nor in guitar mastery. Stafford clearly knows his stuff. Jerry Reed is another one that you can throw into this mix...funny guy, but a seriously good player, not to mention Roger Miller... : )
@professorl.hilton.2 жыл бұрын
No bars!! You don’t know the secrets
@UserName_no12 жыл бұрын
@@savanahmclary4465 Didn't that song end with the line " sittin on that sack o seeds"?😁
@gtrdave3 жыл бұрын
Incredible! He and Roy Clark both had a a gift for music and comedy.
@lwest15049 ай бұрын
I never knew. I always took him as a comedian who wrote novelty songs. I had NO IDEA he could play like THAT! 👍👍
@johnmaki30465 ай бұрын
GREAT TALENT!
@K3Flyguy3 жыл бұрын
Only a genus can both play this well and make fun of himself at same time while displaying pure raw talent in both even at the same time!
@lonwof21053 жыл бұрын
Holy crap?! This is a dude with an unbelievable talent! Hah this is the wildwood weed guy?! Unbelievable. Blown away. Thank you Jim!!
@survivrs9 жыл бұрын
While it took time to get to Classical Gas, he started off with Malaguena, and then Flight of the bumblebee. Not only a talented musician but funny as hell. That was back in the day when you didn't even say Hell or Damn on tv.......a LONG time ago!!
@UserName_no12 жыл бұрын
Or "Let's spend the night together" or "Come on baby light my fire". Even married couples couldn't be shown together in bed, even if they were just propped up reading a book. Prudes. Censors are rolling over in their graves now.
@survivrs2 жыл бұрын
@@UserName_no1 Actually I was shocked that on the Brady Bunch, Mike and Carol were shown getting into bed together and sharing a good night kiss which was shocking back in about 1969. On the Dick Van Dyke show, they had separate twin beds and I don't remember seeing them in clothes other than him in a suit and her in a dress. Dear God, I've never liked to wear a dress, and as soon as I would get home from work, I was in shorts or sweats just depending on the season. Amazing how the time has changed. What is interesting is that back in the early-mid 70's I think, they outlawed advertising tobacco products on tv and to this day they still can't do it. I was so embarrassed back then when they started advertising "Feminine hygiene products". My parents were in their 50's and I wanted to vanish. These days, no big deal, now they have ED pills and they're advertising meds for a bent dick. Now boys get to be embarrassed in front of their moms for the same reasons. Times have truly changed. I need to go back and listen to George Carlins bit on "7 words you can't say on tv" because I think one or two can be crossed off his list. Thanks for giving me a laugh!!
@UserName_no12 жыл бұрын
@@survivrs Yeah, when I referenced banned song lyrics (e.g. Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, and The Doors) I was going back to the days of black&white TV and Ed Sullivan. Censorship occured before then (e.g. Chuck Barry's My Ding-a-ling) but that's when it came out on Front Street. Every once in a while a songwriter would slip something in. Case in point Harry Nilsson's Gotta Get Up e.g. " he would come to town and pound her for a couple of days"..... But the televised coverage of Woodstock (69) (no bras) and the Vietnam war (mid 60s onward) (the image of an Asian civilian summarily executed by a North Vietnamese military officer on a Cambodian street on the 6 o'clock news) changed everything. *Funny* how learning about the sexual orientation of leading men like 'Rock' Hudson and Darren Stevens(mid 60s onward), and Mike Brady (early to mid 70s), would flip our perceptions on their head(s), pun intended. I get your point about banning tobacco products (to this day) and allowing terms pertaining to one's genitals today. You can say vagina, but not cunt (only on cable/internet) or penis, but not dick. You can prick your finger, but you can't finger your prick~George Carlin (RIP). The 7 words are shit, piss, cunt, fuck, cock sucker, mother fucker, and tits. We can now say ass, bitch, fart, turd, twat, and pecker depending on the context in which it is delivered. Yeah I'm a big fan of the Critical Thinker. Sorely missed. Another thing that I found subliminally disturbing was the misogynistic depiction of women in cartoons and sitcom tv. Or the derogatory depiction of minorities. Allowing late night tv in the mid 60s to early 70s to tackle that Puritan bubble was key. As were prime time shows like All in the Family, Good Times, The Jeffersons, and the immortal Sanford and Son. Ahhh, the days of innocence.
@survivrs2 жыл бұрын
@@UserName_no1 Ahh yes, there's The Who's "who are you" and at least once it comes out as "who the fuck are you"?!
@johnbranscombe38173 жыл бұрын
The composer of Classical Gas, Mason Williams, was a staff writer on the Smothers Brothers Show.
@bgrigg073 жыл бұрын
Not just that show, but Glen Campbell and Saturday Night Live, as well. While he at SBS he hired a young Steve Martin as a writer.
@sidilicious116 ай бұрын
Beautiful sounding guitar, great player, funny guy.
@thatguy84823 жыл бұрын
As a youngster I used to love watching the Smothers Brothers. So many excellent high quality, mostly family friendly entertainment. Many more jokes I get now that were lost on me in my youth!
@annastinehammersdottir12902 жыл бұрын
They were so good they had to be taken off the air. Over the target mostly.
@theWellSeasonedWoman4 жыл бұрын
watched him as a kid, I forgot how funny he was! and how great a guitarist. and just noticed how he managed to flip the bird, can't believe he got away with that back then, but then it was the Smothers Brothers and they butted heads with the network a lot....
@chriscase13924 жыл бұрын
Amazing. The blues turnaround was the best. Funny man.
@phillippitts62944 жыл бұрын
I have always enjoyed your music and humor. Thanks
@johnmaki30465 ай бұрын
Always loved Jim Stafford! GREAT HUMOR and TALENT!
@ellie15952 жыл бұрын
Pure genius. And very underrated.
@16davelle5 жыл бұрын
By far one of the best guitarists i have ever had the pleasure of watching and listening to, kinda hard to top this
@J_Kirch Жыл бұрын
Love the way he gave the finger to the guy running lights...comedic genuis.
@SCLARK21129 жыл бұрын
This man is an excellent guitarist!
@thomasbower77273 жыл бұрын
Got to see him live in South Carolina nearly fifty years ago. Damn, I'm old.
@stephanieduncan9332 жыл бұрын
@ Thomas Bower... You're not old, you are experienced!
@johndough68132 жыл бұрын
As a kid we could be doing whatever, but when Jim came on, everything stopped. He was amazing. Thank you for sharing this video.
@rogerhuber31333 жыл бұрын
It's apparent he didn't lie when he said he spent all his time as a kid practicing his guitar! Many thanks, Jim, for all you've given us.
@rdurost10 ай бұрын
In the Summer of 1975, on a B&W TV, I watched Jim's "summertime replacement," "The Jim Stafford Show." His mixture of comedy and musical virtuosity really got me, and I have always wished he got more exposure. To this day, I have pleasant memories of watching that show in the hot NH nights with all the windows open.
@usmc-veteran73168 ай бұрын
Summer of 1975, I a Marine on Okinawa. We only got one English speaking station. I'm sure Jim's special was not on that "One" TV channel. He is so talented.
@lightningmcdweeb3 ай бұрын
what's a NH night
@kimcallaghan34042 ай бұрын
@@lightningmcdweebNew Hampshire
@lightningmcdweeb2 ай бұрын
@@kimcallaghan3404 thanks internet stranger
@brucep97293 жыл бұрын
Love this guy! Funny, funny guy! My girl Bill? Says it all about his humor
@chrismurray30383 жыл бұрын
He barely played classical gas but he won my heart, legend
@alexstewart809711 ай бұрын
but at the very end.
@vicpnut16 ай бұрын
I was gonna say “was that actually even classical gas?” Aside from parts that he over strummed (I don’t know if on purpose as comical effect or not)and it not really being classical gas hes definitely skilled
@CJLinOHIO Жыл бұрын
Such a talented man. This video highlights his talent beautifully.
@Easternborders5 жыл бұрын
What A fantastic musician Jim Stafford was ,there is not many in this day and age could compete with him .
@heathernewman52722 жыл бұрын
One of Central Florida 's finest! ♥️
@bethcoddington21503 жыл бұрын
I always loved Jim Stafford's humor. I never knew he was a guitar virtuoso as well.
@JamesCarson-tm8df11 ай бұрын
Always loved his version of this song he's just an amazing guitar player and performer and great sense of humor also
@lisaaubrey274410 ай бұрын
You truly know him so well 😊 Where are you from?
@forrestpierson68062 жыл бұрын
Didn't know that he was a phenomenal guitar player and so hilarious in his comedy.Hope he's doing well 😊❤
@Navyuncle Жыл бұрын
His theater in Branson MO has been torn down.
@michaellucarelli11 жыл бұрын
Jim had his own style. Loved him! Especially wild wood weed
@lonnieporter85663 жыл бұрын
He's . . . not dead, you know. Has his own theater in Branson.
@cindymeadows81553 жыл бұрын
I've seen him several times in Branson. He's really good
@QuantumOfSolace12 жыл бұрын
I saw Jim in Las Vegas - he was brilliant!!
@rennejovillademoros27912 ай бұрын
Love this by Stafford...so cute and funny. I always loved him as an artist. I've never seen this before. I was searching Classical Gas and found this! Such a talented man. ❤️
@stukin70s9 жыл бұрын
I decided to check this out for the hell of it, glad I did!
@JohnDoe-tq3ye6 жыл бұрын
steven hewitt me too No regrets
@newerafrican5 жыл бұрын
Me, too! What a performance! The spotlight scene was hilarious.
@sainaidoo57024 жыл бұрын
Me too brother
@BeckVMH4 жыл бұрын
Same here. I recalled him vaguely when the video was in my recommendations and I did a quick search. I did not recall how incredibly talented he was. Glad I decided to click.
@jmmacb034 жыл бұрын
And you are watching it for free-don't forget. Cheers, from Toronto
@Mikdeelow Жыл бұрын
What an entertainer! Thank You for posting! subscribed
@lilyderra650 Жыл бұрын
Hello there , how are you doing?
@waynesmith74872 жыл бұрын
Not just Classical Gas but several other great songs! 👍
@thurney43434 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this as a kid for the first time...always loved this show and Jim Stafford...good times!
@6828Lu11 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Couldn't take my eyes off those talented hands. I wish I would have been old enough to appreciate the Smothers Brothers -- and their wonderful guests -- when the show ran live. Thank goodness for KZfaq.
@DIDYOUSEETHAT1725 жыл бұрын
Jim Stafford a true artist and probably the first artist to flip the bird on national TV. 😋
@almason2534 жыл бұрын
The bird flip was brilliant!
@bill_ezane68294 жыл бұрын
Much like Roy Clark he combines tremendous musical and comedy talent.
@normal_media3 жыл бұрын
when your that good, you can find time to goof off.
@angelaemmens92353 жыл бұрын
Was thinking same thing lol
@savanahmclary44652 жыл бұрын
Roy Clark also was an amazing musician.
@frankgissane11744 жыл бұрын
I am a huge fan of Jim Stafford, he is so so multi talented , amazing singer songwriter and musician and comedian and a real gentleman Well done Jim Thanks Frank Gissane Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
@jimmyprophet85294 жыл бұрын
For those 655 thumbs down, I'm guessing you are deaf, dumb and blind. Great talent that is clean, funny and what an amazing guitar player, singer and comedian. Love Jim Stafford....
@alanstrom22212 жыл бұрын
Australian AM Radio played " I Don't Like Spiders & Snakes " by Jim Stafford on high rotation in 1973. I was only 12 yrs old and just thought it was a great song, I liked the music and thought the lyrics were very funny. Until today, I didn't know that Jim was a comedian. I thought he was a Country music star. Oh man he is hilarious first and then a musician. I am now a big fan of his comedy. I've checked out his many other You Tubes and the man is brilliant.
@p00rstr943 жыл бұрын
man that middle finger caught me off guard xDD friggin amazing !
@dmutant26353 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest shows ever. A high water mark for variety shows.
@marilynstevenson8655 жыл бұрын
Bloody hell...what an incredible technique Jim Stafford has...and a most gentle touch at the start...!! I particularly liked it when he gave the lighting guy ""The "finger""..Wonderful talent~~
@womanofsubstance87352 жыл бұрын
I had no clue that he was (still is) such an excellent classical guitarist. I could listen to this stuff all day. I saw Mason Williams play Classical Gas in the early '70s, and loved it.
@mikes97594 ай бұрын
Mason actually played the song on this show in an episode on a clear plexiglass guitar that had gold fish swimming in it. He worked on the show to the best of my memory. It might have been musical director. Jim is a really talented guy too as we know. The Who were on the show also, which you probably know. And I love your screen name. Take care.
@Angel2833 жыл бұрын
Jim Stafford, one of the BEST!!!!!!!
@CaptainEddie26 жыл бұрын
This is Jim Stafford at his best...an extremely talented family friendly entertainer (excepting the cat joke if it bothers you)! I grew up listening to all of his novelty songs on the radio, watching his television show, and catching his other television appearances like the one in this video. I was never able to catch a personal appearance but getting to Branson is on my bucket list. God bless you Jim Stafford you've made a lotta people smile! We need more of that!
@sherrybirchall8677 Жыл бұрын
That kind of joke was acceptable on tv in those days, because it was a joke that would have the grown-ups laughing, while the kids never understood it
@jltavare8 жыл бұрын
That was hilarious when he gave the light guy the finger. lol
@azolioeroach32536 жыл бұрын
ZinaD S-h-h-hhhhh! It was the 60's, and practically illegal back then (especially on prime time)!!!
@fieryvixen64866 жыл бұрын
1988, not 60s.
@MrUSSAM5 жыл бұрын
@@fieryvixen6486 not Branson,Mo. either :)
@Twinsdad65 жыл бұрын
In the mid 80's I worked on a cruise ship and Jim Stafford would come on from time to time to perform and a couple times I was fortunate enough to be the spot light operator who pulled this prank off with Jim for the audience. Funny guy and fun to work with.
@jahbay5 жыл бұрын
Yep, that was definitely a gutbuster. So glad I stumbled onto this video.
@ElliottMichaels5610 жыл бұрын
That guy could have been a rock star! Speaking of which, could someone please upload the clip from Stafford's appearance on ABC's "In Concert" in 1974? The show was filmed in London, and Stafford performed "Classical Gas" solo, just himself, his guitar, and a set of organ-style bass pedals. He kicked the living crap out of the piece, he received a standing O, and as he exited the stage Stafford held his guitar over his head just like a superstar! I would love to see that performance again.
@satguy3 жыл бұрын
This was an era when comedy was great, and was just one of many fantastic shows on TV when it was worth watching.
@angelaemmens92353 жыл бұрын
I watched this so many times still laugh at it and dam his fingers amazing!!!
@thebiglebowski98493 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this when it was on the air. Almost pissed myself laughing when he gave the bird on national television.
@j.h.lowery79346 жыл бұрын
I remember watching him when I was a kid but never realized how skilled of a guitar player he was until now. Funny as hell and was my introduction to pot with the "Wildwood Weed" song but you have to be really skilled in order to pull some shenanigans like that off. Kudos to you Jim Stafford. You were way ahead of the curve. Especially with Pot.
@ninerrider5366 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this on tv as a little kid and laughing when he flipped the bird Im 54 yrs old now and still laughed.
@mbrights31585 жыл бұрын
I remember those times so well....This man always made me smile! The amazing old days :-)
@blockmasterscott3 жыл бұрын
Him flipping off the spotlight guy had me in stitches!
@markrichards96462 жыл бұрын
I have loved Jim Stafford’s music and comedy for years. So many wonderful and funny songs.
@danieloneil20124 жыл бұрын
Jim Stafford is a gift from God
@reginashrewsbury67516 жыл бұрын
I saw Jim Stafford in concert many years ago. He opened for Charlie Rich. He was so funny and really put on a great show. There are probably many entertainers out there that can play better than you think. It is kind of like Jerry Reed, he had some of the funniest songs, but he was also a fantastic guitar player. I saw him when he opened for one of my all time favorites, Glen Campbell. They played together that night too. Such a shame that Glen Campbell is gone, so much talent and Jerry Reed too. Jim Stafford is still performing.
@stobbinsboy5 жыл бұрын
Sweet. I was lucky enough to see Glen and Charlie. Saw Merle and Roy and Pride and Dolly...they all used to come to the NM State Fair rodeo.
@tomreedyjr363111 ай бұрын
@@stobbinsboy Glen, as far as I concerned, Is Greatly Missed...
@billfowler65952 жыл бұрын
Jim is way more talented on the guitar than anyone realized.
@vectar10 ай бұрын
What an absolute legend.
@thrashermel5 жыл бұрын
Wow, does that bring back memories. I saw that on TV when I was a kid. Thanks.
@The22on3 жыл бұрын
How the hell did I never see this guy? I loved the Smothers Brothers Show. But I guess I just didn't see his appearance. Fantastic! Predates Tommy Emmanuel. Loved this performance!
@user-ml1qo4dy9r2 жыл бұрын
Dude is hilarious and crazy talented
@susanbidmead9777 жыл бұрын
priceless!!amazing player and entertainer...pure magic Mr. Stafford!!!
@malcolmt788310 ай бұрын
Old country stars were so much fun. Maybe so many rockers act like brooding malcontents because they realize they don't have that much talent.
@davidjhitztaler-mrrocklight4 жыл бұрын
Saw Jim in Vegas with the Smother Brothers..FANTASIC SHOW!!!