The Eightysomethings Launching Standup-Comedy Careers

The Eightysomethings Launching Standup-Comedy Careers | The New Yorker Documentary

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In Elizabeth Zephyrine McDonough’s documentary “Still Standing,” late-in-life comedians discover the healing power of laughter.
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@aishwariyasweety2433 Жыл бұрын

If she were my mother- I'd be the biggest fan girl, showing up at every gig. She's a riot.

@Vejur9000 Жыл бұрын

This could have been 3 hours long, and I would watch it.

@mindianaj0nes Жыл бұрын

Agree, I wanted more!

@KimSearch865 Жыл бұрын

Me too! 25 minutes was definitely not enough!!

@tloo5649 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@cds8718 Жыл бұрын

I cried through the last half. Thank you so much for making this doc. “Stop telling us to disappear!!!” 👏👏👏👏

@wendybutler1681 Жыл бұрын

Made my 78 yo big sister watch that part. The arms like bags of dead mice is what did it.

@eleanoraquitaine2966 Жыл бұрын

I'm 76 and already wrote my routine. Life gets funnier.

@jcortese3300 Жыл бұрын

03:56 -- The best kept secret in the world is that NO middle-aged or old woman fits the format, and none of us give a sh*t about fitting the format anyhow. :-)

@heylisten1605 Жыл бұрын

I love this

@aabracadavra Жыл бұрын

"I don't care if my kids think it's foolish. I'm still doing stand up because I can still stand up." She's brilliant.

@TahtahmesDiary Жыл бұрын

I know the thing with the sons is probably way deeper, but I do hope they find a way to appreciate their mamas craft in person before it’s too late.

@xelamercedes Жыл бұрын

She gives me hope for my own estranged son who thinks it's time for me to settle down, leave performance etc behind and become a grandmother to his kids. Life is full of such sadness but also full of joy.

@happyvictoriajoyjoy507 Жыл бұрын

@@xelamercedes Alex please keep performing.!! You already gave your child life, you do not owe him yours on top of this, you owe you. Women who keep on keeping on are so inspiring , big Love to you!!!

@earthgoddess4875 Жыл бұрын

@@xelamercedes Keep going, I'm rooting for you all the way!

@artmakerforever3510 Жыл бұрын

They don't know what they are missing! 💝

@dianeswift Жыл бұрын

I’ve gone through periods of extreme rejection by family and you just can’t let their doubt or negativity infect your life. Fortunately, I’ve had reconciliation when it matters most. You just have to keep singing your own song.

@boa9535 Жыл бұрын

My family has been horrible to me. I’m the youngest and still at 65 and they can’t stop putting me down. I love not talking to them.

@calexprenas Жыл бұрын

When families are toxic, it’s healthy for them to break apart. There’s no need to stay in situations that are bad for us.

@boa9535 Жыл бұрын

@@calexprenas, I’ve watched a family who stay together because everyone says it’s good for the individuals in the family, but they play the worst power hungry games with each other. I can’t be around them. We all need counselors.

@boatymsboatface3929 Жыл бұрын

Diane Swift- it’s so true💕💯❗️

@imacmill Жыл бұрын

And then a bunch of Trump supporters come along and attack you because they don't wanna hear your song.

@joniheisenberg6691 Жыл бұрын

Bette Davis said it best “getting old ain’t for sissies.”

@DesertMoon Жыл бұрын

These two are flippin' amazing. I love Natalie's spirit and they are both so inspiring!!

@sylviacarlson3561 Жыл бұрын

These two are the direct result of Clint Eastwood saying, "Don't let the Old Man (or Woman) in!" And Cher saying, "I'm not ready to roll over and play dead!" You become old when you start thinking you're old. God Bless Natalie and George! I absolutely LOVED this video!

@KevinSvetlich Жыл бұрын

Long Live The New Yorker. Brilliant Documentary.

@BordelloBabe Жыл бұрын

I laughed, I cried, I liked & subscribed. What a wonderful documentary. In 40 years, I can only hope I'm still here and full of beans! So inspiring.

@1BJM Жыл бұрын

Natalie's kids don't know they missed really knowing their mother because she decided to know herself. So sad.

@LindaMcification Жыл бұрын

She was beautiful and still is. 😍

@cynthiamason4069 Жыл бұрын

Her sons are missing out on sharing the life of their fabulous mom!♡♡♡☆☆☆

@b_l_w Жыл бұрын

Bring on the feature-length version!

@bobblues1158 Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. My situation is the same . I am a Jazz musician, which i also see as being in show bizz. And i get the same high from performing.

@heylisten1605 Жыл бұрын

I laughed hard, cried, goosebumps all over. What a wonderful video. These two are incredible.

@jakevendrotti1496 Жыл бұрын

They're both so talented, lovable, cool, and badass! My heros! They have new fans now. 👍 Wonderful

@joserrapere5928 Жыл бұрын

That was so wonderful. I love these two. What role models for all of us.

@maeshellewest-davies7904 Жыл бұрын

The tree makes me happy because those are the best ornaments ever! You guys keep it up. You are bringing joy!

@bluetickbeagles116 Жыл бұрын

There’s something absolutely refreshing about the older folks comedy and them fulfilling their passions! Wow! This is brilliant! Bravo 👏👏👏

@debrahelmlinger6256 Жыл бұрын

More people need to follow their bliss. How lucky they both are🤗

@Godwinpounds4333 Жыл бұрын

Hi dear how are you doing?

Жыл бұрын

I have to save my energy! I have a show to do tonight! I so totally love this!!

@johnathonyoung5631 Жыл бұрын

Tears. And then the ending jokes. Darned fantabulous.

@Vejur9000 Жыл бұрын

I cannot believe, her own sons, who she raised along with her husband, with so much love and happiness, have abandoned their own mom.... because she chooses to do stand up comedy???? Shameful. Life is too short. She’s so cute and funny.

@xelamercedes Жыл бұрын

Happens all the time. I'm in the same boat. Haven't seen my grandkids for almost 3 years because my son thinks I'm too wild.

@janetfain6389 Жыл бұрын

Remember, there are always at least two sides to every story

@debrahelmlinger6256 Жыл бұрын

Well behaved women seldom make history! Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

@stillhere1425 Жыл бұрын

We don’t know the whole story or what exactly the sons have objections to. Life is complicated.

@jaenmartens5697 Жыл бұрын

Is her daughter still around? Mine isn’t- I’m too woo.. I moved to Mexico, and people still like and respect their elders here. Now the kids think I abandoned THEM ha ha I loved those boots!!

@kathyduer7108 Жыл бұрын

This was too short for me. I havent laughed that much in a long time. Loved you both. Keep the jokes a coming please. 😂

@arianahoule7223 Жыл бұрын

Being a non-conformist...there is a price. Being a conformist...isn't worth the price.

@joniheisenberg6691 Жыл бұрын

Love that !

@Valerie-gn1rr Жыл бұрын

Two wonderful people! So inspiring; This woman's children should be proud of her as she's setting an example and she's such an inspiration! Life is tough for so many olders, health, loneliness etc.. These two are fighters! As she says: "keep moving!""

@garliclasagna Жыл бұрын

Natalie... your kids will one day understand (even if too late) that you're doing what you love and that's all that matters and they can support you or support you

@nicolarollinson4381 Жыл бұрын

😅 just goes to prove that age is just a number. Love that lady. She's incredible. I'm a traveller in my 60s and, honestly, have been a bit ageist recently because too many elderly people are addicted to prescription drugs and frankly are like the living dead. This lady gives me hope for the future 🌟🧡😍 I'm gonna continue forging my own path. Feck the opposition

@christinearmington Жыл бұрын

Those prescriptions keep some of us going. We all have choices.

@nicolarollinson4381 Жыл бұрын

@@christinearmington absolutely ✌🧡

@KimSearch865 Жыл бұрын

I’m 56 and I feel things closing in on me! I really needed to see this!! Natalie is such an inspiration!! It gives me hope!!

@nicolarollinson4381 Жыл бұрын

@@KimSearch865 😊🌈💜💚

@Valerie-gn1rr Жыл бұрын

@@KimSearch865 56 is still young. I'm 53 and I just want to keep enjoying life as much as I can. At least, I will keep trying; First of all, look after yourself and choose well who you surround yourself with.

@flordemielmedia Жыл бұрын

I love this video, and Natalie Levant and George Saltz, 💜 Love to you both and Thank You for your comedy, facing the challenges and moving forward!! I'm a fan! To the fantastic director, cinematographer, editor and producer, BRAVO! 🌸

@SuZySueSuzyQ Жыл бұрын

👏💯🎭BRAVO

@Katb44 Жыл бұрын

My heros, I just turned 60, this gives me inspiration,

@Sylverlea1 Жыл бұрын

Love these two makes me want to see them both preform 🤣🦹🦹🏿

@brittenyevans1101 Жыл бұрын

Why wasn’t this longer, I enjoyed watching this 🤩.

@rociobany290 Жыл бұрын

Choked * Just inspiring !! It's never too late to just do it !! She is a unique & awesome individual ... funny too 😄 He is lucky he got a second chance to fulfill his younger self dream * Wish I could meet them ... GodSpeed to them both * BTW : so happy that they are embraced by every age 💟

@kinsmed Жыл бұрын

Excellent doc. A great topic. And Nat and George hold up against younger comics.

@kwhitehomcd Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see these courageous people show us how to keep being vital at every age.

@cherylcarlson3315 Жыл бұрын

These people are amazing. So 65 isn't old??

@valethewolf49 Жыл бұрын

Laughter is Love 😊

@clownnookie Жыл бұрын

Natalie, I'm in the Philadelphia area, if you wanna' go get coffee some time... or even come by for the holidays!

@TEXGLAM Жыл бұрын

The comedians I know personally and seen are usually pretty serious deep feeling people. Humor is what helps carry them through the pains of life. Think about it.

@ringpop6177 Жыл бұрын

They are so great and funny 😆 Love them!! ♥️

@ambervisionaire Жыл бұрын

So beautiful. “They don’t make ‘em like us anymore” 💜

@kimwilson6697 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done…brought tears to my eyes, and laughter!

@kassiapencek6185 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Natalie and George are inspiring to be my true self. Thank you for this!!!

@sherryzammit7893 Жыл бұрын

Thouroughly enjoyed these two comedians. They had really good jokes. Keep doing what you love, it keeps you young at heart.

@cassvanessa5 Жыл бұрын

Love it. Wonderful and inspiring.

@lindalawson4296 Жыл бұрын

Loved every minute of this.

@robinredwine1417 Жыл бұрын

I watched this two times in a row. So inspirational!

@robotics4kids Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVED this and am sharing in my group. Fantastic!

@craigkeller Жыл бұрын

The best of the human spirit on display. Love you all!

@brendaoneill1581 Жыл бұрын

This is love.THIS is community

@elizabethchoymoorman6381 Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing, and gives me hope for my future

@Jozeha Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful documentary I couldn’t stop watching I recently lost my mother and Natalie reminds me so much of my mom❤️

@cspeak2me Жыл бұрын

Why is this not on Vice Tv.. the is amazing

@MsArtistwannabe Жыл бұрын

I adore this woman.

@pookienumnums Жыл бұрын

Good for them. Follow your passions.

@GrandmaRose9000 Жыл бұрын

2:26 I thought I was the only one with a studded and bejeweled walker!

@judymurray191 Жыл бұрын

I think I’ll start on mine now. I loved it!

@lhasalynn2091 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe that I'm a bonafide New Yorker---yet, I'd never heard of them!!! I've missed so much!!! This was so beautiful and funny.

@lakeside321 Жыл бұрын

😭😭I am so emotional. These two are absolutely inspiring!!

@mspencer679 Жыл бұрын

and I was off to a flying stop...excellent show///ty

@artmakerforever3510 Жыл бұрын

These folks are just fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing them with us. 💝

@magalissantiago2817 Жыл бұрын

That's what I tell my rescues "get a job". you are awesome!

@popgems Жыл бұрын

Such an inspirational breath of fresh air!

@Historian212 Жыл бұрын

Life goals.

@MiriamdeLezo677 Жыл бұрын

They are a gift for my soul. I love them💗💗💗

@hepolaroth Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Loved this

@eileenmulhall218 Жыл бұрын

I literally love this woman's spirit.

@craigslistbuslistingsofnor6494 Жыл бұрын

Natalie is awesome!!! If you are one of Natalie's son and you are reading this, you ought to be a shame of yourself. Call your mother son and tell her you love her and support her.

@debreed2558 Жыл бұрын

This is fabulous!!!!

@lavernegray4606 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!!

@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular and inspiring!!! Have you heard of Ilene Geduldig? A budding comic who performs monthly with her daughter, established comic Lisa Geduldig with Kung Pao Kosher Comedy (online)? Super funny...

@vanessawhitneypro Жыл бұрын

I love this.

@Godwinpounds4333 Жыл бұрын

Hi dear how are you doing?

@hrcutz Жыл бұрын

Love her 🙌🏼❤️

@tlea1223 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video..thankyou for taking the time to spotlight them so we could enjoy them too..❤️🥳👏🏻

@rebeccabrown6785 Жыл бұрын

I think they both are wonderful. It's really sad Natalie's children don't appreciate her.

@klaytonpeterson1596 Жыл бұрын

Excellent...Natalie and George Rock !!

@AN-cy7xm Жыл бұрын

Lots of truths in this.

@andreaholloway-DDT68 Жыл бұрын

Keep going you have joyous wonderful spirits

@ElenaTsygankoGlobalmarketing Жыл бұрын

I'm in love with them both❤💕💓I cried at the end... Bless these beautiful souls!!!🙇🏼‍♀️

@laneybop1728 Жыл бұрын

This should be turned into a motion picture….” When Harry Met Sally- 50 years later!”

@lilyotv9767 Жыл бұрын

Loved this and I wish I had Natalie's arms!

@lizzyschenk8878 Жыл бұрын

This made my day. I just can’t understand why Nathalia’s kids won’t talk to her. I would be proud if she were my mom. Kids want their parents to do what they think they should do forgetting they are their own person with goals and dreams.

@mjohnson1741 Жыл бұрын

I loved this! Age smage.

@DR-nh6oo Жыл бұрын

There is still hope for my dreams yet!!!

@robertortiz6749 Жыл бұрын

LOL! Nice

@pauletteladouceur7261 Жыл бұрын

this is wonderful thank you

@MaryMartinez-ob2mk Жыл бұрын

👋 The New Yorker Hi there, This was one awsome video, she is one tuff cookie!😆 I hope they get to live a long life so they can enjoy there😂comedy😂career.👏•🙇God bless them both.🙏•👏😂👏 • (☺😷🙋✌)