Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr, otherwise known as Gallagher, is one
of the funniest comedians to ever hit the stage.
I thought long and hard before I typed that sentence.
There are others that strongly disagree with that statement.
I attribute that to professional jealousy, a brain defect,
substance abuse or a myriad of other intellect ravaging maladies.
Comedy Central had him at dead last in the 100th Greatest Stand-up
Comedians of all Time list…AFTER David Letterman, Henny Youngman,
Joan Rivers and Adam Sandler!
REALLY?!
Of course any “Best Of” comedy list that does not have Brian Regan
on it is certainly not to be taken seriously.
I mean, C’MON!
I have always been a fan of Gallagher, from the very beginning his
approach held my interest…his use of props, his delivery and
subject matter was very unique.
Yes, the mallet smashing ending of his shows are a bit on the
elementary side but even that has its moments.
His subject matter is approached like no other comic, very smart
and as insightful as they come.
A highly educated man, degrees in chemical engineering and,
I believe, English Literature put him in the top echelon of the
brightest comics on the planet.
This piece is a great example of what he can do.
There are not many comics that can give you word play like this!
Classic stuff!!!
I interviewed him not that long ago and he was very pleasant
and engaging.
My God, the seats were wrecked…chocolate sauce, honey, whipped cream
and many other viscous substances!
I’m glad I didn’t have to clean it up!