The tape ends during a passage in which the band is playing and Bruce is interacting with an audience member. He directs remarks at the police in this shows audience. He talks about race relations and does Dick Gregory, Ive Never Been Inside a Negros House and Goldwater Talks to Negroes. He played around with the word, using it in the same context as he would do if the word was shit. The recording starts with the show in progress. Bruces bit People Dont Talk That Way to Judges is in progress. Bruce starts to do Christ & Moses, then veers into I Picked on the Wrong God. Joey's Solo (Feat. The audience reacted positively. Why the four minute introduction? He does short jokes about Liberace, Richard Nixon, Paul Robeson, Sammy Davis Jr. and Sophie Tucker. But it comes down to society and yourself as an individual to take that powerful word that is currently suppressed, and change it so that it becomes normalised, just like the word shit. Bruce starts by joking that hes living on a boat thats outside the three-mile limit. He then tells Gleason about his arrest the previous night, at his home, for having given obscene performances at the Trolley Ho nightclub in Los Angeles (under California Penal Code 311.6). He does Dick Gregory and Ive Never Been Inside a Negros House. The recording ends abruptly before the end of the set. He explained that Bruce is not a comedian who just told dirty and foul jokes, but instead; He deals with [the] subject matter which many people consider off limits. who was involved with narcotics. He does his bit The Christian God Has a Face, the Jewish God Doesnt. He does his bit The Christian God Has a Face, the Jewish God Doesnt. Bruce does The Act Is Hugging & Kissing, The Clap. He says he shouldnt talk politics because thats the domain of Mort Sahl and Phyllis Kirk, the Vic and Sade of show business. The next section begins as the set is in progress, with Bruce imagining that Pope Pius XII would sneak in one night to see him. Bruces bit People Dont Talk That Way to Judges is in progress. I'm a veteran comedian for 38 years and I've never seen it, like Lenny Bruce said at the Purple Onion, 'We've gone backwards.' There are things you can't say. Bruce does his bit about Obscenity Law and discusses obscenity. The chemistry between Breau and Francks is dynamic to say the least. The show is known as The Berkeley Concert. Bruce is introduced by booker Don Friedman. (2) Bruce is in the midst of the bit We Killed Christ. Before introducing him on stage, Allen spent four minutes explaining and warning his viewers on what they were about to witness on his show. Bruce speaks of his agent, Jack Sobel, does The Palladium, Bronchitis, talks about doing doctor bits, does Nightclub Owners, speaks of not stealing from other comics. He reads from a letter to Steve Allen; it is unclear whether the letter was written by Bruce. Join Vimeo Class. and Filipinos. Bruce mentions his bit Religions Inc. from four years earlier. (1) Bruce continues the bit Flashers, then does Midgets, wonders whether Pygmies are midgets, and imagines Gov. At The Purple Onion Lenny Breau, Don Francks & Eon Henstridge 10 SONGS 1 HOUR AND 7 MINUTES NOV 16 2004 Play Purchase Options 1 Introduction 02:29 2 A New Electric Chair 03:14 3 The Surrey With The Fringe On Top 05:27 4 The Newspaper Song 09:17 5 Gum Addiction 04:09 6 Tea For Two 13:18 7 A Gentile Sings The Blues 21:04 8 Work Song (Feat. Others still crackle with raw energy. He does Religions, Inc., and starts Father Flotsky. A new set begins. Bendich called Bruces biting political and sexual humor the latest in a long line of social satire, going back to literary greats such as Jonathan Swift. He then talks about Lyndon Johnsons southern accent. Twice after shows in Los Angeles, Bruce was charged with obscenity violations. In addition to other bits, Bruce comments on what he's looking at in a newspaper (or possibly a magazine). He riffs on the TV series The Millionaire. He speaks fondly of an Atwater-Kent radio he had, and sings the theme song from the Uncle Don show from Detroit. Gleason was a writer for the San Francisco Chronicle who was an early fan and supporter of Bruce. While Breau and Francks had worked together over the previous month, Henstridge literally had only about an hour of rehearsal with the others prior to the making of this recording, though the trio's emphasis was more on spontaneity than set arrangements. Bruce decided to flee to New York City hoping to continue his career. Their 3rd friend wasnt phased by the nickname at all. Bruce asks the lighting man to turn out all the lights, and says its fun in the dark when were together, but not alone. It was a small, basement club that had its heyday in the 1950s and 60s -and helped launch the careers of Phyllis Diller, The Smothers Brothers, Lenny Bruce, Woody Allen, and Richard Pryor. Best Known For: Lenny Bruce was an American stand-up comic and satirist who became a target for prosecutors and a poster boy for freedom of speech. Bendich had been Bruces defense counsel in his 1962 obscenity trial in San Francisco (Bruce was acquitted). Immediately, Bruce defused the stigma and obscenity of the word shit, and transferred it to another harmless four letter word beginning with an S and ending with a T. In the fourth section, he does rants as an irate pornographer and as an irate narcotics addict. Free-form bits recorded by Bruce in the days before his death on August 3, 1966. His sister and brother-in-law, Virginia "Ginnie" and Irving "Bud" Steinhoff would frequently work weekends at the club until 1960 when they took over management. First part (of three) of a conversation among comedian Lenny Bruce, attorney Albert Bendich and journalist Ralph J. Gleason. Bruce is in the midst of his King Kong bit. The defense brought in media critics, psychiatrists, and religious figures that supported Bruces right to speak. One of the charges against him was saying "shmuck." Its deep within yourself who is offended by that particular word, not the word itself. Ginsberg recorded the conversation. (3) Bruce does his bit on Barry Goldwater and his Jewish roots, People Dont Talk That Way to Judges. He talks about Las Vegas, Shelley Berman, Alan King, George Gobel, Pinky Lee, Bert Parks and Alexander King. He talks about Las Vegas and the things he did to get thrown out of Las Vegas. He does the bits The Romans Segregated the Christians with Lions and We Did It to Their Mothers for Chocolate Bars. Bruce says "It's the first time they've made a bust right in an audience" and imagines he's "Superjew" who can fly out the back way. He does his bit about Jack Ruby and Melvin Belli. He claims hes Ralph J. Gleason (the San Francisco Chronicle writer who was a friend and supporter). Bruce refers to his attire, reads from the transcript of his trial for obscenity in San Francisco earlier that year, talks about the hostility in the audience. He reads from a negative review by Army Archerd of his performance at The Interlude, a Los Angeles club, in which patrons of the club are called limp-wristers. Bruce does his Lie Detector bit. He says he was hip to the Bay of Pigs before most people. Worn down by the repeated arrests and trials, Bruce turned away from general satire and talked more about his personal battles with the law and society. One of Bruces signature routines. He talks about when Norman words took over for Anglo-Saxon ones, providing euphemisms (such as mutton for the meat of sheep). Bruce talks about the fantasies that come to mind as he faces a Carnegie Hall audience for the first time. Were happy to make this story available to republish for free, unless it originated with JTA, Haaretz or another publication (as indicated on the article) and as long as you follow our guidelines. He discusses aspects of his trials. It makes no sense to restrict our ride because of what was. He talks about how the Yiddish approach to language is different. He does a bit on mothers of different ethnicities. He does Fatboy, Filipinos, Midgets, Communism/The Phone Company, and We Did It to Their Mothers for Chocolate Bars. Bruce riffs about razor blades, his recent legal troubles, obscenity, how he got in trouble for part of his bit The Reason We Left England, the difference in the secular and the Catholic definitions of obscenity. He does Doing It Is Filthy. But you already knew that, didnt you? Of more interest is the extended interplay between Breau and Henstridge, as Francks' silliness quickly wears thin. Bruce covers it all in 100 seconds of material on the countrys 36th president. (2) The recording abruptly switches to a different performance, in progress, (probably 1964, location unknown) with references to Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater. Bruce is in the midst of recounting the incident for which he was accused of assault and battery on a TV cameraman in Los Angeles. Were simply trying to make our ride, the best ride possible with what weve got. He explains again that words are only offensive because society makes it that way, and it shouldnt be the case at all. A discussion of Jackie Mason speaking out against censorshipin response to Bruces arrest for obscenity at the Gate of Horn days earliercontinues. You must credit the Forward, retain our pixel and preserve our canonical link in Google search. The show is known as The Berkeley Concert. He talks about the double standard in depicting sex vs. violence. Bruce is known to have had engagements at The Den in April and during the fall of 1959. Bendich is impressed by the thoroughness of Bruces research. (1) The first recording is from June 26, 1964 and captures Nassau County New York Assistant District Attorney Norman Levy warning Lenny Bruce not to violate the obscenity laws of the state of New York during his engagement at The Cork N Bib Restaurant. He does the bits Would You Sell Out Your Country (Francis Gary Powers) and Las Vegas Tits & Ass. George Wallaces reaction to Pygmies. Bruce mentions his bit Religions Inc. from four years earlier. "A Gentile Sings the Blues" is a gag that runs a bit too long at 21 minutes, though the instrumental interlude gives the listener a better chance to hear Breau and Henstridge in something other than a background role. The recording begins with the show in progress. May be from different sets and may not be in chronological order. The Village Purple Onion employed topless female dancers and served as a performance venue for up-and-coming musicians such as Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. Names mentioned include Tony Viscarra, the friend who was with Bruce at the time of the arrest, police Sgt. One of my favorites is Tea for Two. He does his bit on Barry Goldwater and his Jewish roots. He does his bits Custody/Get Even, and Stag Film vs. King of Kings. Bruce begins the set (possibly the first set) by saying Happy Friday and talking about the clubs owner, George Andros. (1) Final 16 minutes of the show on the night of December 4-5, 1962, known as The Bust Show (midnight performance). He reads a newspaper review of his opening night show at the club. Most of his acts took place in the underground scenes; jazz bars, strip clubs etc. He does his bit The Clap. A new set begins. And as a society, we continue to go around in circles. The trials for both violations resulted in deadlocked juries. In the end, Lenny Bruce and comedy club owner Howard Solomon were found guilty as charged. Conversation among Lenny Bruce, Phil Spector and Allen Ginsberg. The next section is a performance from 1964. Material in this collection (including the images and audio on this site) may be protected by copyright and other rights. He talks about his fans and obscenity. Lenny Bruce walks on stage. 1961 October 4 Lenny Bruce, Pioneering Comedian, Arrested for Obscenity in San Francisco Comedian Lenny Bruce was arrested on this day at the Jazz Workshop in San Francisco on obscenity charges for saying the word "cocksucker." Eulogy to Lenny Bruce, written and performed by Hardin after Bruces death. Religion. Bruce tells Gleason about his arrest the previous night, at his home, for having given obscene performances at the Trolley Ho nightclub in Los Angeles (under California Penal Code 311.6). He begins a bit about a "chick singer.". Bud Steinhoff managed the Purple Onion until his death in November 1983. He does Thank You Masked Man, We Killed Christ and Christ & Moses. Lenny Bruce, the pioneering, ribald comedian who died of a drug overdose in 1966, was given a posthumous gubernatorial pardon today for the obscenity conviction that some supporters . http://kully.tv. The Official Website of Lenny Bruce. He does the bits We Killed Christ, Flashers, Christ & Moses, Are There Any Niggers Here Tonight?, and Black Black Woman White White Woman. He does a bit about "chick singers", a bit about how its a myth that agents can make your career, talks of his recent obscenity trial in New York (the Caf Au Go Go trial). He talks about Bela Lugosi and his son. Lenny Bruce Constitution Quote Shirt $ 30.00 Select options. The prosecution countered with their own academic and medical figures that claimed Bruces comedy had no redeeming value other than to outrage and arouse the audience. He talks about tourist vs. first class on planes and riffs on the TV series The Millionaire. He speaks fondly of an Atwater-Kent radio he had, and sings the theme song from the Uncle Don Show from Detroit. Robert D. Farber University Archives & Special Collections Most of these recordings are of Lenny Bruces stand-up comedy performances, and many are whole or partial recordings of the same performance (with variations in audio quality), or combination clips from various performances. He does Ive Never Been Inside a Negros House. It all comes down to context, not the word. As comedy relief, Bruce tells an anecdote, using a W.C. Fields voice, about the judge. Could he really be that bad?! As Bruce gained fame and popularity, he moved on from doing stand-up comedy at small strip clubs to performing in larger mainstream halls. 1960s greenwich village city street scene group of young adults walking along past the purple onion a famous go-go bar nyc usa - r20867 har001 hars copy space full-length ladies persons village go united states of america males pedestrians entertainment b&w north america freedom north american wide angle temptation dreams purple leisure onion along choice exterior famous recreation gotham . Talks about segregation, Perry Como. He does his bit of George Washington interviewed by Mike Wallace. The third clip is his bit on a Jewish mother in Miami whos the only one who doesnt know her son is gay. Although. He does Ten Thousand Asses (Tigers & Lions) and repeats a quote where JFK used the term son of a bitch. The set ends. Lenny Bruce was way ahead of his time. Why did you call him that? He reads from the transcript of his trial for obscenity in San Francisco earlier that year. The fifth clip is the bit Chick Singer with a Gimmick. The set is in progress as the tape begins. Bruce King, "From the Editor: How to Lose Customers," Gay Scene 5, no. Bruce seeks Bendichs advice. To republish, copy the HTML by clicking on the yellow button to the right; it includes our tracking pixel, all paragraph styles and hyperlinks, the author byline and credit to the Forward. Bruce suggested Mrs. Kennedy wasnt trying to get help for the president in the photo, but instead was running to save her own life. He then interacts with the audience. Lenny Bruce was a controversial American comedian during the 1950s and 1960s. Please email us at [emailprotected], subject line republish, with any questions or to let us know what stories youre picking up. how far we've come. Literary experts were called as witnesses to support Bendichs claim. Things that will shock you. Steve Allen. Here are a few clips that show the range, depth, and volatility of a man Complex magazine calls the most controversial comedian of all time. If you make it a taboo to use that word, itll give that word a powerful meaning. Jazz music starts playing on the p.a. He says that in light of this, his upcoming gig in Detroit was canceled. We are nothing at all. Bruce talks about the mixed reaction he got during the first show. ), Frank Hogan. His performance at Carnegie Hall took place two years before his 3rd appearance on The Steve Allen Show. He does Communism/The Phone Company. and People Dont Talk That Way to Judges. He says an obscenity circus has been going on around him for the past five years. Bruce identifies in the audience jazz musician J.J. Johnson, and someone from the magazine Downbeat. Bruce in 1963, after having been arrested in San Francisco. He does the bit Divorce & Motels. "She was the most diverse and tolerant woman I've ever . According to The JC, his body was found in his bathroom with a syringe in his arm. They performed as a trio called Three. (2) Phone letter by Lenny Bruce to Ralph J. Gleason. I dont care what they call me because at the end of the day, were there for each other. (3) The last section is a series of commercials, and possibly outtakes from commercials, for the Los Angeles mens clothing store Zeidler and Zeidler. Why was Allen making such a big deal about this? In May 2003, the governor of New York issued Lenny Bruce a posthumous pardon, based on what he called the State of New Yorks commitment to upholding the First Amendment. The recording ends in the midst of his bit To Is a Preposition, Come Is a Verb. Bruce discusses the Maryland Hotel cleaning service, the Captain Howdy Show, and singer Gary Crosby. All fans of Lenny Breau will want to check out this previously unreleased CD, though some listeners may feel a bit overwhelmed by the emphasis on Francks' comedic vocals and narratives. He comments on the three people who just walked out, mentions Tab Hunters arrest, does We Killed Christ, and ends the set with Ben Hurs Mother & Sister. The announcer says, "Ladies and gentlemen, we now have a new star of our show." This file covers approximately the third quarter of the show. George Wallaces reaction to Pygmies. When the police arrived, they found a kettle of water turned on and an electric typewriter with an unfinished sentence. Lenny Bruce was way ahead of his time. He does his bit about Jack Ruby and Melvin Belli. He speculates on Rock Hudsons sexuality. The primary goal of the meeting was for Ginsberg to hear Bruces experience with being arrested for giving performances that contained obscene material, and his views on what legal steps can be taken to fight those charges. (2) The bit The Reason We Left England is in progress. He mentions his obscenity trial in New York (the Caf Au Go Go trial). But guys can have head-on collisions with Greyhound busesand on the way to the hospital, in the ambulance, the guy makes a play for the nurse. In the third and sixth clip he mentions The Chronicle, which would place the performances in San Francisco. Squalor has never guaranteed success; chain smoking at the Purple Onion never guaranteed creativity and ingenuity. However, the appeal was never completed. Bruce makes comments about the man "stuck up there in the booth" and talks about the jacket he has on, which he says he designed. He went on to influence future comedians such as; Bill Hicks, George Carlin, Jon Stewart, Marc Maron, Louis C.K, Richard Pryor, the list goes on. He talks about an article attorney Melvin Belli wrote for Fact magazine and segues into his bit about Jack Ruby (for whom Belli served as defense attorney). He does Flashers, then Midgets, wonders whether Pygmies are midgets, and imagines Gov. In the early 1960s, the raunchy comedian was at the height of his career. He does some of his bit on Leopold and Loeb, then interacts with the audience. He does his bit on Barry Goldwater and his Jewish roots. He does Las Vegas Tits & Ass. The truth is, New York was almost as impossible then as it is now. I speak of a personal experience. A large portion of the collection is photographs of Lenny Bruce, Honey Bruce (his wife), Kitty Bruce (his daughter), Sally Marr (his mother) and Myron Schneider (his father), among others. Among the items recorded by the inspector was Bruce describing the famous Jacqueline Kennedy photo of her crawling on to the trunk of the car after her husband had been shot. President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy arrive at Love Field, Dallas, Texas. He does his bits Schmuck, Small-town Audiences, Dykes, and the Jewish mother who still doesnt know her son is gay. Some of the names on the petition included Paul Newman, Bob Dylan, Elizabeth Taylor, James Baldwin, and Woody Allen. The new trial pitted Bruces use of dirty language and suggestive material against his right to free speech. Therecording ends abruptly. He had been featured nationally on the Steve Allen Show. The photographs document not only his professional career but also his personal life with family and friends. He talks about pornography, masturbation, crime, and Jews. As Spector and Ginsberg exit the house, Ginsberg leaves the recorder on during the walk. Upload, livestream, and create your own videos, all in HD. He criticizes Chicago columnist Paul Molloy for being sanctimonious. Showing all 3 results. "The Surrey With the Fringe on Top" has a bluesy flavor, along with Francks' improvised dialogue and a brief scatted detour into "On the Trail" (from Grof's Grand Canyon Suite). He says he doesnt do bits anymore and prefers to cook and free-form it. Speaks of the judge in his San Francisco obscenity trial. The recording ends abruptly, then continues (it may be the same performance, or yet another performance). This collection contains sixty-five recordings on reel-to-reel audio and compact cassette tapes, all of which have been restored and digitized thanks to a grant from The GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program. He uncharacteristically tells a joke with a punchline, and inserts JFK into it. The tenth clip is truncated, ending during the bit. Only two years after his Snot act on the Steve Allen show. The trio's approach to standards is a bit unusual. He wonders if this arrest is connected to him having filed a complaint against Dr. Thomas Gore, who was a prosecution witness in his recent trial for possession of narcotics. Bruce talks about who gets to judge, and does a riff on Sophie Tucker as a scolding mother. He does his bit about wanting to give the audience members lie detector tests about infidelity and homosexuality. 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