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.
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!
@@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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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... : )
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!!
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....
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!!
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.
@@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!!
@@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.
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.
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.
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 🇮🇪
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
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~~
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 CZcams.
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. ❤️
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
I've watched this a number of times and it always makes me smile/laugh!Jim, I've always liked you, remember listening to your hit tunes as a teenager, watched your TV special, you're awesome, great guitar and your priceless sense of comedy! Total entertainer! You inspire me! Cheers, Ed
This was absolutely spectacular. I remember when he did this on The Smothers Brothers Show.....which was not in Branson, MO. It’s still good no matter where though...lol
Roy Clark,Jim Stafford,Jerry Reed we'll never see the likes if them again true class and talent
Mmmm Roy Clark. Tops!
Dont forget glen canpbell
True, but don't forget the grandaddy of em all, Chet Atkins.
Perhaps...but stay tuned! Plenty of young talent coming along every day. Jim could actually PLAY and was a born comedian and entertainer
Jim never got the attention he deserved, a very talented and funny guy.
With a name like yours, I'd change it.
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.
I remember his show on TV, I was just a kid but I remember it. A very talented man!!
I'm afraid gone are the days of great humor and immense talent! Thank you for all you gave us Jim!
There was a LOT of filth in the seventies. Derek and Clive did their best work
You might like BIll Bailey.
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Jim Stafford is a comedy genius and stellar guitar player!!
Stellar Guitar Player. No.
I lived in Branson 11 years actually played guitar with Jim in the bars after shows wonderful man seriously a great talent
Is he still alive? Is he still performing?
@@gomogo2000 No and yes.
There are no bars in Branson
Jim Stafford is definitely alive he plays now and then in Branson and also Terry is playing other places
Calling BS Fake News Dude !
Jim Stafford is one of the worlds most underrated entertainers.
That is a Pure Dee Fact.
I saw him in Sparks, Nevada and in Branson, MO.
Was?
Have to agree, that man could play
True but most guitarists know who he is and admire his talent.
Jim what a pleasure to watch him . A amazingly witty funny and very talented guy.
Legendary. Few musicians can stand shoulder to shoulder with Jim. I forgot how great this bit was. Thanks for posting.
He's great , absolutely great but don't be silly, there are thousands
@@kippsguitar6539 Tommy Emmanuel blows him out of the water.
@@steatipygous but hes a shit comedian
BULLLL SHT! 😂
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.
I miss these variety shows. So much talent, bring them back.
There is no talent to put on a variety show.
@@stebstebanesier6205 Not anymore. Not anymore. ;(
We NEED MORE REAL SHOWS...NOT more GARBAGE "reality"!
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.
He's doing hybrid picking -- plectrum and fingers -- on a classical guitar, no less! That's some massive technique.
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!
@@darrell3118 like Chaplin on skates :)
Very common technique but sure he is great
Well, Duh!
Duh. Thanks captain dumbass
How can you NOT like this?
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!
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.
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You know he was married to Bobbie Gentry for a while, well long enough to have a son with her
Does anyone else remember Bobbie Gentry? I adored her. Beautiful. Talented. Southern!
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@@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
I had no idea he was this good. Mind blown.
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.
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.
Came here for Classical Gas (The Queen's Gambit ep 5), staying for the laughs. Comedy gold!
InspiredBy Gilly, me too
Blazing excellence. Just jaw dropping musical talent.
In my world, Jim Stafford is a national treasure. And I mean that sincerely.
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.
Keith Purdue
I am amazed at this talented man!! Yes, Keith Purdue.. Jim Stafford is indeed a genius..
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
:)))
You did a joke on the comments without the guitar. Be proud of it
"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.
Best joke was giving the finger to the spot light guy.
Cats are like Baptists.....my favorite joke as well.
Fk n a...I'm a baptist and I loved that joke!
How do you recognize the Baptists at the liquor store? They don't say hello to each other.
When a human is yelling at a cat, the human is the one who looks stupid.
The man has earned the right to be called a star.
Exactly 😊
Where are you from?
Can I just go back to this era and live there forever? Loved this man.
Still around as far as I know, with his own Branson, MO showroom.
@@olensoifer9901 Unfortunately after a 30 year run his theater closed during the pandemic and never reopened. It was recently bulldozed. Great talent
Incredible! He and Roy Clark both had a a gift for music and comedy.
I remember watching the Jim Stanford show many years ago. Did anyone else. ??
No, Jim Plunkett went to Stanford. You're confusing us geezers.
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!
He was freaking brilliant musically talented and hilarious. I miss his talent
Funny that he was able to get away with flipping the lighting guy the bird on public television. Nice!
I don't know how that got past the CBS censors
@@bugs3483 well....it was a VERY difficult cord...🤔😏
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.
@@lauriedault5094 A “slip” of the left middle finger at about 3:30. Subtle and hilarious
Love him! Classical Gas has always given me goosebumps. Still does. Magnificent!
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!
They were so good they had to be taken off the air. Over the target mostly.
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!
Holy crap?! This is a dude with an unbelievable talent! Hah this is the wildwood weed guy?! Unbelievable. Blown away. Thank you Jim!!
sweet - and funny - talented, almost beyond belief, glad I saw it - watched the Smothers Brothers as a child
Got to see him live in South Carolina nearly fifty years ago.
Damn, I'm old.
@ Thomas Bower... You're not old, you are experienced!
I never knew. I always took him as a comedian who wrote novelty songs. I had NO IDEA he could play like THAT! 👍👍
GREAT TALENT!
As funny as he is, it’s easy to forget that he is a brilliant guitarist
I had no idea
His comedy and his talent will never be compared.
His "Wild wood flower."
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... : )
No bars!! You don’t know the secrets
@@savanahmclary4465 Didn't that song end with the line " sittin on that sack o seeds"?😁
Love to watch him play! He’s so talented!
I saw Jim in Las Vegas - he was brilliant!!
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.
Love the way he gave the finger to the guy running lights...comedic genuis.
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!!
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....
By far one of the best guitarists i have ever had the pleasure of watching and listening to, kinda hard to top this
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!!
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.
@@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!!
@@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.
@@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"?!
As a kid we could be doing whatever, but when Jim came on, everything stopped. He was amazing. Thank you for sharing this video.
What A fantastic musician Jim Stafford was ,there is not many in this day and age could compete with him .
The composer of Classical Gas, Mason Williams, was a staff writer on the Smothers Brothers Show.
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.
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.
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.
what's a NH night
@@lightningmcdweebNew Hampshire
@@kimcallaghan3404 thanks internet stranger
Always loved Jim Stafford! GREAT HUMOR and TALENT!
Always loved his version of this song he's just an amazing guitar player and performer and great sense of humor also
You truly know him so well 😊
Where are you from?
Amazing. The blues turnaround was the best. Funny man.
Jim had his own style. Loved him! Especially wild wood weed
He's . . . not dead, you know. Has his own theater in Branson.
I've seen him several times in Branson. He's really good
Such a talented man. This video highlights his talent beautifully.
Pure genius. And very underrated.
Didn't know that he was a phenomenal guitar player and so hilarious in his comedy.Hope he's doing well 😊❤
His theater in Branson MO has been torn down.
I always loved Jim Stafford's humor. I never knew he was a guitar virtuoso as well.
This man is an excellent guitarist!
I have always enjoyed your music and humor. Thanks
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 🇮🇪
Beautiful sounding guitar, great player, funny guy.
I remember watching this when it was on the air. Almost pissed myself laughing when he gave the bird on national television.
I remember watching this as a kid for the first time...always loved this show and Jim Stafford...good times!
He barely played classical gas but he won my heart, legend
but at the very end.
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
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~~
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 CZcams.
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. ❤️
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.
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.
I decided to check this out for the hell of it, glad I did!
steven hewitt me too
No regrets
Me, too! What a performance! The spotlight scene was hilarious.
Me too brother
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.
And you are watching it for free-don't forget. Cheers, from Toronto
Love this guy! Funny, funny guy! My girl Bill? Says it all about his humor
Jim Stafford a true artist and probably the first artist to flip the bird on national TV. 😋
The bird flip was brilliant!
One of Central Florida 's finest! ♥️
That was hilarious when he gave the light guy the finger. lol
ZinaD S-h-h-hhhhh! It was the 60's, and practically illegal back then (especially on prime time)!!!
1988, not 60s.
@@fieryvixen6486 not Branson,Mo. either :)
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.
Yep, that was definitely a gutbuster. So glad I stumbled onto this video.
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.
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.
One of the greatest shows ever. A high water mark for variety shows.
Much like Roy Clark he combines tremendous musical and comedy talent.
when your that good, you can find time to goof off.
Was thinking same thing lol
Roy Clark also was an amazing musician.
This was an era when comedy was great, and was just one of many fantastic shows on TV when it was worth watching.
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!
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
I remember those times so well....This man always made me smile! The amazing old days :-)
What an entertainer!
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I have loved Jim Stafford’s music and comedy for years. So many wonderful and funny songs.
Not just Classical Gas but several other great songs! 👍
man that middle finger caught me off guard xDD friggin amazing !
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.
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.
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.
@@stobbinsboy Glen, as far as I concerned, Is Greatly Missed...
His humble and humorous way was classic. One of the most underrated talents. But, much admired!!
Him flipping off the spotlight guy had me in stitches!
That was hilarious and awesome at the same time, who digs it ? Give me a high five, Spanish guitar players are like God of all music genre.
Raymond Baglari
Lmao, no they aren't.
High 6
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Amazing that 46 years after “Spiders & Snakes” ... I am just today finding out what an amazing guitarist Jim was. BRAVO!
I watched this so many times still laugh at it and dam his fingers amazing!!!
Wow, does that bring back memories. I saw that on TV when I was a kid. Thanks.
lol wow, always loved him but never realized what an incredible musician he is
Exactly
priceless!!amazing player and entertainer...pure magic Mr. Stafford!!!
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!
Jim Stafford, one of the BEST!!!!!!!
I've watched this a number of times and it always makes me smile/laugh!Jim, I've always liked you, remember listening to your hit tunes as a teenager, watched your TV special, you're awesome, great guitar and your priceless sense of comedy! Total entertainer! You inspire me! Cheers, Ed
This was absolutely spectacular. I remember when he did this on The Smothers Brothers Show.....which was not in Branson, MO. It’s still good no matter where though...lol
This man was amazing. Used to watch him on all the 70's shows....funny and talented.
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.