I just can't get enough of Dame Edna. I particularly love the way Joan cracks up. Let's face it, if you don't laugh at his incredible wit you have no funny bone. Thank you Barry Humphries for your generous gift of making us laugh. R.I.P.
It's amazing how effortlessly Barry Humphries captures an audience. Even surrounded with legends he commands attention. Truly one of the great performers of all time.
We see Dame Edna live a few years back in SF. Having front row seats, by wife was called on stage...she embarrassed the Hell out of my poor wife! But, what a laugh we all had.
I believe Joan Rivers was the person to bring Dame Edna to the USA. Barry and Joan are comedy royalty. You can see Joan appreciates just how good Barry is and allows Edna to just do her thing!
Insanely funny - and Joan Rivers, ever the class act, just lets Dame Edna run with it. Have never seen the Dame when she didn't just suck all the oxygen out of the room and leave people just gasping. What a brilliant performer. Rest in Peace Dear Joan Rivers.. you left us FAR too soon.
@@midwestkatie4 That was only because he was literally shouting so loud for attention and Dame Edna said that to make him feel special, lol. She doesn’t need to raise her voice to command an audience.
I remember this, and I remember thinking that Joan Collins and George Hamilton are sooo totally into themselves, or at least appear to be, that the humor of Dame Edna was really only appreciated by Joan Rivers -
I don't think so, they were laughing enough but just going along with it as they probably felt they had to show some decorum but J R being a comedy genius would appreciate every nu once of the humour so would naturally react more to the ribs/jokes. But they were all watching a master at work.
Joan Rivers trying to hold it together is priceless. I love her. The other two have no idea. Dame Edna is one of the funniest characters we've ever seen.
This needs a warning that the final joke may cause you to die from laughing. Dame Edna always was, and still is an extraordinary talent. As she does here, she can sit down with 3 great talents and within seconds she fills them with a mixture of laughter and bewilderment. In any group of stars, it is Dame Edna who is the superstar.
LOLOLOL... I saw this the very first time it aired back in 1986, and then taped it when it repeated about a month later. Classic. Seeing it again makes me realize how many lines I've stolen from that appearance and how I'm still using some of them to this day.
Joan Collins always had such a high opinion of herself and her modest ability. I remember seeing her seethe during an interview once when she was referred to as having been in B Grade movies prior to appearing on Dynasty.
Dame Edna, brilliantly funny and quick witted, and can put any celeb in their place with her humorous but harmless put downs, could watch Dame Edna for hours on end.
I remember watching this way back when Joan first had her own chat show. She pretty much introduced Dame Edna to American audiences. My first reaction upon seeing Dame Edna was WTF?? Then I quickly caught on to the wickedly sophisticated humor. I, too, have suffered from organ rejection.
I had the best time when i saw Dame Edna live on stage , she really knows how to make the most of her shows , my friends and i had seats in the mezzanine and Dame Edna spent the entire show acknowledging everyone in the theater , not just the first rows, orchestra sections, that was special , we did not feel left out , Classy and Professional lady from down under !!!
Reverend Eslam Somehow, I had never heard of Dame Edna until recently. She/he is my new comedic hero. And I've been a fanatic of Mink Stole, Edith Massey, Mary Vivian Pearce and Divine forever. I now must dig up every video I can possibly find of the Grand Dame.
Jim Adams Do seek out Lily Savage, Dr Evadne Hinge and another great Dame, the late Hilda Bracket, and Cissie and Ada, two working class northern English housewives. The British comics known as The Two Ronnies, and even Danny la Rue, and way back in the 30s and 40s there's always been acts in the mould of Edna, who whilst known in Oz truly became a star in Britain as her act too is inspired by the great British tradition of panto (where best boys are women and the women called "pantomime dames") is so much a part of our culture however I feel it won't be long before the UK provides the world with another great act. It's not drag, it's wholly unique. It's talented comedians, actors, musicians and singers in frocks. O - you must see the late great Kenny Everett's Cunning Stunt from the 70s and early 80s (that is her name !) Sadly, it's only tranny shite now like the awful Ru Paul and female impersonation has been overtaken by the transgender agenda.
@@howardjdownes The Puritans and Radical Relgious right were horrified at they called the debauchery of the theater. They rose up in open rebellion to it. They exposed the most evil, wicked, vile man of perdition, none other than the monster himself William Shakespeare. They picketed, rioted and successfully shut down his house of corruption his Theater.
For everyone slating Joan Collins, keep in mind...she and Barry Humphries are now very good friends...she seemed very nervous, likely meeting 'Dame Edna' in person for the first time.
I’ve read all the comments & was surprised. The Poms loved DE. Maybe she’d been living in the US too long back then. I would have thought they were great mates.
Joan clearly adores Edna. Her humour is so far off base from the norm. Joan was a consummate comedian and when encountering people who can wing it like that she is in sheer admiration. A great trait of hers. At 3:30 when Edna busts the cosmetic surgery line Joan laughter is beyond. The loss of a great great star and funny lady.
" Joan Collins is a personal friend of mine. She loves her perfume. You will never guess what she puts behind her ears to attract the men folk"' Long pause "Her Ankles" Classic
Barrie Humphries. What a legend. He had that American audience in the palm of his hand. They loved his Dame Edna. Joan Rivers, also a legend. Hope they’re making each other laugh where ever they may be.
Joan Collins sense of humour is testament to the fact that a persons personality can make them unattractive. Every single joke went straight over her head.
Dame Edna could be absolutely caustic. A good friend to the Royals I’d love to see her with Meghan Markle. They could probably do with a dose of the Dame about now.
Dane Edna, what a class act she was. Barry Humphries created an irrepressible alter ego and when he knew who his fellow guests were going to be he just couldn’t stop himself from mercilessly taking the mickey out of them. Three major cosmetic surgery victims together, he couldn’t pass that up!
How wonderful to come across Dame Edna again. The Poms always loved her especially the Royal Family. I wonder how she’d handle M Markle right now. #Yankeewally. I’d love to have seen Norman Gunston interview her too.
I just can't get enough of Dame Edna. I particularly love the way Joan cracks up. Let's face it, if you don't laugh at his incredible wit you have no funny bone. Thank you Barry Humphries for your generous gift of making us laugh. R.I.P.
It's amazing how effortlessly Barry Humphries captures an audience. Even surrounded with legends he commands attention. Truly one of the great performers of all time.
PolishViking "Typically English brilliance". Except that Humphries is Australian.
hes a genius!
deku scribe I saw one of his shows in Sydney and it was fantastic 😃🌈💜🇦🇺👍
He out shines million dollar show hosts and the best in the business rendering them all speechless
We see Dame Edna live a few years back in SF. Having front row seats, by wife was called on stage...she embarrassed the Hell out of my poor wife! But, what a laugh we all had.
I believe Joan Rivers was the person to bring Dame Edna to the USA. Barry and Joan are comedy royalty. You can see Joan appreciates just how good Barry is and allows Edna to just do her thing!
I get the impression that Joan Rivers was the only one that got most of it.
Joan Rivers was an absolute class act, a very talented lady.
Joan Rivers totally gets the humour and can't stop laughing whilst
Joan and George are like carboard cutouts! fab!!!
barney1963 Too worried she will start on them!
Horrorclips
Well, they are too "important" to let go. Maybe they understand that Humphries is mocking people exactly like them ; )
Might be because their faces can't move
@@mofo1739 very true 😀
Love the connection between Joan rivers and dame Edna
The timing and stage presence of dame Edna is unbelievable
Genius 🤩🤩🤩
Hello from Australia
I love Dame Edna and truly miss Joan Rivers.
Joan is so beautiful here. Enjoying the moment, so radiant and full of life. I miss her. 💙🥰
Insanely funny - and Joan Rivers, ever the class act, just lets Dame Edna run with it. Have never seen the Dame when she didn't just suck all the oxygen out of the room and leave people just gasping. What a brilliant performer. Rest in Peace Dear Joan Rivers.. you left us FAR too soon.
Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr well said!!
Joan rivers was too smart to try to upstage Edna. It was always far smarter and safer to just let Edna go where she will.
The only time I saw Dame Edna lose control of her own show was with Robin Williams.
@@midwestkatie4 That was only because he was literally shouting so loud for attention and Dame Edna said that to make him feel special, lol. She doesn’t need to raise her voice to command an audience.
He is hilarious as Dame Edna, keeps pushing and pulling at the boundaries of innuendo and decency. Brilliant.
Joan Rivers had a great sense of humour, even able to laugh at herself!
That's the only way a sense of humour can truly develop.
Dame Edna non-stop owns the segment and Joan Rivers adores her :-)
I love that she has Joan Rivers in stitches 😂. If you can make the amazing Joan Rivers laugh like that, you must be f*cking hilarious 😄.
Dame Edna is one of our greatest exports; she's certainly the funniest.
*he
Dame Edna is a brilliant creation. Even though I know it's Barry Humphreys, I ALWAYS FORGET. DAME Edna is REAL!
Dame Edna is brilliant and it is so nice to see Joan Rivers allowing her to do what she does best.
I saw this the night it aired and laughed my ass off thanks for the trip down memory lane
Barry totally dominates these Hollywood celebs....lol....
I remember this, and I remember thinking that Joan Collins and George Hamilton are sooo totally into themselves, or at least appear to be, that the humor of Dame Edna was really only appreciated by Joan
Rivers -
Agreed! They seem boring & self absorbed.
George Hamilton guested Dame Edna's own show a few years later. Hamilton always had humour and loves flamboyant silliness like this.
........I sensed half the jokes went over their heads.
I don't think so, they were laughing enough but just going along with it as they probably felt they had to show some decorum but J R being a comedy genius would appreciate every nu once of the humour so would naturally react more to the ribs/jokes. But they were all watching a master at work.
George seemed to lighten up by the end
A master at work.
Humphries, you`re a genius.
Joan Rivers trying to hold it together is priceless. I love her. The other two have no idea. Dame Edna is one of the funniest characters we've ever seen.
“I love your bone structure , a nose in the middle with an eye either side”.
Oh Joan! Please make the angels laugh! You will be missed!
OMG - my husband & I laughed at this skit to the point of weeping in our pants. Classic Dame Edna humour!
“George, and Joan, and Joan” always loved how Edna used the host and guests names nonstop, and would throw in a “little” once every so often.
Love Joan Rivers' laugh - glad to hear it.
It was contagious!
This needs a warning that the final joke may cause you to die from laughing. Dame Edna always was, and still is an extraordinary talent. As she does here, she can sit down with 3 great talents and within seconds she fills them with a mixture of laughter and bewilderment. In any group of stars, it is Dame Edna who is the superstar.
Dame Edna Everage is just brilliant absolutely anywhere on earth...!
LOLOLOL... I saw this the very first time it aired back in 1986, and then taped it when it repeated about a month later. Classic. Seeing it again makes me realize how many lines I've stolen from that appearance and how I'm still using some of them to this day.
Joan Collins always had such a high opinion of herself and her modest ability.
I remember seeing her seethe during an interview once when she was referred to as having been in B Grade movies prior to appearing on Dynasty.
I love, love, love Dame Edna!!!
Never forget, the 80's were brilliant.
thanx so much for uploading this video, loved it! made me laugh so hard. dame edna is the best.
Joan & Dame Edna together=Priceless Icon Legendary Royalty Gold👑💎
Dame Edna, brilliantly funny and quick witted, and can put any celeb in their place with her humorous but harmless put downs, could watch Dame Edna for hours on end.
Dame Edna is a great combination of Mrs. Slocombe & Hyacinth Bucket 😂😂😂😂😂
lol
Ha!!!
Been around long before Hyacinth, lady of the house.
@@bluespig1 true... And Mrs Slocumbe. Edna is oldddd!! And she started off quite shy, and in black and white.
Before both from 1965
I remember watching this way back when Joan first had her own chat show. She pretty much introduced Dame Edna to American audiences. My first reaction upon seeing Dame Edna was WTF?? Then I quickly caught on to the wickedly sophisticated humor. I, too, have suffered from organ rejection.
I had the best time when i saw Dame Edna live on stage , she really knows how to make the most of her shows , my friends and i had seats in the mezzanine and Dame Edna spent the entire show acknowledging everyone in the theater , not just the first rows, orchestra sections, that was special , we did not feel left out , Classy and Professional lady from down under !!!
Rest In Peace Barry Humphries, what a legend !
The best comic Australia has produced.
That is actually a high complement when you consider that Australia also produced Norman Gunston.
spacecadet35 id love them both to have a sit down with Meghan Markle, particularly Dame Edna, being such a good friend of the Royal family.
Love seeing her laugh like that. 'Is your bridesmaid still alive?' LOL
"My husband has a rumbling prostate...the neighbors complain...it's a Cinderella organ.."
God I love him. Still touring & making people laugh at nearly 80, when most consider retiring at 64.
I thought he retired last year?
I shed more than a couple of tears while laughing to this ;-)
Reverend Eslam Somehow, I had never heard of Dame Edna until recently. She/he is my new comedic hero. And I've been a fanatic of Mink Stole, Edith Massey, Mary Vivian Pearce and Divine forever. I now must dig up every video I can possibly find of the Grand Dame.
Jim Adams
Do seek out Lily Savage, Dr Evadne Hinge and another great Dame, the late Hilda Bracket, and Cissie and Ada, two working class northern English housewives. The British comics known as The Two Ronnies, and even Danny la Rue, and way back in the 30s and 40s there's always been acts in the mould of Edna, who whilst known in Oz truly became a star in Britain as her act too is inspired by the great British tradition of panto (where best boys are women and the women called "pantomime dames") is so much a part of our culture however I feel it won't be long before the UK provides the world with another great act. It's not drag, it's wholly unique. It's talented comedians, actors, musicians and singers in frocks. O - you must see the late great Kenny Everett's Cunning Stunt from the 70s and early 80s (that is her name !)
Sadly, it's only tranny shite now like the awful Ru Paul and female impersonation has been overtaken by the transgender agenda.
Mrs Brown's Boys is a male performer playing the role of a woman.
@@howardjdownes The Puritans and Radical Relgious right were horrified at they called the debauchery of the theater.
They rose up in open rebellion to it. They exposed the most evil, wicked, vile man of perdition, none other than the monster himself William Shakespeare.
They picketed, rioted and successfully shut down his house of corruption his Theater.
Unsurprisingly, Dame Edna was lost on this audience for the most part
If I was sitting next to Dame Edna, I would be as terrified as Joan Collins was. You would never know what was coming next. 😂
Stellar, just stellar. Joan Rivers was great here too - she totally got the humor.
Only Dame Edna could make Joan Rivers crack up laughing.
I laughed all the way through this!!
"is your bridesmaid still alive, Joan?" LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For everyone slating Joan Collins, keep in mind...she and Barry Humphries are now very good friends...she seemed very nervous, likely meeting 'Dame Edna' in person for the first time.
lol365 well said. JC is great fun. Terrified here with two comedy titans.
I’ve read all the comments & was surprised. The Poms loved DE. Maybe she’d been living in the US too long back then. I would have thought they were great mates.
I absolutely loved Joan when she hosted her own show!
George Hamilton got a kick out of her last joke!
2 of my favorite ppl in one room- Joan Collins and Joan Rivers!
Dame Edna: "Cosmetic surgery...never consider it, Joan!"
Oops!! LOL
prophetic
OH WHEN TV WAS SOOOO GOOD!!!!!
A smorgasboard of maturity!!!
LOL!!!
Quote of the year. Lol
Joan Rivers God rest her soul was AWESOME!
I remember watching this with my mom, we laughed our asses off! Joan Collins and tan man never seemed to get the joke.
Rivers can harldy keep it together, and Joan Collins almost gave away George Hamilton's ''secret''....Dame Edna You RULE!!!!!!
I've watched this innumerable times. HILARIOUS!
Joan clearly adores Edna. Her humour is so far off base from the norm. Joan was a consummate comedian and when encountering people who can wing it like that she is in sheer admiration. A great trait of hers. At 3:30 when Edna busts the cosmetic surgery line Joan laughter is beyond. The loss of a great great star and funny lady.
But she revealed herself as a racist at the end in a stupid rant about Gaza.
Erm...neither are dead! 2018! Where is the loss?
Sorry RIP Joan Rivers of course.
Joan gets it. She understands the creative craft of humor. Thas what makes it funny.
which Joan?
Dame Edna is FUNNY. Wow. Joan Rivers is just cracking up.
Ah. Der.
" Joan Collins is a personal friend of mine. She loves her perfume. You will never guess what she puts behind her ears to attract the men folk"' Long pause
"Her Ankles" Classic
Barrie Humphries. What a legend. He had that American audience in the palm of his hand. They loved his Dame Edna. Joan Rivers, also a legend. Hope they’re making each other laugh where ever they may be.
ive never seen anyone make joan laugh so much
She loved Kenneth Williams too
And that wasn’t even the best of Dame Edna. Quite a weak one. Check him out on Micheal Parkinson & interviews like that.
@@AmandaClody me too...
Amazingly great comedy...I've got tears in my eyes..
Vale Barry Humphries. We will greatly miss your talent. He passed tonight age 89.
Wow! So much AquaNet employed here! I'd-a loved to have had the hairspray concession for this show! And, that's just George Hamilton!
That was so great!
Poor Joan Collins, this seems slightly above her head 😂
One of the rudest people I have ever had the misfortune to meet socially (more than once).
No not above her head, but to close to the quick!
I met her sister Jackie and she was other than nice
@@Strontyum An excellent summation!
Joan Collins sense of humour is testament to the fact that a persons personality can make them unattractive. Every single joke went straight over her head.
simply she is stupid
Arrogant, dame edna put her in the shade, humourless.
I didn't understand what he meant by Cinderella organ
I didn't understand what Edna meant by Cinderella organ, but when Edna explained to Joan she laughed
Can't stand Joan zero sencecof humour and up hervown arse
3 Fabulous women on stage together....just wonderful.
Yes, Rivers reacts brilliantly!
Joan Collins was NOT happy when Dame Edna started talking about plastic surgery!! For some reason she suddenly became very uncomfortable 🤣🤣🤣
Correct.
11 years ago. Joan Rivers and Joan Collins look great for 2010!!!!
This show was taped in the early 1990's (or late '80s).
Joan Rivers is having so much fun enjoying Edna :)
Joan is seething that Edna is takin the limelight off her
Isn't she just.
😁😁😁😁She is plotting Dame Edna's death. 🐍🐍🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃
Yes!
@@AmandaClody I like that band too.. 🐙🐙🏃🏃🐍
And it looked like they were going to an ad break but let her run.
Oh my goodness, this is hysterical, She has purple hair both Joans have big hair, and George is terminally tan,
What a ride the 80s were !!!
Gosh George Hamilton is one slick dude.
Elegant...
HIS HEAD WAS MADE OF MOHOGANY
Interesting. Good for him!
Sick dude?
Joan Collins seems to be uncomfortable, like her sense of humor is nonexistent. Dame Edna is so non threatening. What a comedic genius.
I find it almost impossible to take looking at this Poser, J/Collins even for one second.
Obnoxious !
ChevyDude65 Joan Collins is being upstaged that’s why she’s uncomfortable
@@bar10ml44 Joan Collins is being upstaged by a man who plays a diva... That must be galling.
Dame Edna could be absolutely caustic. A good friend to the Royals I’d love to see her with Meghan Markle. They could probably do with a dose of the Dame about now.
This is SO 80s!!
Joan Joan Joan.......we love you! (and need you now). You were/are the BEST.
I love this so much.
Practically a monologue. Who needs other guests when you have the one and only Dame Edna on?
The doctors have said that there's some possibility that my husband's organ might be rejected. *pause* He ought to be used to that by now... 😄🤣
Dane Edna, what a class act she was. Barry Humphries created an irrepressible alter ego and when he knew who his fellow guests were going to be he just couldn’t stop himself from mercilessly taking the mickey out of them. Three major cosmetic surgery victims together, he couldn’t pass that up!
I went to 2 Dame Edna shows many years back (NYC & London)...so funny.
This makes me Laugh Out Loud which I never do..I guess I "get" Joan and Edna's humor. JOAN you make me laugh always...
Dame Edna outshines all of them.
Dame Edna put on a terrific show in Atlanta!
I looooovvvveeeee her!!!!!
This show was originally broadcast in 1986.
It was actually broadcast in 1783 but it was considered to be too graphic at the time so they archived it until 1986 🐍🐍🐸🐸🏃🏃🏃🐒🐒👽👽👽👽👽👽🐝🐝📹📹📹📹🐻🐙
I had no idea Joan Collins had no sense of humor.
zacthecatty35 You don't think she seems slightly baffled by Dame Edna?
I thought she had a great sense of humor here.
I didn't. :)
joan collins is another word for cosmetic surgery
I don't think JC is so much baffled by Dame Edna as she is irritated that the attention is no longer on herself.
How wonderful to come across Dame Edna again. The Poms always loved her especially the Royal Family. I wonder how she’d handle M Markle right now. #Yankeewally. I’d love to have seen Norman Gunston interview her too.
I don't know who you are, bit having read your comment, I really like you !
lisa sommerlad why thank you. Just an Aussie who respects the Queen, despises MM for what she’d done to the RF & loves Dame Edna.
I loved Joan Rivers.
Dame Edna is a credit to Australia
this was very funny--this is at least 25 years old-closer to 30--thanx for posting
Found this on TikTok it’s so funny!
Pure brilliance
What's 'er name on the sofa trying to have a go at Dame Edna and failing miserably. Love it!
Barry humphries legend