Genius comedy/comedians....

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    The word genius is an oft used word nowadays and in certain spheres of life it is an apt word, but, is there such a thing as comedy genius? The closest I can get to thinking of a comic genius is Larry David, Curb your enthusiasm, is for me, the finest comedy show of all time.
    Please feel free to offer up more opinions on comedy genius.
     
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    Tommy Cooper
     
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    Richard Pryor
     
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    Eric Morecambe for me, closely followed by Ronnie Barker.
     
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    Another one for Eric Morecambe.
     
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    I like all the old favourites but I do have a particular liking for Peter Kay.
     
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    Best comedy writer Ronnie barker, best comedy actor Leaonard rossiter
     
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    Another one for Eric Morecambe, plus Rowan Atkinson is very good, in my opinion
     
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    I loved Bang Bang Reeves & Mortimer & A Smell of Reeves & Mortimer.

    Ben Elton.

    Dave Allen.

    Phil cool.

    Billy Chuffin Pierce.
     
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    Les dawson for me
     
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    Loved Eric morecambe ronnie Barker, Charlie Williams, Richard Pryor with Gene wilder, and rising damp was class.
     
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    Eric Morecambe and Ronnie Barker for me. The "Andrew Preview" sketch is the pinnacle for me, although in fairness, André Previn and Ernie Wise both make it work. Barker was probably the best comedy writer and character actor, Fletcher and Arkwright still make me laugh now.

    I'll also offer a shout for the regulars on I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue - Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, and the late Jeremy Hardy and Tim Brooke Taylor among others.

    And I've always liked the Tommy Cooper / Tim Vine stuff.
     
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    Saw him live in Newcastle in 1974, my face and sides ached for days afterwards. Of course many would say that my face still aches to this day...:(
     
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    Other comic genii include, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman and Terry Gilliam.
     
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    Wudda loved to have seen him, saw Mike Harding and he was really good
     
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