@@Gloth_Sang He wrote about it in his first book-Digging up Mother, and also I think he mentioned it on one of his podcasts as well a Stern show episode
@@jartstopsign I thought he got the gig based on his ability to repeat Dice's material but then wrote his own jokes before the show. I could be wrong though, it wouldn't be the only book I've read twice and still don't remember correctly haha.
I tell younger people this all the time....90-91 and even into 92 were like pop culture was going through some sort of awkward adolescent stage. (the Vanilla Ice/Michael Bolton years) I was in 8th grade/freshman year at the time. I fit right in!
Doug Stanhope's substance abuse makes perfect sense now, if my inner self was Peter Griffin with a Joe Dirt haircut I'd wake up and get drunk everyday too.
took him a moment to get settled in, even had to restart a line to keep his place... but once he let loose, and saw the crowd enjoyed his dark humor.... he killed it.
I kinda feel like he never changed, in a good way. He's young here, so his material is still budding, and the ravages of time have yet to set upon his countenance. Yes I am high while typing this.
What an amazing gem of a find. Huge Stanhope fan here. Have seen him perform 8 times now. The guy is a legend as far as I'm concerned. That mullet is nothing short of glorious.
I didn’t know Doug was such a fan of Billy Ray Cyrus, but that hair is a perfect match. I’m sure he’s pretty embarrassed now about it. I love Doug and have seen him live twice and met him both times. It was awesome.
Ha. About him being embarrassed, there was somewhere he mentioned "the guy who keeps uploading his fuckin first tv appearance" ...since I put this up someone else uploaded the same clip for some reason, but I take pride in knowing I'm the guy that put it up (twice) for the world to enjoy.
Stanhope version of 80s comedy. Exactly what it is. Face value Stanhope 40 years ago. Not surprising. Still great for what it is. Stanhope is my number #1 among about 20 others
I love Stanhope seen him live multiple times in some of the dingiest places in America and in theaters. It is fucking hilarious he has a joke in this routine about how RIDICULOUS Punk rockers look. The pot calling the kettle black! Bro even in 92 that hair would turn fucking heads. What an outrageous mullet, I love it.