The YES Guy: Frank Nelson

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This episode of "Unsung Legends of Comedy" celebrates the life and work of Frank Nelson, best remembered as the unctuous "Yeeeeees" Man from "The Jack Benny Program." He also made memorable appearances on "I Love Lucy," "Sanford and Son," and many more.
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• Simpsons - "Yes!"
• The Simpsons Yes Guy
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@thecrimsonbubbles 3 года назад

"Why do you talk like that?" "I had a stroOOOOOoooooke"

@John-gr4td 3 года назад

Yeeessss! I was waiting for that!

@zapkvr 3 года назад

Too funny.

@zapkvr 3 года назад

@@rogerkaison9694 Or you can get Disney Plus and watch every episode. Either way.

@GenGamesUniverse 7 месяцев назад

Eh-siiii!!!

@johndaugherty7779 3 года назад

Thank you for remembering Frank. His interactions with Benny were priceless.

@UncleAnaesthesia 3 года назад

There are many cultural references that baby boomers would easily understand in the Simpsons. Since I was born in the mid-80s, I had to learn about Frank Nelson much like you since it originally went over my head... but that's the beauty of the Simpsons: they lead you down a road to what influenced the writers/creators.

@winonafrog 11 месяцев назад

Yes absolutely-remember listening to The Doors at 13 this way, or Dame Edna, or “really big shoe,” among other things…

@wraithstrongopark 3 года назад

what i like best about this is that you don't hear any bitching about him being upset at getting typecast. he made a great career out of being a hilarious jerk and rode it until the wheels came off.

@davidwalter2002 3 года назад

It's a rare gift for an actor to know his lane and stay in it. They're out there, though. Character actors who had long careers. They were never stars, but they worked steadily playing basically the same type. If you don't appreciate Mary Wickes, you have nothing going for you.

@RichardX1 3 года назад

And then he replaced the wheels and kept on riding.

@spencerfrankclayton4348 2 года назад

Actually, he was disappointed that this ruined his serious/drama career. Once he became known for this, everybody only cast him for this. :(

@oluhamilton2121 2 года назад

A-MENNNN.

@ChrisMolyneaux93 3 года назад

"This is my first flight." "MINE TOO!"

@gabe_s_videos 3 года назад

Proof that you can make an entire career out of doing exactly one thing really, really well.

@breckrichardson390 3 года назад

Well he did a whole lot more in his career than just that, but his "yes" on Jack Benny made a lasting impression.

@JustWasted3HoursHere 3 года назад

"Wutchoo talkinbout Willis?"

@gabe_s_videos 3 года назад

@@JustWasted3HoursHere Provided your parents don’t steal all your money. XD

@xaenon 3 года назад

Foster Brooks did, too.

@zapkvr 3 года назад

Very nice point. Although I imagine it got a bit frustrating for him at times.

@southgatetrain 10 месяцев назад

"Oh, that would be the 'Jack Benny Suite!'" was the funniest line for me!

@LawrenceW78 3 месяца назад

After all this time I finally got the reference

@SlowBluesInc 3 года назад

"The corn department"

@jamesalexander5623 3 года назад

"I'm Looking at it!" .... Priceless!

@UltraGinormous 3 года назад

Wow! Thanks! I'm always imitating him with my friends and had no idea it went beyond the Simpsons

@scottrembert5226 Год назад

when I meet a jerk, i cant help doing the Yesssssss

@julietteyork6293 2 года назад

I adore Frank Nelson - one of the all time greatest. It’s no wonder the “I Love Lucy” creators had him play so many different characters. His voice, delivery and expressions are pure gold.

@vincegay986 Год назад

Benny had a great company of supporting players.

@evansmith7969 4 месяца назад

Players and writers. The Jack Benny radio and television programs are laugh-out-loud funny to this day.

@barrymurphy1337 3 года назад

I've just been watching Jack Benny shows on yt and had to find out more about this guy! Thanks fot the great video Anthony.

@BadWebDiver 3 года назад

Same.

@RSEFX 3 года назад

Thank you for doing this! We have always been a fan of his. Long overdue that people put a name to the face (AND the voice!!) and learn of all he did for so many decades. Hilarious, original and unforgettable character from days now gone.

@fourdeck33 3 года назад

Well known quiz-master, Freddie Fillmore.

@1talldaddy 3 года назад

and later Ralph Ramsey.

@Ed_Okin 2 года назад

Yes! And Henry the waiter on “Lucy Changes Her Mind.”

@BBoy4040 Год назад

I love this man simply for the fact he essentially created the "Character who has every job in town and is in every possible location that the protagonist goes to" trope that Pokémon, Cow and Chicken, 2 Stupid Dogs, etc. all took from

@danielwilliams9473 Месяц назад

I never knew before seeing this that Frank Nelson voiced the sleazy motel clerk from the Garfield special, and growing up I'd never even made the connection to the "Jack Benny suite" reference. Thanks for the excellent video!

@dwlopez57 3 года назад

When listening to old Benny radio programs it's always a treat when Frank Nelson showed up. Him or the race track tout. Cant remember who played him

@KeithE4 3 года назад

The tout was Sheldon Leonard. He was best known as a TV producer (Andy Griffith, Gomer Pyle USMC) in the 1960s, but started out as an actor.

@brianvgplayer 3 года назад

@@KeithE4 He was also Nick on It's a Wonderful Life.

@davet1081AA 9 месяцев назад

My mom told me about him when he appeared in the McDonald's commercial early 80s. Then I saw him in old Jack Benny episodes late at night on early cable TV. Still a fan.

@dmcvegan1963 3 года назад

Thank you for this! I've always loved Frank Nelson!

@Milesco 3 года назад

Me too!

@citizenken7069 Год назад

The man with Frank Nelson in the Zagnut commercial (beginning at 3:01) is Bill Idelson. He appeared on a number of TV shows, most notably as Herman Glimscher, Sally Rogers' on-and-off boyfriend on "The Dick Van Dyke Show". He later became an accomplished TV writer.

@dorothyedwards7225 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the video montage, particularly the animated cameos. I didn't know he did Garfield and friends. I was gonna look up his McDonald commercial that I was reminded of from another youtube video.

@bobingalls4643 Год назад

He was one of the most famous voices in all of Hollywood.

@JamesJones-bd1jg 11 месяцев назад

I wAtched the jack Benny show in the 1950’ . Little did I realize those were precious times that are now gone forever. When I watch these film clips I actually hurt in my heart because I miss those times so much. Thank you for putting these clips on here today.

@Peter2025-wf9do 5 месяцев назад

Frank was such a crowd pleaser

@rcrawford42 Месяц назад

Frank and Jack did a great radio skit where they recited the lyrics to "Istanbul, not Constantinople". Classic!

@MMID303 9 месяцев назад

This guy was hilarious. Used to watch Jack Benny reruns during the 2010s on AntennaTV.

@signalsoldier 3 года назад

He was also a regular on the Flintstones. Funny as hell too.

@echoecho3108 Год назад

Thanx muchly for sharing this little gem! Frank Nelson was always a hoot, whether on radio or tv. We used to go around saying 'ee-Yessssssss' like him, annoying and delighting family, friends, teachers . . . When Bill Engvall came out with his 'Here's Your Sign' routine, I was reminded of Frank Nelson's many responses to dumb questions. Love this man. RIP, darling Frank, and thanx so very much, for the magic and memories.

@coolbro6969 Год назад

Thanks.

@jubalcalif9100 3 года назад

What a heartwarming video ! KUDOS ! Been a big fan of the late great Frank Nelson for many years. THANKS for sharing with us !! :-)

@jchapman8248 3 года назад

I even recall hearing his trademark "yeeeeees" from one the bit characters on the Flintstones!

@williambrightman2760 3 года назад

I remember him the Flintstones as well.

@madnessbydesign1415 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I've always wondered who that character was based on as well! :)

@agemmemnon100 2 года назад

Thank you. This guy made me laugh so much as a kid and though I often imitated him over the years, I could never remember his name or find the references to the numerous shows he was in.

@justwaiting5744 3 года назад

My 6th grade science teacher, my 9th roommate, and my Dad quote this guy.

@neneshubby 3 года назад

Loved him on Sanford and Son too.

@drewski1535 3 года назад

Jack Benny is another amazing talented actor where did all these legends of Hollywood go? Never gonna see these amazing actor's/actresses again or this kind of talent.

@jaybillings8185 7 месяцев назад

I LOVE Frank Nelson! He was awesome on The Jack Benny Program - I also LOVE Jack Benny!

@deadmeatjb 2 года назад

The quality of this video reminds me of a sort docu break that a cable channel would run in between programs

@GrantTarredus Год назад

I’ve loved Nelson as long as I recall, and you’ve shown me some commercial & cartoon clips here that I hadn’t seen. Thanks for the treat!

@mpatrickthomas 3 года назад

He looks and sounds like he inspired Mad Magazines Al Jaffee Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions.😅😅He was great

@TheJudgeraye 3 года назад

oh my God i Loved seeing that guy turn around..Yessssssssss?

@lesliehughes1030 Год назад

Wouldn't it be interesting to be known for one word? Love him

@knytrydr73 3 года назад

When I was a kid, I didn't get the reference behind the "Jack Benny Suite" in that Garfield cartoon. Then one day I discovered Jack Benny. LOL

@ThiefOfBaghdad 3 года назад

Beautiful video dude YESSSSßSSSSSSßSSSSSSSßSSSSSSDSßß

@biff9999 3 года назад

I loved this guy so much. So much.

@DEATHBYFLYINGCDS 9 месяцев назад

I wondered this for decades

@jimjimmyjames59 3 года назад

Thanks for this!

@pattyheitzman8635 3 года назад

He also did the voice of Spiffy on the cartoon The Oddball Couple.He also is in some of the Gasoline Alley comic strips.

@mindreader 3 года назад

Loved that guy. Thank you for putting this together. He showed up on SNL once, or his voice.

@zapkvr 3 года назад

Thanks for the stroll down amnesia lane. That as very amusing. I can remember watching Jack Benny in the sixties., I was only a child and of course I never understood the humor.

@manofthehour6856 2 года назад

LOL, I don't think I have ever watched the Simpsons, but I remember being fortunate to watch The Jack Benny Show in reruns as a kid in the 1980s, and it was comedy gold. My God, Frank Nelson was HYSTERICAL, and actually, I think he is even funnier now when I hear his other dialogue again. The unwarranted yet mirthful sarcasm he directs at Jack Benny is simply one of the all-time great comic characters. I remember him appearing in McDonald's commercials in the 1980s (apparently 1981 to 1986) towards the end of his life, and I was genuinely sad when he passed. I remember in middle school doing the impression, the irritating "eee-yesssssss" was just so damn funny. Unsung legend of comedy is a perfect category for him! God bless ya, Frank Nelson!!!!

@kingporter67 11 месяцев назад

No doubt about it, Frank Nelson is a super hilarious actor who brought laughter with her EEE YESSSSS catchphase!!

@brianthomas2434 3 года назад

Great tribute, and thanks. I never knew his name.

@williamschlenger1518 3 года назад

He was a great character actor.

@immortalfrieza 3 года назад

Frank Nelson was doing Here's Your Sign decades before Bill Engvall.

@GeraldM_inNC 2 года назад

The guy was absolutely hysterical!

@tylerzorn6152 3 года назад

That was very very informative which were posting that I can remember watching him on TV live in the late 60s early 70s he was a real gem I learned a lot from the video thank you

@Cyberbrickmaster1986 3 года назад

Frank Nelson died the same year I was born. How sad.

@Pro1er 3 года назад

Don't feel bad, I'm sure it wasn't your fault. 😁

@brendendesimone9278 3 года назад

@@Pro1er hilarious response

@Pro1er 3 года назад

@@brendendesimone9278 😁

@TheMikester307 3 года назад

I remember hearing a lot of his cartoon voices!

@larchmontmark1 8 месяцев назад

Most incredible thing, besides just Frank Nelson himself: That Jack could keep a straight face.

@jasminnemcdonald94A Год назад

Excuse me, Sir. Frank Nelson: YEEEEESSSSS.

@skwisgarskwigelf7191 6 месяцев назад

I vaguely remember Frank Nelson doing a voice on an episode of The Flintstones

@michealgarcia2170 Год назад

I was 12 years old when I saw him on the McDonald's commercials.

@FredHerrman 3 года назад

Frank Nelson was the best!

@MatthewSmith-to1hz Год назад

I've been quoting him for years without realizing it 😂

@markcurry2836 3 года назад

Dang, you dug up some exclusive footage of him. love it.

@FrankStein1 3 года назад

I remember him ... he was always such a smart guy. Everyone knew of him as the yes guy but those who seen him b4 knew he was a wise guy. Always popping off with some kind of smart remark. he is the one that pointed out stupid questions with stupid answers.

@RSEFX 3 года назад

He also had snappy answers to reasonable questions, which made him into even more than an obnoxious guy---a real ASS.

@jehobden 10 месяцев назад

3:00 - Actor/Writer Bill Idelson appears with him in the Zagnut commercial. Bill Idelson may be best known for playing Sally Rogers' boyfriend & eventual husband, Herman Glimscher, in Dick Van Dyke's sitcom.

@louistenore2185 3 года назад

I think he also did a few Flintstones appearances as well/

@mjacobsable 3 года назад

Yep! In that episode in which he worked at the Buddy Buddy Credit Jewelers. And he was a hotel clerk in that episode in which The Flintstones go on a second honeymoon.

@ScottThomas-t7o 6 месяцев назад

Very hilarious

@fretpound 2 года назад

I am a take this guy all the time. My younger friends all think I’m a lunatic.

@patrickdoring7149 2 года назад

He’s like the ancestor of Newman from Seinfeld.

@sha11235 3 года назад

I remember him from Sanford and Son. I was too young to remember Jack Benny so I didn't know he was on there first.

@RichardX1 Месяц назад

He also voiced the Governor on "Snorks"

@DDumbrille 2 года назад

Nelson wasn't a "regular presence on television until his death in 1986". Far from it. He had a handful of credits during the 1960's, and even less so in the '70's. Yes, he worked quite a bit in the 1980's, but unfortunately not in front of the camera. Would've been so great to see him in so many sitcoms from all three decades...

@MoneyMikeMurray 8 месяцев назад

One of the million things the Simpsons referenced, I then researched and learned about.

@muldrewdennis2837 3 года назад

I've used it 1000xs.

@egads3696 3 года назад

Holy crap, youve only got a few hundred subs!that means im early and in later years i can tell the kids i was listening before it was cool.

@urbanwarchief 3 года назад

Comedy at it's simple greatest

@mr.e7201 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this - I love how the cheapest room was the Jack Benny Suite. Do you think he ad-libed that one?

@jeffreyrepace785 11 месяцев назад

That 's a riot...how many kids watching the Garfield cartoon back then even knew who Jack Benny was? For me, I always associate Frank Nelson with I Love Lucy, which I watched in reruns as a kid. Benny was a bit before my time and a rarer find on the reruns in the 70's. Just saw him on an episode of S&Son the other night... where he played a jeweler....guy could certainly steal a scene. Which is tough to do against comedy giants like Fox, Benny and Ball.

@GLynnQuint 2 года назад

3:51 Jon...u knew it was coming

@TheShootist 3 года назад

Next you must do Throckmorton P Guildersleeves

@AnthonyScibelliUnsungLegends 3 года назад

I did one on another cast member from the Great Gildersleeves: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yy74VFM9OO4.html

@Stewart1953 3 года назад

Class Act

@TheKitchenerLeslie 3 года назад

Phil Hartman did the voice in the early Simpsons, after he passed, I think Dan Castellaneta took over because he sounds more like Homer.

@noidea26 2 года назад

No he didn’t. The Yes Guy has only ever been voiced by Castellaneta. Phil Hartman died a year before Yes Guy’s first appearance.

@PatronFabian Год назад

I always do the Yeeeeaaaaassss and no one ever get it but that’s ok. It’s only funny to me😊

@liamholton8937 2 года назад

Who would've thought back then that this fella would get a Simpsons character based on him!!

@prunetracy1371 4 месяца назад

Just realized that this guy inspired waiter Grover 🤯

@davidhensley76 3 года назад

His character was in at least one Bugs Bunny cartoon, too.

@KairuHakubi 3 года назад

okay I learned two things today there was another version of the tootsie pop commercial with a cow and a fox and Garfield and Friends was made prior to '86. It always felt later than that to me. That kinda hip cartoon writing pretty much started with TMNT or so I thought.

@ewhartiii 3 года назад

It's really sad that the edited (butchered) version of that commercial is the one people see now. The full length commercial ran about a minute and had the kid going to several animals to ask, "How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of A Tootsie Pop?"

@wellesradio 3 года назад

0:12 Hold up a sec. You're telling me that as a kid you never watched I Love Lucy?? What the hell was wrong with you?

@TheStormMage 2 месяца назад

1:00

@DailyMotionBetter Год назад

1:06

@charlesmurphy3222 3 года назад

The genius of Jack Benny: Introduced the obnoxious alpha gay comic relief. Except Frank was as straight as a arrow. Without Frank Nelson, there's no Paul Lynde, Rip Taylor, Jim J Bullock, or Sean Hayes to follow up. Frank was that good.

@jankjason 2 года назад

Umm, the Simpsons reference is actually pretty old now.

@spencerfrankclayton4348 2 года назад

He was disappointed that this ruined his serious/drama career. Once he became known for this, everybody only cast him for this. :(

@SuperWolsey 2 года назад

True but in the end, it pays the bills

@WillScarlet16 3 года назад

Proving the Simpsons guy is nowhere NEAR as funny as the real Frank Nelson.

@palehorse864 Год назад

Great video on Frank Nelson. Btw, found your video in the related section of this one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e4s_xTlpnHU.html