Customer Reviews

Jackie Mason - The World According to Me [VHS]

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is an outstanding hour of comedy. I disagree with one of the other reviewers about its production values because, with stand-up comics, production values are totally irrelevant. All that really matters with comedians is the quality of their material. If the material's great then it doesn't matter if there are any frills or whistles. This hour is better than the average Jackie Mason and it's distilled. There are few pauses and the DVD accelerates his delivery by breaking his performance into acts which takes out a lot of dead air time. This performance is probably about twenty years old, and I'm not sure he'd have the same things to say today about Ronald Reagan that he did back then. Regardless of a changed perspective, he puts forth some absolutely hysterical stuff here.

I think J.M. is the funniest man in my time. Quick mind and doesn't go overboard like Rickles. However, I wish he did't use profanity. There are many people I won't recommend it to.
Dennis Alweiss

This is a great show - the amazing come-back for Jackie Mason that relaunched his career. His real-life perceptions of Jewish and Gentile cultures are simply hilarious!! A real delight. You will be in stitches. Keep an eye out for the Ed Sullivan impersonation. This is definitely worth the price for a masterpiece of a classic comedian to add to your DVD collection.

This show was recorded twenty years ago, but as I watched it, the material, delivery, and humor seemed fresh and cogent and not dated at all. Seems a throw back might appear out of date and unfunny given the new comics and their dirty and blue material. But Mr. Mason reminds us how timeless and funny he can be with a clean show. I have watched it three times already so that I would not miss any of his comments. His accent and delivery are too regional and fast for my adopted southern home. But I finally got it all.

This is the 2nd DVD that I have viewed and enjoyed of Jackie Mason. He is funny as always.

THIS WAS JACKIES FIRST TIME ON BROADWAY,AND WHAT A HIT..SO IF YOU MISSED IT . BUY THIS TODAY AND GET READY TO SAY TO YOUR SELF ,HES RIGHT............

I saw this show on HBO shortly after its Broadway debut. I recalled Mason from my youth but preferred other "more cool" comedians back then. But this show converted me to Mason's brand of humor. In fact, he became my wife's and my favorite comedian, dislodging George Carlin from that position (quite a change, I realize that!). Because, arguably, this show boosted Mason to the superstar comedian rank, I give it 5 stars.

This seems to be an edited review of an old VHS we had, some parts were left out but it doesn't hurt the integrity of the show. Jackie is very funny, mostly to New Yorkers (and former New Yorkers) but my Midwestern Husband likes this too. Some of his lines have stayed with me since I first saw the VHS in the mid 80's, and I still crack up over them.

This DVD is about a Jackie, actually I thought it was about a jockey. Some guy stands up, makes a nice living, doesn't need a partner, and we all laugh our asses off.

I'd invest in it. Which are words, I'll tell you the truth, I never should said to my goyische cup brother-in-law.

Hey, but let me tell you something, I kinow who I am. This guy over here in the second row -- doesn't know who he is. Sends himself an e-mail, never gets it.

You understand what I'm saying? ... Mister?

But seriously, I have the utmost respect for people from all walks of life. Because it's not in my nature, not in my character, not in my being, to abuse or mistreat or talk dirty or disrespectfully about any people, of any race, color or creed. ... Except you. And the hooker sitting next to you.

Oh, is that your wife? Lovely woman. Jewish? And she knows where the kitchen is?
Mazel tov!

(Runs his fingers over his ear.) No but I'll tell you though, everything nowadays is sex. Sex, sex, sex. So it's a nice department store, personally I can live without it, I shop at Macy's.

People tell me, Jackie get married. But why should I? Last week, every night of the week, I went out with a beautiful curly-headed woman. A different one every night. ... No hair, just seven women all with curly heads.

I have to go now but before I do I want to thank each and everyone of you for making me a hit. But I'm such a big hit now why should I spend time with a lowlife crowd like you?

And remember, whether you're a Gentile or a Jew, white or black, rich or poor, we're all brothers. ... Except you, mister. Get out! You I don't like altogether!

The material in this concert is some of Jackie's most successful and popular. Unfortunately, the production values of the recording are abysmal. The performance is 5 stars. Unfortunately, you will have a difficult time appreciating this.
Save your money and buy "Broadway", "Trilogy" or the the other DVD"s which boast outstanding production values.