Andy Kaufman - SNL

Taking the stage, Andy Kaufman tell jokes, does impressions, gets flustered and finally breaks down in tears before winning over the crowd by creating rhythmic music using his own squeals and a bongo drum. Aired 11/08/75

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[thedrzoidberg]

people online: wow, people back then just did not understand the GENIUS of Andy Kaufman like we do now
People back then: *uproarious laughter and standing ovations for Andy Kaufman*

[julius]

I never cease to be impressed by his ability to cry without actually crying.

[_Ashler]

That ending pivot from crying into drumming was flawless. Great talent.

[iydkydg]

His awkward and nervous delivery is extremely natural. He is missed very much. Pure genius!

[dafreedomfita]

I love his childlike eyes, there’s so much innocence in them. It actually touched me. He would have been a great dramatic actor.

[Trisador]

If he stuck around for the internet this guy would be huge. He is like an original troll, parodying things without any indications of parody so people get upset, sometimes just messing with people's heads with senseless stuff.

[MTLYev]

Andy was so good playing this character. He genuinely makes me feel sad and sorry for the fella his portraying. The childlike naiveté, innocence and oblivious sincerity are captured so genuinely.

[moozycla]

Andy entertains only himself, like a pristine child of innocence.
Quite priceless!

[karloljubicic]

I have not laughed so sincerely in a long time. This guy was truly one of a kind.

[JBmusicart]

He's freaking trying so hard to not laugh and he's 100 percent in control

[johnthomas]

I saw this live when I was 10, did not know of Andy. To see it in 1975 the routine drew you in and I felt exactly how he wanted me to feel....then he let me out of the box. It was wonderful an emotional serpentine. Genius.

[dahalofreeek]

Kaufman was unique. There will only ever be one Andy Kaufman but he's influenced probably thousands of performers.

[purneshdevnikhanj]

The technique with which he merges the crying sound into a tune is just so original and awesome!
Hats off to Andy Kaufman & also Jim Carrey who portrayed him in a great way! :)

[chuckaudio]

I was 6 years old when I saw this live (broadcast) in 75. Andy was amazing. Absolutely fearless yet completely fragile. He was truly one of a kind.

[JhullyAmillyMarangoni]

He doesn't break character! What a genius, this guy!

[tonycliftontheman]

The fear in his eyes is palpable. Brilliant!

[mazirabbasi]

Hypnotised to the eyes of this guy. I'm not even laughing, just amazed.

[YouHaveBeenWatchingFilms]

Absolutely love this, the cannonball joke is too good, and from crying to music is just wonderful, what a one of a kind talent Kaufman was <3

[tycumbie]

For those who didn't get to experience the 70s first hand, yes, it was amazing.

[maceface]

His comedy was definitely ahead of its time. He had that type of dry, awkward comedy that has become extremely popular these days