Henny Youngman
PMP Network Presents
Henny Youngman, known for his 'take my wife, please' one-liners, reflects on his comedic journey. He shares anecdotes from his early days on stage and discusses his son Gary's career in filmmaking. Youngman also touches on the nature of comedy and the importance of being 'blessed' to pursue it.
Henny Youngman
About Henny Youngman
Henny Youngman was an American comedian renowned for his rapid-fire one-liner style and the iconic catchphrase 'Take my wife... please.' Born in London and raised in the United States, he performed at approximately six jokes per minute throughout a career spanning six decades. He appeared on Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In and in films including Goodfellas and History of the World, Part I, and operated New York Telephone's Dial-a-Joke service in 1974.
In this interview
- Recalls being pulled off stage by his father and a cop during a Jewish holiday performance.
- Discusses his son Gary's filmmaking career and a movie called 'No Man.'
- Reflects on his belief in God and trying to do the right thing.
- Notes that his children never exhibited a flair for comedy like him.
“You gotta be blessed to do what I do.”— Henny Youngman, in this interview
Since this interview
Henny Youngman died on February 24, 1998, at age 91 at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan.
