Bruce got progressively weaker. He mentions his obscenity trial in New York (the Caf Au Go Go trial). He was renowned for his open, free-style and critical form of comedy which integrated satire, politics, religion, sex, and vulgarity. The ninth and tenth clips are variations on Airplane Glue, with the kid who sniffs glue appearing on Paul Coates tabloid TV show. During which a number of crap fucking bands no one has ever heard of played. Upon returning to stand-up comedy, things got worse for Lenny Bruce over the next two years. He talks about his fans and obscenity. Other Versions (5 of 9) View All The series correspondence, writings and transcripts, and news clippings and articles also have materials pertaining to Lenny Bruce previously gathered by a close friend named Ralph J. Gleason, who was a journalist for the San Francisco Chronicle and later, the founding editor for Rolling Stone Magazine. He does the bit Chicks Are Boss. He claims hes Ralph J. Gleason (the San Francisco Chronicle writer who was a friend and supporter). and Black Black Woman White White Woman. The file ends during the bit Las Vegas Tits & Ass. "Gum Addiction," a pantomime of a musician going though withdrawal because of a lack of chewing gum, is a parody of the then-current play The Connection, which focused on jazz musicians with narcotics habits. Literary experts were called as witnesses to support Bendichs claim. Bruce gives permission for Levy to tape his show. Best Known For: Lenny Bruce was an American stand-up comic and satirist who became a target for prosecutors and a poster boy for freedom of speech. Race. (Bruce was then arrested, as was audience member George Carlin, who refused to show police his ID). He tells Catholics theyre lucky to have confession. He does the bits Las Vegas Tits & Ass, The Clap, Gypsies, and Christ & Moses. Names like Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce, Bob Newhart, and Phyllis Diller, either got their starts or made their debut at The Purple Onion. A discussion of Jackie Mason speaking out against censorshipin response to Bruces arrest for obscenity at the Gate of Horn days earliercontinues. He mentions Judge Clayton Horn from his second San Francisco obscenity trial and Judge John Murtagh from his current New York trial (the Caf Au Go Go trial). But guys can have head-on collisions with Greyhound busesand on the way to the hospital, in the ambulance, the guy makes a play for the nurse. Bruce riffs about razor blades, his recent legal troubles, obscenity, how he got in trouble for part of his bit The Reason We Left England, the difference in the secular and the Catholic definitions of obscenity. He makes the first of several comments on a woman in the audiences meshuggener laugh. He does Transvestites Posing as Policemen. Lenny Bruce died in August of 1966, but you can still hear his voice online. His performance at Carnegie Hall took place two years before his 3rd appearance on The Steve Allen Show. Bruce refers to his attire, a raincoat, pants and mismatched socks. The recording ends abruptly, then continues (it may be the same performance, or yet another performance). Were simply trying to make our ride, the best ride possible with what weve got. He couldnt say any offensive word without getting heat from the authorities. He expresses frustration with the police. Bruce starts by joking that hes living on a boat thats outside the three-mile limit. He then tells Gleason about his arrest the previous night, at his home, for having given obscene performances at the Trolley Ho nightclub in Los Angeles (under California Penal Code 311.6). He does Christ & Moses, Are There Any Niggers Here Tonight?, and Black Black Woman White White Woman. Discusses differences between Christians and Jews. Schwartz tells Bruce about his meeting with New York City License Inspector Herbert S. Ruhe. Dec. 23, 2003. The tape ends during an exchange between Bruce and Gate of Horn owner Alan Ribback about Jackie Mason having just criticized censorship (this was witnessed by Ribback, but its unknown whether it was live or on television or radio). and People Dont Talk That Way to Judges. The photographs document not only his professional career but also his personal life with family and friends. Bruce does his bit about Barry Goldwaters Jewish roots, which suggests that it is 1964. Allen urged any viewer who found themselves to be easily offended or didnt want to be shocked, to go away and do something else which didnt involve them watching his show for the next 10 minutes. Some of Bruces routines feel dated. Lenny Bruce being arrested in 1961. He talks about Las Vegas and the things he did to get thrown out of Las Vegas. Bruce starts to do Christ & Moses, then veers into I Picked on the Wrong God. Recorded by Lenny Bruce in the days before his death on August 3, 1966, plus a song written and performed by Tim Hardin after Bruces death. Bruce speaks of his arrests in Los Angeles both for obscenity and for possession of narcotics. He says that in light of this, his upcoming gig in Detroit was canceled. In the second section, he says some phrases in Spanish. The recording continues with the first part of a Lenny Bruce performance at the Gate of Horn on December 9, 1962. To find out more about these recordings, please contact us! Why did they choose that word?. However, the appeal was never completed. Drummer Buddy Rich, and singer Eileen Barton are in the audience. He does Goldwater Talks to Negroes, talks about prejudice and Lee Harvey Oswald. Why did you call him that? Bruce does The Act Is Hugging & Kissing, The Clap. Bruce does some bits about air travel. Mentions Leopold and Loeb. Back in California, Bruce was again arrested, as well as ordered to go into rehab for drug addiction. He does the bits Jewish vs. Goyishe and (Chicago columnist) Paul Molloy & Christianity. I'm a veteran comedian for 38 years and I've never seen it, like Lenny Bruce said at the Purple Onion, 'We've gone backwards.' There are things you can't say. In the end, Lenny Bruce and comedy club owner Howard Solomon were found guilty as charged. The new trial pitted Bruces use of dirty language and suggestive material against his right to free speech. (2) 15-minute section of a Gate of Horn show on December 9, 1962. Please email us at [emailprotected], subject line republish, with any questions or to let us know what stories youre picking up. He mentions the club owner Benny (Ben I. Shapiro) and does Santa Claus interviewed by Edward R. Murrow. He does I Picked on the Wrong God. Bruce does his bit The Clap, gets indignant about the hypocrisy regarding the disease. He does his bit about wanting to give the audience members lie detector tests about infidelity and homosexuality and refers to Tab Hunter's arrest for allegedly beating his dog. The set ends. A new set starts. He explained that he didnt care what people thought about the nickname because they arent there to understand. The recording starts with the show in progress. Bruce speaks about and reads from documents associated with his February 1962 arrest for obscenity in San Francisco, including Bruce's own letter to Judge Clayton Horn and tells how it resulted in his being charged with contempt of court. The recording ends abruptly. Leonard Alfred Schneider (October 13, 1925 August 3, 1966), better known as Lenny Bruce, was a comedian, author, and social critic, whose corrosive and transgressive satire as well as his boldness in pushing the envelope of the laws of obscenity have made him an iconic figure in American culture. In 2014, Brandeis University acquired the Lenny Bruce collection from his daughter, Kitty Bruce, with a generous grant from the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation. He explains again that words are only offensive because society makes it that way, and it shouldnt be the case at all. Lenny Bruce, head-and-shoulders portrait. There is an unknown third man present who makes a comment and asks some questions. This didnt phase him. Bruces grave at Eden Memorial Park Cemetery in Mission Hills, California. Twice after shows in Los Angeles, Bruce was charged with obscenity violations. The first clip captures Bruces piece about doctors in old Hollywood movies, and continues with his bit Fay Bainter. Ginsberg recorded the conversation. The show is known as The Berkeley Concert. Bruce talks about his obscenity case, his February 1962 arrest for obscenity in San Francisco. !, they looked confused and replied with Hes our mate, we always call him the paki. The first is a variation on Chicks Are Boss. When I heard them use the word, I took it in a light hearted way and asked Whoa! (1) Final 16 minutes of the show on the night of December 4-5, 1962, known as The Bust Show (midnight performance). Before Lenny left his typewriter, he was midway through the word Constitutes. He does Ive Never Been Inside a Negros House. "The Surrey With the Fringe on Top" has a bluesy flavor, along with Francks' improvised dialogue and a brief scatted detour into "On the Trail" (from Grof's Grand Canyon Suite). He does the Transylvania bit, Airplane Glue, interview with George Washington, King Kong and Tarzan. Levy introduces Inspector Vicviolo, head of the District Attorney squad. Bruce tries to argue about the intricacies of obscenity law with Levy, but Levy will not engage and says that it will be their judgment that counts as to whether Bruces act violates the law. Bruce was sentenced to four months of labor in a workhouse, but again did not serve time while he appealed the verdict. He does The Best Man in the Tribe (St. Paul) and Filipinos. The file ends during Shelley Berman & the Chicago Shtarkers. The show is known as The Berkeley Concert. Remaining free while appealing his Chicago conviction, Bruce attempted to do a show in Britain. He refers to his bust at the Gate of Horn (during the early hours of December 5). It was recorded and said to be one of the greatest performances made in the venues history. He does his bit about wanting to give the audience members lie detector tests about infidelity and homosexuality and refers to Tab Hunter's arrest for allegedly beating his dog. The prosecution countered with their own academic and medical figures that claimed Bruces comedy had no redeeming value other than to outrage and arouse the audience. He says he was hip to the Bay of Pigs before most people. Bruce speaks of his agent, Jack Sobel, does The Palladium, Bronchitis, talks about doing doctor bits, does Nightclub Owners, speaks of not stealing from other comics. Were happy to make this story available to republish for free, unless it originated with JTA, Haaretz or another publication (as indicated on the article) and as long as you follow our guidelines. Upload, livestream, and create your own videos, all in HD. He does Thank You Masked Man, We Killed Christ and Christ & Moses. Therecording ends abruptly. He does his bit The Christian God Has a Face, the Jewish God Doesnt, Ive Never Been Inside a Negros House and his bit on Barry Goldwater and his Jewish roots. He says hes noticed that most of his audiences are male. He mentions a white minister being locked up for his protest in favor of civil rights (the reference is to Bruce W. Klunder). The singer tells a joke between songs, and for an instant it is 1961. He does Dick Gregory, Las Vegas Tits & Ass, Bestiality, Chicken, and Schmuck. Lenny follows Francks on his lyrical journey matching Francks' timing impeccably. Lenny Bruce - Equality (1961) - YouTube From Lenny's Carnegie Hall show, February 1961.http://www.amazon.com/Carnegie-Hall-Concert-Explicit/dp/B001VIK60E/ From Lenny's Carnegie Hall. Bruce refers to his attire, reads from the transcript of his trial for obscenity in San Francisco earlier that year, talks about the hostility in the audience. He does his bit on Barry Goldwater and his Jewish roots. He does Men Are Carnal, Las Vegas Tits & Ass and the origin of Obscenity Law, Marijuana, and Airplane Glue. The recording ends in the midst of the bit George Shearing. It makes no sense to restrict our ride because of what was. He does his bit about Jack Ruby and Melvin Belli. After Lennys death, never would a comedian stand trial for the use of obscene language. He does his bit on Southern accents and Lyndon Johnson. He never gave up on his first amendment right, freedom of speech. He does some of his bit on Leopold and Loeb, then interacts with the audience. He reads a newspaper review of his opening night show at the club. He does the bits Would You Sell Out Your Country (Francis Gary Powers) and Las Vegas Tits & Ass. He does Religions, Inc., and starts Father Flotsky. Bruce riffs on what he is doing, testing the Sony Dynamic Microphone, speaks in Spanish, does a riff on a radio talk show called Nightline, does rants as an irate pornographer and as an irate narcotics addict, girlfriend Maury Haydn (Lotus Weinstock), beatniks, a used car salesman, a Senate investigating committee, Steve Allen and Phyllis Diller. (2) The recording abruptly switches to a different performance, in progress, (probably 1964, location unknown) with references to Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater. He went on to influence future comedians such as; Bill Hicks, George Carlin, Jon Stewart, Marc Maron, Louis C.K, Richard Pryor, the list goes on. To set up an appointment, please contact us here: ascdepartment@brandeis.edu. He does The Best Man in the Tribe (St. Paul). Bruce makes comments about the man "stuck up there in the booth" and talks about the jacket he has on. The full recordings are available at Brandeis Universitys Robert D. Farber University Archives & Special Collections Department. Words such as; shit, fuck, piss, cu I could go oneven the word schmuck was labelled as obscene and landed him in jail, but Lenny Bruce didnt care. One of the charges against him was saying "shmuck." More than 80 celebrities signed a petition demanding Lenny Bruce be allowed to perform, free from censorship and harassment. The Official Website of Lenny Bruce. Copyright 2023 The Forward Association, Inc. All rights reserved. (2) Bruce is in the midst of the bit We Killed Christ. He talks about the fallout from a joke about Cardinal Spellman, then does The Postman. He says men will have sex with anything. (3) Bruce does his bit on Barry Goldwater and his Jewish roots, People Dont Talk That Way to Judges. He talks about pornography, masturbation, crime, and Jews. He talks about tourist vs. first class on planes. Jimmy Hoffa, Jewish bigotry, Would You Sell Out Your Country (Francis Gary Powers), Custody/Get Even, Stag Film vs. King of Kings, Transvestites Posing as Police, We Did it to Their Mothers for Chocolate Bars and Bad Toilet Training, Australia, Thank You Masked Man, Ivan Bunny, Bobby Kennedy. Bruce blames the Maryland Hotel cleaning service for the fact that hes wearing a raincoat. After deliberation, the jury acquitted Bruce. He does The Romans Segregated Christians with Lions. Names mentioned include Tony Viscarra, the friend who was with Bruce at the time of the arrest, police Sgt. The set is in progress. The trials for both violations resulted in deadlocked juries. Bruce discusses his legal trouble and his material on religion. He does the bit We Killed Christ. Lenny Bruce was a controversial American comedian during the 1950s and 1960s. He does his bits Custody/Get Even, and Stag Film vs. King of Kings. He talks about the double standard in depicting sex vs. violence. He mentions his obscenity trial in New York (the Caf Au Go Go trial). The show is known as The Berkeley Concert. As Bruce gained fame and popularity, he moved on from doing stand-up comedy at small strip clubs to performing in larger mainstream halls. He does the bits We Killed Christ, Flashers, Christ & Moses, Are There Any Niggers Here Tonight?, and Black Black Woman White White Woman. Goyish. He was 40 years old. The audience reacted positively. The sixth section is Tim Hardins song Lennys Tune, a.k.a. He does We Did It to Their Mothers for Chocolate Bars, Unscrew You, Never Cop Out, Custody/Get Even, Stag Film vs. King of Kings, Jimmy Hoffa and Would You Sell Out Your Country (Francis Gary Powers). Opened in 1952, the Purple Onion ran for roughly 60 years before closing its doors in 2012. Shop The Lenny Bruce Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. On that day, Lenny Bruce was making his debut appearance at Carnegie Hall, a sold out performance. He does Barry Goldwater and his Jewish roots, Ive Never Been Inside a Negros House, Goldwater Talks to Negroes, Men Are Carnal, Bestiality Law, Custody/Get Even, Deny It and Hotels Are Dirty. He refers to Tab Hunter's arrest for allegedly beating his dog. In fact, this bit might be riskier today than it was in the 1960s. Please contact the Robert D. Farber University Archives & Special Collections Department, Brandeis University. The performance ended in Bruce's arrest for obscenity. He does Barney & the Hecklers, talks to a doctor and his wife in the audience. Lenny Bruce had already made two previous appearances, so why the need to give him such a dedicated introduction? You can follow me on: Instagram/Facebook/Snapchat/Youtube. One of Bruces signature routines. Looking at the camera, Bruce talks very briefly about his reputation and the first amendment, the freedom of speech and how a law abiding citizen gets offended by his freedom of speech, but the irony is that he is within his own constitutional right to say whatever he likes, and that there is no law saying that he can not do so. The secondary goal is for Spector and Bruce to discuss Bruces upcoming engagement, financially backed by Spector, at the Music Box theater in Los Angeles. Guitarist Lenny Breau, vocalist/comedian Don Francks, and bassist Eon Henstridge were a brand new trio (later calling themselves Three) when they were recorded in 1961 at the Purple Onion, a Toronto nightclub. Bruce also attracted attention for his edgy routines that often pushed the limits of good taste. Their 3rd friend wasnt phased by the nickname at all. Arrested and put on trial numerous times, Bruce came to symbolize the debate between free speech versus offensive material. [2] who was involved with narcotics. He goes on to talk about prejudices about British accents vs. Southern accents, and does his bit on obscenity law. (2) Phone letter by Lenny Bruce to Ralph J. Gleason. At the time of recording the episode, he was restricted by the authorities for using obscene language during his acts. He points out that the California statute 288a calls criminal many sex acts that he assumes the audience has practiced, and that the law made Caryl Chessman a pervert. The third section is another show, in progress. He discusses Jules Podell, his manager, Jack Sobel, Jackie Paris, Mort Sahl, and Burt Boyar. A lady cant go through a plate-glass window and go to bed with you five seconds later. Bruce does his bit about Obscenity Law and discusses obscenity. More detailed information on the Lenny Bruce collection audio files can be found here: Lenny Bruce Institutional Repository site. Worn down by the repeated arrests and trials, Bruce turned away from general satire and talked more about his personal battles with the law and society. Bruce discusses the Maryland Hotel cleaning service, the Captain Howdy Show, and singer Gary Crosby. Francks takes the same approach to "Tea for Two," slipping in and out of "Black Coffee" and adding a bit of scatting. He reads from the transcript of his trial for obscenity in San Francisco earlier that year. The exact date is not known, but the year is probably 1962. Bruce speaks of the mine explosion at Green County, Pennsylvania a few days prior. Bruce begins by using the microphone in a gesture of benediction; in his New York obscenity trial that was interpreted as being a masturbatory gesture. He speculates on Rock Hudsons sexuality. A preface to the performance on the tape is the repetition of the recorded voice one gets when calling a phone number to get the time of day. In Which The Artist Discusses Critics, Definitions, His San Francisco Bust, Courts, Juries, Side 1: Critics, Definitions, His San Francisco Bust, Courts, Juries, Cops, His Philadelphia Bust, Corruption, Obscenity, Defines Jewish And Goyishe, Side 6: The Eichmann Theme, The Thomas Merton Poem, Christ And Moses, The Legalization Of Pot, Hillbillies, Judy Garland's Farewell, Side 2: 'The Lie', His Courtroom Fantasy, George Shearing And Guide Dogs For The Blind, Tropic Of Cancer, Cops And Bad Toilet Training, The Philadelphia Hotel, Side 5: Fantasy With The Judge, Las Vegas, The Paradox Of Obscenity, Tits And Ass, Nuns, Paul Robeson And Adolph Eichmann, Side 3: Ride To Jail In Philadelphia, Jails In General, The Philadelphia Lower Courts, Side 4: The Shirley Beck Letters, Blue Suits, Bobby Kennedy, Russians, Integration, Juries, Humour. And nobody paid a higher price for alleged obscenity crimes. Bruce wonders whether it is the usual practice to confront performers before their shows. "A Gentile Sings the Blues" is a gag that runs a bit too long at 21 minutes, though the instrumental interlude gives the listener a better chance to hear Breau and Henstridge in something other than a background role. Menu. He reads from a letter to Steve Allen; it is unclear whether the letter was written by Bruce. "She was the most diverse and tolerant woman I've ever . He praises Hugh Hefner, who is making it so that the nude female body is no longer filthy. He played engagements at the club in February and August of 1965. Thats the place where Lenny Bruce was arrested for obscenities a long time ago. Of more interest is the extended interplay between Breau and Henstridge, as Francks' silliness quickly wears thin. Also known as The Midnight Concert. 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He does Lima, Ohio, discusses his arrest for obscenity in Los Angeles, does his bit Schmuck. Bendich is impressed by the thoroughness of Bruces research. He does his bit of George Washington interviewed by Mike Wallace. At the Purple Onion is a live album by Don Francks, Lenny Breau, and Eon Henstridge that was recorded in 1962 and released in 2004. Bruce tells Gleason about his arrest the previous night, at his home, for having given obscene performances at the Trolley Ho nightclub in Los Angeles (under California Penal Code 311.6). He does his bit The Christian God Has a Face, the Jewish God Doesnt. The recording begins with the show in progress. The comedy of Lenny Bruce was changing. He does a bit on the history of obscenity law, his bit Tits & Ass, he interacts with audience members and with accompanying musicians. The location is Club Renaissance in Los Angeles. He ends by riffing about Barry Goldwater and Lyndon Johnson. The trio's approach to standards is a bit unusual. 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