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Otis Lee Crenshaw - Live [VHS] [2001]

VHS ~ Rich Hall

5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Actors: Rich Hall, Damian Coldwell, Christian Reilly
Writers: Rich Hall
Format: PAL
Classification: 15
Studio: Vision Video Ltd.
VHS Release Date: 19 Nov 2001
Run Time: 71 minutes

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00005NB22
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,782 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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For the satirist, country music has always presented the slowest moving of targets; the genre wears its absurdities on its sleeve, has an appeal which baffles non-adherents and is generally most beloved by people who don't pay money to watch the clever mock things they believe are beneath them. On paper, then, Otis Lee Crenshaw--the creation of American comic Rich Hall--should be about as funny as the Barron Knights in ten-gallon hats.

The reality is that Crenshaw, as evinced by this recording of a performance before a nigh hysterical London audience, is very funny indeed. This is because Hall's satire is grounded, one suspects, in an abiding love of country music and as such is laughing with the music and fans rather than at it; he holds an unmistakable depth of knowledge of its conventions and idioms. In a guttural drawl evocative of what John Hiatt might sound like with a broken jaw, Hall/Crenshaw delivers a series of impeccably observed pastiches, inspired improvisations and, most memorably, a triumphant deconstruction of "Jailhouse Rock". --Andrew Mueller

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Stand up comedy with Otis lee Crenshaw aka Rich Hall.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly original., 12 Jan 2005

By	P. Bennett "peab999" (UK, Rochester.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Otis Lee Crenshaw - Live [DVD] [2001] (DVD)

I was never a huge fan of character comics but in recent times i have come to like both Al Murray's pub landlord and this, Rich Hall's Otis Lee Crenshaw. Hall has created a brilliantly original character from the streets of Tennessee and provides a fantastic hour plus of entertainment on this DVD.

Originally i was put off by the cover of the DVD but eventually chose to part with my hard earned cash and i have to say i'm delighted i did. Rich Hall is fantastic entertainment as Otis Lee Crenshaw incorporating both stand-up and comedy songs, which are very amysing, into his act. He is incredibly witty and this shows in the DVD during the occasions where he chooses to make certain audience members squirm.

Rich Hall has won the coveted Perrier Award, The Adelaide Festival Fringe Award and the Time Out Comedy Award for his character and he is fully deserving judging by the content on this DVD. Don't be put off by the cover or even character comics like i was originally. This is genuinley funny and a great example of Rich Hall's fantastic comic ability.

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5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, 25 Oct 2004

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This is, quite simply, the funniest thing I've ever seen. Rich Hall, as Otis Lee Crenshaw, ranks alongside Leonard Rossiter as Reggie Perrin/Rupert Rigsby and Ronnie Barker as Fletcher/Arkwright: one of the greatest comic creations of all time. Rich Hall, you are a giant amongst dwarves!

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5.0 out of 5 stars otis lee crenshaw - live, 28 Sep 2004

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absoloutely fantastic, very, very funny and clever man.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Excellent, enjoyable and origional. This is one of my favourite comedy DVD's because it never gets tired or old thanks to the stand out lyrics and performances

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5.0 out of 5 stars Solid comedy gold
One of my favorite comedy DVDs. The music is pretty good, but the humor is great.

Published 3 months ago by Dave John Lindsay

5.0 out of 5 stars Otis Lee Crenshaw
Very funny footage of a master comedian. Rich Hall is at his best playing a jail bird from the Southern States of the USA. Read more

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Anyone who's a fan of american humour, which is basically English humour but told badly will love this DVD

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Absoloutely brilliant, very, very funny. enough to brighten the dullest of days. Buy it guaranteed laughter

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5.0 out of 5 stars Screamingly funny !!I laughed until I stopped.
Rich Hall has a fantastically simple way of making people laugh. He is clever and has a very obvious gift for rhmye. This video showcases the best he has to offer. Read more

Published on 21 Dec 2001

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Right from the begining it is ovious that this is going to ne a great show. There is alot of audience participation and some very funny songs. Read more

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