A master of observational comedy, David Brenner was much more over a career lasting nearly 50 years. Starting as a documentary filmmaker, Brenner took a left turn into standup and never looked back. Along the way he penned several best-selling books, hosted his own talk show(s), and set the record for most appearances on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show.  Find more cuts below and thanks for sharing our shows!

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David Brenner holds the record for most appearances on Johnny Carson's version of the Tonight Show (158!!). Here's Davids memorable debut from 1971. https://youtu.be/ZV2RxtVIZQY

David Brenner was a favorite on college campuses -- his observational style had just the right blend of snark and satire. This clip from the Midnight Special, captures David at the top of his career in 1975. https://youtu.be/lAx3_mEXxz4

David Brenner stayed active well into is 70s -- this fun late-career profile fills in a lot of his biography, plus it contains some excellent riffs from his standup act. https://youtu.be/7hRkyZChzjA