Prince had one in
Purple Rain. A
Simpsons episode featured one called Gabbo.
The Late Show with David Letterman even dedicated a week of specials to them. Ventriloquism has infiltrated popular culture since the 1920's.
These lap mouth pieces are more than entertainment.
Jeff Dunham is the latest stand-up comedian to venture into the wacky world of sinister puppets. Jeff Dunham is quite skilled in this type of comedy. If you're looking a standard comedic performance, then don't see Jeff Dunham. He is not your average comedian. Instead, Jeff Dunham has been making audiences laugh since the late 1980's with outrageous humor and fantastic entertainment.
A Star is Born
Jeff Dunham made his comedic duet in 1990 with a guest spot on the world famous couch of
The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Like many comedians prior and present, Jeff Dunham's career took time to really excel. After touring throughout comedy clubs across the country since the 1980s, Jeff Dunham gained acceptance and more importantly, more gigs and exposure.
Jeff Dunham was voted 'Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic' in 1998 at the American Comedy Awards.
Jeff Dunham went on to perform on
The Late Show with David Letterman and
Comedy Central in 2003. In January 2008, Jeff Dunham was voted #1 comedian in the "Stand-up Showdown" on Comedy Central.
Jeff Dunham has enjoyed an impressive few years. He performed on
David Letterman and
Comedy Central Presents in 2003. His DVD
Jeff Dunham: Arguing With Myself was released in 2006, and in 2007, Jeff Dunham released
Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity. Spark of Insanity held the number one spot on Amazon.com for a remarkable 11 days. In November 2008, Jeff Dunham invited audiences into his very special and hilarious special on Comedy Central called
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special. The program was the most watched stand-up special in the history of Comedy Central. Over 6 million viewers watched as Jeff Dunham and his many puppets celebrated Christmas. On November 4, 2008, Jeff Dunham also released a musical album entitled
Don't Come Home for Christmas, where parodies of popular Christmas songs were sung (i.e. Jungle Bombs instead of Jingle Bells).
Suitcase Posse
While most comics travel the road alone,
Jeff Dunham has the support of his gang of puppets or "Suitcase Posse."
Walter is the old, bitter, sarcastic grandpa type with a constant burrowed frow and has an opinion on everything from marriage to politics. Then there's Jose Jalapeno. He's the talking green jalapeno pepper on a stick wearing a sombrero and thick black mustache. Bubba J is the goofy, beer drinking, NASCAR loving redneck who lives in a trailer park in tornado alley. Peanut is a human-like creature with purple skin and cream fur that Walter refers to as a 'Muppet on crack.' The newest character is Achmed, the Dead Terrorist. He's the most controversial star for comedian Jeff Dunham's act. Achmed is the skeleton of a dead suicide bomber and loves to comment on politics. Achmed is politically-incorrect, funny and full of insults. In fact, Achmed has landed Jeff Dunham in hot water with a South African television advertisement because it mocked Islam.
Nonetheless, Jeff Dunham is a master of comedy. He is becoming quite a veteran in one of the most challenging entertainment fields around. The difficulty in making an audience laugh appears easy for Jeff Dunham. The man behind the puppets has a winning personality, intriguing opinions, and is downright hysterical.
Influenced by Bob Newhart, Jeff Bunham is a rising star and a comedian not to be missed. He's sold over 250,000 concert tickets, grossed over $7 million in sales and is truly talented. Jeff Dunham is the only person to be named "Ventriloquist of the Year" twice. He and his cast of characters have made appearances on shows such as "Entertainment Tonight," "Good Morning America" and "Best Damn Sports Show."
Jeff Dunham is a one-man puppet loving man of mans and a true showman. Don't miss out as the tour stops near your hometown. Get your tickets now before they're sold out!