When Coral released this record in 1955, the be-gowned and be-pearled woman on the cover looked less like she'd just been told a joke and more like she'd been formally introduced to one, specifically Mr. Joke of the Connecticut Jokes, and she's charmed and delighted and checking discreetly for a wedding ring. Now, here in the future, you and I are at the great party that is my blog and unfortunately now I have to point in the corner and whisper "Look, I think it's O.J." It's interesting, it's historic, it's time to find the valet. Many recognize Laugh of the Party as the world's first comedy LP; it's a milestone. It also contains Buddy Hackett telling a joke about a Chinese waiter. I mean, the bit with Hermione Gingold and Billy De Wolfe is charming, and listening to a track by Bob and Ray is never a mistake, but otherwise - yeah, let me get your coat.
Steve Allen: Very Square Dance
Buddy Hackett: The Chinese Waiter
Phil Foster: The Kids On The Corner
Harvey Stone: Lois
Tom D'Andrea and Hal March: Goin' Overseas
Bob and Ray: The World News Roundup
Jackie Miles: I'm A Rollin'
Henny Youngman: The Life Story of Henny Youngman
Jimmie Komack: Them "The Enemy"
Hermione Gingold and Billy De Wolfe: Tea And Ceylon
Eddie Lawrence: Old, Old Vienna
Album audio & artwork
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