tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post4591416633670252710..comments2024-03-04T17:06:55.232-08:00Comments on Classic Television Showbiz: An Interview with Pete Barbutti - Part OneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-32249102629996961152022-03-09T16:19:02.805-08:002022-03-09T16:19:02.805-08:00Pete was into my work today in Henderson, Nevada t...Pete was into my work today in Henderson, Nevada today 3/9/22 and he is in good shape with a great memory ans shared some very interesting and funny stories--Scott HawleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06334293385498728853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-76975754069278149732018-10-14T21:41:49.891-07:002018-10-14T21:41:49.891-07:00Thanks for this interview! I've enjoyed Pete&#...Thanks for this interview! I've enjoyed Pete's work on TV for years and in the 1980s I met him when he played the Wichita Jazz Festival! He was surprised when I told him I'd come to the Festival just to see him! Jeff Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316081079528920123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-86090300715172433972017-05-25T14:27:51.764-07:002017-05-25T14:27:51.764-07:00This had me howling and shrieking and shnarfing o...This had me howling and shrieking and shnarfing out loud! What a mind! Pete, if you're reading this ... You were right about the vacuum cleaner: you're too good to play a Fender broom!<br />Lee ShambergAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164476515291719805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-13829219978208893622015-05-21T15:47:20.514-07:002015-05-21T15:47:20.514-07:00World's greatest on the broom.World's greatest on the broom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-70807444078638870122014-01-21T09:12:31.961-08:002014-01-21T09:12:31.961-08:00OMG.....I grew up with the extended Pete Barbutti ...OMG.....I grew up with the extended Pete Barbutti family in Tripp Park....when I was their young paperboy in Scranton, PA.....Pete went to school with my older sister & brother at 'ole Technical High School.....Pete lived in our Tripp Park area & played at our American Legion sponsored annual block parties....AND HE WAS A GREAT MUSICIAN & COMIC....and PETE,if you are still out there somewhere, I have plenty of "newspaper articles" etc etc from the Scranton Times & Scranton Tribune for "you" and your "offspring" to laugh about.....my older brother saved it all....both my sister (Annette) and brother (John)are now deceased....where R U NOW ? Someone plse advise so I can send ya this stuff !!! (But keep in mind that I was only the baby brother of your peers).<br />p.s. I recall that I was supposed to take music lessons from you way back when....I believe your rate was 25 cents/hour way back then...I M still waiting...maybe if my lovely wife & I visit Las Vegas some day soon, I still want my FREE introductory music lesson !!! Lou Baldassari, Age 71Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-74221349687171620222013-11-24T19:01:01.889-08:002013-11-24T19:01:01.889-08:00I dug Pete Barbutti when I was a kid and young man...I dug Pete Barbutti when I was a kid and young man, watching and listening to him on TV. Very hip, irreverent, fast on his feet, and cracked up all the hippest TV hosts...Steve Allen, Johnny Carson.<br /><br />Heard he did a "Jazz Cruise" a couple of years ago, and wanted to get on the roster, just to hear him live, and perchance to hang out with him. Great talent!<br />Giacomo Gateshttp://giacomogates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-90198058574320687672013-09-12T11:14:12.100-07:002013-09-12T11:14:12.100-07:00I first met Pete at the (radio)
Godfrey Show. The ...I first met Pete at the (radio)<br />Godfrey Show. The band loved it when he appeared because he was funny and Godfrey didn't realize Pete was putting him on.(ex.)Pete:"Arthur do you know how to put an accordian on?"<br />Godfrey:"No" Pete:"Hey accordian you're too much. My wife was singer, June Valli, and we worked with Pete a few times. He was always outstanding.--Jimmy MerchantJimmy Merchanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592194055376452210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-70259823488855844082013-07-15T15:47:44.535-07:002013-07-15T15:47:44.535-07:00I played drums behind Pete a number of times at Th...I played drums behind Pete a number of times at The Silver Dollar Bar in Reno, NV. He is the most mature and caring act I've ever backed. If he had a bad show he never took it out on the band. He worked clean, he was the ultimate pro and treated the musicians with respect. I'm proud to have worked with him and to know him.<br />ShrinkucciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-85789358947952752992012-11-29T16:11:50.624-08:002012-11-29T16:11:50.624-08:00I don't have a sense of humor..but after I att...I don't have a sense of humor..but after I attended a show with his mom and sister in the 1980's in Scranton, PA, I laughed so much that my ribs and muscles hurt for two days! What I found to be refreshing was that this amazing musician/commedian did an entirely entertaining show that was worthy of family entertainment (no cursing/smut). Thank you for bringing us up to date! Wish he would play central NJ! My family would love it!Sharon Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-50040246637473896412012-01-13T15:04:59.200-08:002012-01-13T15:04:59.200-08:00on youtube, there is a bunch of Pete stuff type in...on youtube, there is a bunch of Pete stuff type in the search box: TV_001.flv<br />and so on upt to about <br />TV_023.flvBillDonovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412473711485019838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-73090224754726006792011-11-26T17:17:01.131-08:002011-11-26T17:17:01.131-08:00In 2002 I was a contestant at the Las Vegas Comedy...In 2002 I was a contestant at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and we taped a mock "Tonight Show" with Pete hosting and we were guests. Pete did several of these with other contestants and he was sharp, funny, and bounced off everyone with such skill. I loved him on the Carson show and relished working with him. This is a great interview, thanks for putting this out there.myronjenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724945550524298223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-19154778542138506222011-11-26T17:16:36.622-08:002011-11-26T17:16:36.622-08:00In 2002 I was a contestant at the Las Vegas Comedy...In 2002 I was a contestant at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and we taped a mock "Tonight Show" with Pete hosting and we were guests. Pete did several of these with other contestants and he was sharp, funny, and bounced off everyone with such skill. I loved him on the Carson show and relished working with him. This is a great interview, thanks for putting this out there.myronjenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724945550524298223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-37759979589094053322011-09-30T10:24:30.364-07:002011-09-30T10:24:30.364-07:00Have seen him hundreds of times on all the shows m...Have seen him hundreds of times on all the shows mentioned. Often wondered about his start and present whereabouts. Great stuff thanks..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-20880759244658637442011-09-26T21:37:05.650-07:002011-09-26T21:37:05.650-07:00Another home run! Thanks, Kliph.Another home run! Thanks, Kliph.DaveMargolisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-76235575327906170022011-09-23T14:49:10.103-07:002011-09-23T14:49:10.103-07:00Thanks, Kliph. I remember Pete Barbutti well. Alwa...Thanks, Kliph. I remember Pete Barbutti well. Always very funny. I particularly remember a bit he did about kids' music lessons -- that is, I don't remember the specifics after all these years, but I do remember that it was funny -- and true.<br /><br />Glad to see he's still around and funny as ever. Looking forward to Part Two.Mark Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463881222804863326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-80377214179787205212011-09-22T16:50:11.679-07:002011-09-22T16:50:11.679-07:00Pete Barbutti was one of the funniest and hippest ...Pete Barbutti was one of the funniest and hippest comics ever on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson when I was a kid. Clever, fast, different, and really talented musically. You always got the impression that everything he said was a double entendre or an aside to the band. This is your best interview yet. His descriptions of the club owners, etc. are hilarious and I can just hear it being said in his voice. The only thing that was never established back then was whether it's Bar-Booty or Bar-Beauty.Mike Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-3141594767416509352011-09-22T10:26:18.394-07:002011-09-22T10:26:18.394-07:00I knew the name and the face but not the man. Than...I knew the name and the face but not the man. Thanks again for another amazing interview!! (I'm sure there's more coming... there always is!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398796842887862508.post-11236574791151943942011-09-22T08:56:58.843-07:002011-09-22T08:56:58.843-07:00Man, this is great. Thanks for interviewing the g...Man, this is great. Thanks for interviewing the guy. I first heard of him a few months ago when I saw his album posted as part of your podcasts. It's easily one of the funniest lps I've ever heard. Holds up well upon repeated listenings, and I'm hoping to snag a copy of it myself one day.<br /><br />Can't wait for part two.Mackdaddygnoreply@blogger.com