Buckle up as Walter, Bubba J, Peanut, Jos Jalapeo on a STEEK, and the new guy, Url, offer their very unique points of view on where we are and where we may be headed! While Jeff and the crew are in Abu Dhabi, Walter sees the Arab audience and promptly panics before telling Jeff to not bring out Achmed. [11] He would also fly around the country on weekends,[1] doing up to 100 private shows a year,[11] entertaining corporate customers such as General Electric, whose CEO, Jack Welch, he mocked during his routine. [12], He began ventriloquism in 1970 at age eight, when his parents gave him a Mortimer Snerd dummy for Christmas, and an accompanying how-to album. Everybody was in masks sitting at tiny little cocktail tables, there was 100 people, it was great, but now, we've moved back into the big arenas, and it's just a lot more fun. In 2003, Dunham was the frontrunner to replace Jimmy Kimmel on Fox NFL Sunday, but hosts Howie Long and Terry Bradshaw were not amenable to the idea of being upstaged by a puppet, and, as Dunham tells it, did not provide a welcoming atmosphere to Dunham, nor allow him to speak much during his appearance. [11][12][14] He is also an aficionado of muscle cars and Apple, Inc. No wonder the man Slate called Americas favorite comedian and TIME cited as a dressed-down, more digestible version of Don Rickles with multiple personality disorder is able to say the things you-wouldnt-dare with his cadre of characters who tap into almost every aspect of American life. So, I decided to embrace that, and during the pandemic, I created a new character, I also did Facebook Lives and YouTube lives, showing how I build the dummies myself, and came up with this new guy who's stuck on his smart device a little too much of the time, a younger guy. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Dunham sculpted the current version of Melvin's head himself, and hired an effects company called Renegade Effects Groups to create the rubber mold and complete the puppet, before then installing the mechanics himself. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details may not fully reflect the modified file. [21][22], Dunham appeared in a guest role with Bubba J on NBC's sitcom 30 Rock, playing a ventriloquist named Rick Wayne and his dummy Pumpkin from Stone Mountain, Georgia. [1], Dunham began performing for audiences as a teenager,[10] in various venues such as school, church, and during his job at Six Flags. But he has on typical clothing, and stuff, and not a big tuft of hair like a troll would. Due to the restriction, but to avoid disappointing fans, Achmed was renamed to be "Jacques Merde, the Dead French Terrorist" (Jacques Merde meaning "Jack Shit"). So, I think Comedy Central knew that, and they knew I'd do a big number for them, and that's what we're hoping for on the 25th. ", "Comedy Central: 'No plans' to renew Jeff Dunham", "New Jeff Dunham Special 'Minding The Monsters' Coming in October", "CMT to Premiere Jeff Dunham's 'Achmed Saves America', 3/28", "Jeff Dunham Books Primetime Special for NBC", "Comedian Defends 'Achmed the Dead Terrorist' Puppet Routine Against South African Ban", "How to Woo the TV Critics? Also, when I wrote this, and then of course when I performed it, and then in the editing, I have 7-year-old twin boys, and I wanted them to be able to sit down and watch it without any worries. Like his father, Achmed Junior is the victim of a bomb, which resulted in the destruction of the half of his face and body. [9][10][11] When he was three months old, he was adopted by real estate appraiser Howard Dunham, and his homemaker wife Joyce, who raised him in a devoutly Presbyterian household[11] in an affluent Dallas neighborhood, as an only child. So, it's the same way with me, all my characters are a little bit similar, but I try and make them a little bit different. Walters interactions with Darci Lynne are probably the kindest he's ever been to anyone in his life. The latest stand-up special from the acclaimed comedian sees him tackling everything from the current President of the United States, Joe Biden, to today's youth and cancel culture. O. The vehicle for his humor is ventriloquism, and he's very talented. [11] He performed at the Westbury Music Fair on Long Island. All the songs, with the exception of "Jingle Bombs", were written and accompanied by Brian Haner, who joined Dunham's act as "Guitar Guy". Was that a discussion you had with Comedy Central, or was that something that they came up with on their own? By the mid-1990s, however, his television appearances had dwindled, and with them, so did his stage audiences. May 6, 2019 - Explore JustJohn DeYoung's board "Jeff Dunham Walter", followed by 114 people on Pinterest. 2. . Larry is constantly on edge and is implied to be unnerved for having worked with Trump for "four hours". Rather than premiering on Comedy Central, the special instead aired on NBC.[29]. Once". Then vote it up so that it can be number one. [46], Bubba J is a beer-drinking redneck that Dunham describes in Arguing with Myself and A Very Special Christmas Special as "white trash trailer park", and whom Dunham uses for humor centered on such stereotypes. When Dunham objects, Daddy Dee points out that Dunham makes people laugh and feel good for a living. 4.0 out of 5 stars Authentic Looking Walter Character , Could Use Battery Box Instructions. So I, again, just try and do what I've always done, but it is a landmine right now that you have to traverse very carefully, because even if you say you don't care, you still need to care, because you can't say inflammatory things that really get people upset. So that's how I came up with that. Then the actual new new character, I try and create things that people can relate to and respond to, and we all are stuck on our smart devices a little too much of the time. To teenagers, hes cool, hip, and irreverent. [11], On July 18, 2003, Dunham appeared on Comedy Central Presents, his first solo appearance on Comedy Central. [16] Dunham would appear on The Tonight Show a total of four times, as well as similar TV venues such as Hot Country Nights, appearing in one segment with Reba McEntire. "[Screams]! Although he frequently mentions working for Osama Bin Laden, Achmed denies being a Muslim and says "Look at my ass! TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. But I think this is one of the more safe ones where people can sit down and listen to it with grandma and the kids and not worry about it, but at the same time will still be entertained by some contemporary stuff. [51], Achmed Junior is the estranged son of Achmed. They have two children. He's been married for several decades, and when Dunham asks him if he remembers the happiest moment of his life after Walter tells him he has been married for forty-six years, Walter responds, "Forty-seven years ago!" [2][18], In September 2008, his career reached new heights as he began performing in arenas filled with tens of thousands of people. 1 / 0. [1] It became available on DVD and Blu-ray on November 18, 2008. Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself: Directed by Troy Miller. [45] Although he does not appear onstage, Bubba appears as the backstage security guard in Controlled Chaos. King. [35][36][37][38], J. P. Williams, the producer of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, has opined that Dunham's act is not funny on its own merits, and that his material gets a greater reaction because of the puppet characters than it would otherwise garner by itself. 1,390 Jeff Dunham Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 1,390 jeff dunham photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. [11] Dunham began practicing for hours in front of a mirror, studying the routines of Edgar Bergen, and the how-to record Jimmy Nelson's Instant Ventriloquism,[1] finding ventriloquism to be a learned skill, similar to juggling, that anyone with a normal speaking voice can acquire. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/JeffDunham. Send all your fan mail to: fanmail@jeffdunham.com, Matthew Blake Creative Artists Agency Matt.BlakeAsst@caa.com 424-288-2000, If you need to make an inquiry about merchandise from the Official Jeff Dunham Store, please email: storehelp@jeffdunham.com, Judi MarmelLevity Entertainment GroupRobert HartmannLevity Entertainment GroupFor management inquiries please email:jeffdunhamtourinfo@gmail.com. That is, assuming he can convince his characters that they can no longer simply work from home. Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023. In the film, which depicts the mishap that led to the character's skeletonization, Achmed finds himself in an American town called Americaville, which he plots to blow up, before developing an affinity for American culture.[27][28]. [1], Dunham was heckled and criticized for mocking TV critics during a July 2009 press tour to promote his then-upcoming Comedy Central TV series, The Jeff Dunham Show, as well as Comedy Central programming chief Lauren Correo. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. The latest stand-up special from the acclaimed comedian sees him tackling everything from the current President of the United States, Joe Biden, to today's youth and cancel culture. ", complete with hand motions to indicate that a joke went over someone's head. Dunham explains in Arguing with Myself that Peanut is from a small Micronesian island, and that they met in Florida. [50] He later appeared in Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos as a puppet that Peanut used when attempting his hand at ventriloquism. Comedy Central, they want people that will create ratings for them, and I have some great records there, and I think I might not be their first choice in brand of entertainment, but I think they have some executives in there now who recognize that numbers are numbers, and it doesn't matter where those numbers are coming from. http://smarturl.it/BesideHimselfStream my comedy special, \"Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster\" on Netflix! I love the bit in the trailer about Walter looking like Joe Biden already. He smiles at the thought that hell always be his mommas precious little accident. Hes a good ol boy who grew up in a trailer park in the famous tornado alley of the South, and currently, hes between jobs. Jeff lightly shakes him to give the feeling of jitteriness. [1][2][11][14] By mid-2009, Dunham was in a relationship with Audrey Murdick, a certified nutritionist, personal trainer, and competition bodybuilder,[11][14] and on December 25, 2011 they became engaged. Touching upon his unusual appearance and personality, he asks Dunham in Arguing with Myself, after Dunham denies ever having done drugs, "Then how the hell did you come up with me? Dunham responded that "Achmed makes it clear in my act that he is not Muslim." Bubba J likes to say that he has two loves: his country, his beer, and NASCAR. And he didn't realize he was dead until Jeff told him. Now that Biden is in office, I think he's fair game, and I have the luxury of having had a lot of time on stage, and a lot of fans have grown with me, so I have a really loyal fan base, and they know what they're getting. A few Guinness Book of World Records set for good measure. On March 28, 2014, Country Music Television premiered Achmed Saves America, an animated film starring Achmed the Dead Terrorist. https://abc7.ws/2QOaUHt Page contents not supported in other languages. Dunham has assembled some of his most iconic characters for Me the People, including Walter . Jeff Dunham, the only child of a real estate appraiser and homemaker, raised in a Dallas suburb, at the age of 9 received a toy ventriloquist dummy for Christmas, began to practice, and started dreaming of characters who could say what nobody else would dare. The timestamp is only as accurate as the clock in the camera, and it may be completely wrong. Walter appeared in every Comedy Central special. [11] Upon sitting down next to Carson's desk, Dunham pulled out Walter, who told Carson sidekick Ed McMahon, "Stop sending me all your damn mail." The characters are ordered by the number of votes from funny folks like you, so only the greatest roles played by, If you're asking yourself, "Who is the best. But I'm not Dave Chappelle and, whether you agree or disagree or whatever, he's not stupid, he's doing comedy that gets attention and headlines and creates controversy. I love that this special is going to come out around Thanksgiving, where a lot of families are getting together and trying to find something on TV they can watch together right before they go into a food coma. There we go! Jeff Dunham discusses his latest stand-up special, "Me the People," navigating the modern world of cancel culture, crafting a new character, and more. @audreymurdick and I are now married and I'm the luckiest guy on the planet! While Jeff Dunham doesn't look like your typical grandpa, he certainly fits the stereotype of being incredibly proud of his new grandson. [11], In addition to his comedy specials, Dunham also released his first music album, Don't Come Home for Christmas, on November 4, 2008. He has a brash, negative and often sarcastic view on today's world. Achmed is the skeletal corpse of an incompetent suicide bomber, whom Dunham uses to satirize the contemporary issue of terrorism. Dunham received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during this tour. And Jos hopped the border into the U.S., only to find out his parents were born in Los Angeles, but gave birth to him while vacationing in Mexico. We're talking about every puppet from Walter to Peanut. Grant Hermanns is a News Editor, Interviewer and Hiring Manager for Screen Rant, having joined the team in early 2021. Peanut is the sidekick of comedian / ventriloquist Jeff Dunham. American ventriloquist and comedian (born 1962), This is mentioned in the DVD Commentary of. Jeff dunham Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. [11], That year Dunham began attending Baylor University, hoping to graduate with a degree in communications, while performing around campus. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. So, I do approach it as an entertainer, as an artist, but also as a business person who wants that business back, I want those people coming back and having fun. This image is a derivative work of the following images: Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. Original file (508 760 pixels, file size: 83 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg). He achieved the Guinness Book of World Records record for "Most tickets sold for a stand-up comedy tour" for his Spark of Insanity tour, performing in 386 venues worldwide. You can also listen to the album on. Please welcome my old friend, Walter! When Dunham inquires as to how he died, Achmed explains his incompetence with explosives, while also casting aspersions on Dunham's sexual prowess by saying that they both suffer from "premature detonation". Their daughters Ashlyn and Kenna were born in 1995 and 1997, respectively. Later came the comedy club circuit, larger and larger venues, and ultimately sold-out concerts in the same arenas as Taylor Swift and Metallica. When Dunham introduced this boggle-eyed skeleton, he set the world on fire actually, he set himself on fire, then he accidentally blew himself up, and within no time he became the worlds only beloved dead terrorist. A clip of Achmed from Insanity attracted over 140 million hits on YouTube,[11] making it the ninth most watched clip on that website as of October 2009. I think by the time you're, you know, if you're offending 60 percent of your audience, then clearly you don't care about your own future, and you don't care about the audience. The Vent Haven Museum devotes a section to Dunham, alongside Seor Wences and Dunham's idol, Edgar Bergen. Photoshoot for \"Me The People\" and the \"Still Not Cancelled\" Tour! Dunham attributes this initial reaction to his underdeveloped comedy, explaining that while the characters' personalities were developed at that point, his jokes were not. 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Do you think the bestJeff Dunham character isn't as high as it should be? Jeff Dunham: Me the People premieres on Comedy Central on November 25 at 8 p.m. CST. He was nominated "Comedian of the Year" by the TNN Music City News Country Awards,[15] and has drawn praise from the Dallas Morning News for his technique and timing. He was designed by Mad magazine illustrator Tom Richmond. Luckily for Dunhamand the millions of fans who continue to be entertained by his suitcase posse worldwidethose early wooden characters were a hint of the spectacular career to come. Be the first to find out about upcoming shows, new Jeff Dunham gear and more! Walter appeared in every Comedy Central special. Read More Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, right, and his puppet character Walter are interviewed after Dunham received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in Los Angeles. So, the characters that I use in this special are the ones that have been the mainstays for decades, but then I always try and come up with a new character or two that I think the audience will enjoy. Dunham introduces Sweet Daddy Dee in Arguing with Myself as his "new manager". Jeff Dunham is one of those rare comedians who caters to ordinary Americans, not the Hollywood or New York Times crowd. Buy Jeff Dunham - Animatronic Talking Walter | Moves a Little and Complains a Lot (20"): . If you're asking yourself, "Who is the best Jeff Dunham puppet?" With 3.6 million YouTube subscribers and 11 million Facebook followers, he has amassed over a billion views and sold over seven million DVDs. It served not only to cement Dunham's stardom, but to introduce his most controversial character, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, which became a viral Internet sensation. "[2] Dunham has been credited with reviving ventriloquism[3] and doing more to promote the art form than anyone since Edgar Bergen. Dunham was inspired to create Walter when he watched Bette Davis's final appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, giving her honest, unfiltered candor to Walter, and patterning Walter's frown on Dunham's own. To maintain a connection with his fan base, he would use question cards that he had audiences fill out for his performances to build a database, which was tailor-made for the burgeoning World Wide Web. Jos Jalapeo on a Stick is a talking Jalapeo ON A STEEK! [11] The character starred in Achmed Saves America, an animated film that premiered on Country Music Television in March 2014. I love that the new special tackles a lot of modern culture, in terms of comedy and politics. Despite being an infant, he is a belligerent heavy drinker, traits with which Dunham pokes fun at Irish stereotypes. [1] By his junior year in college (198384), Dunham was making $70,000 a year, and as word spread of his act, he landed featured spots opening for Bob Hope and George Burns, though he still perceived his act as raw, as he did not have any knowledge of standup comedy beyond his Bill Cosby albums.[11]. Sold-out global concert tours. At the time he finished writing his autobiography in June 2010, he was beginning to build his fourth kit. To this end, he frequently does jokes involving Bubba J's love of drinking beer and NASCAR, and his low intelligence. In 2022, Dunham competed in season eight of The Masked Singer as "Pi-Rat" with the character being depicted as a rat in pirate clothing holding a treasure chest that has a smaller "Pi-Rat" in it where that part of the costume is a puppet for Dunham to also operate. [43] Melvin's headstone is featured in the beginning of the special Minding the Monsters. [citation needed]. I think PT Barnum said, "Any publicity is good publicity." I don't get nervous anymore, when I go on stage, it's more trepidation, there's a real responsibility to give those people a great evening of fun, because they spent a lot of money, and a lot of time, to get there. They know they're not going to come in and hear something completely horrible. The Best Jeff Dunham Puppets & Characters, This is a list of Jeff Dunham characters and puppets, ranked from best to worst along with clips when available. But then to do that, each character gets about 20 minutes on stage a night, to do that over and over I do about 10 shows a month, it's five in a row, skip a week, and then five more the next week. So, it's not like I have a Biden dummy, it's Walter saying, "I'm going to look like Biden, because everybody for years has said I looked like Biden." When Dunham asks what he would say if he told him that he was a comedian only because he enjoyed it, Daddy Dee responds "You a dumb ho. [52], Seamus is a grumpy, beer-drinking, Irish infant who first appears in Relative Disaster, which was filmed in Ireland. For example, he accidentally blew the legs off of a young Achmeds dog because he mistook the phrase "blowing up" balloons. He has a brash, negative and often sarcastic view on today's world. He caught a break in 1985 when he was asked to join the Broadway show Sugar Babies with Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller, replacing an outgoing variety act. [1] Blue Collar veteran Bill Engvall, a friend of Dunham's, insists otherwise, saying that Dunham is inherently funny with or without the puppets. Walter is a retired, grumpy old man with arms always crossed in discontent. He is an actor and writer, known for Delta Farce (2007), Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity (2007) and Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special (2008). Check out these \"best of\" moments from your favorite opinionated, gray-haired grump in the trunk. He's been married for several decades. [39][40][41], In 2003, Dunham released Dear Walter, a collection of questions asked of Dunham's fictional curmudgeon at live performances, authored by Dunham and Walter Cummings. Search instead in Creative? Jeff_Dunham_and_Walter_(2007).jpg: Cameron Yee derivative work: User:Zscout370 (Return fire) This is a retouched picture , which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. The ONLY official place to purchase tickets is Jeffdunham.com & Ticketmaster. He is a Vietnam War veteran and a former welder, and "doesn't give a damn" about anyone, especially his own wife and certain audience members. By June 2009, the sketch in which Dunham introduced Achmed had amassed nearly 200 million views on YouTube. Stand-up comedian Jeff Dunham is known for his hilarious characters Walter, Peanut, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Jos Jalapeo on a Stick. |Source=*, Flash did not fire, compulsory flash suppression. I don't like picking on big groups of people, I think it's okay to make fun of the one guy that's in office, and when Trump was in office, I had a lot of fun with that. So, this particular one, I said, "I'd love to do it in the fall," and they said, "Let's do it Thanksgiving, like usual," and I was like, "Why not?" Jeff lampshades this during All Over the Map, where he's flabbergasted by the insane popularity Achmed's brought him . In every special, he wears a different article of clothing. [1][33] In October 2009 The Jeff Dunham Show enjoyed good initial ratings, but was not well liked by critics,[34] some of whom questioned the wisdom of translating his act into a series, or cited Dunham, his previous specials, or ventriloquism itself as reasons for disliking the show. His second special, Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity, was taped at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. that same year. [11] He first appeared during the Identity Crisis Tour 2010, and made his first onscreen appearance in Dunham's fourth special, Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos. Surprised by the high ratings of the first Blue Collar Comics concert movie that same year, the network began to reconsider its brand. Melvin's first onscreen appearance was in the July 2003 Comedy Central Presents episode, in which he had small, black, beady eyes. [5][20] Despite having the most-watched premiere in Comedy Central history, and higher average ratings than other shows on that network initially, the show was canceled after only one season, amid poor reviews, dwindling ratings and higher production costs than other Comedy Central shows. Woo hoo! 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[19] It contains original Christmas songs as well as a parody of "Jingle Bells" by Achmed entitled "Jingle Bombs". Played for laughs while in Iceland. I keel you!" In May 1994, Dunham married Brown and adopted her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Bree. He has a brash, negative and often sarcastic view on today's world. This file contains additional information such as Exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Some of the Best of Walter | JEFF DUNHAM Jeff Dunham 4.06M subscribers 4.5M views 2 years ago #JeffDunham #TogetherAtHome #WithMe Everyone knows someone like this in your own family, or. ", "How Jeff Dunham's offensive puppets became the voice of Trump's America", "Jeff Dunham extends his Las Vegas residency four more months", "Q+A: Jeff Dunham brings 'Not Playing With a Full Deck' to Planet Hollywood", "Comedian Jeff Dunham Announces Perfectly Unbalanced Tour", "Famed Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham Announces 60-City Passively Aggressive Tour: Exclusive", "Walk of Fame Honoree Jeff Dunham Opens Up About His Constant Reinvention", "Jeff Dunham brings his 'Passively Aggressive' tour to Yum Center", "Comic ventriloquist Dunham bringing 'Seriously?' |Source=*, Flash did not fire, compulsory flash suppression. There's your generation gap as well, because people are dealing with that with their own kids, or the kids with the parents on their devices too much. When Dunham agrees that this is the case, Daddy Dee says "You a ho." If all goes according to his plan, hell stay that way. As revealed in the DVD release, this signifies that he will no longer be used. Dunham was inspired to create Walter when he watched Bette Davis's final appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, giving her honest, unfiltered candor to Walter, and patterning Walter's frown on Dunham's own. "That's good, that's good, that's GOOOOOODD!". By the time he attended Baylor University, he was earning $70,000 a year for having public conversations with himself. When Dunham asks him if he remembers the happiest moment of his life after Walter tells him he has been married for forty-six years, Walter responds, "Forty-seven years ago!". Show Walter some love in the comments below.Stream my comedy special, \"Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself\" on Netflix NOW! After Dunham became friends with Mike Lacey, owner of The Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, Lacey gave Dunham a steady slot at the club, where Dunham sharpened his act by observing the techniques of comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, and taking the advice of colleague Bill Engvall, moving away from his G-rated material toward edgier, more adult themes. The appearance was successful, but Comedy Central resisted giving Dunham more airtime, feeling that he was not a good fit for them. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. ", "Saddam's mustard gas was nothing compared to a Walter fart! [5] Forbes ranked Dunham as the third highest-paid comedian in the United States behind Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock[4] and reported that he was one of the highest-earning comics from June 2008 to June 2009, earning approximately $30 million during that period. The organizers of the ConVENTion eventually declared Dunham a "retired champion", ineligible from entering any more competitions, as other attendees were too intimidated to compete against him. 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