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El Rushbo’s Comedic Influences

by Rush Limbaugh - Jul 1,2011

RUSH: Preston in San Antonio. Welcome to the EIB Network. Great to have you here.CALLER: Thank you, sir. Rush, given your great sense of humor — parodies, and impressions — I’ve been dying to ask: Who were your biggest comedic influences?RUSH: Who are my biggest comedic influences?

CALLER: Yes, sir.

RUSH: One of my all-time favorite comedians was Professor Irwin Corey.

CALLER: Oh, yes!

RUSH: I loved Professor Irwin Corey.

CALLER: Yeah, I was wondering if you were big on Laugh In, MAD magazine in your early years, what it might be.

RUSH: Well, yeah. I liked MAD magazine. I loved Laugh In. I loved impressionists.

CALLER: Yes, exactly.

RUSH: The Rich Littles of the world.

CALLER: There we go.

RUSH: Myron Cohen. I laughed at Myron Cohen. Freddie Roman in New York and some of these guys, they were just the best.

CALLER: They sure rubbed off on you very well, sir.

RUSH: Well, I appreciate your asking me that, ’cause it’s great to be able to mention their names.

CALLER: Glad to hear it.

RUSH: Thanks much.

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