[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. [57] On October 12, 2012, the couple married. 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 ONLY official place to purchase tickets is Jeffdunham.com & Ticketmaster. Thats right he was hopping for hope. 1 / 0. Then, we had a naming contest from the fans, and some guy brilliantly named him Url, but it's spelled URL, so that's the new guy in the show. Dunham introduces Sweet Daddy Dee in Arguing with Myself as his "new manager". Walter has appeared in all four Comedy Central specials. Show Walter some love in the comments below.Stream my comedy special, \"Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself\" on Netflix NOW! In Spark of Insanity, he was going to run for president. [50] He later appeared in Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos as a puppet that Peanut used when attempting his hand at ventriloquism. The technical thing that I pat myself on the back for is this new guy, he actually has a phone, and during the show, while I'm talking to him, he's typing on the phone. 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. Screen Rant: You've worked with Comedy Central for quite a while now. As revealed in the DVD release, this signifies that he will no longer be used. He has a brash, negative and often sarcastic view on today's world. 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. 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. Jeff Dunham Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Much to his father's consternation, he expresses an attraction to Dunham's male stage hand, Marnell, appears on stage to address Achmed's loss of balance. You can also listen to the album on. Touching upon such stereotypes, Bubba mentions in Arguing with Myself that he met his wife at a family reunion, and remembers seeing her with a corn dog in one hand, a beer in another, and leaning against a ferris wheel, "making it tilt". With 3.6 million YouTube subscribers and 11 million Facebook followers, he has amassed over a billion views and sold over seven million DVDs. {{Information |Description=Jeff Dunham at the comedy night sponsored by Image Entertainment. 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. [I go] back all the way to comedians like Will Rogers, Bob Hope, and Carson and Leno, where they made fun of whoever was in office and whatever was going on. Dunham also starred in The Jeff Dunham Show, a series on the network in 2009. His NBC primetime special, Unhinged, ranked as the time periods top non-sports program on the Big 4, rebroadcast six weeks later on Comedy Central to become its top rated special of 2016. to Dunham and people laughing in the audience. By the time he attended Baylor University, he was earning $70,000 a year for having public conversations with himself. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Walter_(Jeff_Dunham_Character,_2007).jpg. The hyperactive Peanut, with purple skin and white fur, is classified as a "woozle" and delights. Jeff Dunham's "Minding the Monsters" brings together Walter, Peanut, Bubba J, Jose Jalapeno, and Achmed the Dead Terrorist as you've never seen them before! {{Information |Description=Jeff Dunham at the comedy night sponsored by Image Entertainment. 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. [31][32] Dunham has conceded that he does exhibit particular sensitivity to the "conservative country crowd" or those characterized by "basic Christian values", as they are one of his largest constituencies, and part of his upbringing. 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!". ", "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? Little Jeff is a miniature version of Dunham himself,[49] usually dressed in the same clothes Dunham wears during each show. In every special, he wears a different article of clothing. Jeff Dunham was born on 18 April 1962 in Dallas, Texas, USA. [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. 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. Walter appeared in every Comedy Central special. Style: Walter Verified Purchase. Whether its a top ranking corporate executive, a statesman or a Hollywood celebrity, Walter has told them all to Shut the hell up!, and they all keep coming back for more. 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. [11] During this period he became so associated with his craft that he and one of his dummies "cowrote" a column in the school paper, and he would pose with his dummies for yearbooks[1] as an inexpensive way to acquire professional photos of his act for promotional purposes. O. With headline-generating performances in over 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, China, South Africa, and the Middle East, Dunham understands what connects people regardless of culture, gender, age or political beliefs. So that's how I came up with that. [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. For the naive and devoutly-raised Dunham, Broadway was a new world filled with beautiful showgirls and crusty stagehands, and his first taste of entertainment industry egos came when Rooney called Dunham into his dressing room, and told him he was there for one reason alone: so that Rooney could change his costumes. [1], His style has been described as "a dressed-down, more digestible version of Don Rickles with multiple personality disorder". However, the ASA noted that the name Achmed was of Arab origin and was one of the names of Muhammad. During his half hour piece, he showcased Jos Jalapeo on a Stick, Walter, an early version of Melvin the Superhero Guy and Peanut, whom Dunham had begun to merchandise into a line of dolls. This is a list of Jeff Dunham characters and puppets, ranked from best to worst along with clips when available. In Jeff Dunhams 11th brand new and highly anticipated standup special, the ventriloquist/comedian superstar and his eccentric ensemble take on the current state of the nation as they skewer everything from todays youth, to cancel culture. If all goes according to his plan, hell stay that way. 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. The versatile entertainer created an animated film for CMT, hosted the Food Networks Halloween Baking Championship, guested on ABCs Ellen, NBCs 30 Rock, Disneys Sonny with a Chance, done commercials for Hertz, and appeared in Jay Roachs Dinner for Schmucks, featuring Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd. His experience at Catch a Rising Star in New York City served as a bitter confirmation of where ventriloquists stood in the comedic food chain, as the emcee at that club gave Dunham little respect. 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]. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. I love that the new special tackles a lot of modern culture, in terms of comedy and politics. . "[2] Dunham has been credited with reviving ventriloquism[3] and doing more to promote the art form than anyone since Edgar Bergen. 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". 224 Walter The Puppet Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 224 Walter The Puppet Premium High Res Photos Browse 224 walter the puppet photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. ", said sometimes before Jeff gets onto him for saying something offensive. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. With this one, the two, Walter isn't Biden, but he pretends he's Biden. Jeff lampshades this during All Over the Map, where he's flabbergasted by the insane popularity Achmed's brought him . So, I used that same design, altered it a little bit, so he's not sole troll like, and he became this younger guy that looks a little bit like a troll. Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023. He is the only person ever to win the "Ventriloquist of the Year" Award twice. Buy Jeff Dunham - Animatronic Talking Walter | Moves a Little and Complains a Lot (20"): . Bubba J likes to say that he has two loves: his country, his beer, and NASCAR. A. Jeff Dunham: This will be a subject that we may discuss later on. Jeff and his characters Walter, Peanut, Jos Jalapeo, Bubba J, and Sweet Daddy Dee for a live show. He is also one of the most popular puppets alongside Peanut and Achmed. So, he puts on the sunglasses, and he has the suit on, and the background in the special is the Oval Office. 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. [1], Dunham began performing for audiences as a teenager,[10] in various venues such as school, church, and during his job at Six Flags. [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. if he happens to see, He, like Peanut, is also aware that Jeff is a Ventriloquist and he is a puppet. At the time, Dunham saw his Tonight Show appearance as his big break, but was frustrated at his parents' initial disapproval over Walter's use of the words "hell" and "damn",[11] and he would toil in obscurity for another twelve years, continuing his stand up at venues such as The Improv chain, and appearing in small roles on TV. 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. The free speech thing is there's just so many conflicts with how people handle that, and how they interpret it, it seems to be there's a lot of, "It's free speech, unless you say something that I don't like, then you can't say that," well that doesn't make any sense. All the songs, with the exception of "Jingle Bombs", were written and accompanied by Brian Haner, who joined Dunham's act as "Guitar Guy". "Neeeee-yooooooow! Their daughters Ashlyn and Kenna were born in 1995 and 1997, respectively. [51], Achmed Junior is the estranged son of Achmed. 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. What's happening in Jeff Dunham - Minding the monsters?Jeff Dunham brings us ALL of the fave characters including Walter, Peanut, Bubba J, Jose Jalapeno. [1] By 2005 Dunham decided to gamble on financing his own comedy DVD, Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself, which was taped in Santa Ana, California. 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. In anticipation of its premiere, Screen Rant spoke exclusively with Jeff Dunham to discuss Me the People, reuniting with Comedy Central, navigating edgier comedy in a modern world, crafting a new character for the special, and more. Next: The 10 Best Stand-Up Specials On Netflix, According To Rotten Tomatoes. [11] The character starred in Achmed Saves America, an animated film that premiered on Country Music Television in March 2014. "[45] Unlike Bubba J, he hates NASCAR. He returns with his normal cast of characters including Walter, Bubba J, Peanut, Jos Jalapeo on a Stick, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and one of his newest additions Larry, a high strung, chain . [15] Critics, such as Randee Dawn of The Hollywood Reporter, accused Dunham's characters of being racist caricatures, sexist, and homophobic. Walters interactions with Darci Lynne are probably the kindest he's ever been to anyone in his life. One of his biggest jokes is his wife, who he calls in Controlled Chaos as overweight and small. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. When Dunham says that Achmed must be dead because he's a skeleton, Achmed responds, "It's a flesh wound." Be the first to find out about upcoming shows, new Jeff Dunham gear and more! Conflict also stems from the fact that unlike his father, Achmed Junior does not wish to be a suicide bomber. [53], Larry is the personal adviser to Donald Trump. They sometimes do marathons on the day of my special, where it's just all me all day long, and a bunch of my specials, which is great. Jeff Dunham: He was definitely at the show that night, and he got a great response there in the show. 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?"