I disagree on some:
I find Ellen Degeneres hysterical.
I like Robin Williams, too, though he is beginning to pale. Nevertheless, his HBO special made me laugh ... a lot.
I also like Lisa Kudrow; I think she is a talented actress as well.
Bob Hope's stand up sucked big time, but he was absolutely wonderful in his movies. His road films with Bing Crosby were lots of fun.
Fred Willard, when used properly as in Christopher Guest's hysterical movies, is funny. I thought he was great in "Best in Show."
Stinkers:
Whoopie Goldberg
Paulie Schore
Adam Sandler
David Spade
Chris Farley
Most of the assorted SNL casts during the '80's
More stinkers to follow.
Reading is freedom.
The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd