Punch Line | Willie Tyler & Lester | Comedy Time

Willie Tyler and Lester were really one of the last great ventriloquist acts around. I know we still have Jeff Dunham and his cadre of racially insensitive puppets, but back in the day they were everywhere. I mean, this “team” got their start as regular cast members on Laugh-In. They were among the regular performers at The Comedy Store, ground zero for the stand-up revolution. They weren’t just around. They were mainstream. Jay Johnson even performed as regular cast members “Chuck and Bob” on S

Hospital staff burst into laughter and tears when Steven Tyler stormed through the lobby of Austin General wearing a leopard-print scarf, cowboy boots, and carrying a bag of homemade banana bread — all for one man: Willie Nelson. The rock legend had flown in after hearing Willie had fractured his wrist from excessive guitar practice. “Leave it to Willie to break a bone chasing perfection,” Steven joked, before marching straight into the room, kissing Willie on the forehead, and shouting, “You ol