The young comic
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Loading ...Back in the early 60’s, a young fellow walked into a talent agent’s office and said he wanted to break into show-biz.
The agent said, “O.K. kid, show me what you can do.”
The kid told some jokes, did a little soft shoe, sang a bit, did an acrobatic act with an ottoman and was good enough to impress the agent.
“Great kid! Just great!” said the agent. “I can do things for you! I think I can get you a show on TV. By the way, what’s your name?”
The young man, proud and excited, exclaimed, “Penis Van Lesbian.”
“‘Scuse me?” questioned the agent.
“My name is Penis Van Lesbian” again replied the young man.
“Hey, I’m sorry kid, but you’re gonna’ have to change that name. Nobody’s gonna’ hire you with a name like Penis Van Lesbian.”
The young man was crestfallen, but steadfastly refused to change his name.
He left to find another agent.
A few months later, he returned to the same agent.
“Hey kid! Good to see ya again!” said the agent. “Are ya still looking for work? Have ya changed that name?”
With his head hanging low, the young man replied, “Yes. Every agent in town turned me down because of my name — Penis Van Lesbian. So, I’ve changed it.”
“Great kid, great! What’s your new name?”
“Dick Van Dyke.”
