Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars: London Not Tennessee [DVD] [2001]

I was never a huge fan of character comics but in recent times i have come to like both Al Murray's pub landlord and this, Rich Hall's Otis Lee Crenshaw. Hall has created a brilliantly original character from the streets of Tennessee and provides a fantastic hour plus of entertainment on this DVD.Originally i was put off by the cover of the DVD but eventually chose to part with my hard earned cash and i have to say i'm delighted i did. Rich Hall is fantastic entertainment as Otis Lee Crenshaw incorporating both stand-up and comedy songs, which are very amysing, into his act. He is incredibly witty and this shows in the DVD during the occasions where he chooses to make certain audience members squirm.Rich Hall has won the coveted Perrier Award, The Adelaide Festival Fringe Award and the Time Out Comedy Award for his character and he is fully deserving judging by the content on this DVD. Don't be put off by the cover or even character comics like i was originally. This is genuinley funny and a great example of Rich Hall's fantastic comic ability.

As for as I know, this has not been released in the US. Thus, after seeing some of Rich Hall's work on the television, I came across this DVD on the Amazon UK site. This was the first item that I ordered from Amazon UK to be shipped to the US. Since this DVD is encoded for DVD Region 2, it took some un-named hoops to jump through to watch it in the States, but it was worth it.I do not regret the expense and time of re-importing this man's work back into America. While you might let him live in the UK on and off, his comedy has its roots in American culture. 'Otis Lee Crenshaw' is a hoot.

I take my comedy seriously and found myself really enjoying this. Stand up with song (that I see is becoming popular again with acts such as Izzy Suttie / David O Docherty - excuse any spelling errors) done well here.7.5 out of 10Enjoyable.

Rich Hall and company are brilliant of course but I was disappointed that Bill Bailey and Sean Lock had been cut from the DVD.

with rich hall what you see is what you get but this is funny sublime unbelievabley side splitting you either love him or hate him I love him what he says is just so right on so many levels superb would make a superb dinner guest

funny show

It was really great to see Rich Hall performing at the Comedy Store,with a group of excellent musicians and a lady who could really do somegreat vocals, a fantastic atmosphere and great humour.

Very disappointed, unable to tell almost all of what was said. I'm sure, judging by the audience's reaction, it was very funny.