It was smart comedy that worked on many levels. I think because these guys came out of a comedic movement that appealed to educated college kids of the 70s - counter culture, etc.
Modern comedians come from a different atmosphere. The stand up night club which produces more lowest denominator style of jokesters.
17 posted on 09/29/2009 8:07:59 AM PDT by Nikas777
(En touto nika, "In this, be victorious")