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What's the longest anyone has ever stood on stage doing comedy?

Nereida Kilminster

I'm not sure about the exact number of minutes or hours, but I do know that some comedians have performed for several days in a row without stopping. I think there was a comedian named David Scott who held the record for the longest stand-up comedy show, clocking in at 40 hours and 8 minutes. That's insane! I can barely stay awake for more than a few hours, let alone perform for that long.

Of course, there's also the legendary performance by Richard Pryor at the Hollywood Bowl in 1979. Pryor performed for over two hours straight, without any breaks, and kept the audience laughing the entire time. That's a testament to his talent and endurance as a performer.

I think the length of a comedian's set really depends on the audience and the venue. Some comedians may only perform for 20-30 minutes at a time, while others can go for hours. It really depends on the situation.

In my opinion, a comedy show should be just long enough to keep the audience engaged and entertained, without dragging on for too long. It's a delicate balance, and not every comedian can pull it off. But at the end of the day, it's all about making people laugh and having a good time.

So to answer the question, I think the longest anyone has ever stood on stage doing comedy is around 40 hours and 8 minutes. But at the end of the day, the length of the performance isn't as important as the quality of the comedy itself. As long as the audience is laughing and having a good time, the comedian has done their job.