Bruce holds up a mens magazine (Rogue), does his bits on King Kong, Entrapment by Cops, We Did it to Their Mothers for Chocolate Bars, Adolf Eichmann, Infidelity and How to Relax Your ColoredFriends at Parties. The next section is a performance from 1964. Reading law books and other commentaries on free speech now took up most of Bruces time. Conversation among Lenny Bruce, Phil Spector and Allen Ginsberg. We are nothing at all. He says he shouldnt talk politics because thats the domain of Mort Sahl and Phyllis Kirk, the Vic and Sade of show business. The next section begins as the set is in progress, with Bruce imagining that Pope Pius XII would sneak in one night to see him. Bruce talks about how, in light of his recent legal troubles, hes tried to understand the prosecutors. A lady cant go through a plate-glass window and go to bed with you five seconds later. He calls Lyndon Johnson is a shitkicker, but says Kennedy was sophisticated. But instead of being able to perform, he was taken back to the airport and deported. Since a tape of the performance was played at the trial, its in the public record and he plans to release it as an album, but with a warning that whoever sells it may be subject to the obscenity laws of his locality. He talks about Chicago columnist Paul Molloy, does Custody/Get Even, Stag Film vs. King of Kings, History of Obscenity, Las Vegas Tits & Ass, The Clap, Father Flotsky, Chicago Corruption, Shelley Berman and Chicago Shtarkers, Barney & the Hecklers, Italians Were the Enemy, Adolf Eichmann, and Communism & the Phone Company. Bendich had been Bruces defense counsel in his 1962 obscenity trial in San Francisco (Bruce was acquitted). The truth is, New York was almost as impossible then as it is now. The sixth section is Tim Hardins song Lennys Tune, a.k.a. His sister and brother-in-law, Virginia "Ginnie" and Irving "Bud" Steinhoff would frequently work weekends at the club until 1960 when they took over management. It's also a real treat to hear Lenny laughing and doing what he does best. He does the bit Divorce & Motels. Lenny Bruce Constitution Quote Shirt $ 30.00 Select options. Bendich is impressed by the thoroughness of Bruces research. Bruce discusses his legal trouble and his material on religion. Allen urged any viewer who found themselves to be easily offended or didnt want to be shocked, to go away and do something else which didnt involve them watching his show for the next 10 minutes. He cautions that jazz is getting too much of a snob appeal. The defense brought in media critics, psychiatrists, and religious figures that supported Bruces right to speak. The clientele was mixed, but author David Rosen called the Village Purple Onion a "mob-run gay hangout." . Bruce gives permission for Levy to tape his show. Final show at The Purple Onion in San Francisco on 9/24/12Event Producer: Dan DionVideo Producer: A.D. Liano & Frazer BradshawThe famed San Francisco comedy . Bruce asks the lighting man to turn out all the lights, and says its fun in the dark when were together, but not alone. He points out that the California statute 288a calls criminal many sex acts that he assumes the audience has practiced, and that the law made Caryl Chessman a pervert. The third section is another show, in progress. These recordings are from the personal collection of the Bruce family and some of this material has been previously released in edited form. Conspiracy to interfere with the fourth amendment const Lenny Bruce. The Purple Onion was a legendary comedy club in San Francisco. He refers to the sex scandals involving Bill Tilden and Fatty Arbuckle. He talks about obscenity, Tab Hunter, slang used by black gay men, double-entendres used by comics, the nature of gay relationships. Bruce does some bits about air travel. It makes no sense to restrict our ride because of what was. Men's voices can be heard--it's the police. He does some of his bit on Leopold and Loeb, then interacts with the audience. He talks about race relations and does Dick Gregory, Ive Never Been Inside a Negros House and Goldwater Talks to Negroes. Gleason was a writer for the San Francisco Chronicle who was an early fan and supporter of Bruce. He does his bit The Clap. He was renowned for his open, free-style and critical form of comedy which integrated satire, politics, religion, sex, and vulgarity. Lenny Bruce died in August of 1966, but you can still hear his voice online. Talks about the Catholic Church, Howard Johnsons, Vietnam, protesters, the law, James Joyces Ulysses, bit How the Law Started/Craphouse. And nobody paid a higher price for alleged obscenity crimes. A lawyer that advocated for First Amendment freedom of speech rights, Albert Bendich, represented Bruce in court. He refers to Tab Hunter's arrest for allegedly beating his dog. Ginsberg recorded the conversation. Throughout his career Lenny Bruce said whatever he wanted on stage. He does the bit Chicks Are Boss. Waltham, MA 02453, Lenny Bruce Institutional Repository site. Bruce himself became ill during the trial, which was forced to adjourn while he recovered in hospital. Names mentioned include Tony Viscarra, the friend who was with Bruce at the time of the arrest, police Sgt. Bruce does his bit about Barry Goldwaters Jewish roots, which suggests that it is 1964. He remarks that people are now walking out of the show. Language. Its deep within yourself who is offended by that particular word, not the word itself. The recorder is shut off, then turned on again and Ginsberg identifies the time and date of the conversation at the embattled, barbed wire household of Lenny Bruce.. But it comes down to society and yourself as an individual to take that powerful word that is currently suppressed, and change it so that it becomes normalised, just like the word shit. He talks about Bela Lugosi and his son, does How Negroes and Jews Became Entertainers, talks about his scenario for a movie about Christ and the Good Thief, then continues to Custody/Get Even, Divorce, and Deny It. He does Ive Never Been Inside a Negros House. Bruce seeks Bendichs advice. Talks about segregation, Perry Como. He performs the bit How Negroes and Jews Became Entertainers, then talks about Hugh Hefner's strategy in putting out Playboy. Only two years after his Snot act on the Steve Allen show. (3) Bruce does his bit on Barry Goldwater and his Jewish roots, People Dont Talk That Way to Judges. Francks takes the same approach to "Tea for Two," slipping in and out of "Black Coffee" and adding a bit of scatting. The ninth and tenth clips are variations on Airplane Glue, with the kid who sniffs glue appearing on Paul Coates tabloid TV show. He went on to influence future comedians such as; Bill Hicks, George Carlin, Jon Stewart, Marc Maron, Louis C.K, Richard Pryor, the list goes on. When the police arrived, they found a kettle of water turned on and an electric typewriter with an unfinished sentence. He reacts to people in the balcony who yell for him to speak louder. But at that time of recording, Lenny Bruce was under litigation for obscenity by New Yorks [then] District Attorney (D.A. The show is known as The Berkeley Concert. He comments on contemporaries Mort Sahl and Bob Newhart and does his bit Shelley Berman & Chicago Shtarkers. He does his bit on blind pianist George Shearing. There are things you . The date is not known but most likely took place after Bruces sentencing in June of 1963 for narcotics possession. He does Ive Never Been Inside a Negros House, Dick Gregory, Goldwater Talks to Negroes, Las Vegas Tits & Ass, The Best Man in the Tribe (St. Paul), Schmuck, Flashers, and Custody/Get Even and Deny It. He does the bit Divorce & Motels. In March 1964, Steve Allen invited Lenny Bruce to make his 3rd appearance on his show. More than 80 celebrities signed a petition demanding Lenny Bruce be allowed to perform, free from censorship and harassment. He performs the bits Las Vegas Tits & Ass, I Picked on the Wrong God, Would You Sell Out Your Country (Francis Gary Powers), The Clap, Balloons, Never Cop Out, We Did It to Their Mothers for Chocolate Bars, Dykes, Southern Accents, Christ and Moses, Adolf Eichmann (based on the Thomas Merton poem Chant to Be Used in Processions Around a Site with a Furnace) and Ten Thousand Asses (Tigers & Lions). And as a society, we continue to go around in circles. Since a tape of the performance was played at the trial, its in the public record and he plans to release it as an album, but with a warning that whoever sells it may be subject to the obscenity laws of his locality. Discusses differences between Christians and Jews. Even up to his last moments, Bruce never backed down from fighting for what he believed in. Interview by journalist Gary Shenfer of Lenny Bruce in Miami (or Miami Beach) at the El Patio club. Also known as The Midnight Concert. Begins with the final 16 minutes of the show on December 4, 1962, known as The Bust Show (it was the midnight performance, therefore technically during the early hours of December 5). (3) Phone letter by Lenny Bruce to Ralph J. Gleason. Why was Allen making such a big deal about this? He does Thank You Masked Man, We Killed Christ and Christ & Moses. He does short jokes about Liberace, Richard Nixon, Paul Robeson, Sammy Davis Jr. and Sophie Tucker. Class. Bruce then makes his own comments about what is in the letter. He does Las Vegas Tits & Ass. After Lennys death, never would a comedian stand trial for the use of obscene language. Once again Bruce was hauled off and arrested. He refers to his 1962 obscenity trial in San Francisco, and that he was acquitted. He talks about the double standard in depicting sex vs. violence. He refers to his bust at the Gate of Horn (during the early hours of December 5). Towards the end of his life, Lenny was constantly caught up in bust ups with the authorities. Guitarist Lenny Breau, vocalist/comedian Don Francks, and bassist Eon Henstridge were a brand new trio (later calling themselves Three) when they were recorded in 1961 at the Purple Onion, a Toronto nightclub. In addition to other bits, Bruce comments on what he's looking at in a newspaper (or possibly a magazine). He flips through a magazine with stories about celebrities and lady-kinda ads. He reads the ad for the Mark Eden Method Bust Developer. Menu. His performance at Carnegie Hall took place two years before his 3rd appearance on The Steve Allen Show. He does The Best Man in the Tribe (St. Paul), The Christian God Has a Face, the Jewish God Doesnt, Ive Never Been Inside a Negros House, Men Are Carnal, Las Vegas Tits & Ass and the origin of Obscenity Law, Marijuana, and Airplane Glue. Mentions Leopold and Loeb. The Air Force is JewishKool Aid? Bruce begins by riffing with some audience members. Others still crackle with raw energy. Literary experts were called as witnesses to support Bendichs claim. Opened in 1952, the Purple Onion ran for roughly 60 years before closing its doors in 2012. He does his bit about wanting to give the audience members lie detector tests about infidelity and homosexuality and refers to Tab Hunter's arrest for allegedly beating his dog. Bruce mentions his bit Religions Inc. from four years earlier. He was 40 years old. He talks about critics and is asked about the recent Congressional hearings about rigged quiz shows. The chemistry between Breau and Francks is dynamic to say the least. He directs remarks at the police in this shows audience. He does How Negroes and Jews Became Entertainers and talks about his scenario for a movie about Christ and the Good Thief. He mentions a practice from the time of Christs crucifixion. Bruce talks about the mixed reaction he got during the first show. All fans of Lenny Breau will want to check out this previously unreleased CD, though some listeners may feel a bit overwhelmed by the emphasis on Francks' comedic vocals and narratives. Included are mentions of Ivan Bunny (Ivan Colitz), Winston Churchill, Sonny Liston, Tom Dugan, Rusty Warren, Bill Tilden. The performance ended in Bruce's arrest for obscenity. Also available in the iTunes Store. Bruce continues the bit Divorce & Motels, inserting a comment about his difficulties acting like a father to his daughter. He explained that he didnt care what people thought about the nickname because they arent there to understand. Although. People flocked from all over the city, and across the snow to see his performance. He explained that Bruce is not a comedian who just told dirty and foul jokes, but instead; He deals with [the] subject matter which many people consider off limits. Bruce died in his home in Hollywood Hills in 1966. The writings and transcripts offer transcripts of his performances as well as showcase screenplays he had written as well as ones written about him. However, the appeal was never completed. Please use Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge to view this site. Bruce does a bit about how his generation of men is terrified of being considered a faggot. He relates his surprise, when at Phil Spectors jamboree rock concert, at seeing 10-year-old kids out without their parents. In it, Bruce acts out multiple roles including host of a late-night radio show and an irate senior citizen caller. In Which The Artist Discusses Critics, Definitions, His San Francisco Bust, Courts, Juries, Side 1: Critics, Definitions, His San Francisco Bust, Courts, Juries, Cops, His Philadelphia Bust, Corruption, Obscenity, Defines Jewish And Goyishe, Side 6: The Eichmann Theme, The Thomas Merton Poem, Christ And Moses, The Legalization Of Pot, Hillbillies, Judy Garland's Farewell, Side 2: 'The Lie', His Courtroom Fantasy, George Shearing And Guide Dogs For The Blind, Tropic Of Cancer, Cops And Bad Toilet Training, The Philadelphia Hotel, Side 5: Fantasy With The Judge, Las Vegas, The Paradox Of Obscenity, Tits And Ass, Nuns, Paul Robeson And Adolph Eichmann, Side 3: Ride To Jail In Philadelphia, Jails In General, The Philadelphia Lower Courts, Side 4: The Shirley Beck Letters, Blue Suits, Bobby Kennedy, Russians, Integration, Juries, Humour. Bruce introduces Levy to his attorney, Mark Blumenthal. Immediately, Bruce defused the stigma and obscenity of the word shit, and transferred it to another harmless four letter word beginning with an S and ending with a T. The last clip is the beginning of the bit 1100 Winos. Therecording ends abruptly. He turns his back to the camera this way, you dont know who said, the band said it, hes timing himself, preparing to say that shocking, obscene, foul, four letter wordhe immediately turns around to the camera. The recording ends during this bit. He played engagements at the club in February and August of 1965. He starts to do his bit about a sea monster at Coney Island whos handled by an agent; the bit is known as The Monster or Heshie the Monster, but some people in the audience wont stop talking. The full recordings are available at Brandeis Universitys Robert D. Farber University Archives & Special Collections Department. The last three tracks feature tap dancer and singer Joey Hollingsworth with Lenny Breau as his sole accompanist. He does I Picked on the Wrong God. He does his bit on Southern accents and Lyndon Johnson. He mentions the comic Bill Dana and the San Francisco club the hungry i. He does Christ & Moses, Are There Any Niggers Here Tonight?, and Black Black Woman White White Woman. A preface to the performance on the tape is the repetition of the recorded voice one gets when calling a phone number to get the time of day. Some of the recordings are of a personal nature, such as the phone letters and private conversations between Bruce and his friends and family. He relates the details of his arrest on a narcotics charge in Los Angeles, the trial, his "Department 95" hearing to determine whether he was a narcotics addict, and the subsequent criminal behavior of the arresting officer. He does short jokes about Liberace, Richard Nixon, Paul Robeson, Sammy Davis Jr. and Sophie Tucker. I'm a veteran comedian for 38 years and I've never seen it, like Lenny Bruce said at the Purple Onion, 'We've gone backwards.' There are things you can't say. Best Known For: Lenny Bruce was an American stand-up comic and satirist who became a target for prosecutors and a poster boy for freedom of speech. He says he was hip to the Bay of Pigs before most people. Race. Bruce is fed up with people saying hes too concerned about integration, in the Shakespearean vein of you protest too much. He says non-Southerners are bigoted regarding people who talk Southern, like Lyndon Johnson. The audience reacted positively. Home; Biography; Videos; Donate; Shop; Cart; The Shop. He does his bit of George Washington interviewed by Mike Wallace. At The Purple Onion Lenny Breau, Don Francks & Eon Henstridge 10 SONGS 1 HOUR AND 7 MINUTES NOV 16 2004 Play Purchase Options 1 Introduction 02:29 2 A New Electric Chair 03:14 3 The Surrey With The Fringe On Top 05:27 4 The Newspaper Song 09:17 5 Gum Addiction 04:09 6 Tea For Two 13:18 7 A Gentile Sings The Blues 21:04 8 Work Song (Feat. (1) Bruce continues the bit Flashers, then does Midgets, wonders whether Pygmies are midgets, and imagines Gov. Bruce identifies in the audience jazz musician J.J. Johnson, and someone from the magazine Downbeat. He died of an accidental drug overdose. A new set begins. One of my favorites is Tea for Two. This didnt phase him. He does Las Vegas Tits & Ass, then Would You Sell Out Your Country (Francis Gary Powers), Doing It Is Dirty and We Did It to Their Mothers for Chocolate Bars. Talks about a bit of his about Eleanor Roosevelt and his current obscenity trial in New York (the Caf Au Go Go trial). I heard two men, in their 50s, one brown and the other white, refer to their 3rd friend (who was also brown) as the the paki. A community dedicated to those who are passionate about film. I dont care what they call me because at the end of the day, were there for each other. He does Marijuana, Guys Can Detach, Bestiality, and the recording ends during the bit Chicken. Bruce continues the bits Deny It and Hotels Are Dirty. He does his bit about wanting to give the audience members lie detector tests about infidelity and homosexuality and refers to Tab Hunter's arrest for allegedly beating his dog. He wonders if the name Pope Pius was, like Rip Torn, dreamed up by Hollywood talent agent Henry Willson. Bruce continues his Norman Thomas bit with a rundown of persecuted groups: the Irish, the Filipinos and midgets. He does Ten Thousand Asses (Tigers & Lions), then Shelley Berman & Chicago Shtarkers. According to The JC, his body was found in his bathroom with a syringe in his arm. He does Flashers, then Midgets, wonders whether Pygmies are midgets, and imagines Gov. Instant potatoes? For example, the word nigger, represents a time of slavery, extreme racism and social injustice at a basic human rights level. A new set begins. The recording continues with the beginning of the second set. He speculates on Rock Hudsons sexuality. He does Filipinos. As Bruce gained fame and popularity, he moved on from doing stand-up comedy at small strip clubs to performing in larger mainstream halls. morgans funny here's a ten minute set from my last time up at the Purple Onion.I love that venue, it has such history. Lenny Bruce - Equality (1961) - YouTube From Lenny's Carnegie Hall show, February 1961.http://www.amazon.com/Carnegie-Hall-Concert-Explicit/dp/B001VIK60E/ From Lenny's Carnegie Hall. Bruce speaks of his agent, Jack Sobel, does The Palladium, Bronchitis, talks about doing doctor bits, does Nightclub Owners, speaks of not stealing from other comics. Joey's Solo (Feat. He inserts his bit I Picked the Wrong God. Bruce also attracted attention for his edgy routines that often pushed the limits of good taste. He gave zero fucks. Twice after shows in Los Angeles, Bruce was charged with obscenity violations. I speak of a personal experience. Bruce is talking about a D.A. Lenny Bruce wanted to point out that your interpretation of that word, will be different from another persons. Schwartz tells Bruce about his meeting with New York City License Inspector Herbert S. Ruhe. November 16, 2004 10 Songs, 1 hour, 7 minutes 2004 Art of Life Records. He mentions that journalist Dorothy Kilgallen is in the audience and talks about her. The Village Purple Onion employed topless female dancers and served as a performance venue for up-and-coming musicians such as Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. The tape ends during an exchange between Bruce and Gate of Horn owner Alan Ribback about Jackie Mason having just criticized censorship (this was witnessed by Ribback, but its unknown whether it was live or on television or radio). Bruce imagines Jesus Christ and Moses dropping in on modern-day Manhattan. Bruce reads from documents associated with his February 1962 arrest for obscenity in San Francisco. He uses the word shit and says the Supreme Court ruled that its not obscene if youre talking about narcotics. One of the charges against him was saying "shmuck." Kennedy was assassinated later in the day. (1) Bruce talks about his trial, mentions Leopold and Loeb, his arrest for obscenity days earlier, the abundance of police cars in front of the Gate of Horn at the previous nights performance. The fifth clip is the bit Chick Singer with a Gimmick. He does the bit People Dont Talk That Way to Judges. Bruce reads from transcripts of the preliminary hearing and the trial. The second set begins. Bruce speaks about and reads from documents associated with his February 1962 arrest for obscenity in San Francisco, including Bruce's own letter to Judge Clayton Horn and tells how it resulted in his being charged with contempt of court. To republish, copy the HTML by clicking on the yellow button to the right; it includes our tracking pixel, all paragraph styles and hyperlinks, the author byline and credit to the Forward. The trials for both violations resulted in deadlocked juries. In the third section, he plays the roles of the host of a radio talk show called Nightline, and of some callers. He talks about changes in Miami and an absurd kidnapping there. He does his bit on the Miami Kidnapping, then Airplane Glue, talks about marijuana, then does Christ & Moses, Small-Town Audiences, then Schmuck. He claims hes Ralph J. Gleason (the San Francisco Chronicle writer who was a friend and supporter). He talks about other countries views of American race relations and does Ive Never Been Inside a Negros House. Bruce tells Gleason about his arrest the previous night, at his home, for having given obscene performances at the Trolley Ho nightclub in Los Angeles (under California Penal Code 311.6). He does his bit The Christian God Has a Face, the Jewish God Doesnt. The tape ends abruptly during the conversation. Jimmy Hoffa, Jewish bigotry, Would You Sell Out Your Country (Francis Gary Powers), Custody/Get Even, Stag Film vs. King of Kings, Transvestites Posing as Police, We Did it to Their Mothers for Chocolate Bars and Bad Toilet Training, Australia, Thank You Masked Man, Ivan Bunny, Bobby Kennedy. Bruce talks about the early years of his career, differences between audiences and regions, and television. Allen explained to the viewers that Lenny Bruce was going to use a four letter word on television that will shock the viewers to their very core. I know words have power. how far we've come. He does Christ & Moses, sings a bit in Yiddish, and closes the set with Ben Hurs mother & sister. Bruce does some bits about air travel. He does a bit on mothers of different ethnicities. Levy introduces Inspector Vicviolo, head of the District Attorney squad. Bruce tries to argue about the intricacies of obscenity law with Levy, but Levy will not engage and says that it will be their judgment that counts as to whether Bruces act violates the law. The Purple Onion is a nightclub in San Francisco, opened in 1952. Bruce is in the midst of recounting the incident for which he was accused of assault and battery on a TV cameraman in Los Angeles. "She was the most diverse and tolerant woman I've ever . He starts his bit The Clap, then has an exchange with an angry man in the audience who wants his money back ($5). Bruce does his bit about Barry Goldwaters Jewish roots. The announcer says, "Ladies and gentlemen, we now have a new star of our show." He says three guys at the previous nights show were obviously law enforcement. Out of prison on bail, soon he would die. The date and location are not known (probably 1964 or later). Bendich called Bruces biting political and sexual humor the latest in a long line of social satire, going back to literary greats such as Jonathan Swift. Originally issues by Fantasy Records (Fantasy 34201) as "Lenny Bruce Live At The Curran Theatre". He refers to the fact that the previous Sunday hed only sold 500 tickets for a show at the Curran Theater in San Francisco, leaving 1100 empty seats. Eulogy to Lenny Bruce, written and performed by Hardin after Bruces death. He went on to influence future comedians such as; Bill Hicks, George Carlin, Jon Stewart, Marc Maron, Louis C.K, Richard Pryor, the list goes on. President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy arrive at Love Field, Dallas, Texas. George Wallaces reaction to Pygmies. The recording ends abruptly, then continues (it may be the same performance, or yet another performance). Bruce refers to his attire, a raincoat, pants and mismatched socks. He jokes that hes still trying to get even with everyone who did their job, referring to the Steve Allen people and to his New York City obscenity trial (the Caf au Go Go trial), which is in postponement because of his ailment. He does No Guy Ever Cheated on His Wife/Guys Detach. He does the bit We Killed Christ. He mentions Judge Clayton Horn from his second San Francisco obscenity trial and Judge John Murtagh from his current New York trial (the Caf Au Go Go trial). He does the bit The Christian God Has a Face, the Jewish God Doesnt. Tim Allen has spoken out in defense of the Roseanne Barr he once knew. He talks about Bela Lugosi and his son. Bruce suggested Mrs. Kennedy wasnt trying to get help for the president in the photo, but instead was running to save her own life. He does The Best Man in the Tribe (St. Paul) and Filipinos. The next clip is a few seconds of a bit about how Englishmen can say crap and it sounds classy. Why did you call him that? Most of his acts took place in the underground scenes; jazz bars, strip clubs etc. Names like Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce, Bob Newhart, and Phyllis Diller, either got their starts or made their debut at The Purple Onion. He does his bit The Christian God Has a Face, the Jewish God Doesnt and Ive Never Been Inside a Negros House. He ends by riffing about Barry Goldwater and Lyndon Johnson. The place is unknown, but is possibly the Off Broadway club in San Francisco. The file ends during Shelley Berman & the Chicago Shtarkers. He does Communism/The Phone Company. He calls writer Alexander King, a frequent guest on Jack Paars late-night show, the junkie Mark Twain. He does his bit on Fay Bainter, the actress who played Andy Hardys mother. He talks about how the Yiddish approach to language is different. Then, as is the case today, you had to network, deal with the power-brokers, hold meaningless jobs and share . Let me tell you the truth. He does Flashers. He couldnt say any offensive word without getting heat from the authorities. He mentions his obscenity trial in New York (the Caf Au Go Go trial). Lenny Bruce was way ahead of his time. This file constitutes part four of four quarters (although without a definitive ending to the show). Remaining free while appealing his Chicago conviction, Bruce attempted to do a show in Britain. The location is Club Renaissance in Los Angeles. Bruce believes he was framed. As Spector and Ginsberg exit the house, Ginsberg leaves the recorder on during the walk. Bruce does his bit The Clap, gets indignant about the hypocrisy regarding the disease. Bruce does his bit about Obscenity Law and discusses obscenity. The set ends. At the time of recording the episode, he was restricted by the authorities for using obscene language during his acts. He does his bit on Barry Goldwater and his Jewish roots. Allmusic critic Ken Dryden notes that while "fans of Lenny Breau are likely to be interested in all of his previously unreleased recordings, . Bruce performs several bits and discusses topical matters, Including: his arrest for obscenity, Irv Kup Kupcinet, Will Leonard, Jewish vs. Goyishe, Paul Molloy. Free-form bits recorded by Bruce in the days before his death on August 3, 1966. The police had recorded two of the performances. Another bit described men as oversexed beings willing to have sex with anything that moved, including a chicken. The next section is a montage of very short clips of bits involving drug use. He praises Hugh Hefner, who is making it so that the nude female body is no longer filthy. The new trial pitted Bruces use of dirty language and suggestive material against his right to free speech. Tending bar at the Mudd Club never promised visibility. 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