Tricia: It’s terrific that you work so hard to keep Otto in our hearts and minds. Your love for and devotion to him is inspiring. You were both very lucky to have found each other. Things like this website and the annual tribute show (at my brothers bar) make it more certain that Otto’s ability to make us laugh will go on for a very long time.

I am saddened to hear of his passing, I first met them both at Goodtimes in NYC….1977-78…always thought he was great.

First time I saw Otto and George they were performing on the street across from the Winter Theater when I saw Beatlemania there. I didn’t know who they were back then but I recall they were hilarious… and dirty… George was ogling some black chick with a huge rack and I thought for sure her boyfriend was gonna give the puppet a slap – or maybe Otto – although he was staring right at George as if George was doing it all on his own… the dirtier George got the louder the crowd would roar – it was a sight to see…. zoom ahead twenty something years or so and I was hearing them again on The Howard Stern Show – and again, I was laughing my ass off, although I think Otto and George were somewhat constrained working within the confines of radio. Then I went on a quest to find all the Otto and George YouTube videos I could find – – and there I was again, laughing and wincing! Otto and George were one of those rare talents that made you laugh while wincing… Gilbert Gottfried is another one of my favorites for the same reason… you’d always wait for George to go TOO far – and he’d never disappoint!! heh heh – – Man, I wish Otto was still with us – he is missed…

I saw Otto and George over 20 years ago.
We still talk about how over the top funny
He and George were.

Missed you a lot today Otto. Listened to your Unmasked w/Ronnie B. and watched X Mas Files. Love ya, buddy.

I worked with otto N George several times.When I would Work my hometown I would request a date when he was there and invite all my friends, A comic genius and a sweet man.

Otto was the inspiration for me getting my own dummy. I’m no where near as good but what fun it is!!! Thanks Otto! You are missed terribly….

Tracy

Always made me laugh. After hearing him on the O&A show, I had to pull over I was laughing so hard. No has ever made me laugh like that and it was over the radio. Never saw him live but they live on through their videos. RIP!

I became a fan of Otto via the Opie and Anthony Show a few years before he passed. I quickly scoured youtube for every piece of PigRoast or random stand-up that I could find. His material represents some of the most judicious use of extreme force I have heard in comedy, and, as a fan of the form, I would say that there is nothing as satisfying. Ron Bennington’s interview with Otto made him as compelling as comedy. The stars who saw him busk, the idea that you never spend old money? This guy lead an incredible life, created singularly compelling material, and I hope history will give the man his due. Thank you to Otto’s family for creating a forum in which I can show my respects. Thank you, Otto. I regret I never was able to see you live, but I will continue to sing your praises to the filth with which I surround myself.

It’s been a routine for years. Relaxing in the evening, having a drink and pulling up comedy routines, interviews, etc. Otto and George was always a part of that group. Aside from the club gigs I’ve seen over and over I’ve seen The Aristocrats video no less than 50 times, it’s perfect and absolutely hilarious. Their routine was one of kind. They got away with more than anyone could which makes it genius. Otto seemed like he had a great soul. Jim Norton said it all best, better than anyone could, but I just wanted to give a shout out and a shout out to all the fans that loved them as much as I did.