Jim Barber & Seville

1 | Kevin Kelshaw

February 15th, 2007 at 11:13 am

Dear Jim,

Just caught your act on the Letterman show and I was really impressed. The costume is unbelievable. I have just one word: OUTSTANDING!!!

Best of luck, and let me know if you ever come to Northern Florida.

Thanks, Kevin Kelshaw, St. Augustine, FL

2 | Mark Owens

February 15th, 2007 at 11:17 am

Hello Jim, I watched you on Letterman yesterday and was laughing so hard I’ve never seen anything like it. You were great. Can you send me some info on where to get your show on DVD and how much. I’m very interested.

Thank you, Mark Owens

3 | Todd Charles

February 15th, 2007 at 11:29 am

Jim, THAT WAS GREAT!!! CONGRATS on your Letterman appearance!!! HOW COOL IS THAT?!!! YOU WERE PERFECT, WHATTA SET!!! I STOOD UP AND APPLAUDED FOR YOU BUDDY. REAL HAPPY FOR YOU, YOU KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE BALLPARK!!! All the best, Todd

4 | Carole and Cliff

February 16th, 2007 at 2:14 am

Hello! My dad and I saw you on David Letterman and were thoroughly delighted and entertained by you! You are amazing and really should start touring. We live in Los Angeles and would come to your show if you are ever out here. Thank you!

5 | Kevin Johnson

February 16th, 2007 at 6:52 am

WOW! I was pleased to see you perform last night! I was so impressed! I was watching with a room of about 20 people and they all laughed and said, “Wow! That’s funny, and very clever.” You brought out a great presentation of our craft… and with “2 at the same time”. D

6 | Rhonda Mokerski

February 16th, 2007 at 8:04 am

Hey Jim, I caught your performance on the Letterman show last night. GREAT JOB!! Looks like life is being good to you. Take care and tell the family hi.

7 | Bernard M. Resnick, Esq., P.C.

February 16th, 2007 at 8:19 am

Hey Jim, that was an excellent performance on Late Show last night. Sally and I were very proud of you.

Best regards, Bernie

8 | Paul Paulson

February 16th, 2007 at 8:39 am

I caught your performance last night on the Late Show. I do enjoy ventriloquists but you take that art to the next level. All I can say is wow!!! Will be ordering your DVD soon. My wife says we are not old enough to go to Branson MO yet

What a talent you are!!

Thanks, Paul Paulson – Mitchell, SD

9 | Rodney Williams

February 16th, 2007 at 8:56 am

Great to see you on David Letterman last night! You are the talk of the town! You represented Branson very well on national television.

10 | Becky Holman

February 16th, 2007 at 9:33 am

I caught the Letterman show last night. I am very happy for you! It was so exciting to see you perform at that level. I’m sure it was a thrill for you.

You were great as always.

11 | Susan Martin

February 16th, 2007 at 9:34 am

Watched you on NATIONAL TV last night. WOW!! Only problem… you weren’t on long enough. You did great, looked great, and the performance came off great! I think the audience loved it too. We’re very proud of you.

Susan Martin – Executive Director
Mountain Country Homes of Hope, Inc.

12 | Dale Brown

February 16th, 2007 at 10:25 am

Well done! Great show on Letterman. Thanks for being such a quality and entertaining representative for Vent. You did us all proud.

I’m sure it was a bit stressful, but you pulled it off like the true professional that you are. I was thinking that it’s a bit ironic that you get the Letterman opportunity now, when you’re settled in Branson, versus 10 years ago when it could have taken your life in a different direction.

Hope it was an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

13 | Harry Warren

February 16th, 2007 at 10:28 am

Breau Jimbeau,

You’re absolutely amazing – I don’t know how you (or anyone) can do what you do on stage. As you’ve heard Glen Campbell say, you may be schitzophrenic but you’ll always have each other! I am preserving your Late Show appearance (the whole show, actually) on DVD for posterior. I mean posterity! I guess I’ve watched too much Norm Crosby. Great job, Breau!

Breau Hare

14 | S. Potts

February 16th, 2007 at 10:52 am

Lived in St. Louis for 27 years and never been to Branson. Started planning a summer trip there this past week but not sure what shows to see. Saw you on Letterman Thursday night and thought you were hilarious! Can’t wait to see you in your house! We’ll be there!!!

15 | Joe Roberts

February 16th, 2007 at 11:06 am

Saw you on the Letterman show last night. My wife and I recorded it and watched it four times. That was a GREAT performance!

Joe Roberts, MAI
Real Estate Appraiser

16 | Yvonne Jacobs

February 16th, 2007 at 11:19 am

I just wanted to write and let you know that your act on David Letterman was truly remarkable. I’ve never seen anything like it. I was impressed beyond measure. We are now looking into taking a trip to Branson. Thank you for making us smile.

17 | Jeff Dayton

February 16th, 2007 at 11:57 am

Wow, was I surprised and happy to see you on Letterman last night. You were top-notch as always. I was especially glad to see Dave come over to shake your hand after your spot. I know that’s a huge compliment on your talent.

I am sure this will translate into lots of new work for you and Chico. (From the looks of your schedule, you are plenty busy already!) Anyway, I hope the future is just as cool as last night must have been. I did Conan when I was with Kenny Chesney and the whole New York TV experience is awesome. I imagine being on Letterman is triple that! Glad you had such a big break.

Jeff Dayton
DaytonSongs

18 | Tiffany St. James

February 16th, 2007 at 12:29 pm

Wow! We loved you last night on Letterman! Our kids laughed their heads off! We let them stay up to watch.

Tiffany St. James
It’s Branson Tonight, Kansas City, MO

19 | Jennifer Daniels

February 16th, 2007 at 1:26 pm

I just wanted to say that it is great to see you are still performing and making people laugh. I saw you about 18 years ago when I was around the age of 10 at the University of Evansville. I came on stage with you and was Little Orphan Annie! My mom bought the video that night (we still pop it in every once in a while for a good laugh). So, last night I was sleeping and my mom calls me to say that you were about to be on TV, so I turned it on and there you were. So, I just wanted to commend you on your success! Great job! Take Care!

Jennie Daniels
Quality Beers Distributing Company

20 | Tim Wessley

February 16th, 2007 at 2:34 pm

You were great on David Letterman last night. It just proves what I have been saying to people since we saw your show last summer in Branson — “If you only see one show while you are in Branson it has to be The Hamner Barber Variety Show, it’s the best show in Branson.” You and the Hamners make a great team. Keep up the good work!!

A huge fan.
Tim Wessley, Raytown, MO

21 | String Fever

February 16th, 2007 at 3:21 pm

Hi Jim,

We just watched you on the David Letterman show (twice) and you were awesome – you must be very happy! You left David speechless – quite a contrast to the night before!

Congratulations, and we hope your theatre will be bursting with patrons all year.

Lots of love to you all, Jacqui and Brenton

22 | Jeff Dunham

February 16th, 2007 at 6:23 pm

Hey Jim! Good job last night. Phhewww! That was an adventure wasn’t it! Congrats and keep up the great work! See you at Vent Haven… EVER? They would LOVE you there! You need to BE THERE!

Later buddy, JD

23 | Anne McDonald

February 17th, 2007 at 11:32 am

Hello from cold and snowy Pennsylvania! I have seen you many times over the years in Branson when you performed with the Osmonds. I was very happy to see you on David Letterman this week. You did a great job! Hope all is well with you and your family. I’ll try to stop and see your show the next time I’m in Branson. Take care, Annie

24 | Ronald Paskin

February 17th, 2007 at 7:09 pm

Jim – I thought your performance on Letterman was absolutely magnificent! It was creative, unusual, high-spirited and wonderfully inventive. I used to be a ventriloquist as a teen-ager and I admired Paul Winchell, among others. But I must say that you take this art to a new level. The role-reversal of ventriloquist and dummy was sheer genius – as was the whole operatic bit. I wish you the best of luck, and I hope your appearance on Letterman will lift your career into orbit – you certainly deserve it. Keep up the good work.

Ron Paskin – Seattle, WA

25 | LaMar Hunter

February 17th, 2007 at 7:56 pm

Mr. Barber, over the years I have seen allot of entertainers in your field of work, however, I have never seen any that is, in my opinion, as good as you were on the Letterman show on Thursday February 15th 2007. I don’t know if this was a prerecorded show but I just wanted you to know that I certainly enjoyed your performance. You have a tremendous talent. Keep up the great work. Thanks for an evening of entertainment.

Have a Good Day, LaMar Hunter
Blue Prints Drawn

26 | Cindi Masse

February 18th, 2007 at 11:18 pm

I saw Jim on the Letterman show the other night and I am in awe! You are a very talented man. Your website shows your schedule but nothing for the East coast. Do you have plans to take your show to the Boston area? We have a great dinner/show restaurant in Chicopee, MA called HukeLau. I bring many talented acts there. Any chance?

27 | Bob Isaacson

February 19th, 2007 at 6:54 am

Just a note to tell you how much we enjoyed your stint on Letterman. Your usual excellent job! You still have the energy! Can’t believe the first time we saw you and “Sevillle” was back in ’85 when we were on the Vent Haven Saturday Night show. Couldn’t believe how fast, let alone how you operated “Seville” and how you got out of him. Glad you’re doing well in Branson.

28 | Bob Folkers

February 19th, 2007 at 10:54 am

The first time I saw you perform at Vent Haven with Seville I thought it was the funniest thing I had ever seen. And what a great job on Letterman so the world could see it too. Your closing bit with the water glass was also great. You done us vents good.

29 | Bob Shimer

February 19th, 2007 at 11:15 am

Your act was fabulous! Just thinking about how you did it made me reach for the Aspirin. Thanks.

30 | Russell Kolber

February 19th, 2007 at 11:51 am

First, let me say I’m a HUGE fan – have been ever since I found you on the internet about 10 years ago – I even signed the guestbook on your old site way back then.

I’m a magician in Las Vegas, who’s recently gone Vent – You and Seville were my inspiration.

Hope to meet you one day, perhaps at Vent Haven.

Russell & Russ

31 | Professor Piper

February 19th, 2007 at 2:46 pm

Heya Pal! FANTASTIC job on Letterman Jim… Out of all the Vent (week 1 and 2), I really think your set was the best… Most technically difficult, best control, and great material… That’s the formula for success… And you pulled it off beautifully… Just like you do in each and every show here in Branson!

Take care pal and again, KUDOS!

32 | Bob Baker

February 19th, 2007 at 3:28 pm

As a long-time amateur vent (40 years), I was delighted by your turn on Letterman. You squeezed a lot of entertainment into a few minutes, and the audience was clearly into the performance.

I think your personality came across as a genuinely nice and entertaining person. That’s the most important quality of all.

Best of luck in all your endeavors.

33 | Jan Rogers

February 19th, 2007 at 5:42 pm

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your performance. I thought you gave the best performance of the week. Bravo!

34 | Ed Howland

February 19th, 2007 at 7:17 pm

Jim, sorry to call you by your first name when you don’t know me yet, or I you, but your a very funny and cool guy and I’m proud to say I kinda know you because of the World Vent List. Tons of talented people there. I saw you on Letterman (Wicked Funny) I says to myself, that guy looks like someone you would have fun around all the time.

35 | Mark Gray

February 20th, 2007 at 1:26 pm

As a resident of Branson I would like to say congratulations and thank you for doing such a tremendous job on the David Letterman show last week. You did yourself and Branson proud.

36 | Bill Barber

February 20th, 2007 at 2:04 pm

Jim, four different people have told me that I look like Seville! Imagine that! I told them all that I am the dummy, but also “you’ll never guess what he pulls to make my lips move”!! Just kidding, everyone really enjoyed seeing you on the program. There is a lot of support here. Good job, hope you are continuing to reap the rewards from your efforts. BGB

37 | Rich Natole

February 21st, 2007 at 10:53 am

Hi Jim, don’t know if you know me but I’m a Comic Impressionist Performer. Great Letterman spot!

38 | Bob & Dee Laugherty

February 26th, 2007 at 4:03 pm

What an act, what a show. Just glad we taped it that night. We watch it once each day just for a moral builder. Come back to the show for another appearance soon. Many thanks, Bob & Dee Laugherty
Knoxville, TN

39 | Michele Greppi

February 28th, 2007 at 8:55 am

Thanks to you for making me laugh out loud. Comedy on TV doesn’t often do that. If I’m ever in Branson, I’ll come see the show.

http://www.tvweek.com

40 | Roger Perkins

February 28th, 2007 at 2:02 pm

Hi Mr. Barber, just wanted to say you were great on Letterman! Yours was one of the best for the week. Thanks, Roger.

41 | Ken Knapp

April 4th, 2007 at 12:28 pm

What a hoot to see you on Letterman Jim. I got a real kick out of seeing that you still do your trademark bit. I even told my kids that I bet them that you would stretch your neck…and you did to our delight. I hope that your life has been good to you.

Keep em laughing Jim…Good to see you again.

Regards,
Ken Knapp
Eccentric Entertainment Corp

42 | Shanti Brett

April 4th, 2007 at 3:41 pm

You were spectacular last night. You made my household very happy indeed. I hope you get Vancouver way one of these days. I am extremely impressed.

43 | Bruce

May 19th, 2010 at 5:18 pm

Jim, four different people have told me that I look like Seville! Imagine that! I told them all that I am the dummy, but also “you’ll never guess what he pulls to make my lips move”!! Just kidding, everyone really enjoyed seeing you on the program. There is a lot of support here. Good job, hope you are continuing to reap the rewards from your efforts. BGB