. >> reporter: kerry barton knew her dad needed something. >> and i said what is your problem? what do you want to do? he goes i want to be a standup comedienne. >> reporter: she is a standup, too. >> my name is terry barton craig and i am a hebrew hairdresser. >> reporter: the rest is natural. >> when i was born, it was not called denver but kansas >> reporter: jack's not it year- old act is getting a lot of laughs. >> this is a great audience. >> reporter: and rave reviews from the toughest critics. >> this guy full time. >> reporter: and other comediennes. >> full throttle. >> i have gone after him and i'm like what did you say? you talk like this? >> if you expect like super like 92-year-old dude jokes, you know what i'm saying? like total henny youngman. >> take my wife, please. >> and he has a great way, real life eie think i might see a future. if i can make it to 92. i don't know what kind of juice he's putting in his -- >> perhaps the best compliment comes from his manager. >> and give yourselves a big round of applause. >> reporter: who once saw him at his worse. >> h