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They just aren't. Dan Akroyd was amazing on SNL, now he's an old fat guy. In Caddyshack, Chevy Chase did Owen Wilson's handsome cool better than Wilson does now. Now look at Chevy; old and unfunny. Adam Sandler was the next Jerry Lewis in his 20's...now he can barely sell "offbeat" romantic comedies. Eddie Murphy. Woody Allen. Jim Carrey. Soon Will Ferrell will join the list.
There are very (very) few male comedians who can make the transition to old age. Bill Murray is the best example of a young comedian who can still do funny. Tom Hanks took the easier route, transitioning from comedy to drama.
