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The Belushis: Funny is in their bones
Jim Belushi is sitting with his son Robert and mulling the matter of genetics. "I don't know if there is a gene for comedy, but my dad was a very funny man," he says. "He just didn't know it. He was a naturally funny character, and when my brother and...
Tags: Comedy (genre), Entertainment Events, Genetics, Biology, John Belushi
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Comedian Jake Johannsen Makes with the Yuk Yuks!
Jake Johannsen Tonight & Tomorrow Zanies – Chicago 312-337-4027 And… Saturday Zanies – Rosemont 847-813-0484 www.zanies.com With a subtle and intelligent comedic style, Jake Johannsen is quickly becoming one of the most...
Tags: Comedy Central (tv network), Entertainment, Alan Rudolph, People (magazine), Television Industry
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Anxious thoughts with Mike Birbiglia, based on a true story
The TBS Just for Laughs comedy festival last summer had many pleasures. But one of its disappointments was the cancellation — or, as it turns out, the postponement — of "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend," the highly regarded solo show by Mike...
Tags: Entertainment Events, Comedy (genre), Broadway Theater, Movies, TBS (tv network)
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Bring in Obama the Hulk
It's hard to say which is more cringe-worthy: President Barack Obama's debate performance last week or his efforts to control the damage by poking fun at himself. In Los Angeles on Sunday night, Obama recognized Stevie Wonder and Katy Perry as "incredible...Tags: Politics, Democratic Party, George W. Bush, Entertainment Events, Stevie Wonder
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Live lit is the new performance art of the moment
For RedEyeWithout a doubt, Chicago is the biological parent of the spoken word. The city might laud and favor improv and sketch comedy out of all its performance art children, but there's an even younger sibling that's growing up--fast. Live lit has taken the...Tags: Studs Terkel, Entertainment, Ira Glass, Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture
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10/12 Eisemann Center Presents Jeff Garlin
organization: Eisemann Center Presents Jeff Garlin date: 10/12/2012 address: 2351 Performance Dr. Richardson, TX 75082 Comedian Jeff Garlin, will appear in Jeff Garlin "Built for Comfort" on Fri., Oct. 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm. Jeff Garlin's talent...Tags: Entertainment, Golden Globe Awards, Curb Your Enthusiasm (tv program), Awards and Prizes, Jeff Garlin
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Comedienne Phyllis Diller Dies at the Age of 95
CNNLOS ANGELES -- Comedian Phyllis Diller, known for her self-deprecating humor, died "peacefully in her sleep" at her Los Angeles home Monday morning, her manager told CNN. Diller was 95. Her son, Perry, "found her with a smile on her face," manager Milt...Tags: Chelsea Handler, Ellen DeGeneres, Entertainment Events, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Arts
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Baltimore comedian set to host 'Off Beat' on Fuse
The Baltimore SunBaltimore comedian Mike E. Winfield just scored a gig hosting a new weekly show on Fuse. Winfield, an actor with a most-voluptuous Afro who last year had a recurring role on "The Office," will be the face of "Off Beat," a show that will highlight the...Tags: Entertainment, Comedy (genre), Entertainment Events, David Letterman, The Office (tv program)
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Brian Noonan
From 6-9 p.m every Sunday evening and weeknights on WGN Sports Night, Brian Noonan keeps you company on Chicago's WGN Radio 720. Brian talks about all the stuff you need to know... and all the fun stuff, too. Brian Noonan's journey to WGN spans many...
Tags: Southern Illinois University, Entertainment, Comedy (genre), WGN Radio, Entertainment Events
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Greg Schwem: Coping with the ravages of SNOT
Humor HotelI dialed the number with my free hand. Unfortunately, the call didn't kick to voicemail. "Hello?" "Hello, boss. It's Greg Schwem. I can't come in to work today." "What's the problem this time, Schwem?" "I have SNOT." "We have Kleenex in the office....Tags: Sociology, Plaxo Inc., Arts and Culture, Entertainment Events, Culture
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Sleepwalk With Me
Fox 5 San Diego staffI enjoyed the fact that as a lover of stand-up comedy, I got to see this autobiographical story about a comedian I didn’t know (Mike Birbiglia, who wrote/directed/stars). He wrote this as an off-Broadway play, and it translates nicely to the big...Tags: Carol Kane, Entertainment, Off-Broadway Theater, Comedy (genre), Entertainment Events
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Comedian George Wallace
WGN NewsGEORGE WALLACE – LIVE! August 30 – September 2, 2012 Voted by Comedy Central as one of the Top 100 Stand Up Comedians of All Time, George Wallace – who has been selling out comedy clubs and concert venues all over the country –...Tags: Comedy Central (tv network), Entertainment, Marketing, Entertainment Events, Comedy (genre)
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