Funny Like A Clown : Recent Episodes
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A look in to a troubled youth who used comedy as an escape, join us for a look at a comedian who refused to sell out and work clean and brought his honest comedy from steak houses to national tours
A look at a comic who would learn to speak in a different way, but from it would find voices in his head that would become his trademark. From the radio stations of Seattle to the Howard Stern show his entertaining personality would make him a household name.
A look in to the life of a comic whose family could have just handed it to him but refused to, he would have to make his own way and when he was ready reap the fruits of his heritage, conquering thigs at a young age veteran comics dream of he would leave behind a legacy of being everyone's buuuuuuudy.
An icon a legend a star good company to be in and then every once in a while you get a generational talent, a talent that comes along once in a lifetime. Join us for a look at this comedian actor and humanitarians career. He set the example and left life lessons we all learned from.
A look back at the Outlaw of comedy who would ride with the likes of Sam Kinison Bill Hicks and many more.
From the stages of town halls to over seas movies to feature roles in independent films a look at this actors career
From corn field mazes to commercials to full length movies join us for a look at this actors career
The Godfathers of comedy from Bill Burr Jerry Seinfeld and Whitney Cummings to their hero's Richard Pryor George Carlin Bill Cosby to their hero's Johnny Carson Rodney Dangerfield Steve Martin to their hero's Groucho Marx Luciel Ball to their 'hero's Bob Hope George burns to their hero's Laurel and Hardy Abbott and Costello but who was the very first Godfather? Join us for a look at Charlie Chaplin the man who very well could be credited for starting it all.
Being funny, timing. delivery, stage presence, all elements of being a successful comic. Put them all together add in your own style and you got an act, Join us for a look at a comic whose ''different'' style would make him stand out in a dog eat dog profession.
Using laughter to deal with pain the ups and downs of comedy. Join us for a look at a comic whose difficulties with substance abuse was only matched by his ability to laugh about it and find solace from the pain through comedy.
Comedy back in the day a male dominate profession, today there are just as many female comics as male. Why is that? well it might go back to this television icon who showed the industry a female comic could not only hold her own in the business but could dominate it!
A controversial comedy duo a common thing for today but join us for a look at a couple that would push things to the edge in a time when it was not popular to do so. They would break the rules and become vastly popular but eventually fall victim to their own success. one could call them the Howard stern of the 60s and 70s
From silent films to talkies from short films to feature films join us for a look at a couple theater artists that would use the new found technology to go from local to national artists while their compliment of each other would leave a legacy of one of the greatest comedy duos of all time
From model to singer to Broadway from commercials to B movies to A movies to television and a legacy that could not be touched, Join us for a look at a comedy icon whose survival in the industry was unparalleled and what she left behind will leave you in awe.
Taking a chance or playing by the rules, getting noticed or getting banned. Join us for a look at a comic whose dark humor in a time where me culture was offended by everything would get him noticed,, accepted and remembered.
Staying true to yourself and not selling out to the industry join us for a look at a comic whose make the most of every opportunity attitude would launch her career, from early on as a rising comedy contestant to making movies with childhood hero's she would be left with a sense of accomplishment knowing she had made it
Join us for a look a a comic whose drive and determination would make her stand out in a field where you used to say she's a great female comic she made them drop the word female and proved she could roll with anyone!
From being picked on in school at a young age to using it as fuel to get noticed join us for a storybook career to an artist that would change the rules and leave the industry as well as the fans screaming for more!
From memorable to signature routines, join us for a look at a comic who would stay relevant in a business designed to chew you up and spit you out. He would break new ground and leave comedy records few will match a truly generational comic. Their is a difference in being known and being a household name, he was the latter if you liked him or loved him everyone knew his name.
Making friends in comedy a great part of the business you help me I help you a bond that keeps the dream alive for everyone. Join us for a look at a comic whose risk would turn into reward, from abandoning the American dream to live his own dream he would pave a path in comedy then being remember by an old friend would launch him to main stream status.
From not having much success at what you do to re inventing yourself to succeed. Join us for a look at a comic whose character he created from thick southern accent to memorable catch phrases would propel him to stardom, then giving back once there.
From being in the right place at the right time to pursuing a dream he had since his youth. Join us for a look at a comic whose lack of work ethic and blue collar attitude would make him a household name. From funny true stories to catch phrase nick names we all remember the legend of Tater Salad.
A storybook comedy being followed by a few bumps in the road join us for a look at a comic whose hard work would get her noticed and once her foot was in the door there was no looking back, working with the names every comic would love t have on their resume and her own work ethic that was second to none.
Telling it like it is and taking the heat for it, join us for a look at a comic whose intense style of criticism would gain her recognition and lead her to break new ground in the industry so much so that the biggest names would come calling for her.
Same dance different era, the names have all changed welcome back! join us for a look at a comic from the early years of comedy with credits like the ''Carson era'' tonight show and member of the Rat Pack when Vegas was Vegas making a name for himself and running with the legends and what a run it was.
Having the one huge hit or many small hits . Join us for a look at a comic whose resume held so much you could not help but recognize him from somewhere, never having the mega hit but cosistant hits that would keep him relevant in the game of comedy.
Some comics wait years for success others it seems to happen over night for, join us for a look at a comic who would fulfil his life long dream of being a comic by being in the right place at the right time grabbing the opportunity and never looking back.
The ups and downs of comedy from having great success to great failure reinventing yourself and staying relevant join us for a look at a comic who would become a household name only to experience failure at the peak of his success, but then showing the world a human side that family is so much more important than any comedy opportunity and still being loved enough to have a corporate gig ''million dollar weekend''.
A southern gal with a tough childhood and divorce would find refuge in the world of comedy from Alabama to Florida to New York and LA she would find peace on a farm in Georgia but never forget her love for comedy she would have her ups and downs but in the end be known as a survivor.
Following your passion or following the money a choice most of us make in life. Join us for a look at a comic who would turn down opportunities in the business for others that would follow his love, hitting that one big memorable role we all dream of and parlaying it into a career. That one role means he never works a regular job again as long as he lives.
Being memorable in comedy making the most of every moment, becoming recognizable ''I don't know his name but remember seeing him before'' in a day and age when one can be afraid of being attacked for having an opinion join us for a look at a comic who never held back.
Using comedy as a platform to get your message across, make em laugh with your message and they will listen. Join us for a look at a comedian and political activist who would use humor to launch him to the forefront then use his popularity to get his message about civil rights across. An activist who would try to leave the world a better place than he entered it.
Don't sell out be who you are, if you work clean in comedy you always work but when you make the decision to work less and be you it saying I wont sell out to the industry. Join us for a look at a comic who has been called rude crude but endearing and his intense comedy style would make him a must see act and earn him the nick name the Pitbull of comedy.
Telling stories of growing up in an Italian household with 4 generations of family living on 3 floors the material was endless, getting a 6 minuet break on a major special leading to your own special and countless appearances on tv's top comedy shows and late night circuit join us for a look at a comic who would remain relevant for generations.
From sleeping in your car showering at truck stops to a multi million dollar tour and your own corporation. Join us for a look at a comic whose determination and drive would bring him to the top of the comedy game as Americas most believed host honoring GOD for his success and using the platform given him to give back.
Making life long friends is one of the best parts of the comedy business coming up together taking care of each other and sharing the love of the business. If one comic makes it he takes the rest with him and using those connections to get noticed and never look back a recipe for success.
From professional magician at 15 years old to top touring comic in the business. Join us for a look at a comedian who would be part of the legendary times at the world famous Comedy Store and use the opportunities there to become part of the next wave of legendary comics.
Working harder than your competitors doing what it takes to get ahead in your field and then having it ripped from you due to health issues. Sometimes they say the journey is most the fun not the destination. He would leave behind a legacy that would teach you to laugh at your pain.
Being influenced by comedy and using it to work your way up the ladder waiting for your big break never knowing when it will come then one day being recognized and never looking back using your popularity to make a difference becoming a humanitarian and above comedy leaving the world a better place.
Breaking ground accomplishing something your people are not known for and using the platform it gives you to give back to the people and community. Join us for a look at a comic who broke ground in a field that was ''old school'' on who they let in to the club and once there used the platform and made a difference.
Paving the way for female comedy being a pioneer of your art. Join us for a look at a comic who would pave new ground in the 1970s male dominant comedy era, not only showing she could hold her own as a female comic but could succeed with the biggest name male comics of the era.
From gowning up in rough neighborhoods to loosing an only parent at a young age join us for a look at a comic who would never use it as an excuse, a comic who put in the work tasted success and rolled with it turning in a legendary career and being activist for human rights.
When a small opportunity turns to a big one a big opportunity leads to a giant one. Join us for a look at a comic who would make the most of every chance given to him and become a nationally known comic act with success as an actor all the major shows of the time would come calling, leaving behind some of the best catch phrases of the time he would get everything except his own dinner.
from working in souvenir shops to being one of the 100 most influential people of his time no one starts at the top. Join us for a look at a comic whose pint of view on politics would gain him a political and comic following and launch a career in to a late night spot coveted by all, to be in a very select club, when opportunity knocked he answered.
Being inspired by comedy at a young age, having a lifelong dream of pursuing it and making that dream a reality. Join us for a look at a comic who would make his own way to making his dreams come true using his nice guy edge to out last the cut throat business he was in. Surviving the ups downs successes and failures of the business he would land in a legendary coveted spot and never look back.
The modern day comedy wars led by the now veteran of late night tv. Join us for a look at a comic whose inspiration of late night would launch him to a career in radio then cable tv and when everything he touched turned to gold he would get his shot on main stream tv as a coveted late night host.
To be the first to do anything a pioneer an original someone who sets the bar. Join us for a look at a comic who would take a platform available to everyone but be the first to have the vision to use it as a comedy platform and reach audiences that would draw the biggest names in the business.
Right place right time making a connection that would lead to a lifelong friendship, From small opportunities making the most of them leading to large opportunities. Join us for a look at a comic who would not be controlled by the industry using his own platform to reach podcast status others could only dream of from a home computer and personal web site.
When you reach the top at your dream you never work a day in your life when you work hard pay your dues and everything you touch starts to turn to gold its an amazing feeling, however when you reach the top there's only one way left to go and that's down as everyone behind you is trying to knock you off the peak so they can sit there.
It takes years to learn the craft of comedy and become a veteran comic hoping for that one big shot and hoping you don't blow it, others are in the right place right time gain instant success almost seemingly over night and never look back. Join us for a look at a comic who would catch that lightning not once but twice at the same time and leave behind a legacy.
The real life funny stuff is better than anything you could make up a rule of comedy be true to yourself talk about what you know. Join us for a look at a comic who would use his Italian heritage to gain an Italian audience that would launch him to legendary status.
If you wanted to write a text book way of becoming a comic this guy could write it, turning small breaks in to big ones staying relevant and in the game he would earn a cult following and the admiration of his peers being the comics comic, in the end he could say as Sinatra did '' I did my my way''
Creating a signature routine something your identified with join us for a look at a comic whose lack of an on stage partner would force him to be creative different and remembered in n industry where the fans are everything the next level of compliment is being respected by your peers and he would leave a legacy of just that
From watching tv with mom and dad gaining a love for acting to a college course then to the lights of Hollywood join us for a look at an actress whose Massachusetts roots would return her home to pursue her career having fun along the way and a renewed excitement to shoot for the next level.
From an unusual way of starting comedy to pounding the club circuit finding a role that would define him launch a 23 year career as the character break records and leave behind a legacy.
From a high school project inspiration to a college degree to starting his own local production company. Join us for a look at a Director writer actor producer whose passion for film would lead to a network of people with similar interests to a 10 year long film collection that would gain him recognition in the industry.
Blue comedy working dirty and telling dirty jokes, Black comedy shocking an audience touching taboo subjects that are supposed to be taken seriously and joking abut them Join us for a look at a comic whose dark humor and on stage persona would get him noticed and remembered land him an iconic role and give him one of the most distinctive voices in the business.
From making people laugh at a young age to finding your place in the business, developing who you are how to get remembered your catch phrase your signature routine in the business its known as finding your voice, join us for a look at a comic whose signature voice and style would keep him working in the game long after those that were ahead of him had faded.
To have a recognizable routine in comedy, what's your closer your signature routine everyone remember you for. To have one of the top ones and most recognizable of all time will gain you recognition from your peers, the oh I wish I thought if that one moment.
A quick climb to the top, having success in a short amount of time other comics work decades to achieve being at the top of your game but none of it being able to overcome the disease called mental illness. Anther great gone before his time and the world left with the question what would he have gone on to do?
What made you be a comedian? I was borne with it, its in my blood. Join us for a look at a comic who would survive the streets when young using street performing for pennies to launch a comedic career that would see him work with the legends of the game before it was all said and done.
A look at a comic whose street roots and family life would become a comedy routine and turn his life around being notice by BET television he would launch a successful comedy career from radio to tv to movies and enter political comedy working so hard at his career exhaustion would be the only thing to slow him from pursuing his craft
Creative freedom, what you want to do as opposed to what the industry wants you to do. When your a veteran comic you make the rules if your a up and coming comic your told the rules but sometimes breaking them can make you more popular than playing by them, will it launch you to stardom or end your career do you dare take the risk?
Nate Thomas '' The Alaskan Vigilante '' and myself the top 2 collectors of his memorabilia discuss the life of Sam Kinison and their collections of his items