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Raleigh has several locations where some great standup comedy can be seen. The premiere performing site is Charlie Goodnights with performers from around the country. The other sites boast their own companies of national artists.

The Connxtions Comedy Club of Toledo, Ohio offers a chance to see big name comedians in the smaller city. These comedians appear all over the country, and come here to bring their acts to the Midwest.

Information about the two comedy clubs in the Kansas City area and what each has to offer. includes contact information and website addresses.

In it's 4th annual run The 2006 New York Underground Comedy Festival has over 200 shows spread throughout all 5 New York City boroughs, including altruistic events such as hospital shows, and an official charity.

Penguin's Comedy Club in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offers a venue for famous comedians as well as amateurs.

If you're wondering why most Floridians are always so happy, maybe it's more than the sunshine! Here's where you can enjoy a comedy night in downtown Orlando and the surrounding area.

The fourth in a series of articles dealing with the business of stand-up comedy; this article discusses the different levels a comic will reach on his or her career path.

The seventh in a series of articles discussing the development of a stand-up comedy career; this article discusses how to enjoy standup comedy as an art and to avoid over-emphasizing success and fame.

Third in a series on the history of stand-up comedy, this one deals with transition from the Borscht Belt joke-based comedians to the observational routines.

The results are in and it's safe to say, no matter where you are in the good old U.S of A, you're bound to stumble across a pick from the following list of the best comedy clubs in America.

America has some of the best comedy clubs in the world.

So you think an actor's life is all fortune and glory? Easy? Fun? Waking Up in Astoria captures a different side of a struggling thespian's life as he strives to get parts in the New York area.

Find out about Lily Tomlin's famous professional life by reading this interesting article today!

A guide to nightlife in Fort Worth, Texas for those not so interested in country culture, including reviews of bars and clubs in the downtown area.

African Americans have impacted the development of television on every conceivable front: news, comedy, drama. African American men and women are behind the scenes and leading the medium into the future. Here are just 23 names and titles to know

A review of Skyline Comedy Club Café in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld's ex-sidekick, revealed himself to be a bigoted idiot at a comedy club in Hollywood the other night. Tragically, Richards didn't use his monologue to reveal ugly truth about racist stereotyping, but chose to believe the lies instead.

An analysis of Heart of Darkness and its film adaptation, Apocalypse Now.

An analysis of the movie "Apocalypse Now"

Steve Burton made an appearance at the Brokerage Comedy Club in Bellmore, NY with fellow co-star Bradford Anderson.

A review of Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now.

Apocalypse Now - The Complete Dossier is a great presentation of Coppola's masterpiece. Disappointingly Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, the documentary about the film's creation, isn't included.

Syndicated humor writer Jason Love talks to veteran club owner Keith Dion about what it takes to keep a comedy club alive. "It's like running a marathon, only instead of people handing you Gatorade, you occasionally get hit by a 2X4."

I went to the Comedy Club and The Laugh Factory in Hollywood, California and here is what I liked and didn't like about the two comedy clubs.

Jon Lovitz beat up Andy Dick at an LA comedy club. When you find out the real reason you'll ask yourself why he merely stopped at that.

Apocalypse Now is not your traditional American war film. In fact, it's far from it. Francis Ford Coppola's unorthodox cinematography, editing and sound contribute to his surrealistic illustration of the Vietnam War, paving a new road for American cinema.

The first time that I had ever went to the Looney Bin in Oklahoma City, was for a date with my husband. I had never been to a comedy club before and he thought that it might be interesting to take me there.

Comedy clubs are a great way to spend your night away from work.

Comedy Central viewers prepare for a summer full of new laughs! The network has a full summer 2006 schedule planned, with new series and specials, sure to be the best shows to tune and chill out to this summer!

My personal apocalypse arrived last Sunday week. My computer crashed - literally gave up the ghost. Every time I switched it on, I got a blue screen and then it infuriatingly switched itself off.

This year's Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series will be awarded to one of the following shows: Entourage, The Office, 30 Rock, Two and a Half Men, and Ugly Betty. Five great shows, all with strong followings on both network and cable. Which one will win?

There is a lot of talent out there in the entertainment industry this year, especially when it comes to the women in television comedies. At the 2007 Emmy awards, the competition in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series is extremely fierce.

If Lenny Bruce were alive today and able to stay off the heroin he might very well produce a standup comedy routine along these lines. Of course, I fully admit, his would be infinitely more brilliant. But I did my best.

If you're anything like me, you are very excited about this year's Emmy Awards! You can't wait to find out who is hosting, who will make a guest appearance, and ultimately who will bring home the awards. Here is your inside look at just what you've been wanting to know!

Review about who will be hosting the show and who will be entertaining...history of the statuette.

With Emmy season underway, the Primetime Emmy Awards committee will kick off the 'Clothes Off Our Back' Auction on Sunday, September 16. Here's how to set the stage with your own act of philanthropy.

Like any awards show, the Emmys have their ups and downs. From Jon Stewart to Helen Mirren, what went wrong and what was so blissfully right?

Comedy clubs in New York usually feature top-class comedy acts. Of course, this is mostly due to the fact that this is New York, and a mediocre comedian isnft likely to last long.

Some label the Christian belief in the End Times as fanatical. Christians and non-Christians alike may be interested to know that Christians haven't cornered the market on the apocalypse. Shiite Muslims also have an end of times theology which may explain Iran's actions.

An overview of the Sept 16 Emmys about what worked and what did not.

In 2007, comedy shows appear to be back on the map. The five contenders for Outstanding Comedy Series are each hysterical programs with talented casts and writers.

A preview of the five 2007 Outstanding Comedy Series nominees.

The nominees in the category of Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series consist of five very entertaining shows that feature celebrity guests and great comedy sketches. In

This is a quick rundown of the winners on Emmy night--particularly in the Drama Series categories.

Laughter is good for the soul and the support of this organization inspired by the late comedienne Gilda Radner.

The 35th Daytime winners were announced on June 20, 2008.

Is laughter really the best medicine? In a crisis situation, humor can help people tolerate the greatest disasters and threats - like the September 11 tragedy or being a prisoner of war - and give them hope for survival.

Whether you prefer screwball, slapstick or dark comedy may tell others about your social preferences as well as your approach to problem solving.

The nominees in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series are five well known and respected actors. Each of these actors is incredibly talented and all have been nominated for various awards in the entertainment industry.

Elephant Larry is one of NYC's longest-running sketch comedy groups, performing all over the city and across the country. Chris Principe and Jeff Solomon spoke with me about the group, their shared sense of humor, and a love of Looney Tunes.

A review of the top comedy clubs in San Diego California.

You can have the funniest setting, the most humorous situation and the cleverest slew of props, but if you're characters aren't laugh-out-loud amusing, your comedy writing is going to fall flat.

Every year, the award for Outstanding Drama Series has always been the most coveted. The contenders this year at the 59th Annual Prime Time Emmys include ABC's Boston Legal and Grey's Anatomy, NBC's new show Heroes, FOX's House, and previous winner, HBO's The Sopranos.

If funny is your bag, and you can't get enough comedy on TV or through comedy concerts on DVD, then you will certainly want to explore the world of comedy by starting at these sites on the internet.

Four horses ride on amidst the frenzy of deception and confusion brought on by various interpretations of the famed Horsemen of the Apocalypse. First introduced to us in Revelation chapter six, each horse forefronts his unique malignant disaster.

This is a review of my favorite ten post apocalypse movies in a celebration of this very specific science fiction and horror sub genre.

The Biography of Dave Chappelle is basically a list of television and movie appearances. Dave is known mainly for "The Chappelle Show" on the Comedy Central network. He is reserved when it comes to discussing his personal life.

The cast of the NBC hit The Office were largely unknown before joining the show, but that has quickly changed.

A review of the recently published non-fiction work by Lawrence E. Joseph entitled, "Apocalypse 2012- A Scientific Investigation Into Civilization's End".

Apocalypse has been in business for 10 years now and they are still going strong! It is a fun and entertaining getaway for teenagers and adults. A lot of bachelor parties do it also. It is also a great company outing too.

The Divine Comedy is an incredibly influential piece of literature, although it is often overlooked. To truly understand it, however, requires a very in depth look.

Desperate Housewives expected to get a bunch of nominations in a very tight, rather unpredictable Emmy races.

This is a review of X-Men Legends II: Rise of the Apocalypse. It discusses gameplay, graphics, sound, and the ESRB rating.

A small storm has been raging in the comedy world after the Feb. 10th incident between Joe Rogan of NBC's Fear Factor and comedian Carlos Mencia. This type of tumult is nothing new in an industry that operates virtually beyond the protection of copyright laws.

An article about surviving the inevitable zombie apocalypse, with an emphasis on breaking out of an urban area.

What is Humor? As a wise man once said, "I can't explain it, but I know it when I see it." This article offers insight on various definitions of humor, theories of humor, and discusses "laughter as medicine" in humor's effect on health and wellness.

Comedy, although most times dangerous and creative, can sometimes become repetitive and dull. Here are 5 comedy bits that have seen their days in the sun, and should be buried 'round back, never to be heard again

The 1980’s was another banner decade for film comedy.

Did you know that humor is not only fun, it is actually good for you? That's right; laughter really is the best medicine!

The State of Comedy compares the level of number of working comedy acts in generations past and finds the present generation lacking.

The late 50s and 60s saw the rise of the standup comic who would confront society through outrage and humor.

The fifty-ninth annual Emmy awards show ran a campaign called "Green with Emmy", as the show was environmentally conscious about every detail.

A crash course in humor writing

The lead actress in a comedy series category this year is packed with talent and intense competition for last year's winner, Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Will highly-lauded Ugly Betty's America Ferrera take home the prize? Or will one of her four competitors beat her to it?

My not so raving review of Fox's telecast of the 2007 Emmy Awards.

This article summarizes the top Emmy categories and 2007 nominees while also pointing out some of the most obvious "slights."

It was a night of firsts and surprises. The first "Green" Emmys. The first win for many seasoned actors. The first time Emmy audience members had to watch the behinds of the presenters as they presented the awards due to the new staging of the show.

If you are one of those people who do not like to just sit by and watch the award shows and parties, but like to really enjoy yourself, than you may be considering an Emmy Awards Party.

The movie Apocalypse now nearly killed its lead actor and amost drove the director insane. This documentary is the story of how one of the greatest of modern movies got made.

Five television programs will compete for the award of Outstanding Reality-Competition Program at the 59th annual Prime time Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 16, 2007.

Revelation has been, in my opinion, misinterpreted for generations of teachers through out the years. I believe when it is read correctly, it can be easily understood, that the four horsement have already bee released, and we are awaiting the 6th seal now.

There are five talented actresses in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category. Each of these women is an accomplished actress and all have made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry.

It's Emmy time again. Read on to see who the nominees are in all the major categories, who I predict will win in each category and who I think deserves to win.

The 59th Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Winners

Set 150 years in the future, Fracture warns of a neo-modern civil war erupting within an apocalyptic America.

The crisis of the agriculture industry and what needs to be done.

One writers thoughts on the nominations in several of the Emmy categories.

The twelfth article in a series about a career in stand-up comedy; this article discusses how to manage tight audiences and disruptive customers.

This article discusses the shock and outrage of this daytime show being overlooked. I give specific examples as to the reasons why this daytime soap opera should not be simply overlooked year after year in the acting categories.

Anyways, the plot goes something like this: The Umbrella corporation is the largest commercial entity in the world, and they develop bio-warfare viruses, creatures, etc. There are some people who are out to expose them and mayhem ensues.

Working for a major commercial airline in 2008 is like simultaneously watching the apocalypse from front row seats and swabbing the deck of the Titanic. The airplanes crashed into the buildings on 9/11/01, but airlines have been falling out of the sky ever since.

Is laughter really the best medicine? This article discusses research and studies on the effects of humor and laughter on health and wellness.

The Emmy nominations are announced, but while we wait for the winners, take a look at some interesting Emmy trivia. Impress your friends.

This article shares the results of the 2007 Emmy Awards.

The men who will be vying for the title of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the Emmys this year are a talented and well known group of actors.