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Some of my favorite comics that I think everyone should go watch Live! Very funny and most of them arent well known by audiances yet!

A selection of the best standup comics you probably never heard of (YouTube)

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.

It takes Funny to Raise Money

The J.A.P. (Jewish American Princess) Show is a stage tribute to some of the greatest Jewish-American comediennes by an ensemble of hot and current female Jewish comics.

Whenever the topic of bullfighting arises, it is often debated whether or not it is a sport or an art form.

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Will Shepard, up-and-coming talent with the Watertown, MA-based Soup2Nuts, shared lessons learned from years working on comedy programs like Saturday Night Live and his new Nickelodeon series, O'Grady High, with young filmmakers at Brandeis in April 2005.

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

The eleventh in a series of articles discussing a career in standup comedy; this article discusses the steps taken to become a full-time, professional comedian.

The ninth in a series of articles describing the development of a standup career; this article discusses how to avoid, survive, and learn from "bombing".

Among his many honors as a stand-up comedian, Dane Cook was named Rolling Stone Magazine's "Hot Comic," Stuff Magazine's "Coolest Comic of the Year," and the winner of Comedy Central's Standup Showdown.

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.

The Borscht Belt was actually a series of resorts in upper New York where future stars from Henny Youngman to Don Rickles told mother-in-law jokes and did routines so raunchy Eddie Murphy would blush.

Woody Allen is one of America's greatest filmmakers. Here are five of what I consider to be his very best movies.

Right now Whoopi Goldberg is seen regularly on a daytime show talk show. But there are many more dimensions to this absorbing personality than what one show can begin to reveal.

Nick Swardson has been doing stand-up comedy since he was 19. Since then, Swardson has had two half-hour specials on Comedy Central, done numerous things.

The tenth in a series of articles discussing careers in stand-up comedy; this article focuses on whether, and how, to adjust to your audience while onstage.

Another one of Hollywoods greatest passes away.

Why Chris Rock can claim he is the funniest man alive.

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.

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 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.

Jerry Lewis famously opined that women aren't funny as men. Following are women who have proven him wrong - writers, actresses and personalities have proven that you don't need a penis to be funny.

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.

A basic overview of stand up comedy writing, and a guide to help the reader find their voice and work toward comedy gold.

I find it disturbing that insult humor expressed by standup comics and sitcoms is becoming increasingly aimed toward the biased audiences that subscribe to the insults and find them "funny" ... when, in actuality, someone is getting hurt by these attacks.