This month’s featured comedians.
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Bill Cosby
Widely known for his title role on The Cosby Show, Bill Cosby had been performing for more than two decades before the show ever hit the air. His stand-up comedy became a national hit in the 1960’s, and his comedy albums have earned him five Grammy Awards, five Platinum records, and eight Gold records. Today, more than forty years after taking the stage, Cosby continues to bring smiles to the faces of audiences everywhere.
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Jerry Seinfeld
One of the most recognized names in comedy, Jerry Seinfeld has proven himself to be not only a comedian but also an actor, author, and producer. His “show about nothing” kept America rolling for nine years. Today, Jerry Seinfeld continues to keep audiences laughing with his trademark “observational humor” and with the release of his hit animated film, “Bee Movie”.
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Ray Romano
Award-winning comedian Ray Romano has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years. After early appearances on “The Tonight Show” and “Late Night with David Letterman,” Romano went on to star in the successful television hit, “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Although he has appeared at Carnegie Hall and at the White House Correspondents Dinner, Romano packs in just as many laughs when performing at corporate and private events.
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Kevin James
Stand-up comedian Kevin James’ “discovery” at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival led to a recurring role as a cast member on Everybody Loves Raymond. In 1998, James debuted as the lovable Doug Heffernan on the CBS/Sony television sit-com, The King of Queens, a role that earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Since ending his nine-year run with the show, James has continued to work in television, film, and stand-up comedy.
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Tim Allen
Comedian, actor, and entertainer Tim Allen made his stand-up comedy debut in 1979 at the Comedy Castle in Detroit. In 1991, audiences met him as “Tim ‘The Tool Man’ Taylor” on Home Improvement, a role that earned him eight consecutive People’s Choice Awards. Allen has appeared in feature films, written books, and entertained sell-out crowds across the country.
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Drew Carey
Drew Carey gave his first paid comedy performance in 1986, but he would have to wait until 1991 to get his big break, appearing on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson. Since then the former U.S. Marine has gone on to star in The Drew Carey Show, host Whose Line Is it Anyway? and The Price Is Right, and perform in numerous televised comedy specials.
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Jeff Foxworthy
Best known for his signature “You Might Be A Redneck” jokes, Grammy award nominee Jeff Foxworthy is the most successful comedy-recording artist in history. Foxworthy has been a regular on “The Tonight Show” and “The Late Show with David Letterman” and has also appeared in two of his own Showtime stand-up comedy specials. In addition to his stand-up work, Foxworthy has authored 11 books and has provided voiceover talent for TV and film.