Louis C. K. did what he pledged to do. He disappeared. For a little while, anyway.…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Book It, Chicago
Mike Bridenstine's new book "The Perfect Amount of Wrong" chronicles the resurgence of Chicago comedy in the late 1990s.
Few cities boast the rich comedic history of Chicago. The second city launched generations of stand-up…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: It’s All About Timing
Comedian Jerry Seinfield says he's always been blessed with great timing - both on stage and off.
Many comedians quit comedy. Few retire. As a rule, most comedians have second jobs to support…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Lights, Comedy, Action
A company is now producing action figures of famous stand-up comedians.
Comedians longing for a Netflix special might want to consider a new goal. Think G.I. Joe.…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Taking A Dive
Comedian Aaron Simmonds, born with cerebral palsy, ends his set with a stage dive.
Aaron Simmonds performed one of the most unlikely stage dives, ever. The comedian born with cerebral…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Unionized Comedy
Is it time for stand-up comedians to band together to form their own union? And could that even work?
As the screen writers strike still lingers, some comedians are starting to wonder whether it’s time…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Comedy Demise?
What's going on with the programming at Comedy Central, and can it ever return to being the stand-up comedy super station?
Not too long ago Comedy Central provided the only 24 hour destination for comedy. Times change.…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Scary Comedy Starts
STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Scary Comedy Starts People enter stand-up comedy for a variety of reasons. Some, like those highlighted in today's Stand-Up Spotlight, aren't pretty.
Comedians launch their careers for many varied reasons. Applause Break hopes no one ever needs the…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Comic’s Books Coming
STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Comic’s Books Coming Many well-known comedians are primed to release memoirs this fall. The Stand-Up Spotlight includes a list.
As the calendar flips to September, approximately a dozen comedians are preparing for the release of…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: New Twist On A.I. Comedy
STAND-UP RUNDOWN: New Twist On A.I. Comedy Tired of being harassed for not booking enough female comedians, a Canadian club owner used artificial intelligence to create one.
There’s a new twist in the A.I.-generated stand-up comedy discussion. In response to getting called out…