As Jerry Seinfeld proved, shows about comedians can hit big. Doug Stanhope hopes that idea translates…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Comedy Overcomes
Stand-up comedy allows comedians to deal with autism, cancer battles and addiction while helping create communities.
It never ceases to amaze how often comedy can help people deal with significant problems. Applause…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Striking Upside?
With the current writer's strike pushing late night hosts to stand-up, will those shows be funnier once the work stoppage is resolved?
The Hollywood writer’s strike, now more than three months old, may actually have a positive effect…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Comedy For Diplomats
Would the United Nations better keep the peace if diplomats and politicians injected comedy into their negotiations? It's worth a shot.
DELRAY BEACH – Could the United Nations become less of a laughing stock if diplomats elicited…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Happy Birthday HaHa
Famed Los Angeles comedy club HaHa turned 35 this week. The clubs origin and perseverance is quite the tale.
Thirty-five years may not seem like something to laugh at, but in this case it is.…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Too Much Social?
As comedians try to balance their time between writing and social media, are they spending too much time focusing on promotion?
For better or worse, social media promotion has become a requirement for aspiring comedians. For some,…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Stand-Up To PR
The founder of a well-known public relations company explains how his time as a stand-up comedian benefits his PR career.
Here’s another example of stand-up comedy preparing comedians for life in the business world. Steve Cody…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: First Cow Of Comedy
STAND-UP RUNDOWN: First Cow Of Comedy Part-time stand-up comedian Mason Corkery gains internet fame by making a star out of Gucci - his pet cow.
Of all the ways comedians become famous, Mason Corkery’s is unique, Gucci the cow was scheduled…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Cancel Strikes Again
STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Cancel Strikes Again Comedian Graham Lineham has upcoming show canceled following blowback from his transgender jokes.
Cancel Culture may be relenting a bit, but it’s still out there. Take the case of…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Rife With A Past
STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Rife With A Past Where did Matt Rife come from and how did he get so successful? A story tracing his career attempts to answer those questions.
Last month’s Matt Rife hype has died down a bit. But where did it come from?…