PORT ST. LUCIE – Nowadays it’s hard to find a fan of stand-up comedy – or television, or movies or podcasts, really – that hasn’t at least heard of Bill Burr.
He’s one of the nation’s premier comedians. But that hasn’t always been the case. Burr didn’t launch his stand-up career until age 23, after he’d already graduated college. Upon entering show business Burr showed an aptitude across multiple media forms including podcasting, where he’s been successful since 2007.
What path did Burr take to achieve his success? The top story in today’s Stand-Up Spotlight will walk fans through Burr’s career.
Also in today’s spotlight, there’s a profile of Adam Sandler ahead of his receiving the Mark Twain Award next month. Then there’s Sarah Silverman’s handling of a heckler who showed up in blackface, mocking her, and a feature on Russell Brand.
Start the week on a funny note, folks.
STAND-UP SPOTLIGHT – FEB. 13, 2023
Bill Burr’s Transformation From Big-Time Comedian To Small Screen Star
When it comes to modern comedians, few are as universally praised as Bill Burr. He’s become a household name thanks to his decades-long career in stand-up comedy, podcasting, and acting which continues to this day. Known for his trademark aggressive style and strong Boston accent, Burr remains on many people’s shortlist of greatest comics of all time (via Rolling Stone).
What sets Burr apart from some of his colleagues is that he has managed to become an incredibly successful actor while maintaining a consistent schedule with his stand-up performances and weekly podcast. It’s rare to see a genuinely multifaceted artist able to balance all these different things without any one of them going down in quality. It’s even rarer to witness a predominantly comedic actor successfully pivot to more prestigious acting roles without totally changing their style or
, but that’s exactly what Burr has done.
In Defense of the Real Adam Sandler
On March 19, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present Adam Sandler with their twenty-fourth Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The award celebrates individuals who have, in the mold of Twain, entertained and informed the country through their comedy. Previous recipients of the Mark Twain Prize include such great comedians as Richard Pryor, Bob Newhart, Steve Martin, Billy Crystal, Tina Fey, Carol Burnett, and Sandler’s idol, Eddie Murphy.
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How Comedian Russell Brand Built His Fortune And His Net Worth As Of 2023
Russell Edward Brand is an English actor, stand-up comedian, YouTuber, and Novelist with a massive net worth. He is renowned for his flamboyant and eloquent demeanor. Russell shot to fame after hosting the hit tv show Big Brother’s Big Mouth in 2004. He made his big screen debut in 2008 with the comedy-drama movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall and went on to star in various films like Get Him to the Greek, Despicable Me, Arthur, Rock of Ages, etc.
Sarah Silverman Blackface Protester Booted From Her Comedy Show
A rep for Atlantic City PD tells us … cops responded to the casino hotel after receiving a report of a disorderly man detained by security. Security guards allegedly told police Michael B. Jackson refused to leave the premises, so they decided to lodge a formal complaint. Cops say they issued a summons to Jackson for defiant trespassing. According to the cops, Jackson also complained of a medical issue and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
