standup comic
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Maybe Congress needs an intervention — or maybe a standup comic should be speaker of the House.
From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023
Lives Lived: Judy Tenuta, a standup comic who anointed herself “The Love Goddess,” became famous in the 1980s with her off-kilter jokes and accordion playing.
From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2022
During the podcast on Thursday, standup comic Tom Segura mentioned a recent federal court ruling that protects homeless people’s property from government seizure in Los Angeles.
From Washington Times • Jul. 20, 2022
The 59-year-old Stewart — born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz — rose to prominence as a standup comic and host of multiple failed talk shows before taking over Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” in 1999.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2022
The special “Bernie Mac: In My Own Words” recalls the late standup comic and star of the eponymous sitcom “The Bernie Mac Show.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2020
