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The Original Room: 16 Headlining Comics
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Friday Nov 13, 2009 9:00 PM
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Our original show in our original room.
12 National headliners back to back for a truly singular comedy experience. No other club in the country offers back to back hilarity of this caliber and in this volume!
The Original Room: 16 Comics | 9:00 PM
 Our original show in our original room. 16 National headliners back to back for a truly singular comedy experience. No other club in the country offers back to back hilarity of this caliber and in this volume! |
Kevin Christy | 9:00 PM
 Christy is a stand up comedian as well as actor who has starred on the big screen in films such as Danny Leiner's film Dude, Where's My Car? and Christopher Guest's For Your Consideration. His small screen credits are extensive with series recurring roles on Seven Days, Good Girls Don't and the latest twentysomething series Quarterlife. |
Argus Hamilton | 9:15 PM
 Who is Argus Hamilton, and why is everybody quoting him?
Meet the funniest topical comedian in America, the man Robin Williams once called "the Will Rogers of the Baby Boom." Argus Hamilton's daily column of jokes on the news, now carried in over 100 newspapers across the United States, is also read and heard by millions on the Internet and on radio stations across the country.
Argus James Hamilton III is the son, grandson and great-grandson of Methodist ministers in the South. A proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma and now based in Los Angeles, Argus brings an unusual perspective to the news from Washington and around the country. "I'm an English Monarchist and a Southern secessionist," Argus says. "Let's see Rush Limbaugh get to the right of that."
Argus Hamilton performs at corporate, political and charity events around the country. When he's in Los Angeles, he can be seen working out the latest material nightly at The Comedy Store in Hollywood.
Argus is regularly quoted by daily newspapers including The San Francisco Chronicle and the Los Angeles Times, by weekly business papers including the Orange County Business Journal, by Time magazine and by radio personalities including Paul Harvey.
Argus was honored by Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry as the official comedian of the Oklahoma Centennial and appeared with the governor in the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade.
You can read Argus Hamilton's outrageously funny humor column on the Internet six days a week -- yes, six days a week ("Unbelievable," says Yahoo.com)
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Jeff Garlin | 9:30 PM
 Garlin has toured the country as a stand-up, is an alumnus of Chicago's Second City Theatre, and has written and starred in three critically-acclaimed solo shows, I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With, Uncomplicated, and Concentrated.
Garlin's comic style takes a story-telling approach, exploring his personal foibles and exposing his innermost secrets for all to hear (allowing what the Greeks and Shecky Greene called catharsis.)
Young and Handsome: A Night with Jeff Garlin, showcases him performing to a sold out crowd in Chicago's Second City. Shout! Factory released this DVD special on July 7, 2009. This product was also released as a 10-track CD.
On television, Garlin co-stars and executive produces the critically acclaimed HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm. The show stars Larry David, the co-creator of Seinfeld. Jeff Garlin co-stars in the show as Larry David's manager. |
Bobby Lee | 9:45 PM
 Bobby Lee, a native of San Diego, was expected to follow in his father’s footsteps running the family clothing store. But after stints in a local rock band and at the local community college, he was spotted by Frank Burns, the legendary manager of La Jolla’s Comedy Store, and the rest, as they say, is history. Lee rapidly became an in-demand stand-up comic with his unique Korean American perspective and charismatic on-stage personality.
In 1995, comedian Pauly Shore spotted Lee on stage and asked him to open his act in Las Vegas. Lee subsequently met Paulie’s mother, the celebrated owner of the Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore. He became a regular at the club and went on the road with comic Carlos Mencia.
Since joining MADtv in 1999, Lee has become a fan-favorite, known for his unique brand of pain-inducing, physical humor. He has created such memorable original characters as the comically confused film critic “Johnny Gan,” the world’s worst interpreter “Bae Sung;” and hapless warrior the Blind kung Fu Master.” And audiences have loved his takes on such real-world figures as Connie Chung and North Korean President Kim Jong Il.
Lee’s film credits include “Hardbreakers,” “Kickin’ It Old Skool,” “Killer Pad” and “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.” On television Lee has appeared in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Mind of Mencia,” and has performed stand-up on "Late Friday," "Premium Blend" and “The Tonight Show.” He was also the host of this year’s Asian Excellence Awards.
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Whitney Cummings | 10:00 PM
 Whitney Cummings is a Los Angeles based comedian, actress, and writer. As a comedian appears regularly on Chelsea Lately on E! Entertainment and she's appeared on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, Comics Unleashed, and NESN's Comedy All-Stars, and MTV’s PUNK’D. In 2007 she was named one of Variety's Top 10 Comics to watch and in 2009 she was named one of Entertainment Weeklys "Comedy Star of Tomorrow." As an actress she recently appeared in the Sony feature "Made of Honor" with Patrick Dempsey, Fox's House, and is a series regular in a pilot directed and produced by Ben Stiller summer 2009 for Fox. Whitney writes for numerous TV shows, including Comedy Central Roasts. She also wrote, co-executive produced, and performs stand up on the comedy series Live! Nude! Comedy! for Showtime, which airs this summer.
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John Caparulo | 10:15 PM
 John Caparulo was born and raised in East Liverpool, Ohio (with a 7-year stint in North Canton), and began his stand-up career in 1997. His sharp wit, unique delivery, and affinity for cuss words made him a crowd favorite right off the bat. After graduating from Kent State University, he left behind a lucrative career patching potholes to take his talent to the left coast. There he spent the next four years working the door at the world famous Comedy Store and cutting grass at a local golf course. Cap’s first big break came at the 2003 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, where he impressed the industry observers enough to offer him a sitcom deal. It was then he was able to trade in his weed-whacker for a microphone full-time. He then applied his blue collar work ethic to the stage, where he now performs nearly 365 nights a year. In recent years, Cap’s simple approach to life and comedy has landed him 3 appearances on The Tonight Show, a half-hour special on Comedy Central, and a spot on the Next Generation of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour (DVD in stores NOW!!). In 2008, Cap was featured as one of the four comedians on Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show, which hit theaters in February and is now available on DVD. He also recently finished hosting the first season of MOBILE HOME DISASTER on CMT. In May of 2008, this up-and-coming stand-up recorded his first one-hour DVD called "Meet Cap," which will be distributed by Warner Bros. and will be available very soon! Yes, John Caparulo is living proof that you really can do something with your life even if you don’t wake up before noon!!
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Steve Rannazzisi | 10:30 PM
 "Nobody wants to hang around a smart-ass, Stephen."
That's what a Catholic schoolteacher told Stephen Rannazzisi growing up in Long Island New York. Stephen went on to prove her wrong by "hanging out" or "pissing off" many different celebrities on this season of PUNK'D.
Stephen grew up on Long Island, New York and graduated from a SUNY college with a degree in Theater. After graduation, he left Long Island to pursue the only career he was suited for--entertaining. Upon his arrival in the big city, Stephen got a job as a doorman at the world-famous Comedy Store on Sunset Boulevard. It was there that he honed his skills amongst some of the most prolific comics in the business, such as Eddie Griffin, Joe Rogan, and Andrew Dice Clay. And after winning over some of the toughest crowds in show business, Stephen would check id's at the door, answer phones in the office, and clean up vomit in the men's room. He also honed his craft of character acting at The Groundlings School and theater. All the hard work has started to pay off as the Hollywood industry has begun to take notice. Stephen was signed by top-level management and soon received his big break appearing as a cast member on MTV's PUNK'D.
"Great job!" said Ashton. "You really nailed it!!"
And, with the respect of his peers and an undying commitment to his craft, the future looks very bright for this talented young performer. |
Ahmed Ahmed | 10:45 PM
 Ahmed Ahmed - Born in Helwan, Egypt June 27th, 1970. Parents immigrated to the US when he was one month old and grew up in Riverside, CA. Moved to Hollywood when he was 19 years old to pursue a career as an actor and stand up comedian. Attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts for one year and studied with various acting coaches such as Cliff Osmond, Ivana Chubbuck and Sandy Marshall.
Seen in such films and television shows as Iron Man, You Don't Mess With The Zohan, Swingers, Tracey Takes On, Roseanne, JAG, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn on Comedy Central and MTV's PUNK'D. Also appeared on CNN, The View, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and NPR. Was featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal in December of 2001 and featured in Newsweek Magazine. Will be seen in the upcoming ONION MOVIE for FOX Searchlight. Currently can be seen on the Fahrenheit 9/11 DVD bonus track performing stand up comedy.
A paid regular performer at The World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood and tours all across America and Europe. Winner of the first annual Richard Pryor Award for ethnic comedy at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in Scotland summer of 2004.
Wrote an original screenplay titled "The Pilgrimage" based on his Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca). He also co-wrote the script "Google Me" with comedian Erik Griffin.
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Dov Davidoff | 11:00 PM
 Dov Davidoff is one of the hottest up and coming comedians on the scene today.
Aside from appearing across the country in comedy clubs and colleges, he will be seen in the upcoming feature film, “Across the Hall,” starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in the film "Invincible" and co-starred with Jeff Goldblum in the 2007 NBC drama "Raines." Davdioff is a regular fixture on COMEDY CENTRAL starring in his own 2007 half hour comedy special and appearing on “Chappelle’s Show” and “Tough Crowd.” He is a favorite at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and has won numerous comedy competitions.
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Bret Ernst | 11:15 PM
 A lot has happened since Bret first stepped on stage eight
years ago to perform comedy. After several years of hard
work, Bret earned a spot performing at the 2003 JUST FOR
LAUGHS COMEDY FESTIVAL, where he was noted as one of the
best new faces at MONTREAL. That same year, Bret made his
first nationally televised stand-up appearance on THE LATE,
LATE SHOW W/CRAIG KILBORN followed by a primetime
performance on STEVE HARVEY’S BIG TIME. The upcoming year
the industry started to take notice when Bret was offered a
talent holding deal with ABC/Touchstone. Bret continues his
relationship with Touchstone, as they are currently working
with him in his development deal with the WB NETWORK. Bret
is collaborating with Touchstone, The WB, and show creators
Barry Kemp (creator of Coach and Newhart) and Eric Lapidus
(creator of 2 and _ men) to star in a sit-com based on his
stand-up comedy.
Although Bret enjoys acting (guest starring on CSI/NY, and
just recently he can be seen in Artie Lang’s new movie BEER
LEAGUE), His first love is, and always will be stand-up
comedy. He is a national headliner, performing in clubs
across the country. Bret has headlined in some of the best
rooms in America, including THE IMPROV CHAINS, and THE
WORLD FAMOUS COMEDY STORE. He has also headlined sold out
shows in Las Vegas, like BEACHER’S MADHOUSE at THE HARD
ROCK CASINO. Bret is currently a part of VINCE VAUGHN’S
OUTLAWS OF COMEDY, a stand-up show hosted by Vince Vaughn
and Jon Favreau.
You can currently catch him commenting on FOX’S SPORTS LIST
and you can see Bret on the up-coming season of COMEDY
CENTRAL’S PREMIUM BLEND. He is also being featured on BYRON
ALLEN’S ENTERTAINMENT STUDIO as one of the nation’s top new
comedians.
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Ari Shaffir | 11:30 PM
 Amongst other work, Ari Shaffir is probably most well known for a series of comedy works entitled The Amazing Racist (the title is a play on that of reality television show The Amazing Race). In these shorts the Amazing Racist is seen acting in a manner which is overtly and ironically racist. Shaffir filmed many of his offensive encounters for the DVD, National Lampoon’s Lost Reality. They were then ripped to the internet by hundreds of different nerds and then seen by millions of people. Watching the videos makes many people laugh and many people very angry.
Ari gets death threats at least once a week and loves them all. If you haven’t seen the videos, Google him. And please don’t watch them at work because you’ll get fired. Ari has also been featured on the TBS show Minding the Store, ESPN Classic’s Cheap Seats, The Latino Laugh Festival on SiTV, has made a few appearances on the Opie and Anthony radio show (including the greatest day of radio of all time – The Baby Bird), and you probably have seen him on one of the many national commercials he has done over the years. Ari’s first love is standup, though, and he is a regular at all the major clubs in Los Angeles. For the last few years he has been touring nationally with Joe Rogan. Ari tends to describe his comedy as a puppet show, but way filthier and without the puppets. Ari wrote this biography, so every time it says “Ari did this” or “Ari did that” it’s really Ari writing it about himself. Ari feels like a tool for having done that. Please don’t come to the show if you’re easily offended or if you don’t like hearing Jews tell awful stories about sexual misconduct or if you hate fun. Everyone else, please do come.
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Freddy Lockhart | 11:30 PM
 Comedian Freddy Lockhart was born July 18th, 1979 at Lachland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas to Fred and Nancy Lockhart jr. and Sister Ginger. He then moved around as most Air-Force brats often do. In 1986 Freddy and his family planted roots in Tempe, Arizona. He sharpened his comedic skills by making family and friends laugh. Shortly after graduating from Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, he moved to Hollywood to become a comedian and actor. Upon moving to L.A, he landed a job at the World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood answering phones and doing open mic’s on Sunday’s. After seeing him perform owner Mitzi Shore made him a paid regular and so his comedy career began... Lockhart has since appeared in numerous television and film projects such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call With Carson Daly,Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, E!, HBO, NBC,VH1 and The Reelz Network. He can be seen nightly at the World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood and he is the newest cast member on Frank Caliendo's sketch comedy show "Frank TV" on the TBS network this fall.
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Owen Smith | 11:45 PM
 Watching Owen Smith on stage is like watching a conductor command an orchestra. His compelling 6’5” frame combined with his truthful, primal and unapologetic approach to his craft gives him license to lead his audiences on journeys they may not normally take with other comedians. His fresh takes on race, politics, relationships, and society has critics using adjectives like: “witty”, “clever”, and “brilliant” to describe his performances. Television and film star, Terry Crews (White Chicks, Everybody Hates Chris) says, “The future of comedy is here, and that future is Owen Smith!” Tichina Arnold star of Everybody Hates Chris believes, “Owen is going to be huge one day!” And sitcom legend, Ernest Thomas (What’s Happening, Everybody Hates Chris) says, “I was there when Sam Kinison, Eddie Murphy, and Jim Carrey all became superstars, and Owen is in that league!”
Owen Smith has multiple roles on the hit Chris Rock sitcom “Everybody Hates Chris”. His national McDonald’s “Cha-cha Slide” commercial has become one of the most popular McDonald’s commercials to date! Even Oprah Winfrey loves it. And as if that’s not enough, last fall, Owen filmed his very own one-hour Comedy Special “Anonymous” for TV and DVD. Other noted television appearances include: Crossing Jordan, Monk, Gilmore Girls, Premium Blend, Star Search, Latino Laugh Festival: The Show, HBO Comedy Minutes, Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, The Orlando Jones Show, National Lampoon’s Funny Money, NBC’s Friday Night, and BET’s Comic View.
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Shawn Halpin | 12:00 AM (Sat Nov. 14)
 With the appeal of a teddy bear and the soul of a frat boy, Shawn Halpin has made a successful debut into the world of comedy. His stand up style is full of honesty, making him the kind of comedian that anyone would love to have a beer with after the show.
Shawn grew up in a single parent household in the outskirts of Dallas, Texas ( which would later prove to be hilarious). He started behind the scenes at one of the hottest comedy clubs in the country, as a door guy, where he worked his way through the trenches and landed himself the coveted title of house emcee. As the house emcee Shawn worked with some of the biggest names in the business, Louie C.K., Pablo Francisco, Jim Gaffigan, and Mitch Hedberg among a long list of others.
With topics that range from being raised without a father, to his life as a Marine, where the “higher-ups” deemed his comedy inappropriate for the military, as well as his problems with commitment and abandonment. Shawn’s stand up comedy appeals to everyone that is not easily offended. Honesty of life can be hard to swallow. Shawn’s appeal is genuine and is sure to entertain audiences for years to come, as he is already doing so across the country.
For anyone that wants to see a comedian that talks about topics you’ve heard about before, then this is not your man. Shawn was a regional finalist for NBC’s Last Comic Standing II, winner of Uncle Clyde’s Comedy Competition, a finalist in the Texas Comedy Festival, as well as one of the most requested comics on Phat Tuesday, the Urban night at the Improv in Dallas. The goal of Shawn Halpin’s comedy is to entertain an audience with his real opinions on his life that are not censored or sugar coated.
Within a year after moving to Los Angeles, Shawn became a Regular at the Comedy Store where Pauly Shore saw his talent and invited him to open for Pauly on the road. Shawn can be regularly seen at the World Famous Comedy Store.
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Chris D'Elia | 12:15 AM (Sat Nov. 14)
 Chris was 16 the first time he performed stand-up comedy. He would act up in church, so the pastor told him he could do some time on stage afterwards if he behaved himself. Well he didn't behave, but was still allowed to get on stage in front of everyone.
Although his church performance was a success, it would be years later that D'Elia actually started a career in stand-up comedy. East coast born, West coast raised, Chris found himself in Los Angeles, on stage anywhere he could get up-- from local coffee shops to various hole-in-the-wall dive bars. Performing every night of the week, he quickly became a regular at all the clubs in Hollywood. Chris's silly, physical humor is what sets him apart from other comedians. Chris explains, "I never really feel like just standing there and telling jokes. I wanna move around. In fact, it's hard for me to write a joke where I don't end up on the ground for some reason. Hey... at least that way I know no comics will steal my shit. Too many bruises."
His comedy has an emphasis on characters, maybe because of his background in acting. Chris has guest starred on such shows as "Monk" and "Boston Legal", among others.
In 2008 Chris toured the United States with fellow comedian JoKoy. In 2009 you can catch Chris's act on Showtime's new upcoming series "Live Nude Comedy".
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Don Barris | 12:30 AM (Sat Nov. 14)
 Don believes that his life peaked his senior year in college (a year that he was third in the nation in punt returns for the football squad) He still likes to dream that one day he'll become a pro model . His free time is spent working on "The Ding-Dong Show" @ www.thedingdongshow.com and trying to get his old high school in Saginaw Township, Michigan to rename the school after him ... When not atte,pting those things he is a Regular at The Comedy Store, the opener at Jimmy Kimmel live and the Star of the cult favorite WINDY CITY HEAT.
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