KOMEDIAN KG Live at Addison Improv | FCIT COMPETITION
KomedianKG™ Performing live at Addison Improv in Addison, Texas | Funniest Comic in Texas FCIT COMPETITION Semi-Finals contestant winner.
Over 300 comedians have been selected to battle it out for spots on the Official Funniest Comic in Texas Competition”. Root for your favorite comedians as YOU, the audience, chooses and ranks each participant on set criteria. The final 10 winners will lock in their spots for Funniest Comic in Texas 2019 Finals for the whole state will be at the Addison Improv.
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For over half a century, the Improvisation Comedy Clubs have remained the premier stages for live comedy in the United States. Over the decades, the talent who have graced our stages represent the Who’s Who in American comedy, including Richard Pryor, Billy Crystal, Lily Tomlin, Freddie Prinze, Andy Kaufman, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Tim Allen, Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Dane Cook, Ellen DeGeneres, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler, Jeff Dunham, and Dave Chappelle.
Today, the Improv stage continues to be the most important live venue for new comedians. Its start in 1963, though, was anything but legendary.
The Improvisation was founded in New York City by Broadway producer Budd Friedman. Budd hoped for a place where Broadway performers could meet after their shows in an intimate setting where performers could simply eat, drink coffee (the Improvisation did not yet have a liquor license) and, most importantly, sing. The Improvisation quickly gained attention as the gathering spot where young Broadway artists would hold sing-alongs into the wee hours. Budd has a very vivid memory of Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli singing, accompanied at the piano by Peter Allen.
Our iconic brick wall started in the New York club as well, almost by accident. Budd ripped down the red wall panels and mirrorsleft by the previous tenant,a Vietnamese restaurant, and discovered a fantastic red brick wall. Since he knew nothing about dry walling (and couldn’t have afforded it anyway), he simply left the brick in place, which soon grew to be its signature.
One year later, the Improvisation’s first comedian, Dave Astor, appeared on stage to try out new material. The set went well and others quickly followed. Soon, comedians began to dominate the rotation, as singers were phased out of the nightly lineup. The Improvisation became the place for live comedy. In fact, it was the only nightly stage for live comedy. The previously unknown Dave Astor made Budd the impresario of comedy virtually overnight. But the legendary club was just beginning.
Future giants of American comedy all vied for stage time at the New York club. In an effort to be noticed by Budd, nothing was off limits to young comedians desperately hoping to be selected.
Lily Tomlin hijacked a parked limousine and had the stunned driver circle the block so she could be seen making a proper entrance for her meeting with Budd.
Jay Leno drove weekly between Boston and New York, hoping that someone would notice him hanging around the Improv, or sleeping in their parking lot. Eventually Budd did—impressed that Leno would log so many miles and countless hours in the hope of getting his first minutes on stage.
Andy Kaufman interviewed with Budd and never broke out of his “Latka” accent. It wasn’t until Kaufman performed on stage that Budd realized he had been duped!
A remarkable list of talent was building; the debut of 16 year-old Freddie Prinze one night, legendary Milton Berle the next. In one month, audiences could catch the greats and soon-to-be-greats: George Burns, Robert Klein, George Carlin, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Richard Lewis, and Rodney Dangerfield, who was the Improv’s part-time emcee for four years.
Many future stars worked at the Improv— and not all onstage. Among the door hosts were Danny Aiello (“Godfather II”, “Moonstruck”), Keenan Ivory Wayans (“In Living Color”, “Scary Movie”), and Joe Piscopo (“Saturday Night Live”). Waitresses included Karen Black (“Easy Rider”, “Five Easy Pieces”) and Elayne Boosler. A guy named Barry Manilow would play piano. And, it was not unusual to find Dustin Hoffman taking his place when the regular Improv pianists were on break!
Contrary to popular belief, Bette Midler was never a waitress at The Improv,but she regularly performed onstage, and Budd became her manager, helping to book her first appearance on “The Tonight Show.” Next to Johnny Carson, the Improv stage was arguably the most important in all of show business. For a young comedian, success at the Improv meant everything.
KomedianKG™
KomedianKG™ is an American Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Writer, Host, Public Figure, TV and Radio Personality; His comedic performances focuses on self-deprecation, physical comedy, observational comedy, word-play, everyday-life, and satire.
He began stand-up comedy in 2013' and showcased in his first official stand-up comedy show at the Addison Improv the follow year (2014'). Noted: as one of the best experiences of his life
Ronny Chieng Stand-Up
Ronny Chieng makes his Tonight Show debut with jokes about Asian people objectively mediating racial tensions and helping the government function better.
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How Do 90% of Americans Have Jobs? - Daniel Tosh
Daniel Tosh wonders why Americans still think they live in the greatest country in the world and tries to understand how so many people are employed. (Contains strong language.)
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The office (Seann William Scott, Rachel Dratch) is shocked and disgusted when Dale (Will Ferrell) shows up in shorts and a half shirt to show his patriotism, although one co-worker (Horatio Sanz) admires his courage. [Season 27, 2001]
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Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State | Talks at Google
The satirical sage from Brooklyn returns with Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State, where he lays bare the absurdities, hypocrisies and calamities on both sides of the political divide. This is no witch hunt: Colin is here to own the libs, the conservs and all of you in between.
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D&D Meets NYC | The Unsleeping City [Full Episode]
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Brennan Lee Mulligan
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Director - Michael Schaubach
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Director of Photography - Santiago Bahti
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The 2020 Rose Parade by KTLA 5
The 131st Rose Parade, on New Year's Day 2020, is themed The Power of Hope. The parade along 5 1/2 miles of Pasadena city streets includes 39 floral-decorated floats, 20 marching bands, 17 equestrians units, and of course the Royal Court and the 102nd Rose Queen, Camille Kennedy.
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Did you hear the one about the Iranian-American? | Maz Jobrani
A founding member of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, standup comic Maz Jobrani riffs on the challenges and conflicts of being Iranian-American -- like, part of me thinks I should have a nuclear program; the other part thinks I can't be trusted ...
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Ronny Chieng - Asian Comedian Destroys America! - Screens & Stuff Clip - Netflix Standup Special
Ronny Chieng breaks down all the stuff in America and the nightly content competition in his new standup comedy special, Asian Comedian Destroys America! Streaming Dec 17, only on Netflix.
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Ronny Chieng - Asian Comedian Destroys America! - Screens & Stuff Clip - Netflix Standup Special
Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, Crazy Rich Asians) takes center stage in this stand-up special and riffs on modern American life and more.
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Born: May 23, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Drew Carey was born on May 23, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA as Drew Allison Carey. He is a producer and actor, known for The Drew Carey Show (1995), Robots (2005) and Jack and Jill (2011).
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»Attended Kent State University; was expelled twice for poor academic performance.
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»Bought his childhood home with his first paycheck from The Drew Carey Show (1995).
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Key & Peele - Obama Meet & Greet
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Delhi, Mumbai & Rich People | Stand-up Comedy by Abhishek Upmanyu
Jokes about moving to Mumbai from Delhi, Rich People, and Helping the Poor. Hope you enjoy it.
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Shot by - Karan Asnani, Karan Kundnani & Sandeep Mishra
Shot at - Canvas Laugh Club (22nd Oct, 2016)
Edited by - Abhishek Upmanyu & Nanak Bhatia
Sound Recording: Bharat Leppard
Sound Mixing and Mastering - Sohail Gandhi (Tuning Fork Studios)
Written & Performed by - Abhishek Upmanyu
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Maz Jobrani: Balancing Iranian and American: Life of an Immigrant Comedian | Talks at Google
Maz Jobrani is arguably one of the most well known and well loved comedians in the Iranian-American community, both young and old. His family immigrated to California from Tehran when he was only six years old, and he discusses what growing up in America was like during a time of heightened tensions between Iran and the US. Also mentioned is the story of how he started in the world of comedy and acting, and became successful while avoiding roles that required him to relay harmful stereotypes of foreigners. He also discusses the current political climate, and how the new Trump Administration affects the Iranian American community as well as his comedy.
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'US Election' by Danish Ali
'American Election' is a comedy sketch by comedian Danish Ali, who is touring the United States November 2012!
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------Venues include: New York UCB upright citizens brigade 14tth Nov, New York Friar's Club 13th Nov, Dartmouth College Rockefeller Hinman Forum 7th Nov, Pan Asian Community Dinner Nov 5th, Worcester NEFA Idea Swap Nov 8th, Providence Everrett Stage Nov 9th. More appearances TBA!--------
U.S. Senate: Impeachment Trial (Day 2)
The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump continues (starts at 9:55) on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Senators will consider the rules for the trial and other legislative work is possible.
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