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Comedy

It's not all politics and current affairs at our studios. Below is a list of of some of our funny guests.

»1/1/10: Bill Cosby

He's been amusing Americans since the 1960s with his stand-up routines, television shows and innumerable guest appearances on the talk show circuit. He's coming to Treasure Island this Saturday for one performance. William H. Cosby, Jr., joins us to talk about his social commentary, his comedy and his life.

»12/28/09: George Carlin's Last Words

The comic made those seven words famous. He also shared tens of thousands of words with his friend and fellow comic Tony Hendra. Since Carlin's death, Hendra has put the book. Hendra and Carlin's daughter, Kelly, join us to talk about the comic's life.

»12/9/09: George Carlin's Last Words

The comic made those seven words famous. He also shared tens of thousands of words with his friend and fellow comic Tony Hendra. Since Carlin's death, Hendra has put the book. Hendra and Carlin's daughter, Kelly, join us to talk about the comic's life.

» 9/5/09: Bill Cosby

He's been amusing Americans since the 1960s with his stand-up routines, television shows and innumerable guest appearances on the talk show circuit. He's coming to Treasure Island this Saturday for one performance. William H. Cosby, Jr., joins us to talk about his social commentary, his comedy and his life.

»9/2/09: Bill Cosby

He's been amusing Americans since the 1960s with his stand-up routines, television shows and innumerable guest appearances on the talk show circuit. He's coming to Treasure Island this Saturday for one performance. William H. Cosby, Jr., joins us to talk about his social commentary, his comedy and his life.

»8/20/09: Don Rickles

The veteran comic will be performing at the Orleans Show Room this weekend. He joins us to talk about his career and why the insult is, well, funny.

» 6/25/09: Ventriloquist, Comedian, Singer Terry Fator

Terry Fator, ventriloquist, comedian, and singer
... on his singing and impersonating "Cast of Thousands," the "America's Got Talent" winner tells us about his show starting at the Mirage Las Vegas tonight and how his persistence paid off to get his big break.

»6/25/09: Comedian George Wallace

George Wallace, Comedian
... on his five years on the strip, and the future of comedy in tight economic times. Wallace performs at the Flamingo Las Vegas at 10pm, Tues through Sat.

»6/24/09: Philly Funny Man

Comedian David Brenner joins us. The longtime stand-up and former Tonight Show guest host, the Philadelphia native's known for taking his inspiration from the daily paper and offering a twist.

»6/5/09: Pit Bull of Comedy

Comedian Bobby Slayton's rapid-fire delivery and edgy New York diction make him the quintessential comedian's comedian. We talk with Slayton, who's performing at The Tropicana.

»6/3/09: Philly Funny Man

Comedian David Brenner joins us. The longtime stand-up and former Tonight Show guest host, the Philadelphia native's known for taking his inspiration from the daily paper and offering a twist.

»5/27/09: Bill Maher on Comedy and Social Criticism

The host of "Real Time with Bill Maher" discusses comedy in the age of Obama, a time when some comics are trying to find their footing after eight years of the Bush Administration. Maher is set to perform this weekend at The Orleans.

»4/4/09: Andrew Dice Clay

Andrew Dice Clay, comedian
... on his peculiar brand of humor. He is performing through Sunday at the Sugar Cane Live Lounge at Sushi Samba in the Palazzo.

»4/3/09: Andrew Dice Clay

Andrew Dice Clay, comedian
... on his peculiar brand of humor. He is performing through Sunday at the Sugar Cane Live Lounge at Sushi Samba in the Palazzo.

»2/4/09: Comedian George Wallace

George Wallace, Comedian
... on his five years on the strip, and the future of comedy in tight economic times. Wallace performs at the Flamingo Las Vegas at 10pm, Tues through Sat.
George Wallace and Dave Berns

George Wallace and Dave Berns

»12/31/08: Kids in the Hall

Dave Foley, cast member
Mark McKinney, cast member
... on the watershed sketch comedy troupe of the 90's who are returning to their live-performance roots for a major North American theater tour in 2008.

»11/28/08: Kids in the Hall

Dave Foley, cast member
Mark McKinney, cast member
... on the watershed sketch comedy troupe of the 90's who are returning to their live-performance roots for a major North American theater tour in 2008.

»11/27/08: Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone, Comedian & Author
... on comedy, stand-up and her book.

»11/25/08: Cancer on $5 a Day* *(chemo not included)

Robert Schimmel, comedian and author
... who was diagnosed with cancer in 2000. Schimmel used humor to help get him through the chemotherapy treatments. Encore Broadcast.

»11/20/08: Cheech and Chong.

Cheech Marin, comedian
Tommy Chong, comedian
... on the first performance in twenty years by this classic stoner comedy duo. They're set to be roasted tomorrow at the Comedy Festival at Caesars Palace.

»10/17/08: Cheech and Chong

Cheech Marin, comedian
Tommy Chong, comedian
... on their first performance in twenty years by this classic stoner comedy duo.

»9/15/08: Kinky Friedman

Kinky Friedman, musician, columnist and author
... on his gambling addiction and the presidential election.

»7/17/08: Laughing in Las Vegas

Doug Elfman, columnist, LVRJ
Wanda Sykes , comedian, Planet Hollywood
... on what it takes to craft a successful stand-up comedy routine.

»7/11/08: Kinky Friedman

Kinky Friedman, musician, a columnist and an author
... on the "modern-day Mark Twain," "Will Rogers" who writes music, books and has run for governor of Texas.

»7/2/08: Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr, comedian and actress
... on her sometimes controversial life in stand-up comedy and what she thinks about the political scene.
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Roseanne Barr

»4/22/08: The Second City

Rob Belushi, Cast Member, The Second City LV
Michael Lehrer, Cast Member, The Second City LV
Paul Mattingly, Cast Member, The Second City LV
Katie Neff, Cast Member, The Second City LV
Robyn Norris, Cast Member, The Second City LV
... on The Second City's eighth season at the Flamingo and how its cast members are able to be so quick on their feet.
The Second City in Studio

»3/24/08: Humor Bootcamp

Darren LaCroix, Public Speaker, Humor Bootcamp Instructor
Vinnie Favorito, Stand-up Comedian, Humor Bootcamp Instructor
... on the seminar designed to teach CEO's and sales people alike how to deliver punch lines that will increase the bottom line.

»3/17/08: Comedian Rita Rudner

Rita Rudner, Actress, Writer and Author
...on her PBS comedy show airing tonight at 9pm on PBS commemorating her 2000th show, her soon-to-be-released new book, the art of joke telling and her special gardening tips.
Comedian Rita Rudner

»3/13/08: Literacy through Comedy

Comedian Mac King Promotes his Magic Book Mac King, Comedian and Magician
...on his book drive he is hosting together with Sammy's Woodfired Pizza to benefit children's literacy.

»2/7/08: Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone, Comedian & Author
... on comedy, stand-up and her book.

»1/30/08: Rich Little

Rich Little and Dave BernsRich Little and Dave BernsRich Little, Comedian Impressionist
... on what's next in his career and exactly how he comes up with all those impressions.

»1/1/08: Gordie Brown

Robert Frank, Author, Richistan
...on the world of today's rich, super-rich, and ultra-rich

» 12/31/07: Wayne Brady

Wayne Brady , Entertainer
...on the enduring comedic values he represents. See below for event details

»10/31/07: Wait Wait... It's Peter Sagal

Peter Sagal, Author and Host of "Wait, Wait - Don't Tell Me," NPR
Carl Kasell, Official Judge and Scorekeeper of "Wait, Wait - Don't Tell Me," NPR
Alan Feldman, Exec VP, MGM Mirage
...on his adventures researching his new book, "The Book of Vice: Very Naughty Things and How to Do Them"

»8/8/07: Defending the Caveman

Kevin Burke, Comedian, Defending the Caveman
...on his comic monologue on the gruff style of manhood in this country. See below for event details

»6/20/07: Axis of Evil Comedy Tour

Ahmed Ahmed, Comedian
Maz Jobrani, Comedian
Aron Kader, Comedian
...on the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, cast in the tradition of Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor

»5/31/07: Pitbull of Comedy

Bobby Slayton, Comedian
...currently appearing at Hooter's Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

»4/20/07: Wayne Brady

Wayne Brady , Entertainer
...on the enduring comedic values he represents. See below for event details

»3/26/07: Joy of Reading

Mac King, Entertainer
...on encouraging children to read

»3/14/07: Joe Piscopo

Joe Piscopo , Performer and Comedian
...joins us live in studio to share his passion for Golden Age Vegas--and its renewed appeal for audiences. He's currently appearing at the Hilton. See below for event details

»2/6/07: Gordie Brown

Gordie Brown, Comedian and Impressionist
...now featuring in a new show at the Venetian.

»7/26/06: Interview

Lewis Black
...on America in 2006. See below for MGM Mirage event details

»7/20/06: Interview

Louie Anderson
...on comedy, writing--and room service.

»7/17/06: Table Turner

Rita Rudner , Comedian and Novelist
...takes your calls and emails

»5/7/06: George Wallace

George Wallace, Comedian
...offers a freewheeling take on everything from politics to dog dentistry. See below for Flamingo Box Office weblink and number.

»5/3/06: Interview

George Wallace, Comedian
...offers a freewheeling take on everything from politics to dog dentistry. See below for Flamingo Box Office weblink and number.

»2/13/06: Freshly Squeezed

Jackie Mason, Comedian
...on comedy, freedom of speech, and politics.

»11/10/05: Humoresque

Paula Poundstone

» 10/13/05: Guerilla Satire

Stan Freberg
...broadcasting legend, advertising pioneer, and self-described "guerilla satirist" listens with us to some great radio moments

»8/8/05: Interview

Mac King



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