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Bob Newhart
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Bob Newhart was born George Robert Newhart in Oak Park, Illinois to George David Newhart and Julia Pauline Burns, both of whom were devout … read moreBob Newhart was born George Robert Newhart in Oak Park, Illinois to George David Newhart and Julia Pauline Burns, both of whom were devout Catholics. A sister, M. Joan Newhart, is a Roman Catholic nun. Newhart is of Irish and German desc… read moreBob Newhart was born George Robert Newhart in Oak Park, Illinois to George David Newhart and Julia Pauline Burns, both of whom were devout Catholics. A sister, M. Joan Newhart, is a Roman Catholic nun. Newhart is of Irish and German descent. Newhart attended St. Ignatius College Prep and graduate… read more -
Lily Tomlin
2,372 listeners
She gave away genuine locks of her hair as a bonus for buyers of her home video library in 1993. Listed as one of twelve "Promising Ne… read moreShe gave away genuine locks of her hair as a bonus for buyers of her home video library in 1993. Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1977" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 29. One of her first "professi… read moreShe gave away genuine locks of her hair as a bonus for buyers of her home video library in 1993. Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1977" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 29. One of her first "professional" gigs was as a waitress in Howard Johnson's o… read more -
Redd Foxx
12,371 listeners
Redd Foxx (December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991), born John Elroy Sanford, was an American comedian best known for his starring role as Fred… read moreRedd Foxx (December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991), born John Elroy Sanford, was an American comedian best known for his starring role as Fred Sanford on the television sitcom Sanford and Son. Foxx was born in St. Louis, Missouri and rais… read moreRedd Foxx (December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991), born John Elroy Sanford, was an American comedian best known for his starring role as Fred Sanford on the television sitcom Sanford and Son. Foxx was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised on Chicago's South Side. His mother was part Seminol… read more -
Jeff Altman
1,150 listeners
Jeff Altman (born August 13, 1951 in Syracuse, NY) is an American stand-up comedian who has appeared as a guest on Late Show with David Let… read moreJeff Altman (born August 13, 1951 in Syracuse, NY) is an American stand-up comedian who has appeared as a guest on Late Show with David Letterman 38 times, most recently July 20, 2009. He has also had numerous acting roles in movies and … read moreJeff Altman (born August 13, 1951 in Syracuse, NY) is an American stand-up comedian who has appeared as a guest on Late Show with David Letterman 38 times, most recently July 20, 2009. He has also had numerous acting roles in movies and television such as Dr. Gene Splicer in Tiny Toon Adventures,… read more -
Ray Romano
13,792 listeners
Raymond "Ray" Romano (born December 21, 1957 in Queens, New York) is an Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated, American a… read moreRaymond "Ray" Romano (born December 21, 1957 in Queens, New York) is an Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated, American actor and comedian best known for his starring role on the long-running CBS sitcom Everybody Loves … read moreRaymond "Ray" Romano (born December 21, 1957 in Queens, New York) is an Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated, American actor and comedian best known for his starring role on the long-running CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. His other notable roles include, "Manfred … read more -
Lenny Bruce
24,118 listeners
Lenny Bruce (October 13, 1925 – August 3, 1966), born Leonard Alfred Schneider in Mineola, New York, was an extremely influential and cont… read moreLenny Bruce (October 13, 1925 – August 3, 1966), born Leonard Alfred Schneider in Mineola, New York, was an extremely influential and controversial American stand-up comedian, writer, social critic and satirist of the 1950s and 1960s, whose comedy revolved heavily around the social stigmas and t… read more -
Rodney Dangerfield
24,991 listeners
Rodney Dangerfield (born Jacob Rodney Cohen, November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004) was an American stand-up comedian and actor, known for th… read moreRodney Dangerfield (born Jacob Rodney Cohen, November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004) was an American stand-up comedian and actor, known for the catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" and his monologues on that theme. He is als… read moreRodney Dangerfield (born Jacob Rodney Cohen, November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004) was an American stand-up comedian and actor, known for the catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" and his monologues on that theme. He is also remembered for his 1980s film roles, especially in Easy Mo… read more -
Richard Jeni
15,373 listeners
Jeni burst onto the national scene in 1990 with his first Showtime Special "Richard Jeni: The Boy From New York City." The show r… read moreJeni burst onto the national scene in 1990 with his first Showtime Special "Richard Jeni: The Boy From New York City." The show received three Cable ACE Awards (the awards for cable excellence) nominations. Two years later, he … read moreJeni burst onto the national scene in 1990 with his first Showtime Special "Richard Jeni: The Boy From New York City." The show received three Cable ACE Awards (the awards for cable excellence) nominations. Two years later, he followed up with his second one-hour concert for Showtime, &… read more -
Jonathan Winters
2,168 listeners
Jonathan Harshman Winters III (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was an American comedian, actor, author, and artist. Beginning in 1960, … read moreJonathan Harshman Winters III (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was an American comedian, actor, author, and artist. Beginning in 1960, Winters recorded many classic comedy albums for the Verve Records label. He also had records relea… read moreJonathan Harshman Winters III (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was an American comedian, actor, author, and artist. Beginning in 1960, Winters recorded many classic comedy albums for the Verve Records label. He also had records released every decade for over 50 years, receiving 11 nominations… read more -
Judy Tenuta
1,039 listeners
Judy Tenuta (born November 7, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois) is an American entertainer, comedienne, and accordionist. Tenuta's act is p… read moreJudy Tenuta (born November 7, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois) is an American entertainer, comedienne, and accordionist. Tenuta's act is primarily structured around an exaggerated, offbeat persona that is referred to primarily as "… read moreJudy Tenuta (born November 7, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois) is an American entertainer, comedienne, and accordionist. Tenuta's act is primarily structured around an exaggerated, offbeat persona that is referred to primarily as "The Love Goddess." Other monikers include "Aphrod… read more