Lucky Louis
To say Louis C.K has done it all would be too vague, but to list it all would take too long, so instead we'll give you a quick review of some of the highlights of his career. A Tonight Show, Late Night and Late Show veteran, Louis C.K. has not only appeared on almost every comedy television show, he’s also written for a number of them. Louis began his standup career in 1987 with an open mic night that went horribly wrong. Luckily for Louis, he didn’t let that first performance discourage him because if he had, he never would have been nominated for four Emmy Awards (winning one) while working on the Chris Rock Show, made a number of comedy shorts that have been featured at Sundance Film Festival, and directed a couple of cult classic movies like Pootie Tang. These days, Louis is back in front of the camera working on his brand new sitcom, Lucky Louie, which airs every Sunday at 10:30 on HBO.

Mr. Robinson's Piano
From the first moment he got the taste of performing in front of a crowd in college, comedian Craig Robinson knew that this was his calling. Whether he's teaching a class, playing in a church choir or performing with the world famous Second City Improv Comedy team, Craig thrives off live audiences. Just stick him in front of a piano and Robinson is ready to rock with his musical comedy parodies that are tailor made to be enjoyed by any group of people. Along with his stage work, Craig Robinson has been featured on television. His credits include performing on Def Comedy Jam and Premium Blend, and co-starring on the FX series Lucky. If you have some time to burn, send Craig some e-mail!!

Employee of the Year
Comedian Dane Cook is living proof that when you put your mind to something, and learn how to market yourself, you can reach the top of your profession. For over 15 years, Cook has worked as a touring comedian with the goal of some day making it in Hollywood. With an unparalleled Internet marketing strategy and a unique brand of humor, Cook developed a worldwide following. Over the years, he’s not only sold out venues all over the country, he’s produced chart topping comedy albums and highly successful comedy specials. But as hard as it is to believe, recently his fame has reached even greater heights. After starring in Dave Attell’s Insomniac tour and a number of Comedy Central programs, Dane singed a multiyear, multifaceted deal with HBO that included the development of a series and a huge “Tourgasm” special. Now this success has turned into a blossoming film career. He recently starred in the movie Waiting and is also the lead in the upcoming film Employee of the Month featuring Jessica Simpson and Harland Williams.

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Open Door Policy
We never know exactly when Heywood Banks is going to pop into the studio, but that just adds to his charm. Heywood has been a friend of the show for more years than we can remember, but he never seems to give us much notice when he decides to drop by and play a new tune. But Heywood’s got such a good track record of playing great songs, we’re happy to extend him an open invitation. In recent visits, he’s treated us to instant classics like Trauma to the Groin, Teenie Tiny Tattoo and There’s a Tuna, yet he still finds time to work in favorites like Toast, 18 Wheels on a Big Rig and I Like Summer. With Heywood, you never know what you’re going to get when he picks up his guitar, but it’s a guarantee that you’re going to laugh.

FACTOID - Believe it or not, the 62 foot Jesus Heywood that sings about has it's own website! Check it out!

Jamie Kennedy's L.A. Experiment
From the moment he took an acting class in high school, Jamie Kennedy knew he wanted to move out to LA and live the dream life of an actor. Instead, he moved out to LA and learned what life for most 'actors' is more like a nightmare. In between jobs at the Red Lobster and Humphrey Yogurt, Jamie managed to make some auditions, but he never seemed to get a part other than as a ‘background artist.’ His story remained the same for many years until Jamie came to the realization he had to do something different. His big plan was to go into standup comedy, and become his own agent. So he began performing at local clubs and created a persona named ‘Max Power’ to represent him and wouldn’t you know it, the plan worked. Soon, Kennedy began landing gigs in a few Hollywood blockbusters such as Scream and Three Kings, and eventually got his own show on The WB network called The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. And while his acting career continues to grow, Jamie has taken the time to hit the street again and bring back his successful standup routine.

Our Favorite Temp
Laura Steele
While Kristi is out on assignment, the role of veteran news reporter will be filled by the lovely Laura Steele. This means Laura will be spending all morning with us poised gently astride the news desk, which is good news for anyone who has access to the VIP Studio Cam. Along with being our best looking temp (no offense Mad Dog), Laura is also a regular in B&T recordings whenever a sultry, sexy female voice is required for a piece. Want to see more Laura? Check out her photo page or go to the BOB&TOM Store when she’s featured as one of our favorite fashion models.

Lord of the Pompadour
The last few times comedian Lord Carrett has stopped by, he's brought a couple of unexpected visuals with him, which can still be seen on his pompadour page. First there was the Tompadour, which demonstrated what Tommy G. would look like with Lord's hair. This was followed by the equally exciting Bobpadour. Then, just when we thought we'd seen it all, the Chickpadour was unveiled. Could a Kristipadour be far behind? Lord may spend hours working on his immaculately cared for hair, but somehow he does find time to write and perform standup comedy too. Recently Carrett released his first live comedy album, Lord Carrett: Unsweetened, which was unique in that it was truly 'live.' It contained no laugh track, no editing and was recorded from only one show.

An American Icon
It's time again for that fabulous feature, The Zany Report, as brought to you each week by Bob Zany. This man of comedic courage runs the comedy gauntlet every Tuesday, hoping that his report will lead to roaring laughter throughout the studio. And though he normally falls just a bit short, this legendary talent refuses to give up or give in. Also, one lucky fan will attempt to improve a Zany punchline by playing Fix The Joke, Baby (live) where they can win a boatload of prizes including a one year BOB&TOM VIP membership, a couple of ultra cool T-shirts and a whole lot more!