2009
Al Jean
20 Years with The Simpsons
When one begins working on a sitcom, you go into it hoping the series will last a few years. Al Jean was no different when he was hired to write for an upstart animated...
Air Dates:
Mar 5, 2009 / Feb 4, 2010
Jim Jefferies
Hailing from Australia, Jim Jefferies has truly become a world-wide headliner. Jim credits his quick rise to fame to his charming, Carlin-like storytelling. For three consecutive years, Jefferies...
Air Dates:
Oct 9, 2009
Jeff Jena
What can make a teacher give up the classroom and take to the stage? A better paycheck might be one reason, but for Jeff Jena, it was because he just saw so much humor in every day life that he...
Air Dates:
Dec 15, 2008 / Jul 6, 2009 / Oct 29, 2010
Bruce Jenner
Keeping Up with Bruce Jenner
Before Bruce Jenner was the father figure to the Kim Kardashian and her sisters on E!’s popular reality show “Keeping up with the Kardashians,” he was actually...
Air Dates:
Dec 3, 2009
Penn Jillette
Penn Jillette is the larger, more audible half of the famous duo Penn & Teller. For over 30 years, they've entertained audiences with magic, comedy and anything else they set their twisted...
Air Dates:
Jul 3, 2008 / Jun 25, 2009 / Jun 8, 2010 / Aug 29, 2011 / Sep 19, 2011
James Johann
Growing up in a world where he was saturated with country music, bad haircuts and Catholic schools, James Johann had no choice but to turn to stand-up comedy to keep from going insane. Well, it was...
Air Dates:
Aug 21, 2008 / Jun 4, 2009 / Dec 11, 2009 / Apr 1, 2011
Tommy Johnagin
Tommy Johnagin began his stand-up career at the ripe young age of 18, a decision his parents were less than thrilled with. But how could they argue this life choice when their son obviously...
Air Dates:
May 15, 2008 / Jan 28, 2009 / May 21, 2009 / Aug 28, 2009 / Dec 2, 2009 / Feb 8, 2010 / Feb 9, 2010 / Jun 10, 2010 / Aug 11, 2010 / Nov 1, 2010 / Nov 18, 2010 / Nov 30, 2010 / Mar 3, 2011 / May 6, 2011 / Jun 21, 2011 / Oct 7, 2011 / Oct 20, 2011 / Dec 8, 2011
Louis Johnson
Learn How to Laugh
He’s been called a “polished performer with dynamic delivery” as well as a “keen chronicler of society,” so we decided to call and ask him to be on our show.Louis...
Air Dates:
Jun 12, 2009
Jimmie Johnson
Chasing the Sprint Cup
After just seven seasons and 255 starts, driver Jimmie Johnson has already become one of the best drivers in NASCAR history. Johnson became only the second driver in...
Air Dates:
Aug 24, 2009
Dale Jones
Escape From Nashville
After getting his start in Nashville, TN, comedian Dale Jones had used his machinegun like style and animated facial contortions to become a headlining national comedian. Dale...
Air Dates:
May 28, 2009
Dax Jordan
Nice Guy Gone Horribly Wrong
Born in LA and growing up in Oregon, Dax Jordan was always known for his good guy looks and surly disposition. This lead to his moniker, "Nice Guy Gone Horribly...
Air Dates:
Jun 26, 2009
Jesse Joyce
Joyce to the World
Jesse Joyce began his standup career in the comedy clubs, but not in the way you'd think. His first gig was actually as a janitor, working at the Pittsburgh Funny Bone cleaning...
Air Dates:
Jun 6, 2008 / May 27, 2009 / Feb 4, 2010 / Nov 11, 2010
Jamie Kaler
Jamie Kaler decided early on that he was going to take as much out of life as he possible could. After growing up as the youngest of a large family in a small town in New Hampshire,Kaler attended...
Air Dates:
Dec 17, 2008 / Apr 16, 2009 / Jul 22, 2010
Aaron Karo
Having More Fun Than You
In late 1997,Aaron Karo thought it would be fun to send out a humorous e-mail to a number of his friends while attending the University of Pennsylvania. Little did he know...
Air Dates:
Oct 20, 2009
Jackie Kashian
Comedian Jackie Kashian got her first taste for comedy while heckling Sam Kinison in a Madison, WI comedy club back in 1985. Management told her that if she wanted to be the center of attention,...
Air Dates:
Aug 13, 2009 / Nov 18, 2010 / Sep 22, 2011
Matt Kazam
Ala-Kazam!
Comedian Matt Kazam not only teaches stand-up comedy, he also does a pretty good job of performing it himself. Having done over 5,000 shows in 42 states and 7 countries, you can say...
Air Dates:
Aug 19, 2009
Patrick Keane
Being a comic out in L.A. is rough, just ask Patrick Keane. That’s why he’s decided to take his act on the road where he can get a little more stage time and entertain a lot more people. Keane...
Air Dates:
Dec 12, 2008 / Mar 12, 2009 / Jul 10, 2009 / Apr 7, 2011
Geoff Keith
Geoff Keith started stand up after years of playing basketball. He dreamt of playing in the NBA. After one year on the roster at University of Redlands he had made a name for himself with averages...
Air Dates:
Aug 6, 2009 / Nov 19, 2010 / Jul 28, 2011
Sean Kent
Comedian Sean Kent of "Last Comic Standing" fame, is a native Texan, which kind of explains why he wore a cowboy hat throughout the series. Though he didn’t win either season he...
Air Dates:
Feb 6, 2009 / Jan 21, 2011
Kristin Key
At the young age of 25, Kristin Key was the youngest finalist ever to appear on NBC’s "Last Comic Standing." But this was nothing new to her. After getting into the comedy scene at the...
Air Dates:
Jun 18, 2009 / Jul 29, 2010 / Apr 28, 2011
