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J. J. Abrams

Where No Director Has Gone Before Over the past few years, writer director and producer J.J. Abrams has taken audiences to mysterious islands (LOST), into the world of espionage (Alias), and showed...
Air Dates: Jan 17, 2007 / Jan 16, 2008 / May 5, 2009

Carlos Alazraqui

Those that watch Comedy Central will recognize CarlosAlazraqui as the Dep. James Garcia on the cop show spoof, "Reno 911!," but he's also a very talented standup comedian and voice-over...
Air Dates: Jan 17, 2007 / Nov 6, 2008

Alan Alda

The Voices in His Head Picking up where his best selling memoir Never Have Your Dog Stuffed left off, Alan Alda found he had a few new stories to tell, including nearly dying on a mountaintop in...
Air Dates: Sep 15, 2008

Tim Allen

I Am Comic Though most people these days know Tim Allen as an actor, famous for his sitcom on "Home Improvment," as the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Stories franchise, or from...
Air Dates: Sep 27, 2010

Tom Arnold

In the E.R. Tom Arnold first came to the public's attention when he began his tabloid friendly relationship with Rosanne after the two met when he became a writer for her sitcom in the late 80's....
Air Dates: Mar 26, 2009

Simon Baker

The Mentalist Simon Baker didn’t spend much time away from the small screen after his CBS series “The Guardian” came to an end after it’s four year run. In fact, he soon found himself back...
Air Dates: Sep 23, 2009

Leslie David Baker

Only Happy on Pretzel Day When news first broke that the hit British comedy series, The Office, would be recreated for an American audience, many felt there was no way it could live up to the...
Air Dates: May 1, 2008

Scott Bakula

Man of a Certain Age Scott Bakula became a familiar face to television viewers through his performance on the innovative series Quantum Leap, which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a...
Air Dates: Dec 13, 2010

Arj Barker

Arj and in Charge Comedian Arj Barker is a man of the world. Not content with only performing in the United States, Arj frequently takes his observational style of comedy all over the globe...
Air Dates: Jan 30, 2009 / Jan 26, 2010

Don Barnhart

Standup comedian Don Barnhart was one of the first ever graduates of the Second City Conservatory in Los Angeles. Since earning his diploma (we're assuming you you do in fact get a diploma), he’s...
Air Dates: Jan 24, 2008 / Jun 5, 2009 / Apr 7, 2011

Roseanne Barr

Though Roseanne Barr got her start as a stand-up comedian, her ultimate goal was always to have her own TV sitcom. After nine seasons, over two hundred episodes and four Emmy awards, you can say...
Air Dates: Aug 3, 2011

Todd Barry

Born in New York City, Todd Barry moved to South Florida as a young boy, only to return to the “Big Apple” as an older, more macho man. And though you may not recognize his name, you’d...
Air Dates: Oct 1, 2009

Jason Bateman

Actor, producer and director first hit the small screen as a child actor in the hit series "Silver Spoons," and then again a few years later on "The Hogan Family," but it was...
Air Dates: Aug 2, 2011

Bryan Batt

Mad Men's Salvatore Ramano If you're not watching AMC's hit show "Mad Men," you're missing out on one of the best shows on television. This award winning program takes a look at the...
Air Dates: Jul 31, 2009

Brian Baumgartner

The Slow Dude Brian Baumgartner portrays Dunder Mifflin’s “slow dude” in accounting, 'Kevin Malone,' on NBC's critically acclaimed series "The Office." Baumgartner is one of those...
Air Dates: Jul 30, 2010

Bill Bellamy

Back to His Roots Bill Bellamy entered comedy as a lark. While at Rutgers University, he entered a male beauty pageant and won after he showcased a hidden talent – comedy. After winning numerous...
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Jim Belushi

Actor Jim Belushi has been a mainstay on television for decades now. With a background in improv and comedy, Belushi broke into show business as a writer and actor on "Saturday Night...
Air Dates: Oct 12, 2010 / Mar 11, 2011

Doug Benson

We’re not sure if comedian Doug Benson is a fan of marijuana, but it sure looks like he makes a good living talking about it. He’s starred in his own documentary, Super High Me (which examines...
Air Dates: Sep 26, 2008 / Aug 21, 2009 / Sep 26, 2011

Peter Bergman

Young and Restless Peter Bergman joined The Young and the Restless as the multi-faceted Jack Abbott in October, 1989. Since that time, Bergman received 12 consecutive Daytime Emmy Award nominations...
Air Dates: Nov 17, 2009

Michael Ian Black

Very Popular Michael Ian Black began his career with "The State," a sketch comedy troupe he co-founded at New York University in 1988, which went on to have a successful run on MTV. Since...
Air Dates: Sep 10, 2010

Lewis Black

Stark Raving Black He's indignant, he's exasperated, he's "America's foremost commentator on everything," he's comedian Lewis Black and he's set to release an all new Comedy Central CD...
Air Dates: Sep 5, 2008 / Sep 8, 2008 / Sep 22, 2009 / Oct 5, 2009 / Dec 1, 2009 / Jun 10, 2010 / Nov 4, 2010

Jack Black

With hits under his belt like School of Rock, Tropic Thunder, Shallow Hal and Nacho Libre, Jack Black has become one of the biggest box-office comedy stars of the past decade. But Black's talents...
Air Dates: Dec 20, 2010

Eric Braeden

Media Friendly After playing a character for nearly three decades, it becomes hard to differentiate the actor from the character, but Eric Braeden and Victor Newman are two totally different men....
Air Dates: Feb 9, 2009

Russell Brand

Though being married to the lovely Katy Perry is a pretty big accomplishment, stand-up comedian turned actor Russell Brand has done a lot more than that. He's starred in a number of hit films...
Air Dates: Apr 7, 2011

Jim Breuer

Clearing the Air Before his stint on "Saturday Night Live," Jim Breuer was a regular on the New York City comedy scene. But it was during his four year run on SNL, with characters like...
Air Dates: Nov 10, 2009 / Oct 6, 2010

Alison Brie

Community Beauty Allison Brie was born in Hollywood, California, and grew up in the Los Angeles suburb of South Pasadena. Interested in acting at an early age, she began her career performing in...
Air Dates: Sep 22, 2010

Broken Lizard

Super Comedy Troopers Individually they are Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske but together they form the filmmaking comedy team Broken Lizard, the men...
Air Dates: Sep 10, 2009

Michael Bunin

My Boys on Tour Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Michael Bunin spent the majority of his youth in Las Vegas where he attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and studied Theater Arts. His...
Air Dates: Jul 22, 2010

Carol Burnett

Laughter and Reflection Comedy legend Carol Burnett's career has spanned over five decades and the entertainment industry is better because of it. Though Burnett's first big breaks came on...
Air Dates: Apr 7, 2010

Gary Busey

Actor, author, musician and all-around entertainer Gary Busey became a legitimate movie star in the hit film The Buddy Holly Story playing none other than Buddy Holly, for which he earned an...
Air Dates: Mar 8, 2011

Louis C.K.

A "Tonight Show," "Late Night" and "Late Show" veteran, Louis C.K. has not only appeared on a ton of television programs, he’s also written for a number of them,...
Air Dates: Jan 17, 2008 / Jul 11, 2008 / Oct 3, 2008 / Oct 16, 2008 / Dec 12, 2008 / Jan 23, 2009 / Jul 6, 2010

Steve Carell

Though he began his career as a dry, sarcastic correspondent on "The Daily Show," it was his role as Michael Scott, the obnoxious and highly unprofessional regional manager on NBC's...
Air Dates: Jun 18, 2008 / Sep 18, 2009 / Apr 7, 2010 / Apr 13, 2010 / Jul 21, 2010 / Aug 5, 2010 / Jul 28, 2011

Adam Carolla

Adam Carolla is probably most well known for being the co-host of the long-time late night radio show (and MTV program) Loveline with Dr. Drew, and as the co-host of the television program...
Air Dates: Oct 11, 2010 / Nov 10, 2010 / Dec 21, 2010 / Feb 7, 2011 / Mar 2, 2011 / Mar 29, 2011 / May 24, 2011

Rodney Carrington

Singer/songwriter/standup comedian Rodney Carington took a break from stand-up to try his hand at acting, appearing in his very own sitcom as well as the Toby Keith film, Beer For My Horses. But...
Air Dates: Aug 5, 2008 / Aug 22, 2011 / Oct 7, 2011

Vincent Cartheiser

Mad Men The show Mad Men on AMC has taken audiences and critics by storm, and in doing so has not only garnered a large fan following, but a number of awards as well. The show is based on the...
Air Dates: Oct 22, 2008

Cheech and Chong

Cheech and Chong Light Up America Individually, Richard “Cheech” Marin and Tommy Chong weren’t on the path to superstardom. In fact, when they met, Cheech was driving a truck and laying...
Air Dates: Sep 19, 2008 / Jan 22, 2010 / Oct 21, 2010

Thomas Haden Church

Imagine That Before being approached for the film Sideways, Thomas Haden Church had pretty much retired from acting and was content to live and work on his ranch in Texas. But after taking the...
Air Dates: Jun 12, 2009

Dallas Clark

Dallas Clark has been one of Peyton Manning's most prolific weapons as the Tight End for the Indianapolis Colts. But after suffering an injury during the 2010 season, Clark had to find another way...
Air Dates: Apr 13, 2011

Dane Cook

The Great Dane After releasing two certified Platinum comedy albums, starring in a number of hit films, and being named as one of the World’s 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine,...
Air Dates: May 20, 2009 / Oct 11, 2010

Jennifer Coolidge

After moving on the Groundlings comedy troupe, Jennifer Coolidge would go on to play two iconic roles. The first was as the masseuse that wouldn't give Jerry a massage in "Seinfeld," and...
Air Dates: Feb 24, 2011

Jeff Daniels

If you’ve never been down to the The Purple Rose Theatre for a "Live and Unplugged" show, you probably wouldn’t know that actor Jeff Daniels is also an accomplished musician. Though...
Air Dates: Jan 12, 2007 / Aug 25, 2010 / Mar 1, 2011

Brooklyn Decker

Fans of Sports Illustrated are more than aware of Brooklyn Decker, the lovely model that has graced the pages (and occasionally the cover) of their popular Swimsuit Edition. Discovered as a...
Air Dates: Feb 14, 2011

Pete Docter

Up at the Top of the Box Office Since Toy Story hit theaters in 1995, Pixar has been setting the standard for animated films. The companies newest film, Up is no exception. Finishing first at the...
Air Dates: Jun 4, 2009

Michael Clark Duncan

Academy Award Nominated actor Michael Clark Duncan, famous not only for his large size and deep voice, but also for his roles in hit films such as The Green Mile, Sin City, and Armageddon. This...
Air Dates: Aug 24, 2011

Jeff Dunham

Fans of Walter the old man, José Jalapeno, Peanut the Woozel and Achmed the Dead Terrorist may not realize this, but the actual mastermind behind them all is their on-stage straight man,...
Air Dates: Nov 17, 2008 / Feb 11, 2009 / Feb 27, 2009 / Oct 20, 2009 / Oct 29, 2009 / Nov 4, 2009 / Dec 2, 2009 / May 18, 2010 / Oct 26, 2010 / Sep 22, 2011 / Nov 22, 2011

Barbara Eden

But “I Dream of Jeanie” first aired on NBC in 1965, nobody could have suspected that Barbara Eden’s role as Jeannie, with her harem-girl costume, blonde up do, and signature blink, would...
Air Dates: Apr 7, 2011

Jenna Elfman

Accidentally on Purpose Beginning her career in television in commercials, the lovely actress Jenna Elfman gained fame (and a few awards) for her work on hit comedy series "Dharma &...
Air Dates: Jan 11, 2010

Bill Engvall

It was over a decade ago that Bill Engvall first became famous for his “Here’s Your Sign,” standup routine, and though that phrase helped launch into pop culture, it still can't compare with...
Air Dates: Jun 12, 2008 / Aug 5, 2008 / Sep 3, 2008 / Nov 13, 2008 / Jun 12, 2009 / Oct 26, 2009 / Nov 19, 2009 / Feb 3, 2010 / Jan 17, 2011 / Jun 6, 2011

Craig Ferguson

Much Earlier With Craig Ferguson When Craig Ferguson was chosen to take over the reins of "The Late Late Show," the last thing most critics expected was for this "Drew Carey...
Air Dates: Mar 6, 2009 / Sep 22, 2009

Will Ferrell

Megamind A graduate of the University of Southern California, Will Ferrell became interested in performing while a student at University High School in Irvine, California, where he made his...
Air Dates: Aug 4, 2010

Tina Fey

Living on 30 Rock From her very first night as a member of the famed Second City comedy troop in Chicago, Tina Fey knew she wanted to make comedy her life. Fey immediately immersed herself in the...
Air Dates: Apr 25, 2008

Dave Foley

Actor Dave Foley could have been considered a comedy legend even if he'd done nothing since his days with the sketch comedy team The Kids in the Hall. But he's only padded his resume over the...
Air Dates: Jul 29, 2011

Jeff Foxworthy

Are You Smarter Than Jeff Foxworthy Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. He is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple...
Air Dates: Mar 5, 2008 / Feb 24, 2009 / May 12, 2009 / Sep 22, 2009 / Dec 14, 2009 / Dec 21, 2009 / Feb 4, 2010 / Nov 3, 2010

Mia Rose Frampton

Mia Rose Frampton is the daughter of legendary rocker Peter Frampton, but even at an early age she's making a name for herself. Since arriving in Los Angeles, Mia has landed a series recurring...
Air Dates: Apr 27, 2011

James Franco

Let's Be Franco Actor James Franco is most remembered for his roles in the blockbuster films of the Spider-Man Trilogy, as well as Knocked Up, Pineapple Express & Milk. But he's actually set to...
Air Dates: Jun 30, 2010

Judah Friedlander

Comedian, character actor and "World Champion" are just a few of the titles Judah Friedlander has given himself, and while his championship claims are up for debate, the other two...
Air Dates: Apr 10, 2008 / Oct 8, 2010 / Dec 20, 2010 / May 5, 2011

Jim Gaffigan

Whether talking about cake, bacon, wearing robes, or getting sick from eating hot pockets, Jim Gaffigan is one of the funniest men in America. Not only is he one of our favorite guests, he's also...
Air Dates: Mar 28, 2008 / Jun 27, 2008 / Aug 22, 2008 / Mar 27, 2009 / Apr 15, 2009 / May 15, 2009 / Dec 21, 2009 / Mar 28, 2011 / Jul 29, 2011 / Dec 2, 2011 / Dec 9, 2011 / Feb 3, 2012

Billy Gardell

Billy Gardell took the long road to Hollywood, stopping at every small-town lounge, military base and comedy club along the way. His comedy act took him to Los Angeles, where his dedication to...
Air Dates: Sep 20, 2010 / Jan 31, 2011 / Apr 4, 2011 / May 2, 2011 / Jun 14, 2011 / Sep 26, 2011 / Nov 7, 2011

Jeff Garlin

Known for his work on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Jeff Garlin career also encompasses writing, producing, directing, acting and performing stand-up comedy. Garlin both co-stars and...
Air Dates: Feb 24, 2010 / Feb 9, 2011 / Feb 10, 2011

Brad Garrett

Back in the day, Brad Garrett was one of our most frequent and memorable guests. He was not only a good friend of ours, he was also one of the best and unique stand-up comedians in the country....
Air Dates: Mar 3, 2011

Todd Glass

Behind the Glass Though in the past he has taken time off to pursue other interests such as writing, producing and starring in television shows, films, Todd Glass is back on stage doing the job...
Air Dates: Feb 12, 2009 / Dec 3, 2009

Jeff Goldblum

Characters Welcome Jeff Goldbum is wildly considered to be one of the most talented actors in Hollywood, and his work has been enjoyed in film, TV and on stage. He began his film career at the age...
Air Dates: May 18, 2010

Gilbert Gottfried

Gilbert Gottfried began doing stand-up comedy at the ripe age of 15 and hasn't looked back. With one of the most recognizable voices in comedy, Gottfried got the attention of both "Saturday...
Air Dates: May 4, 2011

Tom Green

Famous for his outrageous talk show that debuted in Ottawa Canada and then exploded on MTV, Tom Green has made a living be outrageous since the early 90's. During his shows run, he gained a pop...
Air Dates: Mar 1, 2010 / Feb 22, 2011

David Alan Grier

Barack Like Me You wouldn't know it these days, but comedian David Alan Grier actually got his start in show business as a dramatic theater actor. That all changed after meeting up with Keenan...
Air Dates: Sep 10, 2009

Ralph Harris

There are two things you can count on whenever Ralph Harris takes the stage, one this that you're going to have a good time, the other is that he's probably close to or is already engaged to be...
Air Dates: Jan 25, 2008 / Feb 22, 2008 / Apr 23, 2008 / Apr 29, 2009 / Jun 26, 2009 / Mar 4, 2010 / Jul 20, 2010 / Mar 24, 2011 / Aug 19, 2011 / Oct 6, 2011

Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton is best well known from her role on the show "Everybody Loves Raymond," where she won two Emmy Awards and was nominated seven times. In addition to her Emmy wins, Heaton...
Air Dates: Oct 18, 2010 / Apr 20, 2011 / May 13, 2011

Simon Helberg

Big Bang Theory CBS Monday nights have become one of the biggest nights for comedies, and a lot of the credit for this sitcom revival has to go to the surprise hit "The Big Bang Theory."...
Air Dates: Jan 11, 2010 / Oct 14, 2010

John Henton

Though he’s known primarily for his five-year run on the hit FOX television series "Living Single," John Henton has actually been a professional stand-up comedian since 1988. He’s...
Air Dates: Oct 16, 2008 / Sep 17, 2009 / Apr 14, 2011

John Michael Higgins

Raising the Bar Famous for his roles in the Christopher Guest films Best in Show, A Mighty Wind and For Your Consideration and for his stint on the NBC sitcom “Kath and Kim,” John Michael...
Air Dates: Aug 10, 2009

Jonah Hill

Born and raised in L.A., Actor Jonah Hill first broke onto the seen in 2006 and 2007 when he appeared in nine Hollywood feature films including the hit comedies Knocked Up, Evan Almighty and...
Air Dates: Jun 3, 2010 / Sep 9, 2011 / Sep 23, 2011

Hulk Hogan

Hulkamania's Still Runnin' Wild Most people may not know who Terry Bollea is, but people all over the world know his alter ego, Hulk Hogan. Hogan is the biggest name in professional wrestling...
Air Dates: Jan 4, 2010 / Mar 8, 2010 / Apr 12, 2010

Oliver Hudson

Rules of Engagement Oliver Hudson is the son of actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson and is the brother of actress Kate Hudson, so he's no stranger to the entertainment business. Though he...
Air Dates: Apr 5, 2010

David Hunt

Beginning his professional life as a schoolteacher / soccer coach, nobody could have imagined that David Hunt would eventually be a star of both television and film. He's played a variety of roles...
Air Dates: May 13, 2011

Eric Idle

Not the Messiah In 1979, Monty Python’s Life of Brian turned the Biblical epic on its head. Now, the creators of Spamalot Eric Idle & John Du Prez turn classical music on its ear! Prepare for...
Air Dates: Jun 8, 2010

Gillian Jacobs

Community College A natural talent with a striking presence and undeniable energy, Gillian Jacobs is one of Hollywood's most vibrant young actresses. Though you may recognize her from her roles in...
Air Dates: Sep 30, 2010

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

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

Pat Kilbane

During his three seasons on the hit sketch comedy show MAD TV, comedian Pat Kilbane quickly carved out a niche for himself with popular characters like The Java Man and Rubberman and by imitating...
Air Dates: Nov 26, 2008 / Dec 17, 2010

David Koechner

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Bernie Kopell

Around the world, Bernie Kopell is instantly recognized as “Dr. Adam Bricker,” the ship’s’ medic on board ABC’s long running hit comedy "The Love Boat." It played in 98...
Air Dates: Jan 20, 2011

Dava Krause

Little Girl's Dream As a little girl, Dava Krause would entertain her mother by performing impressions of family and friends while they cooked dinner. Wanting to broaden her audience past the...
Air Dates: Sep 27, 2010

Lisa Kudrow

Who Do You Think You Are? Emmy Award-winning actress Lisa Kudrow once stared in the one of the biggest sitcoms of all-time, "Friends," but now she's back on NBC hosting a reality show...
Air Dates: Mar 29, 2010

Swoozie Kurtz

Swoozie Kurtz stars as Molly’s mom, Joyce in "Mike & Molly" and was most recently seen in the Showtime television series, "Nurse Jackie." Other credits: "Desperate...
Air Dates: Nov 1, 2010

Jon Lajoie

Comedian and actor Jon Lajoie is one of the few comedians that's ever been able to turn a massive online following into a successful career. But when you can post a few videos and get over 300...
Air Dates: Mar 31, 2011

Larry the Cable Guy

Larry the Cable Guy has officially done it all. His written best selling books, released chart topping stand-up DVDs and CDs, starred in a number of movies, and provided the voice of Mater in the...
Air Dates: Feb 22, 2008 / Jun 10, 2008 / Nov 21, 2008 / Mar 9, 2009 / Jul 2, 2009 / Sep 21, 2009 / Feb 1, 2010 / Feb 4, 2011 / Jun 15, 2011 / Aug 30, 2011 / Nov 1, 2011 / Jan 9, 2012

Jerry "The King" Lawler

The King is Coming to WGN When WWE Superstars invades WGN America this Thursday, all three brands of the world 's most famous wrestling company will be represented as members of RAW, Smackdown and...
Air Dates: Apr 16, 2009

John Leguizamo

The One Man Show! For those that aren't up on the One-Man Show scene, you might not have known that actor John Leguizamo just kicked off the tour of his newest stage show, John Leguizamo Live!....
Air Dates: Jul 31, 2009

LL Cool J

LL in LA Rapper and actor LL Cool J returns to CBS in the hit crime drama NCIS: Los Angeles. Bio Coming Soon. Two-time Grammy Award-winner and NAACP Image Award winner LL COOL J is an entertainment...
Air Dates: Sep 21, 2010

George Lopez

Good and longtime friend of the show George Lopez spent six years living his dream of working in television, starring in the successful sitcom "George Lopez" on ABC. But now that its run...
Air Dates: Oct 3, 2008 / Nov 9, 2009 / Dec 18, 2009 / Aug 2, 2010 / Aug 23, 2010 / May 9, 2011

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

The New Adventures of Julia Louis-Dreyfus The talk of their being a "Seinfeld" curse finally came to an end when Julia Louis-Dreyfus broke through with her own hit CBS comedy series...
Air Dates: Mar 11, 2009 / Sep 23, 2009

Norm MacDonald

Norm MacDonald became a part of pop-culture as a star on "Saturday Night Live," where he spend a few seasons behind teh "Weekend Update," desk and performing memorable...
Air Dates: Mar 23, 2011

William H. Macy

William H. Macy, an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee and Emmy and SAG Award winner, is one of the most distinguished talents of his generation. Along with his memorable roles in films like Fargo,...
Air Dates: Mar 17, 2011

Archie Manning

Like Father Like Sons Being the father of two NFL quarterbacks is quite an accomplishment in its own right, but to have also been one yourself is near unbelievable. But that’s the case for former...
Air Dates: Oct 23, 2008

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin is best known as one half of the irreverent, satirical counterculture duo of Cheech and Chong. Recently, Marin reunited with his comedy partner, Tommy Chong, with whom he continues to...
Air Dates: Jan 19, 2012

Demetri Martin

Sly, thoughtful and deadpan stand-up comedian Demetri Martin did something with sketch comedy that Comedy Central had never done before, turned it into a forum for learning on his show...
Air Dates: Feb 11, 2009 / Apr 21, 2011

Danny McBride

Actor Danny McBride, known for playing down and out baseball player Kenny Powers on the hit HBO comedy "Eastbound & Down," is once again headed to the big screen. Heading back to the...
Air Dates: Sep 24, 2010 / Mar 28, 2011

Melissa McCarthy

Mike & Molly Melissa McCarthy first made her mark on the comedy stage, performing stand-up in New York at The Improv and Stand Up New York. And while she continues to do improv work with the...
Air Dates: Sep 27, 2010

Joel McHale

Joel McHale has the type of job most of us would love to have. He spends the week watching television, then picks the funniest, most outrageous, and completely mindless clips to show us each week...
Air Dates: Jan 7, 2009 / Jun 10, 2009 / Sep 24, 2009 / Oct 8, 2009 / Nov 18, 2009 / Jan 14, 2010 / Mar 18, 2010 / Nov 4, 2010 / Sep 29, 2011 / Oct 27, 2011

Tim Meadows

The Ladies Man Actor and funnyman Tim Meadows has the distinct honor of being one of the longest tenured cast members in Saturday Night Livehistory, but before that, Meadows earned his stripes as...
Air Dates: Jun 18, 2008

Carlos Mencia

Equal Opportunity Offender Over the past few years Carlos Mencia has become one of the most popular comedians in the country, due in large part to his presence on Comedy Central. With comedy...
Air Dates: May 13, 2008 / Oct 23, 2008 / Aug 20, 2010

Maria Menounos

Greek Beauty Named one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People in 2004, Maria Menounos is a former Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, was a correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight" and...
Air Dates: Oct 12, 2009 / Feb 17, 2010 / May 18, 2010 / Aug 26, 2010

Windell D. Middlebrooks

If you watch the Super Bowl, or have caught the occasional beer commercial, chances are you've seen actor Windell D. Middlebrooks playing the Miller High-Life delivery guy who’s on a mission to...
Air Dates: Jul 24, 2009 / Apr 2, 2010 / Apr 26, 2011 / Feb 3, 2012

Larry Miller

On the Air As one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces, Larry Miller is not only a great stand-up comedian, he has appeared in over 100 film and television shows. He began his career with a...
Air Dates: Nov 18, 2010

T. J. Miller

After being listed as one ofEntertainment Weekly's "Next Big Things" and one of Variety's "Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2008,"T.J. Miller (AKA Todd Gay Butt Filler) hasn't...
Air Dates: May 6, 2009 / Jun 22, 2010 / Sep 9, 2011 / Nov 15, 2011

Eugene Mirman

A Comedian of Comedy Eugene Mirman immigrated from Russia when he was just a child, and though he lived a good childhood and eventually became a successful stand-up comedian here in America,...
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Colin Mochrie

Born in Scotland, Colin Mochrie and his family relocated to Canada in the 60's which is where he found his love performing. And though he claims to be shy, he joined the theater, became a member...
Air Dates: Apr 11, 2011

Jay Mohr

We Want Mohr! After stints on television on Last Comic Standing and Saturday Night Live, Jay Mohr is ready to conquer the small screen again, only this time in his own sitcom, Gary Unmarried. On...
Air Dates: Sep 24, 2008

Charlie Murphy

Making a Stand-up Guy Charlie Murphy is the outrageously funny comedian from Chappelle's Show, whose breakout role, as himself, in his True Hollywood Stories about Rick James and Prince rank among...
Air Dates: Dec 3, 2009

Niecy Nash

Clean House Niecy Nash is living out the dream of every Hollywood actress; starring in multiple successful TV projects at the same time. She is the host and producer of the Style Network’s home...
Air Dates: Oct 13, 2010

Kunal Nayyar

The Big Bang Theory Always a performer, Kunal Nayyar began acting in musicals and plays at a young age. After high school, he left India for the United States where he was nominated as the best...
Air Dates: Sep 23, 2010

Kevin Nealon

Now Hear Me Out! During his nine year run on Saturday Night Live comedian/actor Kevin Nealon not only hosted Weekend Update, he also introduced us to a number of memorable characters including The...
Air Dates: May 23, 2008 / Oct 6, 2009

B.J. Novak

The Temp Gets a Raise Thursday nights on NBC are once again "Must See TV" thanks in large part to the Emmy Award winning comedy series, The Office. On the show, B.J. Novak plays former...
Air Dates: May 15, 2008

Nancy O'Dell

Nancy O'Dell Gets Raw Named one of Television Week’s "10 Most Bankable Stars in Syndication," Nancy O’Dell is one of the main reasons the entertainment news program "Access...
Air Dates: Oct 12, 2009

Jack Osbourne

Since becoming a star in the hit MTV reality series "The Osbournes," Jack Osbourne has transitioned into more of a behind the scenes role. It's in this role that he's making a...
Air Dates: Aug 17, 2011

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt first hit the nation scene after landing a reoccurring role on the sitcom "The King of Queens," but his true love is actually stand-up comedy. As a self professed...
Air Dates: Aug 27, 2009 / Feb 4, 2011 / Dec 9, 2011

Tom Papa

After only four years in the business, Tom Papa got a huge break in the comedy world by landing his first half-hour special on Comedy Central. Then, an even bigger break came when Jerry Seinfeld...
Air Dates: Sep 18, 2009 / Jun 24, 2011

Jim Parsons

The Big Bang Theory Over the past few years, CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory” has become one of the highest rated comedies on television. The show centers around Leonard and Sheldon, two brilliant...
Air Dates: Sep 28, 2009 / May 24, 2010

Henry Phillips

Singer/songwriter and gifted guitar player Henry Phillips may be lonely and a self-professed loser, but he's also one of the most clever comedians on the planet. His songs often focus on the...
Air Dates: Apr 17, 2008 / Dec 12, 2008 / Feb 2, 2009 / Feb 3, 2009 / Jul 10, 2009 / Jan 22, 2010 / Feb 11, 2010 / Feb 19, 2010 / Jul 29, 2010 / Oct 22, 2010 / Jan 12, 2011 / Apr 12, 2011 / Jun 2, 2011 / Sep 9, 2011 / Jan 12, 2012

Kevin Pollak

For the most part, audiences only knew Kevin Pollak as one of Hollywood’s finest character actors, forgetting that he is also one the best standup comedians in the country. But that would all...
Air Dates: Jan 11, 2007 / Mar 27, 2008 / Apr 3, 2009 / Mar 26, 2010 / Jul 22, 2010 / Sep 7, 2010 / Dec 20, 2010 / Jun 17, 2011 / Nov 11, 2011

Natalie Portman

Famous for her roles in blockbuster film such as Star Wars: Episodes I-III, V For Vendetta, The Professional and her Oscar Award Winning performance in Black Swan, Natalie Portman is one of...
Air Dates: Apr 8, 2011

Brian Posehn

Fart and Wiener Jokes Brian Posehn’s got a look that’s hard to miss which is why most of his television guest appearances have been so memorable. He’s appeared on hit sitcoms such as...
Air Dates: Apr 22, 2010 / Dec 3, 2010

Marc Price

Marc Price, best known to many as "Skippy", Michael J. Fox's sidekick on NBC's 80's mega-hit Family Ties! has grown up and become a stand-up comedian. Over the last decade Marc has...
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Steve Rannazzisi

Actor/comedian Steve Rannazzisi got his first taste of television success in 2003 as one of the smart-ass cast members on MTV's "Punk'd." Since then Steve has continued to make audiences...
Air Dates: Jan 13, 2011

John C. Reilly

Ferrell and Reilly Together Again Actors Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly have each starred in dozens of movies, but among their most popular is their collaboration with director Adam McKay,...
Air Dates: Jul 24, 2008

Rob Reiner

Flipped Rob Reiner has directed some of the most popular and influential motion pictures of the past two decades, deftly moving among many styles. The versatile filmmaker has been involved in the...
Air Dates: Aug 2, 2010

Paul Reiser

During its run on NBC, Paul Reiser's show "Mad About You" garnered multiple Emmy, Golden Glove, American Comedy Award and SAG awards and nominations. With that in mind, it makes perfect...
Air Dates: Apr 14, 2011

Caroline Rhea

Even though we often bring her up when talking to Costaki Economopoulos as being mother of his daughter, we also know Caroline Rhea as one of the funniest women we've ever met. Along with being a...
Air Dates: Jul 9, 2008 / Sep 16, 2008 / May 7, 2009 / Feb 9, 2011 / Nov 30, 2011

Andy Richter

Even though Andy Richter made the move to TBS alongside his partner Conan O'Brien, he's has remained very busy even off the couch. He's popped up in movies and on television in just about every...
Air Dates: Nov 10, 2008

Rob Riggle

Rob Riggle began his comedy career back in 1997 while he was still a member of the United States Marine Corps. Along with performing stand-up, Riggle also studied improv with the Upright Citizens...
Air Dates: May 4, 2011

Joan Rivers

Under the Knife From standup comedy and talk shows to red carpet events and reality TV, Joan Rivers has been entertaining us for decades now, but thanks to plastic surgery you'd never be able to...
Air Dates: Feb 27, 2009 / Dec 2, 2009 / Mar 16, 2010

Craig Robinson

Hot Tub Time Machine 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,...
Air Dates: Mar 24, 2010

Daniel Roebuck

The Doctor of Shock Daniel Roebuck has been a familiar face on television over the last 20 years, he was a regular for three seasons on the evergreen hit drama, "Matlock", portraying...
Air Dates: Mar 26, 2010

Joe Rogan

The Ultimate Fighting Comedian From an early age, Joe Rogan knew he wanted to do two things, make people laugh and kick some ass. Over the past twenty years, he's become a black belt in both. At...
Air Dates: Jun 18, 2009 / Sep 24, 2010

Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen has become one of the hottest young actors in Hollywood after teaming up with his “Freaks and Geeks” buddy Judd Apatow to create a number of hit comedy films including The 40-Year...
Air Dates: Aug 5, 2008 / Apr 9, 2009 / Jan 14, 2011 / Sep 27, 2011

Ray Romano

Everybody Still Loves Raymond Ray Romano first TV gig was in 1990 when he starred in his own Half-Hour Comedy Hour on MTV. Little did we all know that only five years later, and with a little help...
Air Dates: Dec 15, 2009 / Feb 22, 2010

Paul Rudd

I Love You Man Over the past few years, actor has Paul Rudd has made a habit of starring in hit movies including The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Anchorman and Night at the Museum just to name...
Air Dates: Oct 31, 2008 / Mar 3, 2009

Bob Saget

Strange Days As the caring father on TV's "Full House" and the goofy host of "America’s Funniest Home Videos," Bob Saget became a lovable household favorite that families...
Air Dates: Aug 14, 2008 / Nov 29, 2010

Sugar Sammy

Comedy's New Rock Star A Canadian born to Indian parents, Sugar Sammy draws on everything from arranged marriages in his own Indian ancestry to his views on deviant sex, drugs and modern day...
Air Dates: Jun 25, 2010

Will Sasso

What He Says Before landing a starring role in CBS's new hit series "$#*! My Dad Says," Will Sasso was a star up North in the award winning Canadian series "Madison." After...
Air Dates: Oct 28, 2010

Jason Segel

Jason Segel got his start in Judd Apatow short lived (but cult favorite) series "Freak & Geeks," but has since gone on to become one of the most recognizable comedic actors in...
Air Dates: Nov 22, 2011

Jerry Seinfeld

The Superman of Stand-up After starring in what many consider to be the greatest sitcom of all time, Jerry Seinfeld could have retired a rich man and nobody would have blamed him. But this...
Air Dates: Jul 9, 2009

Tom Selleck

Return of Jesse Stone When you hear Tom Selleck is starring in a movie called Thin Ice, you might assume that Magnum PI was taking a trip up north, but that is not the case. However, our favorite...
Air Dates: May 6, 2010

J.D. Shapiro

After graduating college, J.D. Shapiro headed for LA with $900 and a head full of dreams. Knowing that wasn’t going to get him very far, he also brought along a spec script he wrote called Robin...
Air Dates: Sep 2, 2009

William Shatner

William Shatner's career has spanned over 50 years. He's an Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, director, producer, screenwriter, recording artist, and author. He is one of pop...
Air Dates: Jan 20, 2011

Harry Shearer

In 1984, the world was introduced to the heavy metal rock band Spinal Tap in the Rob Reiner mocumentary film This is Spinal Tap. The movie has not only become one of the most beloved comedies of...
Air Dates: Sep 1, 2009

Charlie Sheen

For those of you who pay attention to the news, and even those that don't, you may have heard Charlie Sheen's name come up a few times after he parted ways with the hit show "Two and a Half...
Air Dates: Sep 14, 2011

Brad Sherwood

Comedian Brad Sherwood has become known for his hysterical mastery of impov comedy is a regular cast member on both ABC's and Comedy Central's versions of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" His...
Air Dates: Apr 11, 2011

Pauly Shore

The Return of Pauly Shore When your father is not only a comedian but is also the owner of the world famous comedy club, The Comedy Store, there is a pretty good chance you're preordained for a...
Air Dates: May 5, 2009 / Jul 20, 2010

Jimmy Shubert

Alive and Kickin' Early on in life, Jimmy Shubert knew he wanted to be an entertainer. At first he tried performing magic for a living, but soon realized he had no desire to wear a tux and pull...
Air Dates: Mar 6, 2008 / Apr 23, 2009 / Jul 27, 2009 / Jul 28, 2009

Kevin Smith

Born and raised in New Jersey, Kevin Smith first broke on to the seen with his underground film, Clerks, in 1994. Since then, he and his "View Askew" team have created a number of cult...
Air Dates: Feb 2, 2011 / Mar 11, 2011 / Mar 14, 2011

Dick Smothers

Now on DVD The Smothers Brothers, Dick & Tom, were two of the most influential comedians of the 60’s, and their show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour became became a huge hit with audiences...
Air Dates: Sep 22, 2008

Rich Sommer

Before becoming a star in the hit AMC series "Mad Men," actor Rich Sommer has appeared in a number of commercials and had guest roles on many top TV shows including "The...
Air Dates: Apr 28, 2011

Hal Sparks

Hal Yes! At age 14, Hal Sparks decided he was tired of "country livin'" and moved to Chicago to live with his father. It was there he ventured into acting school which eventually lead him...
Air Dates: May 5, 2010 / Jan 14, 2011

Aaron Staton

One of the Mad MenOnce again AMC's 60's era drama Mad Men has been nominated for a number of Emmy Awards including Best Drama, which means if you're not watching it, you're missing one of the...
Air Dates: Aug 3, 2009

Eric Stonestreet

Modern Family After graduating with a degree in Sociology, Eric Stonestreet moved to Chicago to study and perform theatre and improv, spending two years doing television commercials. During that...
Air Dates: Sep 21, 2010

Nick Swardson

Nick Swardson is the latest comedian to emerge as a triple threat: comedian, actor and writer/producer. He began doing stand-up at the age of 18, and within one year he was chosen to perform at...
Air Dates: Nov 2, 2010 / Nov 23, 2010 / Feb 10, 2011 / Aug 11, 2011

Ashley Tisdale

Disney's Bad Girl Over the past few years, the Disney Channel has enjoyed a revival thanks to the popularity of shows like Hannah Montana and The Suite Life but ask any kid and they’ll tell you...
Air Dates: Oct 22, 2008

Christopher Titus

The short lived FOX comedy series Titus took viewers into the lives of two brothers trying to deal with their crude, abusive, sadistic, drunken father. It was your typical feel-good, all-american,...
Air Dates: Apr 3, 2009 / Jan 21, 2011

Guy Torry

He's Our Guy A native of St. Louis, MO, Guy Torry grew up in a very talented family. After finishing school, Torry decided to follow his brother Joe to Hollywood to pursue an acting career. Along...
Air Dates: Feb 27, 2009 / Sep 24, 2010

Nancy Travis

Bill Engvall's On-Screen Better Half The strikingly beautiful Nancy Travis began her acting career working in theater, but eventually made her way out to Hollywood where she began a successful...
Air Dates: Jun 2, 2008

Aisha Tyler

She's Lit Dartmouth College graduate Aisha Tyler is an actress who found success in a roundabout way. After becoming a hit on the stand-up circuit, she landed a sweet gig as the host of E!...
Air Dates: Feb 19, 2009 / Jan 27, 2011

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson will go down in history as one of the most feared heavyweight boxes of all time. He holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles, and was...
Air Dates: Aug 4, 2011

Dick Van Dyke

When looking back on the golden age of Television and Hollywood, nobody's star shines brighter than actor Dick Van Dyke. His comedic timing and undeniable charm help make his sitcom "The Dick...
Air Dates: May 5, 2011

Jesse Ventura

After serving as a Navy Seal in the Vietnam War, James Janos became a professional wrestler and worldwide star under his more popular moniker, Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura. He shocked the world...
Air Dates: Nov 30, 2009 / Oct 15, 2010 / Apr 12, 2011

Robert Wagner

Helping Celebrate 150 Robert Wagner has been one of the biggest names in Hollywood now for almost 50 years. Wagner began his career as one of Tinsel-town’s hot young stars, usually landing roles...
Air Dates: Jan 12, 2010

Jill Wagner

The beautiful Jill Wagner is an actress, a model, and the co-host of the wildly popular ABC game show "Wipeout!" But now that her successful obstacle based game show is in syndication,...
Air Dates: Sep 2, 2011

Mark Wahlberg

Though Mark Wahlberg has been in entertainment for most of his life, his acting career began with parts in the films Renaissance Man and The Basketball Diaries with Leonardo DiCaprio. He would...
Air Dates: Dec 17, 2010

Patrick Warburton

Patrick Warburton has made a living playing memorable characters on television. For example, fans of Seinfeld will recognize Warburton as Elaine’s on again off again boyfriend "Puddy,"...
Air Dates: Mar 2, 2009 / Mar 1, 2010 / Feb 24, 2011

Damon Wayans Jr.

In 2005 Damon Wayans, Jr. followed in his father's comedic footsteps and braved the world of stand-up under the pseudonym Kyle Green. He appeared alongside his father in the Showtime television...
Air Dates: Apr 12, 2011

George Wendt

Drinking With George When people think of actor George Wendt, the first thing to come to mind is beer. Famous for his role as Norm on the popular and long-running sitcom Cheers, Wendt was rarely...
Air Dates: Oct 20, 2009

Harland Williams

Harland Williams has a knack for playing memorable, out of the ordinary characters in films. He was the urine chugging cop in Dumb & Dumber, a prison bitch pot-head in Half Baked, a deranged...
Air Dates: Oct 16, 2009 / Nov 12, 2009 / Dec 22, 2009 / Feb 23, 2010 / Apr 1, 2010 / Dec 16, 2011

Jeremiah "JJ" Williamson

Mr. JJ If you saw the movie Johnson Family Vacation, you’ll probably recognize Jeremiah “JJ” Williamson as "Cousin Bowdie," but did you know he’s also a talented standup comedian?...
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Rainn Wilson

Rainn Maker From his creepy character Arthur Martin on the HBO series Six Feet Under to his portrayal of egomaniacal paper salesman Dwight Shrute on The Office, actor Rainn Wilson has made a living...
Air Dates: Jan 30, 2009

Casey Wilson

If you tune in to ABC's new sitcom "Happy Endings," you may recognize actress Casey Wilson from some of her previous roles. She was a featured player on "Saturday Night Live,"...
Air Dates: Apr 20, 2011

Tom Wilson

When he wasn’t able to break into the industry as an actor, Tom Wilson turned to stand-up comedy in order to get his fix for performing on stage. Though this wasn’t his initial career of...
Air Dates: May 8, 2009 / Jun 9, 2011

John Witherspoon

Bang !Bang! Bang! Bang! Though many actors in Hollywood do their best to avoid being typecast, comedian John Witherspoon has made a living doing just the opposite. Known as one of the funniest dads...
Air Dates: Jan 24, 2008 / Oct 8, 2009

Nicolas Wright

Accidentally on Purpose Actor Nicolas Wright plays "Davis" on CBS' new sitcom "Accidentally on Purpose" starring Jenna Elfman. Wright is the free-loading, stoner friend of Zach,...
Air Dates: Jan 18, 2010

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