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Janis Ian
As a singer/songwriter, Janis Ian was never one to shy away from taboo topics, both as a teen, and then again decades later. Ian wrote her first song at the age of 12, and was recording her first...
Air Dates:
Jun 15, 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
Eddie Ifft
What Ifft...?
According to Eddie Ifft, all it took was one magical open mic night in a comedy club to convince him to leave the insurance business and pursue stand-up as a full-time career. In his...
Air Dates:
Jul 24, 2008 / Jan 28, 2010
Gabriel Iglesias
Hot n' Fluffy
Gabriel Iglesias first broke onto the scene as a star of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show "All That," but he has since proven that his humor works just as well in front...
Air Dates:
Oct 13, 2009 / Dec 24, 2009
Carrie Ann Inaba
Perfect 10
ABC's hit reality show "Dancing with the Stars" has come to a close, but that doesn't mean Carrie Ann Inaba is taking the summer off. This dancing judge will be dealing with a...
Air Dates:
Jun 16, 2010
Steve Iott
When forced to pick just one of the great things about comedian Steve Iott, we can't help but choose his mastery of improv comedy, because that skill means no two shows are ever the same....
Air Dates:
Dec 10, 2010 / Jul 29, 2011
Dom Irrera
Dom Juan
Dom Irrera has come a long way from his days living with his mother, grandmother cousins and uncles and aunts under one big roof in South Philadelphia. Beginning with his performance on...
Air Dates:
Nov 19, 2009
Al Jackson
After spending several years as a 7th grade public school teacher, Al Jackson decided he was ready to pursue his dream of performing comedy. Now he delivers his edgy, hard-nosed comedy with a...
Air Dates:
Aug 5, 2010 / Feb 25, 2011
Erin Jackson
With a big smile and even bigger dreams, Erin Jackson finally broke free of her negative family and was able to begin perusing her dreams of becoming a standup comedian. It didn’t take her long...
Air Dates:
Mar 11, 2011
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
Tommy James
Hanky Panky
Everyone knows the hits "Mony Mony," "I Think We're Alone Now," "Crimson and Clover," "Crystal Blue Persuasion." They are nuggets of rock and pop...
Air Dates:
Aug 26, 2010
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
Anthony Jeselnik
The Agenda
Anthony Jeselnik subscirbes to the philosophy that actions (or jokes) speak louder than words... which is why he doesn't have much to say about himself other than he was born and raised...
Air Dates:
Jun 11, 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
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
Jake Johannsen
Jake Johannsen has been on David Letterman's show 32 times and has two HBO specials, a Comedy Central Special and many other credits. But why just take our word for it? Check out Jake's website...
Air Dates:
Aug 18, 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
