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Unknown Hinson
Unknown Hinson
Looking somewhat like Dracula's nasty little brother who spent some hard years drinking and working as a carnival barker for a second-rate freak show, Unknown Hinson translates that...
Air Dates:
Apr 30, 2010
Brad Upton
Appealing to Everyone
In 1984, Brad Upton was a fourth-grade teacher and part-time stand-up comedian. By 1986, he’d decided to kick the kids to the curb and take up comedy full-time. He’s been...
Air Dates:
Feb 20, 2008 / Nov 11, 2009
Darrell Van Citters
A Mr. Magoo Christmas
In December of 1962, a little heralded gem of an animated Christmas special, the first prime-time animated TV special ever, was broadcast on NBC. It was "Mr. Magoo's...
Air Dates:
Dec 16, 2009
Paul Varghese
Clownin' Around
Born and raised in the south, Paul Varghese was never the class clown, but instead was often harassed by his school class clowns. That’s why he claims he got in to comedy, so that...
Air Dates:
Aug 28, 2009
Patti Vasquez
Tales of a Diaper Diva
While up on stage, comedienne Patti Vasquez is more like a close personal friend sharing humorous stories than she is a joke teller. Call her act "comedy with...
Air Dates:
Mar 20, 2008 / Jul 22, 2008 / Sep 25, 2009 / May 20, 2010
Jesse Ventura
Conspiracy Theory
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...
Air Dates:
Nov 30, 2009
Very Emergency
Don't Panic, It's Very Emergency
When most bands cover a song, it’s because they enjoy the original version. In the case of Very Emergency, the artist they were covering liked their version so...
Air Dates:
Aug 25, 2009
Joe Vitale
Family Business
If you were a musician back in the 70's and 80's and you needed a drummer to sit in on a session or join you on tour, there was one name at the top of your wish list, Joe Vitale....
Air Dates:
Jun 22, 2009
Theo Von
Every Night is College Night
Theo Von is a big fan of colleges. He loves performing at them almost as much as he loved attending them. He had enough practice when he was younger, having attended...
Air Dates:
Nov 6, 2009 / Aug 27, 2010