Category Archives: video
Who is Chris Rock?
Back in the early days of Eighty Second & 2nd, we posted this great old short documentary based on a (at the time) struggling up-and-coming stand up comedian named Chris Rock. Well the video has started to make the rounds … Continue reading
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Marina Franklin performs on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson!
Last night, Comic Strip Live! regular Marina Franklin performed on CBS’s “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson!” Marina is a long-time favorite at the Comic Strip who proudly calls the Strip her home club. A Chicago native, Marina comically … Continue reading
Filed under Live at the Strip, on the web, TV apperances, video
Louis Ramey this weekend!
This weekend at the Comic Strip Live!, we are proud to welcome back Louis Ramey! Louis is a former finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” as well as someone who has appeared on The Tonight Show and his own Comedy … Continue reading
Filed under Live at the Strip, TV apperances, video
Congratulations to Ben Bailey!
A hearty round of congratulations is due to long-time friend of the Comic Strip Live! Ben Bailey on winning his 2nd consecutive Daytime Emmy Award for hosting the popular Discovery Channel program Cash Cab. Bailey was nominated in the category … Continue reading
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Watch Ted Alexandro’s “Kiss Our American Ass!”
He’s done it again. One of the greatest comedic minds working today, Comic Strip Live! favorite Mr. Ted Alexandro has released a new country/hip-hop music video. Along with Hollis James, three-time Letterman performer represents the U.S of A to the … Continue reading
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Orny Adams: Takes the Third – October 29th
On October 29th at 11:30pm, long-time friend of the Comic Strip Live, Orny Adams will debut his brand new one-hour stand up special on Comedy Central. Looking forward to it, Orny!
Filed under Alumni News, Alumni on the big screen, TV apperances, video
Is Strip alum Eddie Murphy returning to stand up?
A Comic Strip original, Eddie Murphy has been making the TV circuit this last week promoting his role in the upcoming Shrek film. On every couch he has visited he hasn’t shied away from his long-running passion to end his … Continue reading
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Michael Kosta’s Tonight Show debut!
Last night (which was a Friday), friend of the Comic Strip Live! Michael Kosta made his Tonight Show with Jay Leno debut. And guess what? He did GREAT! A Michigan native and successfully working road comedian, whenever Mike is in … Continue reading
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