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Rick Shticknew
Not every Santorum imitator can get laughs by pulling a plastic fetus out of a briefcase or delivering a stump speech in boxers.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Gwen Shaffer |
06-30-2006 |
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Reaffirming the California Dreamnew
The Laugh Factory impresario Jamie Masada discusses immigration, making your own breaks, and comedy as social commentary.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Carl Kozlowski |
06-09-2006 |
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Practicing Judyismnew

It's just too hard not to be taken in by Judy Tenuta's wacky charm.
Dig Boston |
David Wildman |
06-07-2006 |
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Freaking Out About Standupnew
Michael Ian Black takes his first stab at standup comedy, and he really hopes he doesn't suck.
Dig Boston |
Jed Gottlieb |
05-17-2006 |
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Potty Mouthednew

If you still think of Bob Saget as the clean-cut dad from Full House, well, it's time to have your illusions brutally violated.
Dig Boston |
David Wildman |
04-19-2006 |
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The Day He Died in Worcesternew
Eugene Mirman says that alternative rock and alternative comedy are usually a great combination.
Dig Boston |
Jed Gottlieb |
04-06-2006 |
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His Americanew
Comedian Mort Sahl has been finding the serious funny for six decades.
San Diego CityBeat |
Gary Warth |
02-22-2006 |
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Horn Dognew
Singer Rick West, owner, proprietor and namesake of the Rick West Theater, wants you to ditch your boyfriend and wear a short skirt.
The Pitch |
Nadia Pflaum |
02-21-2006 |
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Comedy on the Front Linesnew
While entertaining U.S. troops, two Los Angeles comics see the war for themselves.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Carl Kozlowski |
02-10-2006 |
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Wild Onesnew
The Horndribbles will satisfy your animal urges.
Westword |
Jason Heller |
02-07-2006 |
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Flamenco Fevernew
A Spanish troupe brings life to the Southwest with singing, performance and dance.
Tucson Weekly |
Margaret Regan |
02-01-2006 |
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Short Storiesnew
The choreographer of The Lion King tours with his high-energy dance troupe.
Tucson Weekly |
Margaret Regan |
01-19-2006 |
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Fabric of Americanew
The renowned choreographer and dancer Mercedes Ellington says racism persists on Broadway.
Tucson Weekly |
Margaret Regan |
01-12-2006 |
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Girl Walks into a Comedy Club...new

The budding St. Louis comedian Brie Johnson fights comparisons to Sarah Silverman as she builds a buzz.
Riverfront Times |
Julie Seabaugh |
01-10-2006 |
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Richard Pryor, 1940-2005new

Richard Pryor, who died of a heart attack December 10 at the age of 65, was the natural enemy of sanctimony and editorializing. His stand-up routines about sex and race were so disarmingly honest that they were -- and continue to be -- truly liberating.
Boston Phoenix |
Steve Vineberg |
12-14-2005 |
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