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May 2, 2019
... it all. "That was the seed of the idea. Which is odd for a sitcom, because you see, those sort of things are for films, ... his sense of what people can take in his long career in stand-up comedy. "All the things I talk about on my live ... my hit. And that keeps me going for a few hours. "I can't stand the idea of an unhappy animal. It's just, they've done ...
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November 22, 2019
... non-stereotypical is Bob ♥ [Hearts] Abishola , a sitcom about a sock-company owner (Billy Gardell) who has a ... on air, but Lorre and his team discovered her as a stand-up comedian and liked her background as a Londoner born ... color, when you're not what is considered the norm." The sitcom Superstore took a serious turn at the end of last ...
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March 19, 2019
... . coming. And Saturday I fly to North Carolina for a stand-up show, then back the next morning." He closes his ... to get that reaction." That was also when he discovered stand-up comedy, courtesy of his dad's album collection, ... acting role, as Kevin James's buddy Spence on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens . The job was "a huge step forward ...
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March 14, 2012
By Juliana J. Bolden Actor and seasoned stand-up comedian Billy Gardell said that after 22 years in ... he says predicted his amazingly good fortune with popular sitcom Mike & Molly — which CBS just renewed for a third ... talks with Billy Gardell, Reno Wilson, more stars of CBS sitcom Mike & Molly. Producer: Juliana Bolden • Editor: ...
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December 28, 2021
... workload to another level with the premiere of his own NBC sitcom, Kenan . Adding to the degree of difficulty: SNL ... shows and is building his company and his strength as a stand-up — like, really, really strong — and his career ...
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August 11, 2014
Esteemed actor and stand-up star Robin Williams was found dead of an apparent ... star in the role of alien Mork from Ork on popular 1970s sitcom Mork and Mindy . He went on to deliver award-winning ...
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November 10, 2009
... gained recognition for her supporting role on the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan as Vicki Groener, Brooke Shields' ... various TV guest spots, Griffin began gaining notice as a stand-up comedienne and landed her own HBO Half Hour Comedy ... starring Cher, Doris Day, Garth Brooks and on such events as the Tony Awards, The Academy Awards, People's ...
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November 5, 2009
... gained recognition for her supporting role on the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan as Vicki Groener, Brooke Shields' ... various TV guest spots, Griffin began gaining notice as a stand-up comedienne and landed her own HBO Half Hour Comedy ... starring Cher, Doris Day, Garth Brooks and on such events as the Tony Awards, The Academy Awards, People's ...
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October 28, 2019
You have to see Nanette . As soon as Hannah Gadsby's stand-up special hit Netflix last June, it seemed as if ... wear noise-canceling headphones when I go out. Part of why stand-up works for me is that it's a way I can communicate ... adds that she adores The Good Place , Michael Schur's NBC sitcom about what it means to be a decent person. "What ...
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May 19, 2020
... premiered to solid ratings earlier this year. "I'm like a stand-in for the viewer, someone who's not too versed in home ... , then got his big Hollywood break in CBS's unsung 2006 sitcom The Class . Of course, he's enjoyed 11 years (and five ...