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My Comedian Hero: Dick Cavett

My Comedian Hero: Dick Cavett

Dick Cavett remembers Bob Hope and how Bob Hope loved being Bob Hope.

Posted: Jan 13th, 2009  Comments: 2   Views: 2,506   
(2 votes)
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My Comedian Hero: Cheech Marin

My Comedian Hero: Cheech Marin

Cheech recalls the power of Jonathan Winters' improvisational skills.

Posted: Jan 13th, 2009  Comments: 1   Views: 2,496   
(10 votes)
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My Comedian Hero: Jeffrey Ross

My Comedian Hero: Jeffrey Ross

Jeffrey Ross appreciates how Cheech and Chong gave a comedic voice to those burnouts hanging out at the 7-11.

Posted: Jan 13th, 2009  Comments: 0   Views: 2,182   
(3 votes)
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My Comedian Hero: George Carlin

My Comedian Hero: George Carlin

George Carlin tells how Lenny Bruce inspired him to get out of radio and become a comic.

Posted: Jan 12th, 2009  Comments: 7   Views: 4,160   
(14 votes)
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My Comedian Hero: Carol Burnett

My Comedian Hero: Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett recalls how she gave up tickets to see My Fair Lady to see Sid Caesar live.

Posted: Jan 12th, 2009  Comments: 4   Views: 3,661   
(12 votes)
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My Comedian Hero: Jonathan Winters

My Comedian Hero: Jonathan Winters

Jonathan Winters describes the first time he met Robin Williams while working on Mork and Mindy.

Posted: Jan 12th, 2009  Comments: 3   Views: 3,884   
(12 votes)
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My Comedian Hero: Richard Lewis

My Comedian Hero: Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis explains the misunderstood genius of Jerry Lewis.

Posted: Jan 12th, 2009  Comments: 0   Views: 2,416   
(3 votes)
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My Comedian Hero: Richard Belzer

My Comedian Hero: Richard Belzer

Richard Belzer sings his praises for Andy Kaufman's groundbreaking brand of humor.

Posted: Jan 9th, 2009  Comments: 4   Views: 2,420   
(4 votes)
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My Comedian Hero: Roseanne Barr

My Comedian Hero: Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr describes the intelligent and sophisticated comedy of Phyllis Diller, comparing her to Bob Hope.

Posted: Jan 5th, 2009  Comments: 1   Views: 2,626   
(10 votes)
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My Comedian Hero: Sid Caesar

My Comedian Hero: Sid Caesar

Sid Caesar talks about his admiration for Charlie Chaplin in the film "City Lights."

Posted: Jan 5th, 2009  Comments: 5   Views: 3,172   
(8 votes)
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