The US stand up comedian John Witherspoon dies at the age of 77 by Joseph Santiago

The US stand up comedian and actor John Witherspoon will be best remembered for his role as rapper Ice Cube’s father in the comedy trilogy Friday, who has died at the age of 77.

Born John Weatherspoon, he started out as a stand-up comedian back in the 1970s.

His first film was back in 1980 The Jazz Singer and was seen in Hollywood Shuffle, Boomerang, Vampire in Brooklyn and The Ladies Man.

The reason for his death is not known. Relatives and celebrity friends have been paying respects to Witherspoon. read more

Written by: Joseph Santiago

You could consider staying at home and watch the best stand-up comedians specials on TV, or you could head out to the best comedy clubs in NYC and see some world-class performances in person, and enjoy your night with friends and family and also meet new faces. Below you’ll find our picks of the absolute best shows happening this week.

Listed below are some of the shows happening this week

THURSDAY AUGUST 15TH 2019

Broadway Comedy Club 318 West 53rd St, New York, NY 10019 read more

Luis J. Gomez at The Stand NYC

Written by: Joseph Santiago

It’s always a great time for a good laugh! As the summer starts to wind and cool down, comedy shows in New York City, NYC, are heating up and what a great way to send summer packing by adding a night full of laughter and fun time filled with humor to your night.

Catch a laugh with friends at some of the best comedy clubs in New York City that bring you the funniest local and top headliner stand-ups in the nation. Some have been featured on Saturday Night Live SNL, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, or Late Night TV. Check out the shows and comics that suit your style the best. Most comedy clubs will allow underage guests to be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to catch one of these best comedy shows  in new york city of this weekend of August 17 and 18 around town. read more

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We up with stand up comedian Casey James Salengo right after his sold-out show at the Comedy Cellar in the Greenwich Village in New York City.

1. What other jobs did you do before starting stand up comedy?

I’ve worked at a horse track, a campground, a weed farm, as an ice cream scooper, barista, office temp, a wizard at a Harry Potter museum, mover, dog walker, bartender, babysitter, and probably some other things I’ve blocked out.

2. How did you know you wanted to be a comedian? read more

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Most people don’t think that going to a weigh station is funny. No one wants to be weighed after all! But at the Way Station, you can hear some good jokes.

On Wednesday, May 29th at 8 PM come and see some deleterious comedy at the Way Station in Prospect Heights. Once you find your way there, it will be hard to station yourself to the seats as you will laughing so hard. You won’t have to wait that long to laugh. The lineup that night features a field of superb comics. Ben Pernick, a veteran comic, has an album, Bad Jew Jew. read more

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What is prohibited at Prohibition? Absolutely nothing! Anything is fair game for this comedy show which is at a historic space on the Upper West Side on Sunday, June 2nd at Prohibition. It’s Sunday night and what could be a better way to wrap up the weekend than a comedy show on the upper west side? These specially selected comics are guaranteed to knock your socks off and help you forget about the dreaded work week coming. Robert Morgan is as clean cut looking as they come but his jokes aren’t at all vanilla. Robert is quite unique as he recounts his experiences as a demi-sexual. What is demi-sexual? Come and find out! read more

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Let’s take a look at the best NYC Comedy Clubs for cheap dates & celebrity sightings – NYC days are growing shorter and to be honest, can be depressing. That is why I think it’s a brilliant idea to get your butt off the couch and disconnect from social media, unplug yourself from technology and find a purpose to laugh more. We have narrow down 5 of the very best places to see live stand up comedy in the NYC.

We are offering our readers a special discount for a 20% OFF on all NYC Comedy Clubs. read more

Written by: Joseph Santiago

1. What other jobs did you do before starting stand up comedy?

Well, I tried getting a job as a waiter but there were none available so I went to Dental School and became a Cosmetic Dentist, and then later a Clinical Prof. at N.Y.U. in Oral Medicine and Oro-Facial Pain, while I was writing for big stars like Rodney Dangerfield, Joan Rivers, Jerry Lewis, Phil Hartman, George Wallace, Richard Belzer, and many Friars Club roasts.

2. How did you know you wanted to be a comedian? read more

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We met up with Katie Haller at New York Comedy Club East Village. She was one of the crowd favorites and we got to sit down with her and talk to her about stand up comedy and the NYC Comedy Clubs scene.

1. What other jobs did you do before starting stand up comedy?
I have had some ridiculous jobs. The weirdest-being a bar/bat mitzvah dancer. That was only for a short time right after graduation. The funniest was being a stand-in for child actors. I’m 4’11 and started doing background work as a side job and then started getting booked as a stand-in. Basically, I would show up to movie/tv sets, go through the scene for lighting and blocking purposes while a 10-year-old drinks Yoohoo in their trailer. read more

Dangerfield’s Comedy Club

Written by: Joseph Santiago

Introduction

New York City boasts some of the hottest comedy clubs in the world. Known as a national hotspot for comedy, the city lays claim to some of the most frequented clubs in the United States. But while there is a litany of establishments across the city, only one can claim to be the most storied: Upper East Manhattan’s crown jewel, Dangerfield’s Comedy Club.

The longest running comedy club in New York City—and perhaps in the country—the establishment is one of the most exclusive and most storied in the nation. For fifty years, the club has provided NYC residents with game-changing standup from some of the best comedians in the business. read more