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Documentary Traces Comedian’s Journey To ‘Late Show’
CHICAGO (CBS) — When 35-year-old stand-up comedian Steve Mazan learned he was dying of cancer, he decided to dedicate the rest of his life to living his dream – performing on The Late Show with David...
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Deon Cole
June 17, 2011 – CBS 2 News at 6AM You know comedian Deon Cole best from his appearances on all three of Conan O’Brien’s late night talk shows, but he’s back in Chicago now for an appearance at the Just...
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Comedian Takes Heat For Anti-Gay Slur In Chicago Show
CHICAGO (CBS) — On the heels of the controversy of a rant that drew fury at Tracy Morgan of “30 Rock” fame, another comedian has been taken to task for using anti-gay slurs in his act – this time in a...
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Chicago Teen Using Laughs To Cope With Cancer
CHICAGO (CBS) — They say laughter is the best medicine, and a Chicago father-son duo is really put that old adage to the test. Miles Austrevich has a rare form of brain cancer, and his father says...
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Bernie Mac To Be Honored With Street Name
CHICAGO (CBS) — The late Bernie Mac is getting a special honor in Chicago. As WBBM Newsradio’s Felicia Middlebrooks reports, Mac died on Aug. 9, 2008, at the age of 50. LISTEN: WBBM Newsradio’s Felicia...
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Chicago Comedian Cameron Esposito Performs On Craig Ferguson, Holds Her Own...
Cameron Esposito just, you know, hangin’ out with Ferguson and Leno. (Credit: CBS) Not too long ago, you could catch the amazing Cameron Esposito hosting Chicago’s best open mic every Wednesday night...
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Bill Cosby Rape Accusations Brought Back Into Focus By Comedian Hannibal Buress
CHICAGO (CBS) — Sexual assault accusations are rarely comedic fodder for performers, but comedian Hannibal Buress, who was born in Chicago, doesn’t seem afraid to include them in his set — even when...
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Getting To Know Tig Notaro, Comedy’s Cancer Survivor
You may have heard of her, you may not have, but one thing is for sure: Once you’ve heard Tig Notaro’s stand-up comedy, you’re world will be completely different. It’s almost surprising that more...
View ArticleWeird Al Yankovic Gets Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
(CBS) — Comedian Weird Al Yankovic received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. Former radio personality Dr. Demento, comedian Thomas Lennon of “Reno 911!” fame and Yankovic himself spoke...
View ArticleChappelle To Receive Mark Twain Prize For Humor
(AP) — Comedian Dave Chappelle has been chosen to receive this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The 45-year-old Chappelle shot to international stardom through his Comedy Central program,...
View ArticleAs The Bears Head To London, One Player Wants To Be A Buckingham Palace...
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Chicago Bears are leaving Thursday night on their “business trip” to London. They’ll have barely over 48 hours there before facing the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. But it won’t be all...
View ArticleReports: Comedian And Chicago Native John Mulaney Enters Rehab
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago native John Mulaney is reportedly in rehab for alcohol and cocaine abuse. The comedian has a history of addiction. Earlier this year, Mulaney talked to Stephen Colbert on “A...
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