Jerry Seinfeld brings stand up routine to MGM Grand at Foxwoods

He has remained on the stand up comedy circuit since his hit TV series, “Seinfeld,” ended after nine years and now will visit the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino for a pair of shows this weekend with special guest and friend Larry Miller

Jerome "Jerry" Seinfeld (born April 29, 1954) famous American stand-up comedian, actor and writer he is best known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself  in the situation comedy Seinfeld.

Before Seinfeld the comedian performed in local clubs and resorts until his career was boosted by an appearance on a Rodney Dangerfield HBO special in 1976.

Then his career took off after his first spot on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” at the age of 27 in 1981. Appearances on “Late Night with David Letterman” and “The Merv Griffin Show” followed before he was invited to create a sitcom for NBC in 1989, teaming him with one-time stand up colleague Larry David, who became the co-creator and co-executive producer of “Seinfeld.”

People who are enjoying Jerry's hilarious humor and jokes, don't forget "Seinfeld performing Friday and Saturday at the MGM Grand".

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The Earlier Death of a great stand up comedian, satirist and musician - Bill Hicks

What is about Bill Hicks' work that has meant his reputation has grown and grown, even after his death?

Born in Georgia in 1961, Bill Hicks worked his way around the US's stand up comedy circuit as a star turn at the Comedy Workshop in Houston, Texas, at the age of 17, when he was still a high-school student by day.

Soon he became a familiar face on Tv shows like Tonight with David Letterman, and by the early 90s, Bill hit the big time. His career and life were cut short.

Bill  Hicks died of pancreatic cancer in 1994 at the age of 32.After his death, his work and legacy achieved the significant admiration and acclaim of numerous comedians, writers, actors and musicians alike.In 2007 he was voted the 6th greatest stand up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand ups.

Years after his death, Bill Hicks is bigger than ever.His comedy CDs are bestsellers, there are websites devoted to his life and work.

Fans all over the world go so far as to talk about Bill, describing him as some kind of latter-day Jesus.We know one thing that stands out about Hicks, it was that every show was a great performance, even the bad ones.He put everything into his performances.

Despise the fact that he tragically died young, Bill himself has become an untouchable icon. The more popular a comedian is, the more we should ask ourselves whether we like them for provoking and challenging us, or whether they are stroking our prejudices and pushing our buttons.

Bill Hicks remains one of the most talented stand up world's comedian.

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Charlie Murphy I Will Not Apologize stand up comedy video

Charlie Murphy used to be known simply as Eddie Murphy's older brother.

But in recent years, things have changed significantly.After spending a long time on the sidelines of his brother's fame, Charlie takes the comedy world by storm all by himself, with his breakout performance on "Chappelle's Show".

Charlie is now best known for his absolutely hilarious stand up comedy shows since he had the opportunity to strike out on his own stand up career in Chappelle's Show.

One of the most hilarious stand up comedy show hosted by Charlie, is a stand up special "Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize" premiered on Comedy Central in late February, 2010.

"Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize" is a live stand up performance by Murphy, in Boston and this show comes with a warning message.Apologies are overrated and instead o wasting time on apologies,people could be more mindful of what they do and then maybe they wouldn't keep doing things for witch they have got to apologize.

I say Charlie Murphy has got some strong and unique material here and obvious the ability to spin humorous stories clearly runs in the family.

This is Charlie Murphy's debut stand up comedy performance and definitely one of the strongest I've seen in a while.

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Billy Connoly Live 2010 DVD - stand up comedy

In an expansive career witch has brought him a lot of popularity nearly 40 years and witch has taken Billy all the way to Hollywood and back, Connolly has established himself as one of the greatest comedian of all time, the Godfather of modern stand up comedy, who returns with his new DVD live 2010.

This stand up comedy video, Live 2010 is not his best work by far but still blows most other comedians out of the water.

Connolly is never afraid to offend, tackling close to the bone subjects and despite his advancing age, Billy still has an energy and a playfulness that carries him out straight to his large audience.He even screams at some people from the audience that from the moment when the stage lights are on, it is his turn to talk so everybody has to shut up, witch raises a massive laugh.

Anyway, Live 2010 is a stand up comedy video by Billy Connolly, witch provides the quality of laughs that has been present since forever through Connolly's career.

Not in the abundant qualities that we are used to when it's about Billy Connolly but yet a stand up comedy show that has to be seen!

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