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Jermaine L. Williams, a powerhouse of talent, performs June 4 in Marina del rey

You may recognize Jermaine L in various national commercials, as well as his appearance on the show "Everybody Hates Chris." He is a...
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SAGs of laughter

Watching comedians in Los Angeles for fifteen years, one of my recent favorites on the scene is also one of the newest in town. A fellow from...
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Bill Devlin -- not your average story

Hollywood is a town of many stories, and most of the city’s residents have a common setup to their tale. They moved to Hollywood in pursuit...
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Maria Bamford at the Improv - a comedian in her element

I arrived in the nick of time, a friendly valet saving me from the tardy inducing parking space search. Five bucks right. No-brainer... I dashed...
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An Interview with Sean Dillin - making comedy fun again

Walking down Melrose is one of my favorite places to conduct an interview. Dodging bums and weaving through parties of drunken pedestrians adds...
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The Hollywood Improv - always something new

The Hollywood Improv knows how to run a show. From the polite and proficient staff to the slick decor, the Improv exudes class. Every aspect of the...
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The Comedy Store in Hollywood -- the nappy fro show

The fine people at The Comedy Store know how to put on a show. There is a reason why all of the top comedians in the country vie for a spot on...
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The Spotlight Comedy Club Grand Opening -- a one-two knockout

Let's just say that at this point, I'm a fan of the Spotlight Comedy Club. That's not to take away from the clubs on the cool-side of the hill, but...
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The Spotlight Comedy Club - a new comedy contender

The Grand Opening of the Spotlight Comedy Clubis this weekend and I already have that smile on my face. After a week of heat waves and Hollywood...
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Calling all comics

Most of the material I hear about L.A. is of a deprecating nature. And I concede that there are many things that baffle me about the city of angels...
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