Frank Caliendo Stand-Up Comedy

Frank Caliendo is one of those entertainers that you can't stop watching no matter how hard you try, as he does more than 120 impressions of really famous people like George W. Bush, John Madden, Robin Williams and Dr. Phil. The thing is, he's REALLY good, and the Frank Caliendo Bush impression is as good as any impression you'll ever see!  I would love to see Frank Caliendo live and in person, but I love impressionists anyway.  If you've seen him, what's the best impression you've seen Frank Caliendo do? 

Dana Carvey Stand Up Comedy

Dana Carvey is one of my all-time favorite comedians because he almost single-handedly revived a struggling Saturday Night Live.  I was just like everybody else in America who couldn't wait to see Carvey's imitations of George H.W. Bush and Ross Perot or his characters "Garth Algor" and "The Church Lady".  I know people are partial to the 1970's casts of SNL, but I'll take the early 1990's crew of SNL any day of the week.  Even though Carvey has slowed down a little bit to enjoy his family, you can see from this clip Jay Leno-Dana Carvey Part 2 that he's still one of the funniest men in the world!  What's your favorite Dana Carvey character or skit?

Andrew Dice Clay Stand-Up Comedy

Andrew Dice Clay is a truly unforgettable comedian and entertainer, and he really doesn't care why he's unforgettable as along as you don't forget about him!  He's certainly not afraid to speak his mind, whether it's to CNN or another comedian like Tom Green! Andrew Dice Clay is still out there performing his live comedy tour, and he's still as outspoken, polarizing and entertaining as ever.  What's your favorite Andrew Dice Clay moment?

Bill Cosby Stand-Up Comedy

Bill Cosby is without a doubt one of the most famous entertainers in the world, and he'll forever live as one of the best comedians in history.  His style is unforgettable, and Bill Cosby is still one of the most sought after comedians in North America. Like everybody else my age, I first knew Bill Cosby as "Mr. Cliff Huxtable" on The Cosby Show, which was arguably the most popular show for the entire decade of the 1980's.  I always respected Bill Cosby's live comedy for the fact that he doesn't have to use cursing and vile content to be hilarious and a world-famous entertainer. That's yet another reason why he's a living legend and one of the greatest performers in history.  

Rita Rudner Stand-Up Comedy

Rita Rudner always grabbed my attention when I would see her on TV because of her unassuming style which immediately draws an audience in. She's a powerful performer and has been extremely successful, but she speaks in a way where you feel like you need to "lean in" so you can hear what she says.  Then BOOM!  The room has exploded with laughter as Rita Rudner points out something hilarious the audience has never noticed before.  I've never seen Rita Rudner live, but she's definitely someone I want to check out the next time I'm in Las Vegas, Nevada, if for no other reason than she's someone that my wife and I could equally enjoy together.  

Lewis Black Live Comedy

Lewis Black has quickly become one of my favorite comedians, and he's definitely in my Top-5 for comedians I can't wait to see live.  I had never heard of him until a couple of weeks ago, but his unapologetically Jewish stand-up comedy is some of the best I've heard this year.  His Jewish roots doesn't mean what you might assume; if there was one group he might need to apologize to, it would be his Jewish audience!  Lewis Black has some of the funniest comments you'll ever about Jewish people, but he'll also give you his perspective on everything from homosexuals to modern American politics.  I'd describe Lewis Black as a genetic cross of Jerry Seinfeld and George Carlin, and you're in pretty good company with those two.  What's your opinion of Lewis Black?

Kathy Griffin Live Comedy

Kathy Griffin is easy to root for and easy to love.  I think the term "unassuming" is a great word to describe her; she knows she's hilarious, and we know she's hilarious, so she doesn't have to use some grandiose scheme or trick people into watching her TV show or see her live stand-up comedy.  I think one of the greatest attributes any comedian or performer can have is longevity, adaptability, and of course acclaim and appeal.  She's definitely achieved those and in facts seems to get better with age.  You can't do that unless you're good, and Kathy Griffin is really, really good.  What's your favorite Kathy Griffin moment?