PBS Presents "Now That's Funny! The Living Legends of Stand-up Comedy".Entertainment Editors NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2001 Paul Reiser Paul Reiser (born March 30, 1957) is an American actor, author and stand-up comedian, best known for his role in Mad About You. Biography Born to a Jewish-American family, Reiser attended the East Side Hebrew Institute on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and Hosts One-Time Event Featuring Freddie Roman Freddie Roman (born Fred Kirschenbaum 1937 in Jamaica, Queens, New York) Stand-up comedian, and king of one-liners, best known for his frequent appearances at "Borscht Belt" clubs. He is currently the Dean of the Friar's Club in New York City. , Bill Dana Bill Dana may refer to:
Mal Z. Lawrence, Jack Carter Jack Carter may refer to:
and Charlie Callas Charlie Callas (born December 20, 1924) is an American comedian and actor most commonly known for his work with Mel Brooks, Jerry Lewis, and Dean Martin. Familiar from his many appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, he is known for his rubbery face, trademark Film and television star Paul Reiser brings together eight legends of stand-up comedy  This article or section may deal primarily with the U.S. and may not present a worldwide view. for a night of unforgettable laughs, classic jokes
and unbeatable comedy. "NOW THAT'S FUNNY!, The Living Legends The Living Legends crew is a group of eight West Coast hip hop artists. Although their roots lie in Los Angeles and Oakland, the Legends also have fans worldwide. Background of Stand-up Comedy" taped before an audience at Harrah's
Casino in Atlantic City, airs on PBS PBSin full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, December 1-9 (check local listings). "This is a phenomenal show. It's the Mt. Rushmore of comedy. It's the hall of fame of comedians," said Reiser. The living legends, who combined have logged more than 1,000 television appearances on classics such as "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Steve Allen Show" and their own series, include Freddie Roman, Bill Dana, Mal Z. Lawrence, Jack Carter, Dick Capri, Irwin Corey, John Byner and Charlie Callas. -- Freddie Roman -- As the creator and star of the groundbreaking Catskills on Broadway, Roman boasts a personable style that provides "everyman's" outlook on the world around him. His witty repertoire has earned him accolades on stage and screen, including his film debut in Sweet Lorraine. Roman serves as dean of the New York Friars Club, the oldest and most influential brotherhood in the world of show business. -- Bill Dana -- From his comedy creations as the head writer on the "Steve Allen Show" to his own NBC sitcom, Bill Dana has always been an innovator. With more than a dozen chart-busting comedy albums to his credit, Dana wrote the Emmy award-winning "All in the Family" episode, "Sammy Davis Visits Archie Bunker," that TV Guide recognized as one of the best shows in the history of television. -- Mal Z. Lawrence -- Viewers will be gasping for air when Mal Z. Lawrence takes center stage. A veteran of stage, screen and television, Lawrence performed in the highly acclaimed revival of Candide. Throughout his 30-year career, he has become a staple on the comedy circuit, from appearances on "The Merv Griffin Show" and "The Tonight Show" to entertaining audiences in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and the Catskill Mountains. -- Jack Carter -- From starring in his own NBC series to more than 50 appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show" to a variety of Broadway roles, Jack Carter is one of the most versatile entertainers in the business. This master of comedy has shared center stage with a variety of legendary entertainers, including George Burns, Dean Martin, Sid Caeser and other legendary entertainers. -- Dick Capri -- Capri took the comedy world by storm and left millions laughing in the aisles. A full-fledged impressionist, he developed his comedic style by imitating customers in his father's grocery store. He gained international prominence in 1973 when he toured with Engelbert Humperdinck. Tom Jones, Liza Minnelli and Frank Sinatra are a few of the stars who have shared the stage with Capri. -- Irwin Corey -- "Professor" Corey has created mild hysteria through the magic of TV, racking up appearances with Steve Allen, Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas and Toni Tenille. A versatile performer, Corey appeared on Broadway in Leonard Sillman's New Faces, Flahooley, Happy as Larry and Mrs. McThing. -- John Byner -- A veteran of television, motion pictures and stage, Byner's 37-year career includes more than 30 spots on "The Tonight Show," appearances on "In the Heat of the Night" and "Dharma & Greg," and feature film roles in What's Up, Doc? and My Five Wives. -- Charlie Callas -- A rubber-faced, stringbean of a man, Charlie Callas has a rapid-fire humor that has enticed audiences nationwide. This versatile artist has also performed in an array of television shows, including "Ed Sullivan," "The Tonight Show" and every major game show. Underwriters: Harrah's Atlantic City Harrah's Atlantic City is a hotel and casino, located in the marina district of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Harrah's has three sister properties, Bally's Atlantic City, Caesars Atlantic City (which were acquired by the Caesars Entertainment merger with Harrahs) and Showboat Casino, , Public Television Viewers, PBS and Corporation for Public Broadcasting The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is a private non-profit corporation which is chartered and funded by the United States Federal Government to promote public broadcasting. The CPB was created on November 7, 1967 when U.S. president Lyndon B. . Producer: John Schreiber Group. Executive producers: John Schreiber, David Goodman, Mark Krantz Krantz is the name of two persons:
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