"I'd like to make you laugh for about 10 minutes. Though I'm gonna be on for an hour." —Richard Pryor
From Henny Youngman ("Take my wife—please!") to Tracy Morgan ("The more politically incorrect the comedy is, the funnier it's going to be!"), Alternative Reel traces the history of stand-up comedy through biographies, trivia, videos and quotes. In addition, we encourage you to post your comments, anecdotes and favorite jokes for each of the stand-up comedians on our ever-evolving list.
Are you a stand-up comedian who would like to be featured in Alternative Reel's Stand-Up Comedians section? Simply email us a link to a YouTube video of your stand-up routine (must be from a legitimate comedy club, NOT amateur hour at your local tavern!). Have we left out your favorite comedian? Just let us know.
Dedicated to Sam Kinison [1953-1992]