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Where comedians got their start.

The shows and stages that carried stand-up careers, with the comedians in D.O.C.'s records who came through each, the part they played, and who is on stage now.

One minute from the bucket

Kill Tony

The live stand-up podcast Tony Hinchcliffe created and hosts, produced and co-hosted by Brian Redban, first out on 3 June 2013. Names are drawn from a bucket of stand-ups, and each one drawn gets a minute on stage, then an interview with the panel; those who do well can become regulars. It began at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles and now records at the Comedy Mothership in Austin. These are the stand-ups among its host, its regulars, its Golden Ticket winners and those whose records say it made their name; guests are named apart.

When Monday nights, 8:00 to 10:00 PM, in the Fat Man room at the Comedy Mothership, 320 East 6th Street, Austin.

Tickets Sold by lottery on the Mothership’s ticket page, about three months of Mondays at a time: general admission $50 a ticket, up to four to an entry, or a VIP booth at $240. The lottery for the 21 September – 28 December 2026 shows ran from noon on 9 September to noon on 10 September, Central time; the one before, 13–14 May, was for 15 June – 14 September. Enter each show’s launch once; a win is for that show. The original buyer shows government ID at the door; it is 21 and over; tickets bought from a third party are refused; arrive within 30 minutes of the start or the seats may be sold.

To get up Sign up from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Shakespeare’s, 314 East 6th Street, with photo ID and 60 seconds of prepared material, and stay in the showroom or at Shakespeare’s for the whole show. Names are drawn from the bucket during the show: 60 seconds, then an interview with Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban and the panel.

As the Comedy Mothership and its ticket lottery listed it on 29 September 2026.

Fiona Cauley frequent guest and Golden Ticket winner Working
Jared Nathan Golden Ticket; recurring appearances Status not known
Timmy No Brakes made his name there; Golden Ticket, episode 729 · 2025 Working

Also on it, and not counted above: Chris Tellez (on the panel, episode 534, 2021) · Dave Landau (appeared) · Ehsan Ahmad (a guest, three times) · George Perez (a guest) · Liz Splatt (appeared many times) · Mike Finoia (appeared) · Olivia Carter (appeared) · Preacher Lawson (four episodes, 2016–2017) · Tyler Fischer (a guest)

Sources · 16

Each comedian’s part is from their own record in SUCDb, D.O.C.’s database of comedians, which lists the sources it rests on. Where a record names the show but not the part, the part comes from the page listed here, as of 29 September 2026. On stage now means a show still to come: a date See Them Now checked, or one on the Comedy Calendar, listed on the room’s, the seller’s or the comedian’s own page. These are the comedians in D.O.C.’s records — a count, not a ranking.

Live from New York since 1975

Saturday Night Live

NBC’s live late-night sketch show, created by Lorne Michaels, first aired on 11 October 1975 with George Carlin as host. These are the stand-ups among its cast, featured players, Weekend Update anchors and writers, and Carlin, its first host. A different guest hosts each week; the other stand-ups who only hosted or appeared as guests are named apart.

A. Whitney Brown writer and featured performer (Weekend Update's “The Big Picture”) · 1985–1991 Retired
Colin Jost writer; Weekend Update anchor from 2014 · 2005– Working
Dan Vitale featured performer · 1985–1986 Died 2022
Darrell Hammond cast member; the show's announcer from 2014 · 1995–2009 Status not known
Dennis Miller cast member and Weekend Update anchor · 1985–1991 Status not known
George Carlin the show's first host · 11 October 1975; again in 1984 1937–2008
Jimmy Fallon cast member and Weekend Update co-anchor · 1998–2004 Former stand-up
Joe Piscopo cast member · 1980–1984 Veteran stand-up
Norm Macdonald cast member and Weekend Update anchor · 1993–1998 1959–2021

Also on it, and not counted above: Albert Brooks (short films) · Amy Schumer (host, 2015–2022) · Andrew Dice Clay (host, 1990) · Andy Kaufman (guest performer, 16 appearances, 1975–1983) · Avery Pearson (his comedy songs were featured on it) · Dane Cook (host, 2005 and 2006) · Dave Chappelle (host, 2016, 2020, 2022, 2025) · Donnell Rawlings (appeared, 2016, 2022) · Franklyn Ajaye (an appearance as himself, 1977) · Jamie Foxx (host, 2000 and 2012) · Jeremy Piven (host, 2007) · Jon Stewart (host, 2002) · Keith Alberstadt (freelance writer for Weekend Update, 2008–2015) · Kevin Hart (host, 2013–2017) · Louis C.K. (host, 2012–2017) · Martin Lawrence (host, 1994) · Paula Poundstone (stand-up guest, 1984) · Richard Pryor (host, 1975) · Robert Klein (host, 1975 and 1978) · Rodney Dangerfield (host, 1980) · Sam Kinison (guest performer and host, 1985–1986) · Shane Gillis (host, 2024) · Steve Martin (host, 16 times as of 2017) · T. Murph (a credit on it)

The whole cast since 1975 · 172 names

Everyone SNL Archives lists in its cast index. The 56 with a record here are linked. Many of the rest came to the show by another road — improv, sketch, acting or writing — and some are stand-ups SUCDb has no record for yet. Why a famous name may not be a SUCDb record →

A. Whitney BrownAbby ElliottAdam SandlerAidy BryantAl FrankenAlan ZweibelAlex MoffatAmy PoehlerAna GasteyerAndrew DismukesAndy SambergAnn RisleyAnthony Michael HallAristotle AthariAshley PadillaBeck BennettBen MarshallBen StillerBeth CahillBill HaderBill MurrayBilly CrystalBobby MoynihanBowen YangBrad HallBrian Doyle-MurrayBrooks WheelanCasey WilsonCecily StrongCharles RocketCheri OteriChevy ChaseChloe FinemanChloe TroastChris ElliottChris FarleyChris KattanChris ParnellChris ReddChris RockChristine EbersoleChristopher GuestColin JostColin QuinnDamon WayansDan AykroydDan VitaleDana CarveyDanitra VanceDarrell HammondDavid KoechnerDavid SpadeDean EdwardsDennis MillerDenny DillonDevon WalkerDon NovelloEddie MurphyEgo NwodimEllen CleghorneEmil WakimEmily PragerFinesse MitchellFred ArmisenFred WolfGail MatthiusGarrett MorrisGary KroegerGeorge CoeGilbert GottfriedGilda RadnerHarry ShearerHeidi GardnerHoratio SanzJames Austin JohnsonJan HooksJane CurtinJane WicklineJaneane GarofaloJason SudeikisJay MohrJay PharoahJeff RichardsJenny SlateJeremy CulhaneJerry MinorJim BelushiJim BreuerJim DowneyJimmy FallonJoan CusackJoe PiscopoJohn BelushiJohn MilhiserJon LovitzJon RudnitskyJulia Louis-DreyfusJulia SweeneyKam PattersonKate McKinnonKenan ThompsonKevin NealonKristen WiigKyle MooneyLaraine NewmanLaura KightlingerLauren HoltLaurie MetcalfLeslie JonesLuke NullMarcello HernándezMark McKinneyMartin ShortMary GrossMatthew LauranceMaya RudolphMelanie HutsellMelissa VillaseñorMichael CheMichael LongfellowMichael McKeanMichael O'DonoghueMichaela WatkinsMike MyersMike O'BrienMikey DayMolly KearneyMolly ShannonMorwenna BanksNancy WallsNasim PedradNoël WellsNora DunnNorm MacdonaldPamela StephensonPatrick WeathersPaul BrittainPaul ShafferPete DavidsonPeter AykroydPhil HartmanPunkie JohnsonRachel DratchRandy QuaidRich HallRob RiggleRob SchneiderRobert Downey Jr.Robert SmigelRobin DukeSarah ShermanSarah SilvermanSasheer ZamataSeth MeyersSiobhan FallonTaran KillamTerry SweeneyTim KazurinskyTim MeadowsTim RobinsonTina FeyTom DavisTom SchillerTommy BrennanTony RosatoTracy MorganVanessa BayerVeronika SlowikowskaVictoria JacksonWill FerrellWill ForteYvonne Hudson
Sources · 7

Each comedian’s part is from their own record in SUCDb, D.O.C.’s database of comedians, which lists the sources it rests on. Where a record names the show but not the part, the part comes from the page listed here, as of 29 September 2026. On stage now means a show still to come: a date See Them Now checked, or one on the Comedy Calendar, listed on the room’s, the seller’s or the comedian’s own page. These are the comedians in D.O.C.’s records — a count, not a ranking.

Thirty years of the couch

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Johnny Carson hosted The Tonight Show on NBC from 1 October 1962 to 22 May 1992. A set on it could change a career — the records of Joan Rivers, Freddie Prinze and Ellen DeGeneres say it changed theirs.

Bob Newhart guest, and its guest host 87 times 1929–2024
Brett Butler stand-up; her television debut · 1987 Status not known
David Brenner 158 appearances and 75 turns as guest host · 1970s–1980s 1936–2014
Dick Shawn 38 episodes · 1964–1986 1923–1987
Don Rickles more than 100 appearances as guest and guest host · from 1965 1926–2017
Ellen DeGeneres the appearance that drew national attention · 1986 Retired
Freddie Prinze the appearance that made him a star; later guest host · 1973–1976 1954–1977
Garry Shandling a career-defining first spot, then its permanent guest host · from 1981 1949–2016
George Carlin frequent guest and guest host · 1963–1992 1937–2008
Joan Rivers broke through there; later its first permanent guest host · from 1965 1933–2014
Roseanne Barr her first TV appearance, doing stand-up · 1985 Working
Woody Allen guest, and guest host 17 times · 1963–1971 Working
Sources · 6

Each comedian’s part is from their own record in SUCDb, D.O.C.’s database of comedians, which lists the sources it rests on. Where a record names the show but not the part, the part comes from the page listed here, as of 29 September 2026. On stage now means a show still to come: a date See Them Now checked, or one on the Comedy Calendar, listed on the room’s, the seller’s or the comedian’s own page. These are the comedians in D.O.C.’s records — a count, not a ranking.

HBO’s stand-up showcase

Def Comedy Jam

HBO’s stand-up series from Russell Simmons, Stan Lathan and Bob Sumner, hosted in its first six seasons by Martin Lawrence and Joe Torry, in its seventh by Steve Harvey and in its eighth by D. L. Hughley. The comedians who came through it: the sets that broke careers, and the tour.

Bernie Mac broke through with his set · 1992 1957–2008
Sommore performed · 1995 and 2006 Working
Sources · 1

Each comedian’s part is from their own record in SUCDb, D.O.C.’s database of comedians, which lists the sources it rests on. Where a record names the show but not the part, the part comes from the page listed here, as of 29 September 2026. On stage now means a show still to come: a date See Them Now checked, or one on the Comedy Calendar, listed on the room’s, the seller’s or the comedian’s own page. These are the comedians in D.O.C.’s records — a count, not a ranking.

Correspondents, writers, hosts

The Daily Show

Comedy Central’s news satire, on the air since 1996. The stand-ups who worked on it — correspondents, contributors, writers, a field producer and its hosts. A turn as a guest host is named apart.

Dulcé Sloan correspondent and rotating host · 2017–2024 Working
Larry Wilmore “Senior Black Correspondent” · 2006–2014 Working

Also on it, and not counted above: Leslie Jones (guest host, 2023–2024)

Sources · 10

Each comedian’s part is from their own record in SUCDb, D.O.C.’s database of comedians, which lists the sources it rests on. Where a record names the show but not the part, the part comes from the page listed here, as of 29 September 2026. On stage now means a show still to come: a date See Them Now checked, or one on the Comedy Calendar, listed on the room’s, the seller’s or the comedian’s own page. These are the comedians in D.O.C.’s records — a count, not a ranking.

NBC’s stand-up contest

Last Comic Standing

NBC’s stand-up competition ran from 2003 to 2010, and again in 2014 and 2015. The comedians who competed on it — how far they went, where their record says — and those who hosted it. Its judges and talent scouts are named apart.

Jamie Lee competed · season 7, 2010 Played in 2026
Josh Wolf finalist in its Last Comic Downloaded contest · 2006 Working

Also on it, and not counted above: Andy Kindler (judge, 2010) · Carrot Top (guest judge, 2008) · Greg Giraldo (judge, 2010) · Joe Rogan (talent scout, 2003–2007) · Keenen Ivory Wayans (judge, 2014–2015) · Natasha Leggero (judge, season 7, 2010) · Norm Macdonald (judge, season 9, 2015) · Roseanne Barr (judge, seasons 8 and 9, 2014–2015) · Russell Peters (judge, season 8, 2014)

Sources · 3

Each comedian’s part is from their own record in SUCDb, D.O.C.’s database of comedians, which lists the sources it rests on. Where a record names the show but not the part, the part comes from the page listed here, as of 29 September 2026. On stage now means a show still to come: a date See Them Now checked, or one on the Comedy Calendar, listed on the room’s, the seller’s or the comedian’s own page. These are the comedians in D.O.C.’s records — a count, not a ranking.

The New Faces of Montreal

Just for Laughs New Faces

Just for Laughs, founded in 1982, is the comedy festival held in July in Montreal. These are the comedians whose records say they were one of its New Faces; others who played the festival are named apart.

Chris Garcia New Face and Best of the Fest · 2016 Status not known
Matt Pavich New Face, as half of the duo Handsome Dancer · 2016 Status not known

Also on it, and not counted above: Andy Haynes (performed at the festival) · Andy Kindler (the festival's State of the Industry address) · Avery Pearson (performed at the festival) · Bill Hicks (recorded Relentless at the festival, 1992) · Bo Johnson (LOL Live at the festival) · Brooks Wheelan (performed at the festival, 2013, 2014 and 2016) · Casey Rocket (performed at the festival) · Chase DuRousseau (on Jo Koy’s Break the Mold World Tour at its festivals in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver) · Craig Ferguson (headliner) · Craig Robinson (made his mark at the festival, 1998) · Dane Cook (performed at the festival, 2016) · David Nihill (featured at the festival) · Fahim Anwar (performed at the festival) · Greg Giraldo (performed at the festival, 1995, 2005–2010) · Hunter Hill (performed at the festival in Montreal and Sydney) · Jared Nathan (performed at Just for Laughs Toronto) · Jeff Allen (featured at the festival) · Joe Dombrowski (featured at the festival) · John Campanelli (featured for Dane Cook on the WestJet Just For Laughs comedy tour) · John Caparulo (a set at the festival that led to late-night television, 2003) · John Hastings (performed at the festival; its Homegrown Comedian of the Year) · Judy Gold (performed at the festival, 1994–2023) · Julian McCullough (played the festival, 2007) · Julie Kim (performed at the festival, with televised sets) · Kate Willett (performed at the festival) · Keith Pedro (a festival regular) · Kevin James (performed at the festival) · Lara Beitz (Best of the Fest) · Leah Rudick (performed at the festival) · Luis J. Gomez (named a Breakout Performer at the festival) · Lynne Koplitz (performed at the festival) · Martin Urbano (performed at the festival) · Matt Lopes (Just For Laughs Toronto) · Mike Falzone (his show Surrounded was showcased at the festival) · Mike MacDonald (a festival regular) · Nathan Macintosh (its galas) · Pat Burtscher (performed at the festival) · Pat McGann (performed at the festival) · Patrice O'Neal (five appearances, including a one-man show, 2008) · Paula Poundstone (performed at the festival, 2005) · Rachel Scanlon (Straight Up, Stand Up, on the festival’s platform) · Russell Peters (performed at the festival, 2003–2008) · Ryan Hamilton (a regular in Montreal and Sydney) · Saul Trujillo (featured at the festival) · Sean Patton (performed at the festival, 2008, 2010, 2012) · Seaton Smith (performed at the festival) · Shane Torres (performed at the festival) · Tara Cannistraci (featured comedian, including Gabriel Iglesias’s gala, 2026) · Tim Dillon (performed at the festival, 2016) · Tony Dabas (selected for a New Faces: Characters audition, 2025) · Vanessa Hollingshead (performed at the festival) · Victoria Jackson (performed at the festival, 1998) · Yamaneika Saunders (performed at the festival)

Sources · 8

Each comedian’s part is from their own record in SUCDb, D.O.C.’s database of comedians, which lists the sources it rests on. Where a record names the show but not the part, the part comes from the page listed here, as of 29 September 2026. On stage now means a show still to come: a date See Them Now checked, or one on the Comedy Calendar, listed on the room’s, the seller’s or the comedian’s own page. These are the comedians in D.O.C.’s records — a count, not a ranking.

Chicago improv since 1959

The Second City

The improvisational theater that debuted in Chicago in 1959, with theaters and training programs in Toronto and New York, and the television show SCTV. These are the stand-ups who were in one of its companies: a resident or touring company, SCTV, its Theatricals company, or the ensemble of one of its productions. Those who took classes at a training center are listed apart and not counted.

Dave Helem in the ensemble of its Black Side of the Moon at Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Washington, which he helped create and write · 2016–2017 Status not known
Joan Rivers came up through the Chicago company 1933–2014
Michael Lehrer helped create four of its original revues; its touring company Died 2023
Robert Klein member of the Chicago company · 1965 Status not known

Also there, and not counted above: Keith Pedro (a Second City alumnus, in his own bio)

Took classes there, not counted · 15

Stand-ups who trained at one of its schools but are not known to have been in one of its companies.

Amber Autry · trained there (Chicago)Carmen Christopher · improv classes (Chicago)Craig Robinson · took classes there while in collegeDave Landau · started at its conservatory (Detroit)Esther Povitsky · studied at its Chicago training centerIrene Tu · took classes at its Chicago training center from age 16Jeff Garlin · got his start at its training center (Chicago); worked its box office in the 1980s and staged a one-man show thereKumail Nanjiani · took writing classes there (Chicago)Kyle Tomlin · a graduate of its conservatoryMegan Stalter · trained at its Chicago training centerMolly Kearney · a semester in its college Comedy Studies program (Chicago training center)Nate Bargatze · attended its Chicago training center, 2002Rebecca Corry · studied at its Chicago training centerTommy Brennan · started in improv there (Chicago), before stand-upVeronika Slowikowska · trained at its Toronto training center
Sources · 17

Each comedian’s part is from their own record in SUCDb, D.O.C.’s database of comedians, which lists the sources it rests on. Where a record names the stage but not the part, the part comes from the page listed here, as of 29 September 2026. On stage now means a show still to come: a date See Them Now checked, or one on the Comedy Calendar, listed on the room’s, the seller’s or the comedian’s own page. These are the comedians in D.O.C.’s records — a count, not a ranking.

The Sunset Strip since 1972

The Comedy Store

Sammy Shore, his wife Mitzi and the comedy writer Rudy DeLuca founded The Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood on 7 April 1972, and Mitzi ran its nights from the start, choosing who went up. These are the stand-ups who came up there: who worked its door or its staff, did their first stand-up there, were developed by Mitzi Shore, or were regulars there before they broke through. The club also keeps a roll of its paid regulars, often with the year each was made one; the rest of the stand-ups on it, among them stars who were famous before it opened, are listed underneath and not counted.

Andy Kaufman one of the 1970s generation Mitzi Shore picked · 1970s 1949–1984
Bill Burr developed there under Mitzi Shore Working
Bill Hicks one of its new voices of the 1980s and ’90s; lived in the comics’ Cresthill house · from 1980 1961–1994
Bob Saget developed at the Westwood Store under Mitzi Shore 1956–2022
Bobby Lee worked there regularly, once as a door guy, then a paid regular · class of 1997 Working
Byron Allen played its amateur nights from age 14 Working
David Letterman began performing there; one of the 1970s generation Mitzi Shore picked · 1970s Working
Dennis Miller discovered there by Lorne Michaels · 1985 Status not known
Jade Catta-Preta began performing stand-up regularly there; a paid regular Status not known
Jim Carrey a regular there; once a door guy · from 1983 Working
Joel Hodgson a regular performer there · from 1982 Former stand-up
Joey Camen a regular there from his teens Working
Louie Anderson one of its new voices of the 1980s and ’90s · 1980s–90s 1953–2022
Mike Binder spent years there — with Argus Hamilton, the first to move into the comics’ Cresthill house — and was once a door guy; later made Showtime’s The Comedy Store Working
Paul Mooney one of the 1970s generation Mitzi Shore picked · 1970s 1941–2021
Rick Glassman his career gained traction performing there regularly Working
Robin Williams a newcomer there, one of the 1970s generation Mitzi Shore picked · 1970s 1951–2014
Roseanne Barr tried out at its open mic on the way to The Tonight Show Working
Sam Kinison a fixture there before his 1985 breakthrough 1953–1992
Tim Allen a regular performer there after moving to Los Angeles Working
Whoopi Goldberg performed in its Belly Room; one of its new voices of the 1980s and ’90s · 1980s–90s Working

Also there, and not counted above: Ainsley Bailey (performs there) · Avery Pearson (produces its Keys to the Store show) · Ben Bankas (has performed there) · Buddy Hackett (one of Sammy Shore’s famous friends who dropped in to work out new sets in its first year, 1972) · Corde Snell (has performed there) · Dana Carvey (performed there) · Frazer Smith (hosts its recurring Potluck shows) · Gage Johnson (has performed there) · John Campanelli (headlines his own night there, Live w/ John Campanelli, since 2011) · Jonathan Winters (one of Sammy Shore’s famous friends who dropped in to work out new sets in its first year, 1972) · Josh Adam Meyers (created and hosts The Goddamn Comedy Jam there) · Kathleen Madigan (performed there) · Kathy Griffin (performed there) · Kevin Hart (performed there) · Nurse Stankk (has performed there) · Ray Romano (performed there) · Sammy Shore (co-founded it, 1972)

On the paid-regular roll, not counted · 206

The club’s roll of its paid regulars also carries these stand-ups, with the year each was made one where the club gives it. A place on the roll isn’t counted on its own: those counted above are the ones whose stories show they came up there. Some on the roll were famous before the club opened in 1972.

Adam DeVineAdam Ray · class of 2011Ahamed Weinberg · class of 2024Al LubelAl Madrigal · class of 2004Ali Siddiq · class of 2024Ali Wong · class of 2011Amy Miller · class of 2023Andrew Santino · class of 2012Andrew Schulz · class of 2024Andy HaynesAnnie LedermanAnthony JeselnikArgus HamiltonAristotle Athari · class of 2023Asif Ali · class of 2022Bert Kreischer · class of 2016Beth Stelling · class of 2018Big Jay OakersonBill BellamyBilly CrystalBlair Socci · class of 2023Bobcat GoldthwaitBonnie McFarlane · class of 2018Brad WilliamsBrian ScolaroBryan CallenByron Bowers · class of 2011Carmen Lynch · class of 2016Carol LeiferCaroline Rhea · class of 2022Cathy Ladman · class of 1985Cedric the Entertainer · class of 2021Chelsea HandlerChelsea Peretti · class of 2011Chris Redd · class of 2022Chris RockChris SpencerChris TuckerChristina Pazsitzky · class of 2011Colin Quinn · class of 2018Cort McCownCraig Conant · class of 2024Craig GassDamon WayansDan Soder · class of 2022Daniel ToshDave AttellDave ChappelleDave Helem · class of 2022David BrennerDavid SpadeDean Delray · class of 2012Deon Cole · class of 2016Dick Gregory · a star before 1972Drew Lynch · class of 2024Dulcé Sloan · class of 2023EarthquakeEddie GriffinEddie MurphyEddie PepitoneEric Andre · class of 2013Erik GriffinEsther Povitsky · class of 2012Fahim Anwar · class of 2010Felicia MichaelsFelipe EsparzaFinesse Mitchell · class of 2021Flip Wilson · a star before 1972Fortune FeimsterFranklyn AjayeFreddie PrinzeGabe KaplanGabriel IglesiasGad ElmalehGeorge Carlin · a star before 1972George LopezGeorge Perez · class of 2022Gilbert GottfriedGodfreyGreg FitzsimmonsHannibal BuressHarland WilliamsIan BaggIan EdwardsJ. B. Smoove · class of 2021Jackie Fabulous · class of 2024Jackie Mason · a star before 1972Jay Pharoah · class of 2021Jeff GarlinJeff RossJerry SeinfeldJessica KirsonJessica Michelle SingletonJim FlorentineJim JefferiesJim Norton · class of 2024Jimmy Carr · class of 2018Jimmy FallonJo Koy · class of 2021Joan Rivers · a star before 1972Joe DeRosa · class of 2024John CaponeraJohn MulaneyJordan Jensen · class of 2025Judd ApatowJudy GoldKevin NealonKumail NanjianiKurt Metzger · class of 2018Kyle DunniganKyle Kinane · class of 2024Lara Beitz · class of 2019Larry DavidLarry MillerLaurie Kilmartin · class of 2024Lil Rel Howery · class of 2021Lisa LampanelliLiza Treyger · class of 2019Louis C.K.Marc SummersMarcello Hernández · class of 2024Margaret ChoMark Normand · class of 2023Marsha Warfield · class of 2021Martin LawrenceMatt Rife · class of 2025Maz JobraniMelinda Hill · 2012Melissa VillaseñorMilton Berle · a star before 1972Mo Amer · class of 2022Mo MandelMort Sahl · a star before 1972Moshe KasherMs. PatNatasha LeggeroNate Bargatze · class of 2024Neal BrennanNick DiPaoloNick KrollNick Thune · class of 2025Nick YoussefNikki GlaserNorm MacdonaldOrny AdamsPatton Oswalt · class of 2018Paul ReiserPaul RodriguezPauly ShorePete DavidsonPete Holmes · class of 2022Punkie JohnsonRachel Feinstein · class of 2023Ralph Barbosa · class of 2024Redd Foxx · a star before 1972Rich Vos · class of 2022Richard LewisRichard PryorRita RudnerRitch ShydnerRob SchneiderRobby Hoffman · class of 2025Robert Kelly · class of 2024Rodney Dangerfield · a star before 1972Ron FunchesRon White · class of 2016Ronny Chieng · class of 2022Rosebud Baker · class of 2024Roy Wood Jr. · class of 2019Russell PetersSam Jay · class of 2022Sam Morril · class of 2025Sara Weinshenk · class of 2023Sarah SilvermanSarah Tiana · class of 2009Saul Trujillo · class of 2023Shapel Lacey · 2023Shelley Berman · a star before 1972SinbadSophie BuddleSteph Tolev · class of 2022Steve FureySteve Harvey · class of 2021Steve MartinSteve SweeneySteve TreviñoSteven WrightSue CostelloTammy Pescatelli · class of 1999Taylor Tomlinson · class of 2018Taylor Williamson · class of 2013Theo Von · class of 2011Tiffany HaddishTig NotaroTim DillonTim ReidTodd BarryTodd GlassTom Dreesen · class of 1975Tom GreenTom PapaTom Rhodes · class of 1996Tom Segura · class of 2016Tony RockVanessa Hollingshead
Sources · 38

Each comedian’s part is from their own record in SUCDb, D.O.C.’s database of comedians, which lists the sources it rests on. Where a record names the stage but not the part, the part comes from the page listed here, as of 29 September 2026. On stage now means a show still to come: a date See Them Now checked, or one on the Comedy Calendar, listed on the room’s, the seller’s or the comedian’s own page. These are the comedians in D.O.C.’s records — a count, not a ranking.

BET’s stand-up show

BET ComicView

BET’s stand-up show aired from September 1992 to December 2008 and came back in 2014; on 30 June 2026 it returned as ComicView: Rooftop Series. D. L. Hughley was its first host, and later hosts included Cedric the Entertainer, Sommore and Don “D.C.” Curry. These are the stand-ups who performed on it or hosted it, the Rooftop Series included.

Kevin Hart host of ComicView: One Mic Stand · 2008 Working
Sommore its first female host · 1995–1996, 2014 Working
Sources · 2

Each comedian’s part is from their own record in SUCDb, D.O.C.’s database of comedians, which lists the sources it rests on. Where a record names the show but not the part, the part comes from the page listed here, as of 29 September 2026. On stage now means a show still to come: a date See Them Now checked, or one on the Comedy Calendar, listed on the room’s, the seller’s or the comedian’s own page. These are the comedians in D.O.C.’s records — a count, not a ranking.

Fox’s sketch show, 1995–2009

MADtv

The sketch comedy series, loosely based on Mad magazine, premiered on Fox on 14 October 1995 and ran fourteen seasons, to 16 May 2009; The CW brought it back for a fifteenth and final season on 26 July 2016. These are the stand-ups among its cast, featured players and writers, the 2016 season’s included.

Bobby Lee cast member · 2001–2009 Working
Sources · 5

Each comedian’s part is from their own record in SUCDb, D.O.C.’s database of comedians, which lists the sources it rests on. Where a record names the show but not the part, the part comes from the page listed here, as of 29 September 2026. On stage now means a show still to come: a date See Them Now checked, or one on the Comedy Calendar, listed on the room’s, the seller’s or the comedian’s own page. These are the comedians in D.O.C.’s records — a count, not a ranking.

Fox’s sketch show, 1990–1994

In Living Color

The sketch comedy series Keenen Ivory Wayans created, wrote and starred in, on Fox from 15 April 1990 to 19 May 1994, taped at Metromedia Square on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. These are the stand-ups among its creator, cast, featured players and writers. A special guest star and a cast member of a revival that never aired are named apart.

Jamie Foxx featured player · 1991–1994 Working

Also on it, and not counted above: Chris Rock (a special guest star, in six episodes) · Ellen Cleghorne (an appearance) · Lil Rel Howery (cast in its 2012 revival, which Fox cancelled before it aired, 2012)

Sources · 7

Each comedian’s part is from their own record in SUCDb, D.O.C.’s database of comedians, which lists the sources it rests on. Where a record names the show but not the part, the part comes from the page listed here, as of 29 September 2026. On stage now means a show still to come: a date See Them Now checked, or one on the Comedy Calendar, listed on the room’s, the seller’s or the comedian’s own page. These are the comedians in D.O.C.’s records — a count, not a ranking.