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  1. A conversation with Jon Lovitz

    The former ‘SNL’ Annoying Man turned Renaissance performer on comedy, mental health, and Israel Jon Lovitz was part of an iconic “Saturday Night Live Cast” in the late ’80s that included Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks, Dana Carvey, Mike Myers, Dennis Miller and ...

    1 Jun 2015 - Suzanne Zalokar

  2. Curious Comedy Theater: Colorful language

    The Curious Comedy Theater’s Minority Retort is drawing a diverse new audience to laugh —and learn It was nearing 9:30 p.m. on a Friday and Jeremy Eli’s brainchild, monthly comedy show Minority Retort, was about to debut at Curious Comedy Theater on Marti ...

    19 Mar 2015 - Sarah Hansell

  3. Jackie Kashian of "The Dork Forest” talks about her addiction to standup

    Jackie Kashian makes no bones about where she stands on people and politics. It’s the backbone of her comedic presence. “I’m an Anarchic Socialist,” she says. “I don’t think anyone would be surprised to find out what my politics are. I am clearly a suppor ...

    25 Aug 2014 - Suzanne Zalokar

  4. Get your nerd on with Chris Hardwick! The comic talks nerd culture, the perks of celebrity and his love of Portland

    Chris Hardwick is the quintessential nerd — with benefits. He is also a stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, musician, podcaster, television host and voice actor. Though he lives in Los Angeles now, he claims roots in Louisville, Ky. Kids of the ' ...

    19 Jun 2014 - Suzanne Zalokar

  5. Relax with Richard Lewis

    Street Roots caught up with comedian Richard Lewis in advance of his performances at Helium Comedy Club this weekend. The veteran stand-up performer and now actor on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” leaves no neuroses unturned, from his life in recovery to his rela ...

    20 Feb 2014 - Suzanne Zalokar

  6. Relax with Richard Lewis—the comedian sits down with SR to talk stand-up and sobriety

    A lot has changed since Richard Lewis first hit the comedy scene in 1971, but Lewis’s onstage persona has stayed point-on: neurotic, obsessive and cathartically using fodder from his life on the analyst’s couch. Performance as therapy. Therapy as performa ...

    15 Feb 2014 - Suzanne Zalokar

  7. Local laughs and Letterman’s couch: Matt Braunger

    Bridgetown Comedy Festival co-founder and comedian Matt Braunger talks about the good times, bad times and the Portland he remembers Though now a successful comedian, actor and writer living in Los Angeles, Matt Braunger hangs onto his Northeast Portland ...

    17 Dec 2013 - Suzanne Zalokar

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