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THE ESSENTIAL A&E PICKS FOR SEP 11 - SEP 17
Best known as the gruff and decidedly cynical host of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell, the show's namesake found initial success courtesy of an appearance on VH1's Stand-Up Spotlight.
Dave Attell @ Wiseguys Gateway Best known as the gruff and decidedly cynical host of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell , the show's namesake found initial success courtesy of an appearance on VH1's Stand-Up Spotlight . Five years later, his big break came when an appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman brought him to the attention of Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels, who subsequently recruited him as an SNL writer and occasional cast member during the 1993-94 season.
That was followed by two HBO comedy specials alongside Louis C.K.
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- Pioneer Theatre Company
Professional theatre on the University of Utah campus: a full season of plays and musicals, with season tickets and single performances.