This hilarious pilot episode of the new hit comedy TV show, Bananas, is sure to be a favorite for audiences of all ages. Filled with non-stop laughs, this Guardian Studios production features the stand-up of Taylor Mason and takes you behind the cameras for an in-depth interview with Taylor (that's not so deep) plus some day-of-the-show antics that are a must see!
See Taylor Mason as never before when he goes clothes shopping for his “side kick” Romeo, and shares his puppet-making secrets. Also, see why Taylor sums up an insightful and hilarious bit on history with, “I’ll watch the reruns!” Included are some outrageous audience participation and an amusing interview with Juliet where Taylor explains that she will not be part of the show.
Funny is forever redefined in this unforgettable episode of the hit TV show Bananas. Laugh-out-loud as Jeff jokes about everything from bike helmets to the weather, and oh yeah, the secrets to a “happy, happy life”. This installment of Bananas also takes you from the stage to include a reality bit of “Jeff on the couch”, and to the interview set where you learn what makes Jeff tick. (Or was it that you can set your watch to Jeff’s timing?) Well, you will just have to watch!
A sure recipe for a very funny show, this episode from the hit TV series Bananas, combines great stand-up, some off-the-wall reality bits, and a couple of songs for good measure. Anita displays her ability to entertain through humor as she expounds upon her exercise routine, the reality of growing older and adds an impersonation of “Kung Fu” Elvis just for “kicks” (get it?). Anita also shows her versatility as she performs the outrageous parody, “I Can Smell Your Breath” and a lullaby dedicated to sleep deprivation. Anita Renfroe, described as “a shot of espresso in a decaf world”, is a highly original and multi-talented comedic performer. In addition to her stand-up career, Anita is an accomplished songwriter and music leader. Known for her enthusiastic approach to life’s issues and situations, Anita continues to amuse audiences by combining her diverse talents into a very entertaining performance.
Comedian and musician Paul Aldrich's comedy concert is a musical journey through his life, updating a few oldies with laughs along the way.
WARNING: If you are allergic to laughter or break out in hives from the giggles, then avoid watching this episode from the hit TV series, Bananas, because it is funny! Nazareth is nothing but superb as he takes a comedian's viewpoint to everyday situations. Nazareth has fun with a bit on "choices" and will leave you in stitches (metaphorically speaking) with his doctor visit story. So, get ready for some great, clean comedy that is sure to produce an outbreak of laughter (sure beats the measles). Nazareth is one of the top stand-up comedians working the clean comedy circuit today. Born in Israel and reared in Kuwait, Nazareth arrived in the U.S. in 1984. His long list of credits include, touring with the Temptations and Righteous Brothers, as well as, several television appearances including Comedy Central. Nazareth has entertained millions of people internationally with his wit and sidesplitting humor.
This hysterical episode of the hit TV series Bananas is so jammed-packed full of comedy that it probably should come with a warning label - "contents under extreme pressure". Your funny bone will cheer as Bob Nelson brings to life a cast of characters that truly develop into a one-of-a-kind performance. You won't want to miss Bobs trip to a bowling alley, or the rare peek at the man behind some of the most famous routines in the history of stand-up (that's actually rather well-done).
Comedian John Branyan delivers creative and silly insights on family camping trips and the menacing rope from gym class.
Wow! This zany episode featuring Mike Williams is sure to be watched over and over. From start to finish Mike keeps you laughing as he finds humor in everything imaginable. Watch as Mike takes to the streets for some must see shenanigans and be mesmerized as his “multiple personalities” entertain you. And, as if that was not enough, host Thor Ramsey gets in on the act (pun intended) with his own brand of wacky, in addition to displaying his “art for the interview”. Mike, known for his "penchant for props" is the former NACC "Comedian of the Year." He has written for the nationally known comedian Carrot Top. Mike takes everyone to the edge of hysteria and jumps off. His accomplishments go beyond the stage and include authoring several humorous books. Mike is truly a "one-man show" combining music, multiple personalities, and side-splitting stand-up.
With jokes about the joys of marriage and the trials of fatherhood, stand-up comedian Leland Klassen displays a genuine knack for physical humor.
Comedian and musician Tim Hawkins performs a fast-paced, high-energy routine on everything from playgrounds to what it's like to actually be a comedian.
Go ahead and laugh yourself happy with this side-splitting episode from the hit TV series Bananas. Daren Streblow goes dental with hilarious bites about getting braces and the nuances of buck teeth. Daren’s commentary on combining Olympic events is sure to win a gold metal and you won’t want to miss a second of his experience with a natural disaster. The reality segments are over-the-top as host Thor Ramsey joins Daren for what only can be described as a tour de farce. Daren Streblow combines a wild imagination with a keen sense of humor that makes him an outstanding comedian. Daren uses his natural abilities to help his audience take themselves a little more lightly as he unlocks the humor of everyday life and share insights through his unique lens. He has made thousands of people laugh, most of the time intentional, as he has become one of the brightest comedians currently touring the country.
Sketch comedians Ted and Lee answer the dreaded telemarketer call, do play-by-play with a Shakespearian twist, and give instructions for wooing.
Thor Ramsey, described as a "good-natured funny-bomb", has kept audiences laughing for 17 years. His brand of comedy has been described as "smart, sometimes loud but always straightforward."; He's appeared on A&E's An Evening at the Improv, was a semi-finalist in Comedy Central's Laugh Riots competition and, oh yeah, he's currently hosting some family-friendly comedy series called Bananas. In addition, Thor has received national critical acclaim from such newspapers as the LA Times, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Washington Post.
Go Bananas with Bob Smiley! It’s the new comedy show for the whole family that’s a hit with audiences of all ages. In this episode comedian Bob Smiley takes you on a tour of his life. From the Smiley family zoo to the water parks of his youth, see what it’s like growing up Smiley! It’s more than just a guy with a mic - it’s a variety show; featuring interviews of the not so serious kind, as well as some hilarious unscripted moments caught on tape. Best of all, its good clean fun for the entire family! Bob Smiley has spent over six years getting people to laugh at everyday stories and not-so-everyday situations. He has performed throughout the U.S and the United Kingdom, at festivals, concerts and colleges. In addition to his stand-up, Bob writes humor articles for numerous magazines.
Bananas is the award winning comedy show that’s a favorite with audiences of all ages. This episode features the stand-up comedy of Bone. Delivering comedy based on his everyday struggles, comedian Bone really hams it up in this show. From his momma to his church, he tickles your funny bone along the way! This appealing comedy show is more than just stand-up; it’s a modern variety show with interviews of the not so serious kind, as well as some hilarious unscripted moments caught on tape. Best of all, its good clean fun for the entire family! Bone has been described as the country’s poster child for clean comedy. He has co-starred on ABC’s sitcom Less Than Perfect starring Sheri Shepherd and Andy Dick, and he is a regular on B.E.T.’s Comic View and Oh Drama. In addition to working all of the A-List comedy clubs such as The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory and The Improv, he has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Charisma and Gospel Today.
This episode of the award winning show Bananas features stand-up comedian Scott Wood and is sure to be a favorite for audiences of all ages. The self-proclaimed Mr. Vaudeville will entertain you with his blistering pace of one-liners and show-stopping impersonations! This “appeeling” comedy show is more than just stand-up; it’s a modern variety show with interviews of the not-so-serious kind, as well as some hilarious unscripted moments caught on tape. Best of all, it’s good clean fun for the entire family! Hailed as one of the funniest comedians today, Scott Wood has entertained audiences all across the United States and abroad in a variety of television, radio, and personal appearances. Since 1989, Scott has been a full-time comedian and accomplished impressionist with over 300 celebrity and animated voices in his repertoire. He was named Stand-up Comedy Champion after winning the Improv Comedy Club’s 2003 Talent Search for funniest comedian. Scott’s many television credits include ABC, CBS, FOX, America’s Funniest People, A&E’s Comedy Central, and The Family Channel.
Known in the entertainment industry as Hollywood’s top warm-up comic, Robert G. Lee has kept over 1,000 audiences entertained between scenes, and costume and set changes with his razor sharp wit and rapid-fire ad-libs. Robert is no stranger in front of the camera either as he has appeared on Showtime, VH1’s “Stand Up Spotlight”, Comic Strip Live, Wings and “Life Today” with James Robison. He credits also include writing scripts for Dreamworks TV Animation. Robert G. Lee will keep you laughing until your cheeks ache and your sides are sore.
Michael Joiner, national touring comedian and contributing writer for Jay Leno, has thrilled thousands with his endless wit, unique humor and clean style of clever sarcasm. He has performed in comedy clubs, on cruise ships, at colleges, schools, and corporate functions across the country. In addition to having been in over 50 Hollywood films, Michael has also appeared on TNN, FamilyNet and Odyssey. Michael’s improvisational skills and engaging ability to interact with his audience will leave you rolling with laughter.
Professional humorist Steve Geyer has been performing stand-up for more than 20 years. He has opened for such acts as Sinbad, Billy Crystal and Ray Romano and even hosted a regional HBO Comic Relief Special. In addition to the club circuit, Steve has been a featured speaker at Youth Specialties conventions and many Christian festivals including Atlanta Fest and Texas Alive. Steve’s seasoned delivery and mastery at connecting with an audience will leave you wanting more!
Go Bananas with the improv trio CPR as they take the stage in the hit comedy show Bananas. This episode features Carl, Pete and Ringo (CPR) as they bring improv to the house of funny, and get the crowd into the act! From “The Number Game,” to “Ask Mr. Know It All,” these guys bring down the house! It’s more than just 3 guys on a stage - it’s a variety show featuring interviews of the not-so-serious kind, as well as some hilarious unscripted moments caught on tape. Best of all, its good clean fun for the entire family! CPR, also known as Carl, Pete and Ringo, have received rave reviews for their own unique brand of improvisational comedy. For more than a decade, this threesome has entertained audiences at colleges, conferences and corporate events nationwide. For the past 7 years, they have performed at Youth Specialties national conventions for youth workers. Their creativity will have you laughing so hard you may think you need CPR.
Go “bananas” watching the comedy show that’s a hit with audiences of all ages. In this episode, comedian Bob Stromberg runs amuck in a music and laugh filled hour that’s fun for the whole family. Don’t miss the campfire sing-a-long or the invisible escalator. Then watch as the flexible comedian stops the show with his amazing shadow puppets! It’s more than just a guy with a mic - it’s a variety show featuring interviews of the not-so-serious kind, as well as some hilarious unscripted moments caught on tape. Best of all, it’s good clean fun for the entire family! For more than 25 years, Bob Stromberg has been delighting audiences of all ages with his music and comical storytelling. He has performed at over 8,000 conferences, programs and retreats including the Promise Keepers arena events. In addition to his comedic talents, Bob is the author of two best selling books and co-author of the hit play Triple Espresso, which has been performed in dozens of cities around the world including Chicago, Seattle, Dublin, and London.
Phil DiTommaso has performed everywhere from comedy clubs to corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and cruise ships. His observational and clean, family-oriented humor is what has made him a success in front of such a wide variety of audiences. He has made numerous appearances on television and radio and has even performed at the Lamb’s theater on Broadway and headlined at Stand-up New York’s “Clean Comedy Night.”
It’s Paul Stoecklein’s clean humor and hilarious perspective on life that makes him stand out from the rest. Paul has performed at colleges, on cruise ships, for charity organizations, in clubs coast to coast and for numerous corporations including Ford and Cox Communications. In addition to his comedic genius, Paul has over 15 years of publishing and writing experience and is the author of multiple books and articles on humor.
A frequent radio and television guest, Ken Davis is one of the country’s most sought after comedians. His mixture of sidesplitting humor and inspiration delights audiences of all ages. Ken’s daily syndicated radio show Lighten Up! with Ken Davis is heard on over 1,200 radio stations nationwide. He has been a frequent guest on Focus on the Family and is a featured speaker for Promise Keeper events. Ken has performed with the likes of Bill Gaither, Ray Charles and Ben Vereen. In addition to his comedic talents, Ken is a motivational speaker and a best selling and award winning author.
Bananas is the “appeeling” comedy show for the whole family! This episode features comedian Ron McGehee who proves that growing up Irish-Korean can be tough – but it makes for some very funny comedy. From saving princesses to explaining his mother’s love of Godzilla, Ron scores with a high energy show that will be a hit with audiences of all ages. Bananas is more than just a comic with a mic - it’s a variety show featuring interviews of the not-so-serious kind, as well as some hilarious unscripted moments caught on tape. Best of all, it’s good clean fun for the entire family! Sharing his unique perspective on life is Ron McGehee, the world’s funniest “Half Koren, Half Irish” comedian. Ron has headlined at such venues as The Improv and The Comedy Store, and has appeared on Funny Farm TV, the NBC news for Asian-American History Month, and on NBC’s Last Comic Standing 2 as a finalist. Ron is currently a producing co-host of The Family Comedy Countdown, a nationally syndicated radio program.
Bananas continues to be a favorite for audiences of all ages and this episode featuring comedian Donna East is no exception! From “East” to west this “appeeling” comedy show is more than just Donna on the stage, it’s up close interviews and some hilarious unscripted moments. Donna East’s comedy compass is sure to point you towards laughter. Visit her “KISS School of Driving” or sit down with her classroom storyteller and let Donna’s hilarious characters send you into hysterics. Best of all it’s good clean fun for the entire family! Donna East has been dubbed “NYC’s Queen of Clean,” performing everywhere from Caroline’s to Stand-Up NY to Gotham. Her material is original and straight from her wacky life. Donna has brought laughter to U.S. troops in 11 different countries and has performed with the likes of Chonda Pierce, Al Lubel, Bob Nelson and Horace “HB” Sanders. In addition, Donna is an accomplished playwright and actress having appeared on NBC and Lifetime Television.
This episode of the hit TV show Bananas features veteran impressionist and stand-up comedian Fred Travalena. From Dr. Phil to Lawrence Welk, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, you’ll be amazed as Fred morphs from character to character without batting an eye! Bananas is more than just stand up, it’s hilarious interviews and unscripted moments caught on tape. Laugh along as Fred sings, dances and brings to life some of your favorite celebrities. There are so many characters in Fred’s head, you won’t want to miss a single one! This is one episode of Bananas you will savor over and over again. Best of all, it’s good clean fun for the entire family! A consummate entertainer, comic and impressionist, Fred Travalena has delighted audiences all over the world with performances that are clean and hilarious. He has hosted a number of television comedy specials and his three-octave voice allows him to impersonate everyone from Sinatra to Garth, earning him the names “Mr. Everybody” and “The Man of a Thousand Faces.” Fred has made countless appearances on national television on such shows as Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show and Entertainment Tonight. He is an actor of many films and most recently received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Whether he is entertaining audiences in comedy clubs or at corporate events, comedian Rik Roberts proves that you can be clean and funny. In addition to his stand-up, Rik pens and performs his original comedy songs. His television credits include the WB, PBS, GAC, and TNN, and his songs have played on NPR and XM radio.
A comedian with a clean and clever wit, Frank King has opened for such stars as Jerry Seinfeld, Jeff Foxworthy, Adam Sandler, Pauli Shore and Dana Carvey. Frank has appeared on A&E’s An Evening at the Improv, Showtime’s Comedy Club Network and CNN’s Business Unusual, and he was even a quarter-finalist on Star Search. In addition to performing, he has written jokes for Jay Leno, Joan Rivers and Dennis Miller.
Described as a "comic ball of fire", Ron Pearson is a comedian, actor and world-champion juggler. In addition to being a top stand-up comedian performing in clubs across the country, Ron is the leading warm-up comedian in Hollywood. Just a few of his television appearances include Malcom & Eddie, The Late Late Show, Two Guys and a Girl and the Jerry Lewis Telethon. Ron is also a comedy writer contributing regularly to US Weekly Magazine.
A 20-year veteran entertainer, David Pendleton has been a ventriloquist since he was 6 years old and performing since age 11. He has worked with several nationally known comedians and has appeared on ABC's America's Funniest People and on the Today Show on NBC. You will be hard pressed to detect any movement from David’s lips as he introduces you to a wide range of comedic characters. As one of the nation’s premiere ventriloquists, David will make you believe anything can talk!
Nick Arnette, comedian, speaker and comedy writer, has worked with such comedy greats as Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld and Tim Allen. He has performed in all the top comedy clubs, including the Improv, Catch a Rising Star and the Comedy Store. He has also appeared on HBO, A&E and Comedy Central. Nick writes his own clean and clever material and is the author of the popular joke book, “Book of Dude.”
Comedian Tim Washer creates clean and clever comedy described as "thought provoking and side-splitting hilarious". His comedy credits include appearances on Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central and ABC TV's Make Us Laugh. His talents go beyond the stage, writing headline jokes for The Late Show with David Letterman. Tim has performed everywhere from Las Vegas to Sydney, Australia and has served as a panelist on entertainment at the White House.
Irwin Barker, originally from Winnipeg, Canada, is an award winning comedy writer and performer. He has spent years mastering his craft in comedy clubs, theaters and at festivals, and has numerous credits to his name. He has made countless television appearances on CBC Television and has written and performed on CBC Radio. In addition, Irwin has been a headline performer at the Vancouver International Comedy Festival for 7 years running.
