14th Annual Finalist Inducted into The Grand Ole Opry
The San Francisco Comedy Competition has long been a launching pad for major stand-up careers, and finalist Henry Cho is the latest example of a career still making headlines decades later. In 2023, Cho was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, a rare honor that also highlighted how infrequently stand-up comedians are formally recognized by […]
S.F. Comedy Competition alumni return to celebrity Jeopardy
“TO HELL WITH THE CHIPS” — Two of our alumni, W. Kamau Bell & Patton Oswalt, are smart enough to be repeat contestants on “Celebrity Jeopardy All-Stars.” In fact, Kamau won the event last year. In recognition of his achievement, he was invited directly into the semi-finals this year. This brought back memories of the […]
Auditions wrap up for the historic 50th San Francisco Comedy Competition
OH WHAT A NIGHT! — Indoor shows during summer are problematic but there was a full house at the gingerbread Belrose Theater in San Rafael for our final auditions. Okay, the place seats about 50 people. 1980 champ Michael Pritchard who lives in San Rafael was there to offer moral support. Brett Harper Jennings was […]