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Dave Attel

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Dubbed a “comedian’s comedian” by his peers, Dave Attell’s sardonic wit made him famous in comedy clubs across the country. A New Yorker through and through, he rose to fame on the improv circuit before achieving massive mainstream success as the creator and host of Comedy Central's cult-classic travelogue series Insomniac with Dave Attell. Named one of Entertainment Weekly's "25 Funniest People in America," his early career milestones include writing for Saturday Night Live, serving as a regular commentator on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and starring in acclaimed HBO specials. He has continued to influence generations of comics through his relentless touring, hit podcasting collaborations, such as Skanks for the Memories with Jeff Ross, and acclaimed stand-up specials like Netflix's Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns.

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