The cult comedy starred John Ritter, Jay Leno, Harvey Corman and was narrated by George Carlin. This eventually led to other spots on stage and a bit role as Hebrab Comando Number 5 in Neil Israel’s satire “Americathon”. I was so nervous I told all my jokes in farsi.” One day, I walked into The Comedy Store and someone said, “Are you a comedian?” I thought this was a job interview so I said “Yes.” They brought me up on stage. I was paid $35 and I would send home $30 to my parents. “My father sold his accordion so I could be here… I worked at an apartment building. Masada is no stranger to the American immigrant experience, born in Iran he eventually immigrated to the United States in his teens. Tonight at the Laugh Factory, the show will be streamed live, voting will begin 10pm Central 8pm Pacific and end October 21st 6pm Central 4pm Pacific. Currently Masada is looking for the funniest person in the world. Comedian Dana Gould once quipped, “Stand-up (comedy) is really an American art form, like jazz and shoplifting.” Jamie Masada hopes to prove him wrong.
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