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Dave PlierDave Plier’s Stand-Up Comedy Special: Pat McGann, Jeff Ross, Nikki Glaser, Tom Dreesen, Tom Papa, Jake Johannsen
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier showcases stand-up comedians with Chicago’s Own Pat McGann, Roastmaster General Jeff Ross, Nikki Glaser, Harvey Illinois’ own Tom Dreesen, Tom Papa, Jake Johannsen. Dave also talks to author Michael Starr on his new book: ‘Nothing Comes Easy: The Life of Rodney Dangerfield and Kelly Carlin on the legacy of her late father, George Carlin.
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