YOUR HOST - Ray Ellin
Comedian, Television Host, Actor and Writer Ray Ellin has been featured on NBC, ABC, HBO and FOX, and was named as one of New York's "Best Emerging Artists" of 2009 and "Ten Standout Stand-ups Worth Watching" by Backstage Magazine. Ray also hosts the popular "LateNet with Ray Ellin," the first comedy/variety show to combine both a live in-studio and interactive online audience. "LateNet with Ray Ellin" features A-list celebrities such as Chevy Chase, Hank Azaria, Leonard Nimoy, Paul Shaffer, Fran Drescher and Susie Essman. In addition to "LateNet," Ray has also been the host and writer of the syndicated television shows "The Movie Loft," "Premium TV," and "BrainFuelTV."
Chuck Nice - Judge
Widely regarded as one of New York City's funniest and smartest stand-ups, Chuck is a 14 year veteran of stand-up comedy and television. You have seen Chuck Nice on VH1's Best Week Ever, The Today Show, WE-TV's Cinematherapy, Tru-TV's World's Dumbest Criminals, and The CBS Morning Show. For 8 years Chuck was a part of "The Radiochick Show" bringing funny to the NYC airwaves, and he now makes regular appearances on Shovio's Talkback TV. Chuck Nice also had his own show on the Discovery Channel tltled "Is it True".
The Radiochick - Judge
Leslie Gold, The Radiochick is known for her hilariously biting commentary and controversial style. A seasoned talk show host, she hosted "The Radiochick Show" in NYC and other major markets for 10 years. The RadioChick and her producer launched a nationally televised stealth attack on Kathie Lee Gifford. During Gifford's guest hosting appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, the pair stormed the stage mid-show, tossing Gifford a badly needed bra, like a live grenade. The Radiochick has appeared on Fox News, NBC, ABC, Larry King Live, MSNBC, CNN and hosted her own TV show "The Radiochick on the Prowl. She currently hosts a show on Shovio's Talkback TV and is also the Executive Producer of "The Gong Show Live"
Dan Naturman - Judge
DAN NATURMAN began performing stand-up comedy several years ago in, believe it or not, law school. After graduation he decided to devote himself to stand-up full time. Comedy, he discovered, was his true passion. Besides, his grades were bad and nobody would hire him.
Dan's charming combination of self-deprecation and outright grouchiness has had audiences howling from coast to coast. He is one of New York City's most respected comedians, having done his own half-hour special on Comedy Central, as well as appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Sandy Gennaro- Bandleader
Veteran dummer, musician and performer Sandy has a rich musical history having toured with such luminaries as Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Monkees and Bo Diddley. He heads up "The Gong Show Ten" orchestra which also features James Caputo on bass, Artie Dillon on Guitar and Frank PIsani on keyboards.
