Episode 22: Joey Kola (Comedian, Actor)

As a stand-up comedian for 40 years, Joey Kola has performed for
hundreds of thousands of people throughout his career in the US, Canada
and England. His high energy, spot on punch lines, and fast delivery
assault an audience like a comedic freight train. Joey's topical and
timeless material combine to always make his audiences laugh hard.

Joey has worked at countless comedy clubs, colleges, casinos, theatrers,
cruise ships and corporate functions. Kola's also proud of the success
he's had in raising great amounts of money for the many different
charities he currently supports. Joey Kola's TV credits include, "The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno", The Late Show with David Letterman", "The
King of Queens" with Kevin James, "The Martha Stewart Show", "Comedy
Central Presents Joey Kola", "The Rosie O'Donnell Show", Comedy
Central's "Premium Blend", The Rachael Ray Show, Jimmy Fallon and CBS's
hit show "Kevin Can Wait" staring Kevin James, where Joey also plays the
role of "Larry Anderson", the corn eating Assistant Principal on the
show.

Joey has been voted Best TV Comic 5 years in a row by Time Out NY
magazine. He has warmed up many shows, such as "The Rosie O'Donnell
Show", "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" with Meredith Viera, "The Late
Show With David Letterman", "The Apprentice" and "Survivor" Finales,
"The Jane Pauley Show" and CBS's "Wake-Up with Ali and Jack", "The
Marriage Ref" produced by Jerry Seinfeld, "The Late Show" with Stephen
Colbert and "The Chew". Joey continues to be a "regular" on and audience
warm-up for Rachael as he goes into it's 15th season.

One of the hardest working comics in show business today, over 300 shows
per year for the last 40 years, Joey also finds time to write for other
comics. George Carlin called Joey "One of the strongest comics I've
seen". Joey has also toured many casinos with the cast of the Sopranos
as part of their live show "Comedy You Can't Refuse". And Comedy and
Conversation with The Sopranos.

Kola continues to make audiences laugh today. Joey's family, his wife
and 2 kids, are a great source for most of his material. Joey Kola can
play to any crowd, young or old, his material is versatile. He can work
'clean' or 'blue'. Joey loves to promote his shows. His radio spots on
various stations around the country have been enjoyed by millions.

Written about in many news articles, magazines, and on the internet,
Joey continues to please a wide range of people. No matter who the
audience is, Joey's likeability comes across as his strongest asset. He
always leaves everyone drunken with laughter.