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"The quickest wit around..." "An extremely funny, bright comic..." "Ad libs better than most comedians write..." These are just some of the things critics have written about comedian Dave Anderson. One thing all the critics agree on, Dave is funny without being offensive. A rare accomplishment in today's comedy circles.
Dave began his career at a weekly comedy showcase in Portland, Oregon. Week after week he would entertain audiences with his clean, original material and lightning quick improvisational skills. Soon he was performing at comedy clubs and colleges across the United States and Canada.
 It wasn't long before the comedy road led Dave to the bright lights of Hollywood, California. In 1986, Dave was asked to appear on the "CBS Morning Show." He made his national television debut at 7:10 in the morning. A little early to create the next superstar, but it was enough to convince a producer at rival NBC that Dave was funny. Two weeks later he was hired as a staff comedy writer for NBC's comedy game show "Wordplay." "That job was a bittersweet experience," he says. "I would often write jokes for 12 or more hours a day preparing for the next set of shows, but the constant writing made me a better comedian."
It certainly did. Soon after "Wordplay" shut down production, Dave was busy appearing in front of the camera again on such television shows as: "Star Search," "An Evening at the Improv," "Showtime," Fox's "Comedy Express," and VH-1's "Stand-up Spotlight." From 1996-1998, Dave was the host of "Cool Stuff From the Cosmos" on the Sci-Fi channel and prior to that was both host and reporter for "Around Town" on KOIN TV in his home town of Portland, Oregon. He currently is a contributing writer for the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and co-host of the "Mark & Dave Show" on 1190 KEX in Portland. Dave has just released his first comedy CD, "Who Will Find Me, Who Will Care?"
Not bad for a guy whose first time on stage was as he puts it, "death, my first show was eleven minutes long and I don't think one person laughed," says Anderson. Things have certainly changed since then.
Today, the audiences not only laugh, they play a major role in Dave's show. He involves them easily and quickly, cashing in on the spontaneity of each moment. His unique ability to turn ordinary conversations into hilarious comedy routines has made him a highly sought after act for some of the nation's top comedy clubs, colleges and corporate events. Because of his quick wit and audience rapport, no two shows are ever exactly alike.
A nationally touring comedian, Dave Anderson performs at the country's premier comedy clubs, including: the world famous Improv in Los Angeles, the Punchline in San Francisco, and Harvey's comedy club in Portland, Oregon. He is currently a contributing writer for the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and co-host of the highly rated "Mark & Dave Show" on 1190 KEX in Portland. He has appeared on numerous television shows such as: "Star Search," Showtime's "Comedy Club Network," and "An Evening at the Improv." He most recently hosted "Cool Stuff From the Cosmos," on the Sci-fi channel.
Dave's stand up comedy is truly unique. He has an amazing ability to turn ordinary conversations into hilarious comedy routines while remaining clean and inoffensive. The Oregonian dubbed him "The quickest wit around." The San Francisco Examiner said he was, "relaxed, likeable, and funny . . ." Willamette Week said, "He ad-libs better than most comedians write." Because of his quick wit and audience rapport, no two shows are ever exactly alike.
Reviews
"The quickest wit around..."
The Oregonian
"Anderson can swiftly catch on to and cash in on the pulse of each audience."
The Columbian
"He has the best timing, quickest mind..."
Monday Magazine, Victoria BC
"His ability to interact with the audience was just amazing..."
Bellevue, WA Police Department
"Non-stop laughter..."
McKenzie Commercial
"This guy was really good! Funny, quick wit, and did not offend..."
Associated Oregon Loggers
"The best entertainment we ever had..."
Northwest Natural
"Very funny, the audience loved him!"
Intel
"We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect master of ceremonies!"
First Interstate Bank
“Extremely funny…”
Nestle Brands
“He was a smash, the crowd loved him…”
State Farm Insurance
TELEVISION APPEARANCES INCLUDE:
Showtime Cable
A&E Cable Network
Nationally Syndicated
CBS
Fox Television
Sci-Fi Channel
KOIN TV, Portland, Oregon
Pilot, Igby's Productions Los Angeles
Comedy Express
Cool Stuff From the Cosmos (host)
Around Town (host/reporter)
Comedy Explorers
Comedy Outside In (host)
An Evening at the Improv
Star Search
CBS Morning Show
WRITING CREDITS INCLUDE:
Tonight Show with Jay Leno (contributing writer)
Wordplay
Brainstorm Magazine
NBC
Monthly Magazine
COMEDY CLUB APPEARANCES INCLUDE:
The Improv
Comedy Works
Riviera Hotel & Casino
Catch A Rising Star @ the Silver Legacy
Harvey's Comedy Club
The Laff Stop
Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago
Denver
Las Vegas
Reno, NV
Portland
Houston, TX
CORPORATE EVENTS INCLUDE:
Wells Fargo Bank*
Tektronix*
R&H Construction*
Associated General Contractors*
Merrill Lynch
Microsoft
Intel*
Oregon Auto Dealers Association*
Montana Auto Dealers Association
Baugh Construction
National Association of Police
Les Schwab Tires*
Arthur Andersen
Oregon State Bar*
Riverside County Credit Union
U.S. Bank
Lattice Corporation
Town & Country Auto Group*
Collins Products*
M Financial
Associated Oregon Loggers*
State Farm Insurance*
Georgia Pacific Corporation
Roth IGA Stores*
Ross Roy Inc*
Spectra-Physics
For Rent Magazine*
James River
Oregon Truckers Association
Washington Fire Commissioners Assoc.*
Shindaiwa Inc.
PSI Pittsburg Testing Lab *
Oregon Lodging Association
Asphalt Pavement Association *
ADP*
Oregon Financial Services Association
Professional Insurance Agents of WA*
AT&T Wireless*
Idaho Bankers Association*
*Multiple engagements
COLLEGES INCLUDE:
UCLA
Oregon State University
University of Idaho
U of C San Diego
Idaho State
Linfield College
Eastern Washington
Willamette University
Southern Oregon University |
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