24 Comedians Talk About The Comedian They Are Most Thankful For

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This year we’ve featured 23 comedians share who was the one person who had the biggest influence on their career. The comedians all had different reasons for the person they chose. Some of the names picked were mentors, or helped launch careers. Others merely inspired. Since it’s Thanksgiving, we are taking another look at the 24 comics who let us know who was the Comedian Who Changed Their Life.

1. The Comedian Who Changed Jim Florentine’s Life is Andrew Dice Clay

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2.  The Comedian Who Changed Michael Ian Black’s Life is George Carlin

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3.  The Comedian Who Changed Jackie Martling’s Life is Rodney Dangerfield

 

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4.  The Comedian Who Changed Robert Kelly’s Life is Colin Quinn

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5.  The Comedian Who Changed David Steinberg’s Life is Lenny Bruce

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6.  The Comedian Who Changed Artie Lange’s Life Is Richard Lewis

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7.  The Comedian Who Changed Ted Alexandro’s Life is Louis CK

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8.  The Comedian Who Changed Gary Gulman’s Life is David Brenner

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9.  The Comedian Who Changed Todd Barry’s Life is Andy Kaufman

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10.  The Comedian Who Changed Billy Connolly’s Life is Jimmy Logan

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11.  The Comedian Who Changed Elayne Boosler’s Life is Totie Fields

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12.  The Comedians Who Changed Otto Petersen’s Life.

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13.  The Comedian Who Changed Cedric’s Life is Robin Harris

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14.  The Comedian Who Changed Seth Herzog’s Life is Steve Martin

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15.  The Comedian Who Changed Yannis Pappas’ Life is Donnell Rawlings

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16.  The Comedian Who Changed Adam Carolla’s Life is Jimmy Kimmel

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17.  The Comedian Who Changed Eddie Pepitone’s Life is Richard Pryor

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18.  The Comedian Who Changed Ari Shaffir’s Life is Joe Rogan

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19.  The Comedian Who Changed Dan Soder’s Life is Dave Chapelle

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20.  The Comedian Who Changed Von Decarlo’s Life is Patrice O’Neal

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21.  The Comedian Who Changed Reggie Watts Life is George Carlin

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22.  The Comedian Who Changed Bill Hader’s Life is Megan Mullally

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23.  The Comedian Who Changed Simon Pegg’s Life Is Robin Williams

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24.  The Comedian Who Changed Joan Rivers Life Was Lenny Bruce

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