(NORFOLK, Neb.) - The talent lineup for the 12th Annual Great American Comedy Festival includes some new talent and some familiar faces invited to return because of their very successful performances in past festivals.
The festival begins Thursday, June 13th, with the traditional Comedy Magic Show, continues Friday with the Comedy Showcase, and concludes Saturday, the 15th, with the Festival Gala. Shows are at 7 p.m. at the Johnny Carson Theatre.

The 12 th Annual Great American Comedy Festival is presented by Nucor Steel Nebraska, Nucor Cold Finish Nebraska, Nucor Detailing Center, and Vulcraft Nebraska. There is also The Cable ONE Late Night Show Friday at 10:30 at Divots.
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Saturday’s talent line-up, in addition to headliner Paul Reiser of NBC’s Mad About You, and host Pete Lee, includes Dino Archie, Dina Hashem, Chris Newberg, and Karen Rontowski. Archie began his career as a writer and actor, but always wanted to be, as he said, “funny; I love stand up.” He splits his time between Vancouver and Los Angeles.

(NORFOLK, Neb.) – The tradition of outstanding talent that leaves the audience roaring with laughter continues for the 12th Annual Great American Comedy Festival.

The festival begins Thursday, June 13th, with the traditional Comedy Magic Show, continues Friday with the Comedy Showcase, and concludes Saturday, the 15th , with the Festival Gala. Shows are at 7 p.m. at the Johnny Carson Theatre.
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The 12th Annual Great American Comedy Festival is presented by Nucor Steel Nebraska, Nucor Cold Finish Nebraska, Nucor Detailing Center, and Vulcraft Nebraska. There is also The Cable ONE Late Night Show Friday at 10:30 at Divots.

​(NORFOLK, Neb.) - Two of the most well received comics ever to perform at the Great American Comedy Festival will return in different roles for the 12th annual festival June 13-15.

Brian Kiley, winner of the 2014 festival, and Pete Lee, winner of the 2012 festival, will serve as hosts of the Friday Comedy Showcase and Saturday Festival Gala, respectively.

The annual event is no longer a competition as it was for the first nine festivals. This year, several different comedians, plus the headliner and host, will perform his or her timed sketch in a showcase-type program Friday and Saturday evening.

NORFOLK - This year’s Great American Comedy Festival will kick off with some delusional fun for the whole family.

“The Optical Delusions” starring Ben Seidman, Marcus Monroe and a surprise guest will take the stage for the traditional Comedy Magic Show Thursday, June 13th, at 7 p.m., at the Johnny Carson Theatre. The 12th annual festival continues Friday, June 14th, and Saturday, June 15th, at 7 p.m. at the theatre. There is also an Adults-Only Late Night Show at Divots Friday at 10:30.

Norfolk Daily News- By the time June rolls around, all those affected by this month’s flooding will be ready for a good laugh.

And that’s what the 12th annual Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk will provide.

Festival organizers announced the two comedians who will headline the festival that was created to pay tribute to the legacy of Johnny Carson, who grew up in Norfolk and went on to host NBC’s “The Tonight Show” for 30 years.

Paul Reiser — a longtime comedian and actor — will headline the festival gala set for Saturday, June 15, at the Johnny Carson Theatre in Norfolk. Dave Coulier, who is perhaps best known for playing the role of “Joey” in ABC’s “Full House” series, will be the featured performer at the showcase set for Friday, June 14.