EPISODE · Aug 16, 2021 · 34 MIN
Ep 272: Rick Overton (Showtime's "I'm Dying Up Here", The Office, Groundhog Day)
from A Comedy Advice Podcast · host Stephen Settanni
As a 40 year comedy vet, Rick Overton has starred in numerous HBO and Showtime specials and has had countless TV stand up appearances. He played The Drake on “Seinfeld” and Pam’s Dad on “The Office.” He currently recurs on Adult Swim’s “Children Hospital,” ABC’s “Last Man Standing,” TNT’s “Leverage” and recently guest starred on “The League,” “The Middle,” “The Kroll Show,” and “Newsreaders.” Rick has also guested on classic TV series like “Lost,” “E.R.,” “Made About You” and “Married With Children.” On the big screen, he has worked with A-list directors like Ron Howard, Chris Columbus, Harold Ramis, Jay Roach, and Steven Soderberg, with roles in films like “Bad Teacher,” “The Informant,” “Dinner for Schmucks,” “Cloverfield,” “Groundhog Day,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” and “Willow.” He also has an Emmy Award for writing on HBO’s “Dennis Miller Live.” Rick is currently a semi-regular contributor to the Huffington Post and hosts a popular podcast called “Overview” that is available on iTunes. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you watch/listen! Sponsors: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ACAP at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Watch Rick's New IMPROVISED Special! https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/rick-overtons-set-list/ See me perform LIVE at JP's Comedy Club in Gilbert 8/26-28: https://www.jpscomedyclub.com/ See my new show Trash or Treasure September 8th! https://www.showclix.com/event/the-trash-or-treasure-comedy-showpvlJnJx Follow me on Instagram: @acomedyadvicepodcast
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As a 40 year comedy vet, Rick Overton has starred in numerous HBO and Showtime specials and has had countless TV stand up appearances. He played The Drake on “Seinfeld” and Pam’s Dad on “The Office.” He currently recurs on Adult Swim’s “Children Hospital,” ABC’s “Last Man Standing,” TNT’s “Leverage” and recently guest starred on “The League,” “The Middle,” “The Kroll Show,” and “Newsreaders.” Rick has also guested on classic TV series like “Lost,” “E.R.,” “Made About You” and “Married With Children.” On the big screen, he has worked with A-list directors like Ron Howard, Chris Columbus, Harold Ramis, Jay Roach, and Steven Soderberg, with roles in films like “Bad Teacher,” “The Informant,” “Dinner for Schmucks,” “Cloverfield,” “Groundhog Day,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” and “Willow.” He also has an Emmy Award for writing on HBO’s “Dennis Miller Live.” Rick is currently a semi-regular contributor to the Huffington Post and hosts a popular podcast called “Overview” that is available on iTunes. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you watch/listen! Sponsors: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ACAP at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Watch Rick's New IMPROVISED Special! https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/rick-overtons-set-list/ See me perform LIVE at JP's Comedy Club in Gilbert 8/26-28: https://www.jpscomedyclub.com/ See my new show Trash or Treasure September 8th! https://www.showclix.com/event/the-trash-or-treasure-comedy-showpvlJnJx Follow me on Instagram: @acomedyadvicepodcast
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