Television,
film, theater, nightclub-they're all fields in which Joe Piscopo
has won the acclaim and affection of millions. For over 25 years,
Joe has proven to be one of show business- brightest lights. After
stints as a disc jockey and dinner-theater performer, Joe turned to
comedy. In 1980, he was chosen to join a newly formed ensemble
charged with one of the most difficult tasks in TV history-
Replacing the original cast of Saturday Night
Live.
By
the time he left the show in 1985, Joe had left his mark on the
program, and the nation, thanks to his wide range of hilarious
original characters and celebrity impersonations, from The Sports
Guy and Doug Whiner to David Letterman and, of course, Frank
Sinatra, who repeatedly endorsed Joe's portrayal of him, referring
to Joe as 'The Vice-Chairman of the
Board.'
Live
performances have always been an important part of Joe's career. He
has long been one of America's most popular comedy concert
attractions, filling arenas and casino showrooms from coast to
coast and in Canada. (Including the prestigious Montreal Jazz
Festival!) Joe tours with his own original Big Band tribute to
Frank Sinatra, as well as his multimedia comedy show.
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