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Bob Smith

Bob Smith

Acting

Biography

Bob Smith was an American writer, novelist, actor and stand-up comedian. He was the first openly gay comic to appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and to star in his own comedy half-hour on American television.

Known For

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4.0

Wisecrack is a 2005 stand-up comedy series from the LGBT television network Logo. The show was taped at the West Hollywood, California gay club The Abbey. The six-episode series features performances by openly gay and lesbian comedians Page Hurwitz, Alec Mapa, Judy Gold, Miss Coco Peru, Vickie Shaw and Doug Holsclaw. Wisecrack is available for download at the iTunes Store. In 2007, Logo debuted Outlaugh Festival on Wisecrack, featuring a new series of performances by a variety of LGBT comedians hosted by Margaret Cho. A podcast for this series is also available through the iTunes Store.

Wisecrack

2005
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
6.2

This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

2024
Outlaugh!
6.0

This hilarious, historic concert film showcases the funniest queer stand-up comics and queer sketch groups working in America today. Outlaugh! takes you on stage and backstage with fiery headliner Lea DeLaria, as well as Bob Smith, Page Hurwitz, Karen Ripley, Jason Stuart, Mark Davis, Sabrina Matthews, Andre Kelley, Jerry Calumn, Stephanie Howard, Jen Slusser, Jason Dudey, Roy Cruz, Charlie Vaughn, Bobaloo, Ariana, Bill Cruz, The Gay Mafia, The Nellie Olesons and Outlaugh! creator Mike Player. Outlaugh! is a rib-tickling ride that captures some of the funniest queers who have ever dared to strut their stuff.

Outlaugh!

2006
It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School
4.6

Depicts what happens when students K-8 discuss LGBT-related topics in age-appropriate ways. Shot in six public and private schools (in San Francisco and New York City, as well as Madison, Wisconsin, and Cambridge, Massachusetts), It’s Elementary models excellent teaching about family diversity, name-calling, stereotypes, community building, and more.

It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School

1996
Coming Out Party
3.0

Seven LGBTQ+ comedians share the joys and pains of coming out to friends, family, and themselves in this hilarious and touching special.

Coming Out Party

2003