John Mulrooney

John Mulrooney is an American comedian, humorist, TV show host, actor, teacher, and spiritualist.

Mulrooney was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He began his career on the "Comedy Tonight" variety show in the 1970's. He wrote comedy for the "Tonight Show", and also performed stand up for the "Tonight Show" studio audience warm-up for over 165 episodes.

Mulrooney competed on "Star Search" and lost, but it helped his early career, as he was hired to work for the program, writing comedy and doing audience warm up.

After relocating to Los Angeles, California, Mulrooney auditioned at the world famous Improv Comedy Club in Los Angeles, where he met and befriended Budd Friedman. Friedman hired him on the spot to perform at all of his clubs.

After Joan Rivers left as host of "The Late Show" on the FOX network in 1987, Mulrooney was asked to replace her. After a few months, "The Late Show" was cancelled due to low ratings and competition with The Tonight Show's Johnny Carson and Nightline's Ted Koppel.

FOX TV programming executives gave Mulrooney a Saturday night show called "Comic Strip Live" which he hosted for a yearFact|date=February 2007.

He appeared on other TV shows such as "An Evening at the Improv", "Hollywood Squares", "Comedy Central", "Showtime" and HBO and filled in as guest host for Pat Sajak on CBS’ the "Pat Sajak Show".

Mulrooney wrote and starred for two seasons in a sitcom called "Midtown North" which aired on Comedy Central.

Mulrooney developed alcohol dependency and sought rehabilitation, as he has admittedFact|date=February 2007. After recovery, he changed his routines to include spirituality mixed with humor. Appearances include wisdom from his experiences in life.

Filmography

*"Comic Strip Live" (1989) TV Series .... Host (1989-1990)
*Great Balls of Fire! (1989) .... Talk Show Host
*Ryder P.I. (1986) .... Gang Leader

Television appearances include

*Penthouse Vegas FOX
*Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn Comedy Central
*Hollywood Squares Syndicated
*Comedy Tonight Syndicated
*Star Search Syndicated
*Candid Camera Co-host CBS
*The Late Show Host FOX
*King of the Mountain Host FOX
*Comic Strip Live Host FOX
*The Pat Sajak Show Guest Host CBS
*An Evening at the Improv A&E
*Caroline’s Comedy Hour A&E
*Comedy Album Host A&E
*Comedy on the Road A&E
*A Pair of Jokers A&E
*A Different Point of View Host A&E
*Playboy Channel Comedy Hour
*Anything for Love Host Syndicated
*The Good Life Series Regular NBC
*Midtown North Series Regular Comedy Central

Radio

*105.1 FM "MIX 105" New York, N.Y. Morning show host
*105.1 FM "THE BUZZ" New York, N.Y. The John and Abbey show
*106.5 FM "PYX 106" Albany, N.Y. Wakin' up with the Wolf and Mulrooney
*100.7 FM "THE BUZZARD" Cleveland, Ohio Wakin' up with the Wolf and Mulrooney
*93.7 FM "HOT TALK RADIO" Albany, N.Y. Mulrooney in the Morning

External links

* [http://www.laughandheal.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0612492/ John Mulrooney at IMDB]