Larry Reeb (aka Uncle Lar) is a

stand-up comedian Stand-up comedy is a performance directed to a live audience, where the performer stands on a stage and delivers humorous and satirical monologues sometimes incorporating physical acts. These performances are typically composed of rehear ...

from

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, Illinois. He is best known for his one-liners often followed by the

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"That's a tip from your Uncle Lar". His earliest recorded and released performance was in 1987.Larry Reeb - IMDb
/ref> Reeb is a frequent guest on The

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, as well as Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire. In 2006, he auditioned for the fourth season of

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and made it to the second part of the quarterfinals.

Television/Video Appearances

*"Opening Night at Rodney's Place" (Hosted by

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) -

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*"Comedy Club Network" "Comedy Club Allstars 1" -

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*"Comic Strip Live" -

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*"Comedy Express" -

*"Comedy on the Road" - A&E *"Standup Spotlight" -

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*"1/2 Comedy Hour" -

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*"Ben Around Town" -

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*"Chicago Sports Profiles" (Hosted by

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) -

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*"New Years Eve at Zanies" (Hosted by Jenny Jones) - WGN *"Truly Tasteless Jokes" -

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Awards

* Las Vegas Comedy Fest - Voted "Best of Fest" and "Comedy Club Pick"Resume, Comedian Uncle Lar, Larry Reeb
/ref> * Chicago Music Awards - Voted "Chicago Comedian of the Year"

Discography

* ''It's A Sick World, I'm A Happy Guy'' (1999) * ''It's A Sick World, I'm A Happy Guy, Volume 2'' (2000) * ''It's A Sick World, I'm A Happy Guy, Volume 3'' (2009)

References

External links

Official Website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Reeb, Larry Living people Comedians from Chicago Year of birth missing (living people)