NEW ENGLAND COMEDY GUIDE TRIBUTES

Comedy did not appear out of nowhere. There were greats who came and changed the landscape forever and many more who worked their whole lives to never achieve greatness, but in so doing were great. This page was created to pay tribute to these greats, and to pay tribute to their contributions to our industry. If you would like to learn more about them, we welcome you to read the page below.

JOHN PAUL PINETTE

1964 - 2014

The New England Comedy Guide proudly pays tribute to someone who was by every measure a working comedian. He spent years touring and working with many top acts. Though he was never the biggest star in the sky, most comedy enthusiasts would recognize him by sight and smile.

He appeared in a large number of films and TV shows, including the Seinfeld finale. Again, like so many professional comedians, never achieving the desired level of success.

He was also extremely popular in Canada and performed several tours as well as being highly sought after at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.

The real key to understanding him isn't to wax philosophical about him or tell stories. He represents the comedian class. He worked hard, lived his life to make people laugh and the world was better because he was here.

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tributes

TRIBUTES

We remember those who have helped to make the comedy landscape what it is today.

Improv Comedy

IMPROV COMEDY

Improvisational comedy has been a great way for people to bond and to see something that only the people in the room can share. The show couldn't be repeated even if the performers tried to..

Stand-up Comedy

STAND-UP COMEDY

The traditional form of comedy where someone literally stand-up before an audience. The comedian tells stories and jokes to entertain while possibly speaking towards a specific theme.

cities

CITIES

Find locations throughout New England where you might find comedy. This can include cities, towns, and areas in various regions. These can include public shows and private parties.

terminology

TERMINOLOGY

Learn a bit of the vocabulary used by comedians to communicate with one another. It can help you understand the process and the people who have chosen comedy as a vocation.