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MARK PITTA
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Mark Pitta began his stand-up comedy career on a bet. It was at a comedy club called The Punchline in San Francisco and his college buddies thought the class clown didn’t have the guts to go up on “open mike” night that Sunday. This was 1981. Mark took the dare and hasn’t left the stage since.

After honing his skills the next three years at clubs like the Holy City Zoo, The Other Cafe, and The Punchline- Mark left the Bay Area for Los Angeles and his dream of appearing on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. On August 21 1990, he walked through those famous curtains as Johnny announced his name.

“It was surreal,” says Mark. “I really didn’t know I was on until I watched the show later that night on my own TV.”

When Johnny Carson left The Tonight Show, Mark didn’t. He added five more appearances with Jay Leno.

Mark’s other credits include Comedy Central’s The A List; Premium Blend Make Me Laugh and Dr. Katz.

Mark also hosted Fox Television’s Totally Hidden Video for 2 seasons plus NBC’s Friday Night Videos. Mark also landed acting roles on 3rd Rock From The Sun and Mad About You, the same year he wrote and starred in a pilot for NBC.

Mark has toured with Howie Mandel, Celine Dion, Vannessa Williams, and Paul Anka.

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