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After a quarter of a century of doing stand-up comedy, some may think 45 year-old Chris “Crazy Legs” Fonseca might be running the joke well dry.
However, quite the contrary, his material seems to run a bigger gamut every show.
Although still anchored by his self-deprecating look at life with Cerebral Palsy, his set is filled with current events references, as well as stories of fatherhood, divorce and various other topics.
Since he shaky (pun intended) start at a college “Gong Show,” Fonseca
has enjoyed entertaining audiences diverse in size and demographics.
For example, in a recent ten day road trip, he performed for 2,000 people at a black tie charity show, a “hole in the wall” open mic night and a awards banquet for the Future Farmers of America.
Notable TV shows which have featured Fonseca include The Late Show with David Letterman, The Latino Laugh Festival and even the campy beach drama -- Baywatch.
He has entertained 4 of the last 5 U.S. Presidents and was part of the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs festival.
Fonseca’s career is being documented in a “work in progress” autobiography -- “Daddy, Where Do Jokes Come From.”
You can enjoy “Crazy Legs” on CD, with 1997’s “Not Tonight, I Have Cerebral Palsy,” 2000’s “Get in The Van” and 2006’s “Raising The Bar.”
He currently is working on “That’s How I Roll -- Fonseca’s Greatest Hits,”
a CD/DVD combination due in the fall.
Fonseca has dabbled in songwriting, collaborating with L.A.-based writer/performer Randy Shaffer.
The song, “If I Had What You Have,” is based on a child with Autism.
Autism is among the causes Chris champions.
He is an Honorary Board Member of Stomp Out The Silence of Autism and Disabilities, based in Colorado Springs, where he resides.
He also does fundraising for Shane’s Inspiration, a California non-profit dedicated to building accessible playgrounds around the world.
Influences
Carson, Carlin, Pryor, Steven Wright, Bill Hicks, Sinbad, Paula Poundstone. HAS influenced a slew of new disabled comics including Josh Blue.
Members
Fonseca, Wheelchair, Walker
TV Shows
The Late Show with David Letterman -- CBS
8th Annual American Comedy Awards -- ABC
Friday Night Videos -- NBC
Look Whos Laughing -- PBS
Loco Slam -- HBO
Latino Laugh Festival -- Showtime
Inside Joke -- SiTV
Films
Part Two
Albums
Not Tonight, I Have Cerebral Palsy -- 1997, Get in The Van -- 2000, Raising The Bar -- 2006
Hi, I'm Chris Fonseca.
I've been doing comedy 25 years.
I'm also a big fan of great stand-up.
Great to me has a lot to do with originality.
I consider myself lucky to have the family and friends I do.
My daughters and stepsons are awesome!
I'm a big fan of the Denver Broncos and the San Antonio Spurs.
Anything you want to know, just ask!
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Music
A wide variety...
Anything from Elvis to KISS.
A big fan of my buddies in The PAT GREEN band -- CARRY ON...
Also, check out Dale, Brad and the rest of Emerson Drive.
Movies
Rain Man, Forrest Gump, Napolean Dynamite, Rudy. Most good comedies, even like a good LIFETIME movie once in a while.
Television
Big Bang Theory, Family Guy, The Simpsons, Ugly Betty. Around The Horn, PTI
Books
Any of the Grisham books, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Tuesdays with Morrie.
Who I'd like to meet:
***April***
25-26 -- Comedy Works -- Denver Tech Center
***May***
19 -- Average Joe's Sports Bar -- Laredo, Texas, 20 -- Cine el Rey -- McCallen, Texas, 21-- Club Medusa -- Harlingen, Texas, Galaxy Bowling Event Room -- Brownsville, Texas 30 -- Rubio's Event Center -- Austin, Texas
MORE DATES ANNOUNCED SOON!
Hey stranger, I miss you. I'd love to get together sometime. I've been dealing with sick kiddos and sick me and a new job. Let me know when you're in town next and I'll see if I can swing a few drinks! Hope all is well with you!!!
Antonio Hoyos will be joining us on the 16th of June, appearing as "The Great Antoine!"
We are delighted that this great comedic performer can join our line-up.
The Pop Haydn Post-Modern Medicine Show will be appearing at The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood! One show at 8:00 PM.
Pop will be joined by Professor Dave Bourne and the Medicine Show Band, Rob Zabrecky, Sophie Evans, Antonio Hoyos, Phil Van Tee and Pop's Candy Girls for a wonderful show of Old Time Music, magic, comedy and variety.
It'll make you feel better!
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
19th Century Attire Welcome!
You can buy tickets at LaughFactory.com or call: 323-6561336 ext 1.
For more information and video go to my Myspace Profile or:
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