Airing on Saturday August 28th at 11pm & Sunday August 29th at 10pm
On Maine's WPME, Channel 17

Maine's Own Wicked Funny Bob Marley along with The Comedy Connection and Funnyman George Hamm have sought out some of Maine's brightest up and coming talent for a new television special. After auditions, six of Maine's up and coming Stand-ups have been picked to star on the first ever 'Bob Marley's Young Comedian Special'. Bob Marley hosts a showcase of Maine talent including Johnny Cail, Luke Hanbury, Brenda Heckart, Troy Pennell, Rich Pickford, and Corry Pelsor.

The Host:
Maine's Wicked Funny Bob Marley
Originally from Maine, Bob Marley began performing stand up comedy in his hometown of Portland. He moved to Boston early in his career, gaining experience in a city known for spawning comedy all-stars. He now has a weekly radio call in segment with several radio stations around the country called "The World According to Bob." Winner of this year's XM/Sirius 'Superbowl of Comedy', he continually makes new fans around the country. Making his first television appearance on Comedy Central, he is now one of the few comics to do the complete late night circuit including The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. He has also appeared on 100 Television shows including VH-1's "Super Secret Movie Rules", Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and "USO Comedy Tour", and most recently Bob's 1/2 hour Comedy Special "Comedy Central Presents Bob Marley"
Many movie fans will recognize him from his appearance in the movie "Boondock Saints" where he co-stars with Willem Dafoe. His comedic take on "Detective Greenly" inspires fans to come up to him and quote lines from the film.
Detective Greenly is coming back. The highly anticipated sequel 'All Saints Day' includes favorites from the first movie, Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus (as the McManus brothers) , and Billy Connolly ( ll Duce), along with the new female lead Julie Benz (Rita on Showtime's 'Dexter') , brat packer Judd Nelson and film legend Peter Fonda. The movie finished filming in Toronto in December. Bob Marley has brought back the always funny and incredibly wrong Detective Greenly, this time in a much larger role than the first film. 'All Saints Day will hit the screens in fall of 2009.
Audiences are in for a treat whether they catch this Mainer's act on stage or on screen.

The Producers:
The Comedy Connection Portland has been providing Portland with Professional Stand-up Comedy for more than 15 years. National Headliners every week, and showcasing some of Maine's Brightest up and coming talent. Home to Maine Favorites, Bob Marley and George Hamm
George Hamm, born and raised in Portland, Maine, George says it was his tour of duty in Hawaii with the U.S. Marines that propelled him onto the Stand-up Comedy Stage. After cracking up his battalion in the Marines, Hamm returned to New England where his engaging manner gained him a great deal of attention.
George Hamm, Maine's fastest rising Comedian comes to the stage with is sarcastic look on life and all it has to offer. Hamm has performed his comedy routines across the U.S. including at the Laugh Factory in Hawaii, the Bellagio in Las Vegas, the Improv in Los Angeles and the Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory in Hollywood.
In March of 2006 he took his act to the Far East, performing in China and has just returned from Mexico. Hamm has also opened for bands such as Cheap Trick, The Del Fuegos, Tower of Power and blues legend Leon Redbone. He has opened for comedians Jay Mohr, Robert Schimmel, Bob Marley, Kevin Nealon, Anthony Clark and Harland Williams among others.
Hamm has appeared in three independent films over the past couple of year's Sundowning, Open-Mic, and Pennyweight. All three are available on DVD!

The Talent:
Johnny Cail
Johnny Cail grew up in a trailer in Westbrook, Maine. As a matter of fact.. he still lives there with his mother. He's really hoping that comedy will change that. That's just one of the aspects of Johnny's life that he touches on in his stand-up comedy routine. Jonhny Cail is considered one of the hottest opening acts in the New England area. He has recently opened for national headlining acts such as Bob Marley, Josh Blue, Artie Fletcher and Butch Bradley. He can also be seen performing with New England comedy heavyweights George Hamm, DJ Hazard, Paul Nardizzi and a long list of others. He can also be seen in an Olympia Sports commercial on NESN during all Red Games. Don't miss a chance to see this hot and sexy up and comer at clubs and colleges all across New England along with the World Famous Laugh Factory in New York City. You won't be sorry. If you're lucky, you may just leave the show with Johnny's phone number. If that's the case, you definitely wont be sorry...
Brenda Heckart
A Seriously Funny Lady, Brenda is an experienced Improv
Performer and appeared this spring with Joan Rivers at "Comedy at the
Beach". Brenda was a finalist in Portland's Funniest Professional Contest.
Luke Hanbury
Luke Hanbury is a native of Maine and got his start by taking a standup comedy class in Portland , ME in 2004. He won the title of Portland 's Funniest Professional two years later and has not slowed down. Since then, his funny observations and edgy humor have entertained audiences of all ages from Bar Harbor to New York and everywhere in between. His act is based on life experience, his past and current job titles and his bouts with various ailments over the years, including but not limited to his inability to walk away from a Yodel.
Troy Pennell
Troy Pennell was born and raised in Maine and has been fulfilling his childhood dream of being a smart-mouth while getting paid. He's a regular at the Comedy Connection in Portland and at clubs all over the North East.
Corry Pelsor
In April of 2008, Corry won Portland's Funniest Professional Competition and was immediately vaulted him to the peak of Maine's vast comedy world. His newfound fame opened doors at the local Elks Lodge, the Portland Comedy Connection--whose doors were technically already open--and one "Say No To Drugs" rally in front of a packed kindergarten classroom. In October of 2008 Corry moved to New York City to be "closer to the action" and to "avoid creditors." He is currently a regular at the Portland Comedy Connection and the Broadway Comedy Club in New York City. He divides his time between transcribing alternative rock songs into banjo music and writing about himself in the third person.
Rich Pickford
I am never to be taken seriously, ever. Unless I'm holding a gun and telling you to... "PUT THE MONEY IN THE BAG, OR I"M GONNA KILL THIS LITTLE OLD LADY!" But that happens pretty rarely. I like to think I'm funny, so I do stand-up to reinforce my ego. It's NOT working. All my really good friends can't stand me, and I don't blame them. I'm really gullible, so if you tell me I'm charming, handsome, funny, and sexy as all get out. I am very likely to believe you. So feel free to say such things to me. I like to ramble....obviously. I'm originally from Mass, by way of New Jersey, moved up to Maine about 4 years ago for all the great job opportunities!