If you enjoy stand-up comedy then Student Activities Board’s next event is the event for you. SAB will provide students with the opportunity to attend a performance by comedian Ben Bailey on Feb. 21.
“He has been on the list for a couple of years…he was a good choice for everyone,” SAB’s president Stephanie Hart said.
Bailey is perhaps most well known for his role as the host of “Cash Cab” on the Discovery Channel, which debuted in 2005.
“He has a popular show, which is great,” Hart said.
In this game show, unexpecting people enter a taxi only to realize they are part of a game show. Once in the taxi they have the option for the “Cash Cab” to drive them to their destination and ask them general knowledge questions. The questions get progressively harder and worth more money, as the passengers get closer to their destination. If the contestant answers correctly, they are awarded money, if they answer incorrectly they are given a strike. After three strikes, their chance comes to an end, the car stops, and they must exit.
His role on “Cash Cab” caused Bailey to receive Daytime Emmy nominations from 2007- 2010 for “Outstanding Game Show Host.”
“Our generation watches a lot of TV and a lot of them have probably seen the show,” Hart said.
Bailey’s career in comedy began unexpectedly when he was mistaken for a comedian at The Comedy Store where he worked answering phones.
Since then, he has hosted “Cash Cab: After Dark,” which premiered in 2007, in addition to “Cash Cab.” He has made appearances in television shows such as “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno,” “Last Call With Carson Daly,” “Comedy Central’s Premium Blend,” “Hope & Faith,” “Law and Order, SVU” and “MAD TV.” He has also appeared in movies such as Spiderman 2 and Bad Meat.
In the past, SAB has hosted several comedians such as Demetri Martin, Caroline Rhea and Rob Riggle.
“[Comedy] is what the school seems to like the most,” Hart said. She also explained that SAB tends to draw bigger crowds with the comedians they bring in than with the other events they host.
Hart explained that she thought Bailey’s performance would be similar to the comedians they have hosted in the past, except with more slapstick comedy. She also said she thinks that students would be able to relate to his humor.
In addition to Ben Bailey’s performance, SAB is also planning another movie night at the Moolah Theater. They are also planning Spring Fever, which is set to take place April 26-29.
Bailey’s performance will take place on Feb. 21 in the Wool Ballrooms, located in the Busch Student Center. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission will be free.
