Johnny Watson

Comedy Radio Host Louisville, KY United States

About Johnny Watson

Affable and Extemporaneous: A Competent, Clean Comedian You Will Really Enjoy. My Comedy style has been described as "Goofy Edgy" and "Obliviously Confident." I'll take it! ...

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Navy man turned comedian Watson brings laughs to Inn at Millrace Pond on Jan. 10 By Warren Reporter December 16, 2014 Johnny Watson brings his personal reality comedy routine to the Tavern at the Inn at Millrace Pond in Hope for a special show Saturday night Jan. 10. Hackettstown's Chad Peterson, a regular on the New York/New Jersey comedy club scene, opens up for Watson. (courtesy photo) Warren Reporter Too many comedians exaggerate about themselves when performing. Johnny Watson doesn't need to. When Johnny Watson tells a joke about himself and his family, it's real life. Watson brings his personal reality comedy routine to the Tavern at the Inn at Millrace Pond in Hope for a special show Saturday night Jan. 10. Hackettstown's Chad Peterson, a regular on the New York/New Jersey comedy club scene, opens up for Watson. Watson, who grew up in a tough New Jersey neighborhood, told jokes to survive. "I had to do something because I couldn't fight a lick," he said. So he told jokes to survive. - "I was the poor kid on free lunch who always got picked on. I had to be funny if I wanted to stay alive!" And he’s still funny. Very funny - making countless fans laugh until they cry throughout North America. Many of his (real life) bits are about his family, his heroin addicted dad, apathetic mom, and his own juvenile alcoholism before quitting at age 18. "I was the designated driver before they had designated drivers," he said. Johnny has turned life’s hard-knocks into comedy and is loved by audiences for it. After graduating dead last in his class, Grandma Watson implored him to become a comedian because "It's what you do best! And… you're no good at anything else." After a semester in college and four years in the Navy, Johnny returned to his first love – comedy as his full-time profession. Several years later he remains one of the most popular comics on the circuit. Watson has appeared throughout the United States and Canada at many of the biggest clubs, including HA Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club in New York City, and The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. He has also appeared in numerous TV, film and theater productions. Peterson, who grew up in Stanhope, started performing stand up in 2009 and has been on the circuit ever since. He jokes about everything from world politics to garbage disposal. Peterson was nominated earlier this year by the readers of Seven Days newspaper as one of the best comedians in Vermont. Showtime is 8 p.m. Dinner reservations for the show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets for the comedy show are just $10 each. The Inn offers an array of cocktails and craft and domestic beers. The Inn at Millrace Pond is located in the heart of historic Hope, just minutes from Route 80, Exit 12. To make a reservation, call 908-459-4884. For more about the Inn, visit www.innatmillracepond.com.

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