" Kent's 14-year-old daughter, Ashley, is active in the radio
business as a voiceover talent and she frequently consults the network on
teen focused content .com and affiliated websites for Comedians. Throughout the
competition, the public will be able to vote on their favorite comedians at
www."
From the comedy club circuit to television, books, and film,
America's favorite neurotic, Richard Lewis, has left a distinct mark
on comedy and entertainment .
Attendees may register for the event online at
www.com
VSDA's Home Entertainment 2005 and the AVN Adult Entertainment
Expo are organized through Home Entertainment Events, in which the
Video Software Dealers Association is a partner. Membership
comprises the full spectrum of video retailers (from single-store
operators to large chains), video distributors, the home video
divisions of major and independent motion picture studios, and other
related businesses that constitute and support the home video
entertainment industry.

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Entertainment as a judge in the search for The World's Greatest Unknown
Comedian. Kent has been active in the
national comedy club scene, producing television and radio programming from
such ventures for years. "People from all walks of
life can send in videotapes and DVDs of themselves performing original
stand -up material with dozens of performances to be featured on
FilmStew. VSDA's Home Entertainment 2005 , the
annual confab for the home entertainment industry, will take place
July 25-28 at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada." Two laugh-packed DVDs: Showtime's "I'm
In Pain" and the cable ACE Award-nominated specials "I'm Exhausted"
and "I'm Doomed" will provide viewers with a triple dose of comedy
that will leave viewers medicated heavily enough to laugh through the
pain. Exhibits and Conference
badges are $95 for VSDA members and $145 for non-members prior to June
30. All Access badges provide entry
to sponsored events, seminars, exhibit suites, and exhibit floor.

This category is for solo performers of Stand Up Comedy.

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Entertainment Editors
VSDA's Home Entertainment 2005

ENCINO, Calif.----Richard Lewis,
recently named one of the top 50 stand -up comedians of all time by
Comedy Central, will host the Video Software Dealers Association's
Awards Show on Wednesday, July 27, from 6:30-7:30 p. The reigning "Prince of Pain" and former
star of the hit television series "Anything But Love" has the ability
to connect with his audiences by shining light and humor on the dark
side of every topic.com or by phone by calling 888-778-8892 or
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PRESS RELEASE Studio Funny Chairman Joins Comedian Search

"Kent's connections in the comedy
business are endless., organizers of
the convention announced today. "It is a privilege to have one of the most gifted
and renowned comedians of all time be a part of our event.
VSDA presents annual Home Entertainment Awards in recognition of
outstanding achievement in home video.
Exhibits and Conferences badges provide entry to the seminars, exhibit
suites, and the exhibit floor only .

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Even with the recent success of All Comedy Networks, Kent says that "the
best part about being me is having the most wonderful daughter in the
world."

Lewis can be seen on television 's "Curb Your
Enthusiasm" playing one of Larry David's closest friends and has
recently guest-starred on "Alias," "Seventh Heaven," "2 1/2 Men," and
"The Dead Zone.
Companies interested in exhibiting may contact Home Entertainment
Events' Kimbirly Orr at kkorr@heeteam.

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Kent also serves as an on-air interview host for All Comedy Radio,
and includes the contact information of over 800 touring comedians in his
Rolodex.filmstew.m. All Access badges are $345 for VSDA members and $395 for
non-members prior to the June 30 cut-off date.

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HomeEntertainmentEvents.com
Established in 1981, the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA)
is the not-for-profit international trade association for the $24
billion home entertainment industry.

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Kent Emmons, the chairman of National Lampoon
Radio Networks, has joined FilmStew. Under Kent's management, Higgins had two major international hits,
"Key Largo" and "Just Another Day In Paradise," both on the Kat Family/CBS
record label. He's an active member of the New York and
California Friar's Clubs and the Museum of Television and Radio in Beverly
Hills." He has also appeared over 50 times on "Late Night
With David Letterman" and "The Tonight Show. Ballots sent to VSDA members
determine award winners, titles that exhibit rental and sell-through
success. For more information
about Home Entertainment Events and its shows, please send an e -mail
to info@heeteam. Its
members operate more than 11,500 retail outlets in the U.

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"We 're going to harness the power and global reach of the Internet to find
the funniest people on the planet," says Culton.
"Richard Lewis as the host of our industry's annual awards show
will be one of the most-anticipated highlights of the upcoming
convention," said Bo Andersen, President of the Video Software Dealers
Association (VSDA). "Richard Lewis: Hell Trilogy" will be in stores September 13,
2005. that sell
and/or rent DVDs, VHS cassettes, and console video games.

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"This is fabulous! Finding new talent has been a big part of my career,"
says Emmons, who began his entertainment career at the age of 18, when he
became the manager of his first top 40 act, singer/songwriter Bertie
Higgins.

Richard Lewis to Host VSDA Awards Presentation; One of Comedy Central's Top 50 Stand-Up Comics of All Time to Preside as Outstanding DVDs of the Year Are Honor

Also presented are the Home Entertainment DVD Technical
Awards, honoring DVD titles that have demonstrated the most innovative
and entertaining features through the use of the latest DVD
technology. After June 30, All Access badges are $425 for VSDA members and
$475 for non-members and Exhibits and Conferences badges are $125 for
VSDA members and $175 for non-members. VSDA represents more than 1,000
companies throughout the United States, Canada, and other nations.S.

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"Having Kent come aboard to help judge the new comedians is huge for us!"
says FilmStew Chairman John Culton."

Kent is the co-founder of All Comedy Radio Networks and is currently the
CEO of National Lampoon Radio Networks ."
Fans of Richard Lewis' unique but universal brand of humor are
invited to join the nervous breakdown in Image Entertainment's
"Richard Lewis: Hell Trilogy.com (mainstream companies) or
Janet Gibson at jgibson@heeteam.

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