Average Joe

The inside story of award-winning, popular entertainer and actor who discovered that the key to success in the entertainment industry is a strong work ethic and a willingness to reinvent, never quit, and keep learning to survive.

Joe Piscopo has made both live and living room audiences laugh for five decades, winning the acclaim and affection of millions of fans. Often recognized as one of the actors who replaced the original cast on <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(251, 252, 253);">Saturday Night Live, he helped rescue the show from cancellation.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(251, 252, 253);" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(251, 252, 253);" /> In <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(251, 252, 253);">Average Joe, Piscopo shares behind-the-scenes stories from an impressive, multi-faceted career. As a new entertainer, he performed stand-up and hosted at the famous Improv in New York City, where he got to know comics who were just starting out, including Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, and Gilbert Gottfried. On <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(251, 252, 253);">SNL, he often paired with newcomer Eddie Murphy, writing and performing now classic skits. He saw himself as the utility guy, the one who could jump in, get something done, and get a laugh. His often uncanny impersonations ranged from President Ronald Reagan to Joan Rivers to his hero Frank Sinatra—all of whom he met in person. Beyond <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(251, 252, 253);">SNL, his career spans from car and beer commercials to roles in major movies.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(251, 252, 253);" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(251, 252, 253);" /> A self-proclaimed Dork Dad, Joe found that celebrity can sidetrack a person from the pursuit of what’s really important in life. After focusing on fitness for his own health, he was featured on the cover of body-building magazines, which had a notable impact on his career. Today, Joe is still a hardworking entertainer, hosting his own radio show, <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(251, 252, 253);">The Joe Piscopo Show, and performing comedy, song, and dance live across the US and Canada. Joe sums it all up with: “I’m part of the blue-collar of show business, baby.”