Added on June 26, 2015
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Christina Thiele , Foof Magazine , Happy Contest Time , The Inappropriate Spanish Idioms Hours

Did you know that Happy Contest Time producer Christina Thiele moonlights as the Inappropriate Spanish Idioms Hour profesora? Well, now you do! In the first two episodes you learn exactly what not to say to your friends and co-workers (unless, of course, you roll like that). Enjoy! Episode 1: Episode 2: Mentions: Check out the […]
Added on February 13, 2015
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Casey Ley , Christina Thiele , Deborah Etta Robinson , Greg Barris , Happy Contest Time , Inessa Annie Frantowski , Jackie Kashian , James Fritz , Jon Schabl , Josh Fadem , Levi MacDougall , nerdmelt

Tuesday, February 17th it’s time for another installment of the stand-up contest we all love, HAPPY CONTEST TIME! When you are all done with the bad luck of Friday the 13th, the heart jabs of V-Day, and the hangover from President’s Day revive with some mega laughs at HCT. This killer line-up is sure to […]
Added on January 9, 2015
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Christina Thiele , Deborah Etta Robinson , Hal Sparks , Happy Contest Time , Ian Abramson , Inessa Annie Frantowski , Jon Schabl , Matt Braunger , Michelle Wolf , RIOT LA , Steve Hernandez

This show is near and dear to my heart which means I’m bursting with enthusiasm to give you the 411 about it. Happy Contest Time is a live stand-up show where five comedians go head-to-head to be named the “funniest person in the world” under the scrutiny of three very unforgiving Japanese female judges. The […]
Added on November 5, 2014
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Christina Thiele , Dead Kevin , Deborah Etta Robinson , Happy Contest Time , UCB Franklin , WOMEN

Comedy Cake faves and generally stupendous human beings, The Happy Contest Time folks, have an amazing show for you this November. They’ve said “sayonara” to the Three Clubs venue and made the jump into the big lights of UCB Franklin. Comedians will be going head to head to be named the “funniest person in the […]
Added on September 2, 2014
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Ashley Barnhill , Chris Bennett , Christina Thiele , Deborah Etta Robinson , Happy Contest Time , Jamar Neighbors , Patrick Keane , Scott Luhrs , Three Clubs

It’s time to show your respect for LA’s comedy show dedicated to judging comedians in the most Japanese way possible. Happy Contest Time will put on the first show of their 2nd year this very night. Come celebrate at Three Clubs with Japanese school girls and these fine performers: SCOTT LUHRS ASHLEY BARNHILL CHRIS BENNETT […]
Added on August 26, 2014
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beth stelling , Christina Thiele , Deborah Etta Robinson , Debra DiGiovanni , Dick Mime , Happy Contest Time , Joe McAdam , Ron Babcock , Tournament of Winners

Comedy and rivalry pretty much go hand in hand in this day and age. Now, when you add Japanese school girls to the mix the stakes get way more interesting. Nestled away in the heart of Hollywood lives a sketch/stand-up show that combines cutthroat competition with sheer, madcap silliness. The Happy Contest Time show is […]
Added on August 18, 2014
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beth stelling , Brian Barlow , Carla Cherry , Christina Thiele , Dan St Germain , Debra DiGiovanni , Happy Contest Time , Joe McAdam , Jon Schabl , Matt Braunger , Rick Shapiro , Rise UP! , Ron Babcock , Ron Funches

Two MUST SEE comedy events are happening Tuesday evening, August 19, at the fabulous Three Clubs. First on your list will be the show that offers you the freshest comedy around, Rise Up! This week host Carla Cherry will be illuminating the crowd along with this super fab lineup: Dan St Germain (Variety’s “10 Comics […]
Added on August 1, 2014
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Brian Barlow , Chris Thayer , Christina Thiele , Deborah Etta Robinson , Happy Contest Time , Jon Shabl , Katie Crown , Ricky Carmona , Three Clubs , Whitmer Thomas

The time has come to determine who reigns supreme when it comes to impressing The Happy Contest Time panel of Japanese school girl judges. Sets are be honed and perfected as this post is published! Egos will be neatly placed at the door for this contest of epic proportions. August 5th the Tournament of Winners […]
Added on June 30, 2014
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Brian Barlow , Christina Thiele , Erica Rhodes , Happy Contest Time , Ian Abramson , Ian Karmel , Joe Wengert , Jonny Loquasto , Matt Braunger , Three Clubs

Wednesday, July 1st down some maple syrup and celebrate the enactment of Canada’s 1867 Constitution Act AKA Canada Day! Wait, forget the syrup (and the Canadians) and get some real drinks while you laugh your Pharrell hats off at Happy Contest Time (hosted at the swanky Three Clubs). Check out the exciting Yankee line-up: Joe […]
Added on June 3, 2014
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Andy Haynes , Chris Thayer , Christina Thiele , David Angelo , Deborah Etta Robinson , Eric Dadourian , HCT , Mike Balazo , Three Clubs

Of course, tonight you will already be at Three Clubs for Rise UP! comedy, so why not “shtick” around for some Happy Contest Time! And what exactly is Happy Contest Time? The first Tuesday of every month several brave comics perform in front of a live audience and are simultaneously judged by discerning Japanese school […]