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Funny Business: Chicago Comic Turned Correspondent

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Kyra Kyles on 09.10.09 at 8:00 AM | 1 comment
Chicago is killing the game, comedy-wise of late. First, Hannibal Buress -- local stand-up star-- gets the call to join "SNL" to be a writer. 

Now, we've gotten word that Marina Franklin, another Windy Town native, has landed a gig on the new "Jay Leno Show."  She, along with a list of comics including DL Hughley, will serve as a comic correspondent on the show that debuts on Sept. 14.

Congrats to Madame Franklin.

The Kyles Files caught up with her earlier this summer just before she began performing at the TBS' Very Funny Festival.  Here's a flashback with more details about Franklin.


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LFA said:

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Chicago is killing the game, isn't it? Thanks for spreading the word about Marina's new gig!

Posted on September 10, 2009 11:46 AM
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