The best comedians aren’t necessarily the ones that get all the movie roles, have sold out comedy tours or guest star on the most popular television shows. In fact, some of the best comedians have been touring the minor circuit: comedy clubs and colleges, perfecting their craft for decades. Unfortunately, for one reason or another, they just haven’t been able to get that one big break. Sure, some of them may have their own hour-long stand-up specials, and have appeared all over Comedy Central, but you’re not going to see one of these guys starring in a hit movie any time soon. COED’s giving credit where credit is due in our list of the 24 most underrated comedians. See the list and vote for your favorite after the jump!

It’s not uncommon for stand-up comedians to make the transition from one form of media to another, be it television, movies, cartoons or even music. With comedians like Louis CK and Daniel Tosh having landed their own TV programs, it just goes to show that their versatility has allowed them to dominate the television front. But still, there are many comedians that – regardless of their incomparable talent and popularity – have yet to have a show of their very own. Which ones would we tune in to watch every week? Read on to see COED’s list of 7 comedians that deserve their own television shows!

With Nick Swardson’s new show Pretend Time debuting this week (Happy birthday, Nick – he turned 34 last week) along with the release of “I Am Comic” on DVD, we thought we’d take a look at the best “bits” that caught on with the American public. The following routines brought each comedian out of the comedy clubs and onto the main stage. Here are 8 bits that made comedians famous. (Obvious Note: NSFW)

Once a year, everyone in Hollywood trades in their fancy sunglasses and Ugg boots for parkas, gloves and, well, Ugg boots, and heads to Park City, Utah, to attend the Sundance Film Festival. The festival, which kicks off this Thursday, has been one the most prominent launching pads for independent cinema over the past two decades. It functions as both a barom… Click to read more