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Political Humorist to Speak at William Paterson University Comedian Al Franken will bring his satirical brand of political commentary to William Paterson University's Distinguished Lecturer Series as the 21st season of the series comes to a close on Friday, April 27 at 8 p.m. in Shea Center on the campus in Wayne. Franken first found fame on "Saturday Night Live" in 1975. He was part of the original writing staff that created the hit show which airs on NBC at 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Franken was affiliated with the show for 15 years, and earned five Emmy Awards, four for writing and one for producing the comedy show. In 1988, he provided commentary for CNN at the Democratic Convention in Atlanta, and four years later he anchored Comedy Central's "Indecision '92" on election night. He is a frequent guest on the late-night talk shows and is the author of the best-selling book, "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations." His album, "You're Good Enough, You're Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like You!" was nominated for a Grammy in the best comedy category. Franken has also won acclaim for his on-camera work, first as part of the comedy team Franken and Davis, and then for his solo characterizations. A limited number of single tickets may be available at the Shea Center Box Office for the lecture on April 23. For ticket availability, and to purchase single tickets, please call the box office at 973-720-2371 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; prices are $24 standard; $22 for senior citizens, William Paterson faculty, staff and alumni; $8 for William Paterson students; and $12 for students from other schools. William Paterson's Distinguished Lecturer Series is presented by the William Paterson University Foundation, the Student Government Association and the Student Activities Programming Board. Distinguished Partners include: AT&T and Automatic Data Processing Inc. Benefactors include: The CIT Group; Uniqema Industries, Inc.; Record/Herald News; William Paterson University Alumni Association; Interchange Bank; PSE&G; and Pfizer. Patrons include: Aventis Pharmaceuticals; Mercedes-Benz U.S.A.; Hoffman-La Roche, Inc.; BAE Systems; and Thomas Construction Company, Inc. Sponsors include: AAA-NJ Automobile Club; Bacon & Graham, Inc.; Honeywell; Verizon; Castrol North America; Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey; The Dime Savings Bank of New York; Dorfman, Abrams, Music & Company; Barbara and Robert Evans; Facile Holdings, Inc.; First Institutional Securities; Fluoramics Inc.; Gerber & Samson, Attorneys; ITT Industries; Knoll Pharmaceutical Corporation; McBride Enterprises, Inc.; Minolta; MWW; The Opper Group; Passaic County Educational Council; Prudential, Inc.; Leon and Paula Rosenblum; Daryl and Stephen Roth; Rudder Finn, Inc.; Select Carriers, Inc.; State Farm Insurance Companies; Toshiba America Consumer Products; United Water New Jersey; United Yarn Products Company, Inc.; Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (VALIC); and Wakefern Food Corporation.
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