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   David Brenner is probably best known for his guest-hosting and his appearances on "The Tonight Show," as well as the host of his own show, "Nightlife."He is currently hosting "The David Brenner Show" on the Westwood One Entertainment radio network, where he entertains his audience with a variety of guests that range from politicians to comedians.
   
   Before stepping in front of the camera, Brenner enjoyed a successful career behind the camera as the writer/producer/director of 115 documentary films and headed the distinguished documentary departments of both Westinghouse Broadcasting and Metromedia Broadcasting.His work earned him a total of nearly thirty industry awards, including an Emmy Award.In 1985, he was honored by the Broadcast Pioneers as Man of the Year for his contributions to the documentary field.Brenner then left documentary work to begin a new career.He performed stand-up comedy in small, New York clubs.
   
   Then, just short of eighteen months later, Brenner made his debut on "The Tonight Show," the appearance that launched his career.In 1983, Brenner added another dimension to his career by writing his first book, "Soft Pretzels With Mustard," and the success from the first book inspired the publisher to sign Brenner to a multiple book deal.
   
   His second book, ... "Revenge Is the Best Exercise," is a hilarious and light-hearted look into our health conscious society.His third book, "Nobody Ever Sees You Eat Tuna Fish," was written in response to the demand for more stories and anecdotes about his multi-dimensional life.Brenner's latest book, "If God Wanted Us to Travel…," is a humorous look at all aspects of travel.Another project during 1990 was Brenner's "The I Hate To Work Out Workout Video."
   
   In September 1989, Brenner starred in his own one-man show on Broadway, "The Laughs and Times of David Brenner," which was a smashing success with both audiences and critics.Over his career, Brenner has been honored by the American Guild of Variety Artists as "Male Comedy Star of the Year," and he was awarded "Best Comedian Headliner- Atlantic City" and "College Comedian of the Year" in the same year.Recently, Brenner was appointed Honorary President of the Children's Rights Council, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that works to help children of separation and divorce.
   
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   While other comedians debated whether to tell jokes after September 11, 2001, David Brenner terminated a forty-eight week engagement in Las Vegas to go on a nationwide tour he entitled "Laughter to The People", which has since taken him on the road every week to almost all fifty states.In his own words: "I truly believe that laughter is the best medicine and that if one can laugh, one can live.The same applies to a country and her people."It has been the most gratifying tour of his career, which is saying a lot for someone who has been making the American people laugh since 1971.
   
   Brenner has had a remarkable career.Beginning with his debut National TV appearance on The Tonight Show, where he went on to make 158 appearances, the most of any guest on the show.He has continued to be the most frequent talk show guest of any entertainer, as confirmed in "The Book of Lists #2."
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   Brenner wasn't always in front of the TV camera.Before stepping on stage, he enjoyed a successful career as the writer/producer/director of 115 television documentaries and headed the distinguished documentary departments of both Westinghouse Broadcasting and Metromedia Broadcasting.Brenner's documentary work earned him a total of nearly thirty awards and citations including an Emmy.
   
   Brenner is presently writing his fifth book, which will be out in the Fall of 2003.It is a guide on how to use humor and laughter to get through personal problems, as well as how to cope with the problems of the world.His first book, "Soft Pretzels with Mustard", was a best seller.
   
   This multi-talented man began as a kid in the poor sections of South and West Philadelphia where he was a gang leader who used humor as a powerful weapon and as a negotiating tool.From fourth grade through high school, Brenner was elected class president, as well as class comedian.He attended Temple University where, in spite of being funny, he graduated with honors, majoring in mass communications.
   
   David has three sons: Cole, Slade and Wyatt.
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