Selected Hilarity

Selected Hilarity is an active group of comedians that collaborate on television, audio recordings, and books. As a live comedy troupe, they headlined over 300 shows in 35 different states, combining stand-up, sketch and improvisational comedy.
History
The group formed in 1990 while students at the University of North Carolina. They worked together on a UNC Student Television Production called "Off the Cuff". When actively touring nationwide, the group played mostly colleges and comedy clubs. They were twice nominated for Comedy Act of the Year by the National Association of Campus Activities and played the top comedy clubs across America, including The Comic Strip and Caroline's Comedy Club. Live performances combined stand-up routines, sketches penned by head writer Bryan Tucker, and original improvisational bits such as "Top of the Pops", which featured songs created on the spot. The group held its final live performance in 1997, but continue to collaborate on recordings live appearances, books and related entertainment projects.
Other Projects
Group member Bryan Tucker is the current co-head writer for Saturday Night Live, where he has worked since 2005.. He has written for the Chris Rock Show, for which he was nominated for an Emmy award; Mad TV; Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, and Chappelle's Show. He is a five-time Emmy nominee, a Peabody Award recipient and winner of three Writers Guild Awards. His "Chappelle’s Show" sketch "The Race Draft" was selected No. 12 on Nerve and IFC.com's list of "50 Greatest Sketches of All Time."
Founder Larry Weaver has recorded three comedy CDs that have been played heavily on Dr. Demento and Sirius . He is the author of "101 Funny Employee Awards" which features writing contributions from all five members of Selected Hilarity.
Group member Andy Bagwell co-authored the book "Duke Sucks" published in 2012 by St. Martin's Griffin and co-hosts the "Tar Heel Bred, Tar Heel Dead" podcast on UNC Basketball.

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