Marian's Video Clips

Marian's take on…

…Being from a large family: "You can't take ten kids out in the street at the same time. They have a name for that, right? 'Unlawful assembly?'"

…Driving long distances: "I didn't know I was goofy until I saw some cows grazing in a pasture, and I heard my own voice saying, 'Gee, I wonder what THEY'RE thinking about.'"

…Olympic sports: "The biathlon is two events together - skiing and shooting. You have to give them credit - they figured
out cross-country skiing is boring to watch, so they added weapons."

…Hot air balloons: "You know the basket you
ride in? It's a BASKET. The thing that keeps you from plummeting to your death is made of WICKER. I've got this stuff in my bathroom - it's not that sturdy."

Comedian, Columnist, Motivational Speaker
Marian Kelly has gained a reputation for clean, clever wit and relatable style. Her national television appearances include "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," "A & E's An Evening at the Improv," and "Sweet Valley High." She has shared the stage with Tim Allen, Jeff Foxworthy and Christopher Titus, and has performed for every type of audience, from casino showrooms to church groups to biker rallies.
Growing up as the eighth of ten children, Marian needed a sense of humor just to survive. Thus was planted the seed that grew into one of the freshest and most original humorists of her generation. 		 

In addition to headlining comedy clubs, corporate events, college and university campuses and cruise ships, Marian is a multi-market newspaper columnist, and is in demand as a motivational speaker, wherein she gives hilarious and informative presentations on the effects of stress on health.

  
 
Marian's Credits

Marian has appeared on:
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC)
Girls' Night Out (Lifetime)
Evening At The Improv (A & E)
Comedy On The Road (A & E)
Half-Hour Comedy Hour (MTV)
Sweet Valley High (Syndicated)
Star Search (Syndicated)
The Bob & Tom Show (Syndicated radio)
Marian has shared the stage with:
Jay Leno
Ed McMahon
Tim Allen
Jeff Foxworthy
Kevin Pollack
Jimmy Pardo
Frank Caliendo
Henry Winkler
Marian has written for:
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC)

Marian’s clients include:
Norwegian Cruise Lines
AETNA Insurance
United Cerebral Palsy
State of California (Job service division)
     

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What Marian's Clients are saying

“It was truly amazing how you could get that mix of people to laugh at the same thing without anybody feeling slighted or taking offense.” — Duke Tufty, Unity Temple On The Plaza, Kansas City, MO, Read full text

“When you have that type of universal appeal, entertaining everyone from the church deacon to the guy in the Motley Crue T-shirt, you’ve accomplished something.”
– Danny Thomas, KOAM-TV, 7 Strong, Joplin, MO, Read full text

“I still hear rave reviews about your performance”
— Bridget Koan, YWCA of Topeka, Kansas, Read full text

“If the belly laughter of nearly 400 women is any gauge of your abilities, then we hit a home run.”
– Carla Bryant Farmer, Mercy Health Center, Ft. Scott, Kansas, Read full text

“Thank you very much for helping Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City offer over 1700 women a fantastic night out!”
– Ann Boeke, Mercy Medical Center, Sioux City, Iowa, Read full text

“The audience held top executives as well as support staff, from a wide range of backgrounds. I did not hear ONE negative comment about your presentation.”
— Donna Roycraft, Hookup, Joplin, MO, Read full text

“Your professional manner both on and off stage was refreshing to work with and you made my job much, much easier.”
– Aaron Gnirk, Executive Producer, “Standup For Cerebral Palsy”, Read full text
 

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