Michael Lehrer
Golden TicketFirst pulled from the bucket in #418. First golden ticket set in #425.
- Appearances
- 55
- First episode
- #418
- Most recent
- #586
- Current status
- Golden Ticket
Career arc
Oldest to newestAppearances
- #58635:29FeaturedDec 5, 2022
A Kill Tony Hall of Fame member battling ALS. He recently moved back to Austin from Portland and is under 24/7 hospice care. He performed a longer set covering his health and recent travel.
- #58557:19FeaturedNov 28, 2022
A Hall of Fame regular who was honored with a career retrospective video and a special induction ceremony. He performed a set and gave an acceptance speech regarding his battle with ALS and his love for the comedy community. His son, Colin Heaton, joined him on stage.
- #56537:22FeaturedJul 11, 2022
A legendary former regular who retired seven months prior but returned for a guest set. He has been doing comedy for 20 years and lives with ALS. He joked about his experience attending a recent UFC event in Austin.
- #56155:33FeaturedJun 13, 2022
A legendary former regular who returned to perform despite his progressing ALS. He performed over four minutes of new material from his wheelchair. Tony referred to him as the 'silver goat' of the show.
- #55636:28FeaturedMay 9, 2022
A legendary regular battling ALS who recently returned from retirement. He performed an improv-based set creating fake advertising slogans for brands suggested by the audience.
- #55531:21FeaturedMay 2, 2022
A legendary former regular with ALS who returned for a special appearance. He performed an improv set based on audience suggestions and a 'magic trick' involving his headband.
- #5451:55:00FeaturedFeb 21, 2022
A long-time regular with ALS who previously spent two decades at Second City. He performed a new minute and did a 'blind' improv set with band member D-Madness.
- #5301:37:50FeaturedNov 8, 2021
A retired regular and show legend who made a surprise appearance. Despite his battle with ALS, he performed improvised material based on audience suggestions. He received a standing ovation from the Austin crowd.
- #514FeaturedJul 19, 2021
- #5131:54:56FeaturedJul 12, 2021
A weekly regular and Second City alum battling ALS. He performs a long set and demonstrates a custom device for 'disabled cocaine use' involving a large straw. He receives a custom leather joke book featuring him as Superman.
- #5121:41:17FeaturedJul 5, 2021
A regular performer battling ALS with over 20 years of experience at Second City. He performed a nearly four-minute set of new material. He discussed his new interest in playing Texas Hold'em poker.
- #5111:50:48FeaturedJun 28, 2021
A legendary regular performer battling ALS who has a background in Second City Chicago. He discussed his new hobby of 'no-code terrorism' and his sensitivity to touch. He presented guest Danny Brown with a painting of the rapper Prodigy.
- #509FeaturedJun 14, 2021
- #5081:44:20FeaturedJun 7, 2021
A weekly regular who suffers from ALS and performs from a wheelchair. He performed a themed minute as 'Vape Thing' and 'Future Truth Teller'. He is a former Second City improviser from Chicago who moved to Austin to be a staple of the show.
- #5071:47:48FeaturedMay 31, 2021
A regular performer living with ALS who was a member of Second City in Chicago for two decades. He performed two separate new minutes during this episode, receiving a standing ovation. Tony praised his resilience after his recent recovery from a rough patch involving illness.
- #5061:43:53FeaturedMay 24, 2021
A weekly regular who lives with ALS and is a former Second City improviser. He performed a new minute about his wheelchair and his 'rivalry' with guest Brian Holtzman. He joked about being bumped from Redban's secret show the previous week.
- #5051:41:32FeaturedMay 17, 2021
Weekly regular who performed despite living with ALS. He announced that his girlfriend/nurse, Colette, is moving to Austin to join him.
- #5041:50:38FeaturedMay 10, 2021
A legendary regular and Second City alumnus battling ALS. He performed a long set and interview focused on his distaste for Austin's service industry and the restaurant Bangers. He emphasized that his disability is his strength in comedy.
- #5011:47:43FeaturedApr 19, 2021
A weekly regular and Second City alumnus battling ALS. He performed an improvised scene with Ron White and discussed the rapid progression of his disease since moving to Austin.
- #499FeaturedApr 5, 2021
- #4982:02:00FeaturedMar 29, 2021
A weekly regular who lived with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He performed a new minute and was accompanied by his girlfriend and nurse, Colette.
- #4971:58:20FeaturedMar 22, 2021
A Second City Chicago legend and weekly regular battling ALS. He performed a new minute and presented Tony with a horse trophy.
- #4962:04:26FeaturedMar 15, 2021
A regular performer battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and a Second City alumnus. He closed the show with a set focused on his experiences in Miami and a joke-writing collaboration with William Montgomery.
- #4951:52:40FeaturedMar 8, 2021
Weekly regular and Second City alumnus living with ALS. Performed a set in his underwear (Weekend at Bernie's style). Discussed his struggles with hotel accessibility in Miami.
- #4941:20:56FeaturedMar 1, 2021
A weekly regular with over 20 years of experience, originally from Second City in Chicago. He performs from a wheelchair due to ALS and delivers a new minute of material every week.
- #4931:48:05FeaturedFeb 22, 2021
A weekly regular who recently moved to Austin and has been doing comedy for over 20 years. He performed a new character called 'Ty Chance' and engaged in a comedic confrontation with guest Brian Holtzman.
- #4911:48:22FeaturedFeb 8, 2021
A show regular who officially moved to Austin this week. He lives with ALS and uses a wheelchair, delivering his set through a unique comedic style.
- #4872:02:38FeaturedJan 11, 2021
A legendary regular and improv veteran from Chicago/LA who lives with ALS. He performed a set about the COVID vaccine and his new life in Austin. He joked about the wheelchair ramp Tony bought for him and his 'pussy patrol' fans.
- #48512:13FeaturedDec 28, 2020
A regular performer from New York who trained at Second City in Chicago. He performed in a custom-made cardboard tank due to his ALS (referred to as his 'diseased body'). He did a series of movie impressions as a tank.
- #4821:36:10FeaturedNov 23, 2020
Weekly regular battling ALS who made a grand entrance in a costume. He joked about 'Cake Land' in Los Angeles and his goal to be a sexy disabled sex symbol.
- #4781:25:25FeaturedOct 26, 2020
A regular who submitted a recorded set from Wyoming. He is a fan favorite known for his 'Lights Out' moniker.
- #4741:27:40FeaturedSep 30, 2020
A regular performer living with ALS. He performs a scripted adaptation of 'The Miracle Worker' featuring William Montgomery and Jeremiah Watkins. The set concludes with a standing ovation from the small studio audience.
- #4731:39:23FeaturedSep 21, 2020
A regular performer originally from New York by way of Chicago. He performed a scripted sketch called 'The Smoking Nurses' featuring the band and guests, and closed with a rap verse dedicated to Annie Lederman.
- #4711:37:50FeaturedSep 7, 2020
A weekly regular and Chicago comedy legend living with ALS. He presents a 'Fun Facts' segment where the cast reads envelopes containing dark humor about his condition and personal life. He also performs a freestyle rap about water.
- #4651:23:52FeaturedJul 28, 2020
A weekly regular living with ALS who performed a 'Weekend Update' style set. He challenged Jeremiah Watkins to a monologue-off from the movie Rambo for the following week. He showcased his Chicago Joseph Jefferson Award for excellence in theater.
- #4638:29FeaturedJul 16, 2020
A weekly regular performing a new minute. He discusses his ALS, physical therapy, and jokes about Halle Berry and generational differences in sex.
- #4621:30:52FeaturedJul 8, 2020
A regular performer living with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He performs a set using a text-to-speech device and discusses his health and daily life. He mentions his past work as an actor in the movie Starship Troopers.
- #4611:35:38FeaturedJun 30, 2020
A weekly regular who recently celebrated his one-year anniversary in stand-up comedy. He lives with ALS (motor neuron disease) and uses his set to joke about his condition and current events. He discussed his use of Lion's Mane mushrooms for cognitive health.
- #4581:26:57FeaturedJun 9, 2020
A regular performer who has ALS. He performs a video sketch about doing drugs at parties and discusses his health and comedic timing.
- #4561:37:08FeaturedMay 26, 2020
Weekly regular and Second City alumnus living with ALS. He showcased new adaptive clothing from Tommy Hilfiger and joked about his wheelchair and credit card limits. He announced he would be opening for the band Shellac.
- #4551:35:32FeaturedMay 19, 2020
Weekly regular who performs while battling ALS. He presented a sketch-style video called 'Murder Mike' featuring his girlfriend Mariah Drew Carey. Tony praised his set as being higher quality than the other submissions.
- #4541:40:06FeaturedMay 12, 2020
A weekly regular and classically trained actor living with ALS. He performed a series of 'audition' sketches and discussed his YouTube channel and merch. He also shared his thoughts on UFC and his history as a performer in Chicago.
- #4501:43:00FeaturedApr 14, 2020
Weekly regular living with ALS. He performed a minute focused on Joe Biden and showcased his merchandise website. He continues to be a fan favorite for his resilience and sharp writing.
- #44831:21FeaturedMar 31, 2020
A weekly regular who performs from a wheelchair due to ALS. In this episode, he shares stories and impressions from his 2014 SNL audition. He is a former Second City improv and sketch comedian.
- #4451:22:58FeaturedMay 8, 2020
A weekly regular who performs despite his battle with ALS. He performed a long-form joke about his medical condition and promoted his merchandise. Tony praised him as an American hero and an unstoppable machine.
- #4441:20:14FeaturedMar 26, 2020
A weekly regular who performed a new minute despite his ALS symptoms. He is originally from Flushing, Queens, and was the only regular to make the trip to Ventura for this episode.
- #4431:28:35FeaturedMar 26, 2020
A weekly regular with ALS and a background in Second City improv. He performed a new minute from his wheelchair and jokingly filed a 'Human Resources' complaint against David Lucas. He announced he would be joining the upcoming Ventura road shows.
- #4341:41:32FeaturedFeb 12, 2020
A Second City alum and regular who performs while battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He performed a minute about making adult films for disabled people. Tony described him as an inspiration and a backbone of the show.
- #4331:24:24FeaturedFeb 6, 2020
A regular performer with ALS who has a background in Chicago improv (Second City). He performed a minute about 'sucking dick for wheelchair parts' and being an inspiration. The panel discussed getting him a sponsorship from Zinger Chair.
- #4301:28:32FeaturedJan 21, 2020
A newly appointed regular who has ALS and a background in Chicago improv. He performed a set about his disability and was joined on stage by his 21-year-old son, Colin.
- #4261:42:01Golden TicketJan 13, 2020
A comedian with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and a background in Chicago improv. During this episode, Tony Hinchcliffe officially announced him as the show's third weekly regular. He was joined on stage by his 21-year-old son, Colin.
- #4251:32:05Golden TicketJan 3, 2020
A recurring performer with ALS who was invited to the main stage for the first time. He performed a minute of dark humor regarding his disability and the 'race war'. He famously punched guest Luis J. Gomez during the interview, leading to a challenge for a match at Skankfest.
- #4241:18:41FeaturedDec 26, 2019
Filled in for regular William Montgomery. He has ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and has been in the comedy business for 20 years, returning to stand-up five months prior.
- #41958:12FeaturedDec 18, 2019
A comedian with ALS who returned for a second week after a successful debut. He has 20 years of comedy experience, including 10 years at Second City Chicago. He performed with his girlfriend/nurse and was invited to perform a longer set at the Ice House.
- #4181:19:31Bucket PullDec 10, 2019
A comedy veteran of 20 years and former Second City performer who recently moved to LA from Buffalo. He has ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and uses his condition as comedic material, including jokes about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Tony was so impressed he offered him a guaranteed spot for the following week.