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Martin Short in Reno today (Jan. 31)

Jiminy Glick and Ed Grimly will be at the Silver Legacy on Saturday night, and they’re bringing Martin Short along for the ride. Or maybe it’s the other way round. With Short, an actor who immerses himself in every role, it’s tough to tell.

In Reno, Short — and his many characters — will deliver a showcase smacking of everything from Broadway to sketch comedy.

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What’s next for comedians?

Have you heard the one about the presidential candidates who walk into a bar?

If you’re a comedy buff, you probably have.

For six to 12 months, political humor has been front and center on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno,” “The Late Show With David Letterman,” “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” at comedy clubs and even at the movies. Heck, Tina Fey got more publicity for her Sarah Palin impersonations than anything in her career.

It’s enough to make one wonder, “What now?”

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