Mitch Hedberg

Maybe I can get some laughs out of you. Remembered for his distinctive delivery, Hedberg's comedy typically featured short, sometimes one-liners, and observational comedy, mixed with absurd randomness. He is one of my sister's favorites and those of you who are a fan of Steven Wright can appreciate his comedic style. Have you ever heard of an Adult Swim show called Home Movies? If you have then you might of heard Mitch who makes appearances. He has also done the same on another adult humored cartoon show called Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist which used to come on Comedy Central. Mitch would wear sunglasses on stage and keep his head down so not to make eye contact with the crowd due to his stage fright. Like most comics he started out on the open mic scene. For him this was in Southern Florida in 1989. Two years late he moved to Seattle and gained more popularity until finally in 1996 he gained National exposure with a performance at the prestigious Just for Laughs Montreal International Comedy Festival, which aired on Comedy Central. Hedburg was a know drug user, he even mentioned it in his jokes quoted as once saying, "I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too." Now were not talking about a couple joints here and there. With Mitch we were talking about cocaine and heroin. In 2003 he was arrested in Texas for possession of heroin. I guess that Frank Lucas had him hooked. Blue Magic crept up in took over and in 2005 Mitch Hedburg was found dead in his New Jersey home due to an overdose. Three days after his death on April Fool's Day his death was posted on his website and because of this many thought it was a joke. No. No joke. This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs. Any Questions. No. Good, now enjoy a few of these clips that are sure to raise a chuckle. Good day.


Fly, please don't run.

"Mitch Hedburg and The Ducks"


"Sesame Seeds"


"Mitch and The Koalas"