Mike Toomey on WGN & Comedy in the ’80s | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 13
WGN Morning News Announcer, Mike Toomey, joins Pat McGann for Episode 13 of The Pat McGann Show.
They chat about Mike’s 40+ years in stand-up, the early Chicago comedy scene, and his path to becoming a fixture on WGN Morning News. From doing impressions in high school talent shows to creating iconic characters like The Lord of the Limerick, Mike shares how he built his career.
Pat and Mike also swap stories about road gigs, terrible travel days, opening for legendary musicians, Chicago sports pain, acting auditions, Tony the Tiger commercials, and a van full of strangers on a six-hour ride to…
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