You may not know the name Ron Funches, but he's one of the more original comics on the scene with a light, singsong delivery and devastating jokes. The breakout star of NBC's "Undateable" talked about how he developed his style.
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"My biggest influences were Lucille Ball, Mitch Hedberg and Dave Chappelle. I loved 'I Love Lucy' as a kid, then as a teenager I discovered Mitch Hedberg, and I loved that just as much."
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