1. Joe Raiola was born on October 12,1955 and is an American satirist, comedy writer and producer.
13 Facts About Joe Raiola
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Joe Raiola is known for his work in Mad magazine, for which he was a member of the editorial staff and a frequent contributor for 33 years, through the end of 2017 when he retired as senior editor.
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Joe Raiola is known for the Annual John Lennon Tribute in New York City, of which he is the cocreator and executive producer, and for his solo show, The Joy of Censorship.
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Joe Raiola is currently the president and artistic director of Theatre Within.
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Joe Raiola was awarded a scholarship to Adelphi University based on his work in the school drama class.
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Joe Raiola is credited on over 100 MAD features, frequently sharing a byline with fellow editor Charlie Kadau.
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Ono invited Joe Raiola to contribute to her book, Memories of John Lennon.
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Joe Raiola has produced and appeared in the Tribute for 37 consecutive years.
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Since 1994, Joe Raiola has toured in The Joy of Censorship, his outspoken and satiric first amendment program.
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Joe Raiola has performed the show in 44 states, at colleges, conferences, regional theaters and libraries, most notably at the Henry Miller Memorial Library and the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library.
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In 2015, Joe Raiola appeared with legendary humor magazine editors, Tony Hendra and Bob Mankoff, in Stand Up for Charlie Hebdo, a benefit for the families of the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attack.
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From 2001 to 2016, Joe Raiola was a co-host of the Woodstock Roundtable on Radio Woodstock, 100.1 WDST.
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On February 14,2013, following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, Joe Raiola announced his candidacy for Pope.