Ed Bluestone
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Born Name:
Edward Bluestone
Born Date: December 15, 1948
Born Place: East Orange, New Jersey
Died Date: October 24, 2024
Died Place: Sherman Oaks, California
Occupations: Comedian, writer, actor
Brief Biography: Ed Bluestone was an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his droll, deadpan delivery and dark sense of humor. He was a prominent figure in the 1970s comedy scene and a key contributor to the early success of National Lampoon magazine.
Early Life and Education:
Education: He studied drama at Monmouth College (now Monmouth University), where he earned a reputation as the class clown.
Early Career: He dropped out of college to pursue stand-up comedy, beginning his career at age 20.
Career Highlights:
National Lampoon: Bluestone joined the magazine in 1972. He is most famous for conceiving the iconic January 1973 "Death" issue cover, which featured a dog with a gun to its head and the caption: "If You Don't Buy This Magazine, We'll Kill This Dog".
Stand-up Comedy: He was a regular at legendary clubs like The Improv in New York and The Comedy Store in Los Angeles.
Television Appearances:
Featured in the 1977 revival of Laugh-In. Made multiple appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Merv Griffin Show. Served as a roaster for the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast series.
Later Work: After dropping out of the public eye in the early 1980s, he focused on writing screenplays and authored a children’s book titled Rupert Weddington and His Small Dogs.
Born Date: December 15, 1948
Born Place: East Orange, New Jersey
Died Date: October 24, 2024
Died Place: Sherman Oaks, California
Occupations: Comedian, writer, actor
Brief Biography: Ed Bluestone was an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his droll, deadpan delivery and dark sense of humor. He was a prominent figure in the 1970s comedy scene and a key contributor to the early success of National Lampoon magazine.
Early Life and Education:
Education: He studied drama at Monmouth College (now Monmouth University), where he earned a reputation as the class clown.
Early Career: He dropped out of college to pursue stand-up comedy, beginning his career at age 20.
Career Highlights:
National Lampoon: Bluestone joined the magazine in 1972. He is most famous for conceiving the iconic January 1973 "Death" issue cover, which featured a dog with a gun to its head and the caption: "If You Don't Buy This Magazine, We'll Kill This Dog".
Stand-up Comedy: He was a regular at legendary clubs like The Improv in New York and The Comedy Store in Los Angeles.
Television Appearances:
Featured in the 1977 revival of Laugh-In. Made multiple appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Merv Griffin Show. Served as a roaster for the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast series.
Later Work: After dropping out of the public eye in the early 1980s, he focused on writing screenplays and authored a children’s book titled Rupert Weddington and His Small Dogs.