SNL favorite Nate Bargatze is joining the board of the National Comedy Center

Nate Bargatze has another gig to add to his wildly successful stand-up comedy career and new landmark status Saturday evening live guest. The comic joined the National Comedy Center's Directors' Advisory Committee.

Opened in Jamestown, New York, less than ten years ago, the National Comedy Center is America's official museum and national archive dedicated to the art of comedy. In his new role, Bargatze will help lead the nonprofit's mission to present the history of comedy and provide education on the comedic arts while working to preserve its heritage for future generations.

“I immersed myself in the exhibits for hours every time I explored the National Comedy Center in Jamestown,” Bargatze said in a statement. “It's the only place that truly celebrates the essence of what we do. For an artist, it's a tribute to this thing we work so hard on, and for the average visitor, it lifts the curtain on what elevates it to art. The experience is simply fantastic.

As a member of the Board of Directors Advisory Committee, Bargatze joins 2022 addition Amy Poehler and such humorous artists as W. Kamau Bell, Lewis Black, Tiffany Haddish, Paul Feig, Loraine Newman and Jim Gaffigan. “Stand-up means so much to me,” Gaffigan said of the news, “so I'm happy to welcome my good friend Nate, who shares that sentiment and who also supports the Comedy Center's work to preserve the history of our craft while showing the process.

Before dominating the mainstream not long ago, Bargatze was long considered by many – to reference Chappelle Roan and Sasha Colby – “your favorite comic's favorite comic.” Return to hosting Saturday evening live this October 5th, after his first time on the Studio 8H stage not a year ago. He has released numerous stand-up comedy specials on Netflix and, more recently, on Prime Video. And, this December, his first primetime special will premiere on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

“The history of comedy is vast, and Nate has demonstrated commitment to our mission to preserve that vital history,” said National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson. “He is influencing comedy today and setting a precedent with his achievements and dedication to the art, while being equally dedicated to honoring the legacy of the long line of artists who came before him.”

In 2023, Bargatze launched Nateland Entertainment, a family content company where he produces standup specials, showcases, sketches, and scripted content for film, television, podcasts, and music, as well as his The Naland Podcast.

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