David Brenner debuted on national TV on “The Tonight Show,” and has
made the most appearances of any guest on that show—158. He is the most
frequent talk show guest of any entertainer, which is confirmed in The
Book of Lists #2.
Today, he is recognized as a political pundit, appearing on MSNBC,
CNN and The Fox Network. He’s had four HBO Specials. His last, “David
Brenner: Back With A Vengeance,” was one of HBO’s highest rated specials. The Hollywood Reporter proclaimed, “He’s edgier and more insightful
in his skewering of popular culture than ever before . . .”
Before doing stand-up, he was a successful writer/producer/director of
115 television documentaries, and headed the documentary departments of
both Westinghouse Broadcasting and Metromedia Broadcasting. In that
role he earned nearly thirty awards and citations, including an Emmy
Award. He is the author of five books, including the best seller Soft
Pretzels with Mustard, and I Think There's a Terrorist in My Soup.
