| 1978 | Left a sportswriting position at the L.A. Times to pursue stand-up comedy, cutting his teeth in clubs on both coasts of the United States. |
| 1985 | Made his debut on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,' launching what would become a 21-appearance run on the most coveted late-night stage in American comedy. |
| 1990 | Established himself as a Las Vegas headliner, earning residencies at Caesars Palace and opening spots for Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Loretta Lynn, and Gladys Knight. |
| 1995 | Logged appearances on more than 100 television programs, including CBS's '48 Hours,' A&E's 'Evening at the Improv,' 'Comic Strip Live,' and 'Hollywood Squares.' |
| 2000 | Carved out a niche as a sports humorist, hosting home video series including 'Greatest Sports Bloopers' and 'World's Worst Avid Golfers.' |
| 2005 | Built a parallel corporate comedy career performing for Fortune 500 audiences nationwide, earning a reputation for delivering clean, intelligent material suited to professional settings. |
| 2014 | Published the memoir 'Heckler! Tales of a Stand-Up Comic and His Quest to Get the Last Laugh,' chronicling his journey from Long Island to Caesars Palace, including backstage stories from 'The Tonight Show' and tours with Tom Jones. |
| 2020 | Entered his fifth decade in stand-up comedy while continuing to headline theaters, cruise ships, and nightclubs across the country. |
| 2024 | Performed on the national comedy and corporate circuit, including charitable bookings, with an active presence at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. |
Bobby Kelton has appeared on “The Tonight Show” no less than 21 times, and he’s also been spotted on “The Montel Williams Show,” A & E’s “Evening at the Improv” and “Comic Strip Live,” and was profiled on CBS’ “48 Hours.” His classic observational style of comedy has audiences of all ages laughing at the things that happen everyday – even the ones that might not seem funny at first glance. He’s opened for such diverse acts as Aretha Franklin, Loretta Lynn, Tom Jones, and Gladys Knight, and is equally at home – and equally funny – in small comedy clubs or on a big Las Vegas stage. Don’t miss the chance to see this master in action!