More than 17 years, FF. Clay really hit the big time (albeit briefly) in 1989-1990. That was the year of his breakout "Young Comedians" special on HBO. Dom Irrera and Tim Allen were in that same show. It was a classic. I remember it like yesterday.

Of course Allen went on to "Home Improvement" and the "Santa Clause" films, and Dice kept a cult following for awhile. But Irrera never really realized his full potential. And I actually thought his act was the funniest back then.