Charlie Hill

[2] He also wrote for the television series Roseanne and co-produced and hosted a Showtime special called The American Indian Comedy Slam: Goin Native No Reservations Needed.

[3] Charlie Hill was the first Native stand-up comedian ever to perform on national television, making his network debut on The Richard Pryor Show in 1977.

[7] After college, Hill moved to New York City to study acting and later to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming a professional stand-up comedian.

[2] In the 1970s, Hill earned a spot to perform at Hollywood's famous Comedy Store, a scouting ground for major network TV.

[3] Hill was interviewed about American Indian Movement activist Dennis Banks in the documentary A Good Day to Die.