Mark Pitta is a national headliner coming from the fervent San
Francisco comedy scene of the 1980s.
Mark's career flourished in LA, first, fulfilling his dream of
appearing on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson then
subsequent appearances with Jay Leno.
Mark landed a job as host of Totally Hidden Video for the FOX
network, playing different characters in hidden camera situations and
then hosting Friday Night Videos for NBC. Mark has made guest
appearances on Mad About You and Third Rock From the Sun.
For Comedy Central Mark has appeared on Premium Blend;
The A-List; Dr. Katz; and Make Me Laugh.
In 1997 Mark achieved the comedy version of the hat trick
when, during a show, he made a women (name withheld) laugh so
hard she wet her pants, cried, and liquid came out of her nose. There
is no higher honor.
A favorite on the comedy club; college; and corporate circuit,
Mark has also opened for Chris Issak, Celene Dion, Vanessa
Williams, Paul Anka, Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton John, Smokey
Robinson, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and Rick Springfield.
The prestigious ELAN AWARDS has chosen Mark as Master of
Ceremonies five times, and Anthony Robbins has employed Mark to
liven up his financial seminars.
Every Tuesday in Mill Valley, Ca. Mark runs a comedy
showcase at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre new comics a chance to
develop. Veterans like Dana Carvey, Robin Williams, and Richard
Lewis have also stopped by. Read more about it at
https://www.MarkPitta.com
When not working for money, Mark lends his time to his favorite
charity, the Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation.
Show also features Norm Goldblatt and Paul Green.
Hosted by Wes Hofmann.