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For the first time since her “America’s Got Talent” debut, fans have the opportunity to catch Grandma Lee in a headlining role, uncensored and uncut, at Bonkerz Comedy Club Jan. 7 through Jan. 9. Audience members also have the chance to be a part of Lee’s new DVD, “Grandma Lee Unleashed,” which is filming during all five of her shows at Bonkerz.

Most recently, Lee won the hearts of millions and made it all the way to the grand finale on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” making it her personal goal to help older people realize it’s never too late to follow your dreams and laugh. She also just finished appearing in “America’s Got Talent Live” hosted by Jerry Springer at Planet Hollywood. The sassy senior won the 2003 Las Vegas Comedy Festival at the MGM Grand and was chosen as a finalist for the 2004 season of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” In fact, she is so popular with TV audiences that “Last Comic Standing” had her on as a special guest during three different seasons and chose her as a Top 10 Favorite Comic on the show.

The Oklahoma native was ironically inspired to take up comedy after the death of her husband and a series of odd jobs such as news reporter and directory assistance operator. In 1995, Lee lost her husband of 37 years to cancer and decided to attend a local comedy workshop to get her laughing again. Since then, this outrageous 75-year-old grandmother has electrified audiences all over the country with her off-color humor and spunk. Lee asserts that 99 percent of her humor is true, but frequently refers to a fictitious ex-husband, Duane, and a story involving David Hasselholf and thong underwear.

“Bonkerz has been working with Grandma Lee for many years and we’re so excited to give ‘America’s Got Talent’ fans this rare experience in such an intimate venue,” said Joe Sanfelippo, owner of Bonkerz Comedy Club.

About Bonkerz Comedy Club

Bonkerz Comedy Club presents five headliner shows weekly, with one on Thursday at 8 p.m. and two on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are $29.95 each. Palace Station hotel guests and locals with a valid Nevada ID receive a $10 discount. The club features a rotating schedule with a new headliner and feature act every week. Doors open one hour before showtime and guests must be 21 years and older. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center, The Fiestas and The Galleria Mall or by calling (702) 547-5300.

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