The Metro: Legendary Comic George Wallace on tour in Detroit
Cary Junior II, The Metro October 23, 2025George Wallace’s observational humor, and masterful storytelling have earned him a place among comedy’s most iconic figures. Wallace joined the The Metro to discuss all the things he appreciates most in his life.
George Wallace of "Clean Slate" to perform at the Fisher Theatre October 25th
George Wallace’s observational humor, and masterful storytelling have earned him a place among comedy’s most iconic figures.
As a comic, writer and actor he has been casted in “Seinfeld,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Mr. Deeds” and so many more staple TV shows and films. Wallace is perhaps best known for his iconic “I Be Thinkin’ routines and his signature “Yo Mama” jokes. He currently stars alongside Laverne Cox in the comedy series, “Clean Slate.”
In 2004, Wallace headlined his own show at The Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas. It was initially only greenlit for 30 days, but the show became so popular it ran for over a decade. That’s how he earned the nickname “The New Mr. Vegas.”
Wallace joined the The Metro to discuss all the things he appreciates most in his life.
He will take his impeccable timing and authentic insights to the Fisher Theatre stage Saturday October 25th.
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Cary Junior II is an audio journalist and producer for The Metro on 101.9 WDET. Cary has worked as a producer or host on a number of projects. His work includes short and longform audio, documentary series and daily radio. In his five year career in journalism he has worked for Crooked Media, the Detroit Free Press, and now WDET - Detroit's NPR station.
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