Comedian Gilmartin returns to Bear's

Wish you were funny? Paul Gilmartin doesn't have to. \nIU and Phi Beta Kappa alumnus Gilmartin will return to his comedic roots this Saturday at Bear's Place. Gilmartin got his start performing with Comedy Caravan, a tour that has brought Roseanne, Tim Allen and Sinbad to Bear's small stage. \nGilmartin performed his first funny man act at the Indiana Memorial Union's Frangipani room and has been making people laugh so hard that their drinks come out their noses ever since. He is currently co-host on TBS's "Dinner and a Movie."\nAfter earning his B.A. in Theatre and Drama, Gilmartin went on to study at the famous Second City Theatre in Chicago. He has guest starred on "Bob and Tom." And he also writes poetry.\nGilmartin's resume includes television performances on "HBO Comedy Showcase," "MTV Half Hour Comedy Hour" and "Politically Incorrect." He has written for "The Dennis Miller Show" and the "47th Annual Emmy Awards." \nSaturday you too have another chance to guffaw at Gilmartin while sipping on a fresh hairy bear.