3 votes for John Heffron as 'Last Comic'

0 Comments | USA TODAY, August, 2004 | by Ann Oldenburg

Tonight, viewers' votes will determine which of three comedians will win NBC's hit reality show Last Comic Standing . n An American Idol for the comic world, Last Comic has been a showcase for stand-up comics and a healthy ratings-getter for NBC. n Culled from auditions, 10 people were chosen to live in a house, and each week one was eliminated in stand-up competitions. The final three: Alonzo Bodden from Long Island, N.Y., Gary Gulman from Boston, and John Heffron from Detroit. n Also on tonight's show (9 ET/PT) will be last year's Last Comic winner, Dat Phan (who has been touring on college dates), and runner-up Ralphie May. Which of this year's final three has the best shot at stardom? USA TODAY's Ann Oldenburg asks veterans in the comedy field for their opinions:

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