Vic Dibitetto drove a school bus for special-needs children for 20 years until 2014. Before that, he drove a garbage truck. But he would moonlight as a comedian, starting stand-up in 1981.
In 1991, he appeared on ABC’s “America’s Funniest People” with his son, and they won the $10,000 grand prize for their home video of a mock ventriloquy act. Dibitetto made a YouTube video, “Bread and Milk,” in response to a 2013 northeaster, which has surpassed 16 million views, was shown on “The View,” “Today” and several weather channels.
That launched his stand-up career a year later. He opens five shows at the Comedy Catch, 1400 Market St., tonight at 7:30 p.m. Shows on Friday and Saturday are 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. All tickets are $20.
Dibitetto’s been called a cross between Rodney Dangerfield and Ralph Kramden. His routines are honest, but so energetic and frenetic he’s nicknamed The Italian Hurricane.
He was featured in Kevin James’ movie, “Mall Cop 2,” recently signed a book deal for his autobiography and has had roles in two independent films, “Turkey’s Done” and “Who’s Jenna.”
Matt Mitchell, co-host of The Rocket morning radio show in Huntsville, Ala., takes the stage at the Comedy Catch on Sunday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.
Mitchell got his start as “The Casio Kid” on the nationally syndicated Rick and Bubba radio show and was featured in the reality show, “The Fatchelor,” on Turner South. He’s also been seen on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” MTV and on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.”
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