Biography of Robert Klein -

Robert Klein (born February 8, 1942) is an American stand-up comedian and occasional
actor.

His first major appearance was as host of the 1970
summer replacement television series Comedy
Tonight, on which were introduced many of the
routines that in the next few years would be
released on record albums. His extensive routines
about the Watergate scandal made him highly
popular in the 1970s. He was one of the first
observational comedians.

Klein appeared in several stand-up comedy specials
on HBO dating to its very early broadcast days. 
He has traditionally concluded these shows with
his I can't stop my leg routine.

He attended Alfred University.

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Biography of Robert Klein -