Mooney, who started out his career writing jokes for Richard Pryor, gave comics such as Sandra Bernhard, Robin Williams and John Witherspoon their first jobs writing for the Richard Pryor Show. Mooney's influence continued throughout the decades, both behind the scenes as a writer for many of the best remembered sitcoms of the 1970s and acting in films like Spike Lee's Bamboozled. Mooney enjoyed a huge resurgence when another talented young comic who blossomed under Mooney's mentorship, Dave Chappelle, cast Mooney in several sketches on Chapelle's show. Despite his advancing years and wizened appearance, the 72-year-old Mooney is still driven by the furious energy that has fueled his act for years, remaining culturally vital and painfully funny. He'll only be in Denver for one night, so don't sleep on the chance to see a living legend.