This past Tuesday the Doin’ Time Comedy Showcase and BuffaloComedy.com got together and put on an ol’ fashioned roast of Buffalo Sports Legend and local commentator, Rob Ray. It was an amazing success. The crowd was fantastic and enthusiastic, and the comics were hilarious. The evening began with the singing of Oh Canada, by The Manipulators and the American anthem, performed by Tina Crapsi.

After the opening video, Greg Bauch, from WGR550 began the verbal assault, and for the next hour and a half legendary “enforcer” Rob Ray was met with a barrage of ego blows, and he took it all in stride, even stepping up to the mic to deliver a few zingers of his own ( none of his material was scripted and he was FUNNY, fyi) much to the delight of Sabres player Adam Mair, who was seated in the front row to watch the melee.

It was a phenomenal display of the comedic talent here in Buffalo and is something our city should be proud of. BuffaloComedy.com’s mission is to gain more exposure for our local talent and to build a positive image of our city. Yeah, we know Buffalo gets made fun, and we’re going to own it. We refuse to let the rest of the world laugh at us at our expense, if anyone is going to laugh at us, its going to be us…dammit..

Let’s face it, our sports teams aren’t good finishers ( Bandits not included). We know that. It’s time we dish back a little for every Wide Right, and No Goal moment we’ve experienced in our city’s sports history. We would like your help.

Tell us who you think should be next. Baby Joe? Lynch? Kelly? Thomas? I think we would need a little while before we dare ask Norwood, but don’t think it hasn’t crossed our minds. Once we’ve destroyed our athletes, then we will move on to our politicians, so send your suggestions in! (or better yet, click "comments" above and leave a comment letting us know).  

We’ve got new pics and video up from the roast, check em out!