Comedy Central Presents: Ted Alexandro

Ted Alexandro leans into his background as a former elementary school music teacher. His delivery is laid-back and measured, focusing on specific grievances rather than broad complaints. He details his lingering resentment over a fourth-grade crush on a classmate who refused to “like him, like him” and casually explains why he occasionally fantasizes about going to prison.

Filmed at the Hudson Theatre in New York City, this 21-minute set aired in 2001 during the fifth season of Comedy Central Presents. At the time, Alexandro was transitioning out of the public school system to pursue stand-up full time. He had built a steady reputation in the local clubs, and this early television appearance documents a comic who already understood the value of a long pause.