Winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing, John Heffron, takes the stage and rocks the mic in his third COMEDY CENTRAL stand-up special, "John Heffron: Middle Class Funny," which premieres Saturday, July 18 at 11:00 p.m.

Whether he's appearing on hit VH1 comedy commentary shows or at major comedy festivals across the country, Heffron offers up his cynical and refreshing perspective on life, winning over viewers left and right. Peppered with brand new topics such as bourgeoisie fashion, marriage and childhood as well as his fan's favorite bits, 'Middle Class Funny' is sure to please veteran and new stand-up enthusiasts alike. Get ready for an all-new hour of laughs!

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