His tremendous amount of experience enables him to adapt his shows to the most diverse audiences imaginable. From TV work and concert appearances to success in the corporate field, Riley's talents take him right to the heart of his crowd. And Dan's comedy is suitable for audiences of all ages.
When Dan Riley opened a series of shows for Rodney Dangerfield in the 80's, Rodney was so impressed that he invited Riley to tour with him. In no time at all, Riley was a main stage presence in Las Vegas.
Riley spends a great deal of his performance time at major business conventions. The corporate market appreciates his talent for entertaining their audiences without offending anyone. Superstars from all areas of the entertainment world continue to call on Riley to open their performances. The long list of these stars includes Jay Leno, Bill Cosby, Dolly Parton, Frank Sinatra, Billy Crystal, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, and Kenny Rogers.
He has made dozens of appearances on national television, including his starring role in the fast-growing HGTV Network's prime time do-it-yourself series Klutz Around the HouseT, which is now in its second zany season in over 10 million households throughout North America.
In addition to his other activities, Dan Riley has donated his talents to the Arthritis Foundation and United Cerebral Palsy National Telethons. He has also remembered his roots, performing for "wish-kids" at Orlando's "Give Kids the World" Village, and returning to his home state of Wisconsin for the past seventeen years to host the local CP Telethon. Dan Riley performs for many charity golf outings, and his concerts fund the Dan Riley Scholarship for Young Performing Arts students, based in Wisconsin.