If it hadn’t been for a single laugh during his first attempt at stand-up, Mike Merryfield would have a different life. Merryfield was 24 and living in Appleton, Wis., where he still lives today. His ...

Mike Merryfield, one of the original Lucky 21 at the HBO Comedy Festival, will perform nightly through Wednesday, with Jay Carlson and Cooter Douglas opening. Details at 449-4242 or comedycabana.com.

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Mike Merryfield opens Tuesday for five nights through Saturday at Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Highway, just north of Myrtle Beach, with show times at 8 p.m. daily, also at 10:15 p.m. Friday-Saturday.