Comedian Advances In 'America's Got Talent' Putting Parsippany In The Spotlight

PARSIPPANY, NJ — A local comedian just got a "yes" from all four judges on "America’s Got Talent."

Maureen Langan, who grew up in Lake Hiawatha, is among the acts moving forward in season 18 of the NBC talent show competition.

Langan's standup act, which revolved around her catchphrase, "I don’t want to hate people; they make me hate them," impressed all four judges.

She even got her first laugh before her set started, explaining that she "grew up in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, where there is no lake."

Her act was also well received by the audience, who gave her a standing ovation after her last joke.

"You're funny, Maureen. You just have this really good timing," Klum said.

Howie Mandel, a well-known comic, praised Langan's performance, saying she had an attitude with which many people could identify.

"I think people are not only going to love you, but they will imitate you and want to see you. You have catchphrases; you have everything in that arsenal that a great comedian needs. You are ready to explode," Mandel said.

Her jokes ultimately received four "yes" votes from judges Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell.

Langan is an award-winning broadcaster, international standup comedian, TEDx Talk speaker, and corporate and event host. She has appeared on Broadway with Rosie O'Donnell and has shared the stage with Robin Williams, Steven Wright, Joy Behar, Gladys Knight and Jordin Sparks.

The season of "Americas Got Talent" premiered on May 30, with the first few episodes centered on auditions, and will then begin six weeks of live shows at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Tuesday, Aug. 22.

Season 18 of "America's Got Talent" airs on NBC on Tuesdays at 8 p.m.