"I really got the feeling that people were laughin' at me."

Had Clint Black been singing, that would've been devastating. But he was trying his hand at stand-up comedy, so laughs were a good thing. Clint did a short string of jokes last night on the CBS show "Secret Talents Of The Stars," a six-week competition in which 16 celebrities work in areas outside their normal realm of entertainment.

After receiving some coaching from comedian Garry Shandling, Clint did a short routine that included a jab at his usual profession. He noted there's a cure for every kind of ache — backache, toothache, etc. — except for heartache. "That's why," he added, "we invented country music and alcohol."

Particularly lauded for his timing, Clint got thumbs-up from all three judges, including Debbie Reynolds and R&B singer Brian McKnight, as well as from viewers at home. He advanced to the next level of competition along with skater Sasha Cohen, who performed as a contortionist.

Bounced were R&B singer Mya and Star Trek actor George Takei, who attempted to reshape himself as a country singer. Though coached by Montgomery Gentry, George — best known for his role as Mr. Sulu — confessed "the beat has always been a big challenge to me," and he proved it by getting lost in a short version of Willie Nelson's "On The Road Again."

Look for Jo Dee Messina to tackle urban dance as four more contestants appear in next week's installment.