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Comedy Show Producers Get “The Light”!

March 10, 2010

One of the most annoying things about running a comedy show (other than finding a venue, booking guests, promoting the show and finding a tech person) is keeping track of times for comedians and giving them the light.  Perhaps it’s because I am crazy necrotic but I end up getting so caught up in timing [...]

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Betty White Confirms SNL Appearnce

March 8, 2010

The lovely Betty White has finally confirmed that she will be appearing on an upcoming episode of SNL accoring to People:
When asked by PEOPLE, “Are you doing Saturday Night Live,” she answered, “Yes,” even if she remains perplexed by the groundswell of support.  “I don’t know why or how,” she says, “but it’s been wonderful.”
Why [...]

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The Danger Of the Studio Audience

March 8, 2010
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This week’s episode of The Comedy Nerds is filmed in front of a live studio audience. Okay, not really but we did discuss that strange beast known at as the studio audience. A group of strangers you can’t see who have been carefully primed to laugh and cheer at everything you say and do.

How do [...]

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Our California Dreams Have Come True!

March 5, 2010

Hey, remember that void left by Conan being off the air? Remember how we all need something awesome in late night to make up for the vortex of unfunnyness that is Jay Leno?  Well, I think after a year on the air Jimmy Fallon is finally proving he can be that awesome thing we need.  [...]

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Do You Believe In Miracles?

February 26, 2010

Stephen Colbert finished his amazing coverage of the Vancouver Olympics last night with an interview with Olympic Gold Medalist Shani Davis.  NBC’s Al Micheals said he would repeat his famous “Do you believe in miracles?” line if after winning Gold Shani Davis said thank you Stephen.  Well folks, it’s time to start believing in miracles! [...]

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Andrew Koenig’s Body Found

February 25, 2010

Andrew Koenig’s body was found today in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. It appears he took his own life. You can read more on cnn.com and watch the press conference.
I can’t tell you how much I hate that this is how the story ends. My heart goes out to his friends and family.

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