Shannon O’Neill in “Prison Freaks: A Talent Show”
by A video introducing Shannon O'Neill's one-woman show warns that, among the thoughts that may enter your brain, are "deviant," "sexy" and "why did I find …
Category: Reviews
Review: Artie Lange’s “Jack and Coke” (on CD/DVD, Comedy Central)
"I'm glad Heath Ledger died, and I'll tell you why." Artie Lange, who came way too close to dying himself earlier this year, opens his …
Truth in advertising? Robin Williams, “Weapons of Self-Destruction” (HBO), in review
After reading David Itzkoff's recent New York Times profile on Robin Williams, the comedian's latest HBO stand-up special, Weapons of Self-Destruction, came off as a …
Reviews / TV / Uncategorized
(Review) Comedy Central’s The Jeff Dunham Show: Puppets say the darnedest things
Before we get into the review, I think it's very important to point out that Jeff Dunham knows what he's doing, and has been doing …
Upon Further Review: Terry Fator, Live From Las Vegas (and on DVD)
All of this talk about ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his new Comedy Central series got me thinking about another man and his puppets. Particularly since …
What’s a Metro Jethro? Jon Reep is glad you asked! (DVD/CD review)
Jon Reep is a self-described "Metro Jethro." It's his term for a rural Southern boy who finds himself living in the big city. People know …
Nick Swardson keeps the party going with “Seriously, Who Farted?” (DVD/CD review)
Comedians like to party just as much as you do, if not more so. Trust me. And yet, you don't see too many comedians who …
Upon Further Review: Hey, hey hey, Bill Cosby still is worth your comedy time and money
As a one-man comedy journalism band, sometimes I don't get to things as timely as I should, and other times things stack up on my …
Review: Wanda Sykes, “I’ma Be Me” on HBO (VIDEO)
Wanda Sykes has made her name in comedy by being known as a woman who's never afraid to speak her mind. It's done wonders for …
Similes: Larry the Cable Guy’s “Tailgate Party” is madder than Dan Rather on Election Night
How many of you listened to and bought Larry the Cable Guy's new CD, Tailgate Party, which came out a week ago? We'll find out …