Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
by Just finished watching my advance copy of Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project, which debuts tonight at 8 p.m. on HBO (re-airing several Tuesday, Friday …
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Kathy Griffin: Straight to Hell
Some comedians get accused of not having punchlines. So what to make of Kathy Griffin? In one word: Snark. Jerry Seinfeld got and understood Griffin …
Tim Russert anti-interviews Steve Martin
I got excited seeing this listing on MSNBC that Tim Russert would interview Steve Martin. So I’m halfway through watching it (the show re-airs at …
Blake Lewis, still #2
This video is silly and not at all safe for work (profanity), but it does show that Blake Lewis has a sense of humor after …
Lingering thoughts from Las Vegas
Now that I’ve had a chance to rest and gather my thoughts, a few things still left to be said about The Comedy Festival in …
I’m going, going, gone from Disney World
Just got back from a family vacation to Walt Disney World outside of lovely Orlando, Fla. They say it’s difficult for a single guy my …
Book Review: “Born Standing Up”
As you can see on my home page, I already highly recommend you buy and read Steve Martin’s new memoir, "Born Standing Up," if you …
Eddie Izzard gigs Vegas, Vegas digs him
The last time many American audiences saw Eddie Izzard perform stand-up, he was wearing a dress and makeup. Ah, the life of a cross-dressing straight …
Tim Minchin’s proper American debut
After electrifying the Las Vegas audience with his extended introductory performance of "So F–king Rock," Tim Minchin said this was his first time in America. …
The 2007 Andy Kaufman Award finals
Through methods not entirely spelled out — although, really, anything associated with the late Andy Kaufman should go without any easy explanations — eight comedians …