Lingering thoughts from Las Vegas
by 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 …
Chris Rock, at the TCF
I had the chance to watch Chris Rock try out new material twice in recent months in the intimate environment of the Comedy Cellar in …
Jerry Seinfeld, at the TCF
If people were tired of seeing Jerry Seinfeld seemingly everywhere this month, it didn’t show Friday night for either him or the 4,000 cheering fans …
Unprotected Sketch! at the TCF
Could relatively unknown sketch comedy groups compete with national headlining comics for eyeballs, attention and laughs at The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas? That was …
Beginning at the beginning
Lots of great exclusive information to share with you from The Comedy Festival over the weekend in Las Vegas, but before I get to that, …