Richard Lewis talks to me like I’m his therapist
by Ask Richard Lewis how his President’s Day is, and he’ll reply, which president? "It depends," he told me. "If Abe Lincoln was president, I’d be …
Wright at “Funny Kind of Love”
Steven Wright made a rare live appearance (note: though it’d turn out to be part of his training for his first new CD in decades) …
More with Jim Gaffigan
Had a nice long chat with comedian/actor Jim Gaffigan the other day. Our wide-ranging talk lasted more than an hour. Some of it appeared in …
Jim Gaffigan on gaining respect
Millions of TV viewers have seen Jim Gaffigan this week. He appeared in a Super Bowl ad for Sierra Mist, while Comedy Central has aired …
Christian Finnegan’s childhood not best ever
Christian Finnegan called me later than expected because the folks at VH1 wanted him to tape an extra sketch or two for Best Week Ever. …
Funniest reporter of 2006?
Ah, yes, onto the fun misadventures of Mr. McCarthy in Manhattan. The fun began on Tuesday, wherein I talked to PR guy Jules Feiler of …
Tony V gets busy around the holidays
The end of the year always tends to get extra busy for Tony V in Boston, as he’s in demand to preside over the annual …
Gary Gulman goes home for the holidays
Last year, I introduced Gary Gulman to an Arizona comedy-club audience as "the pride of Peabody."Turns out there is now some truth to that.Gulman, 34, …
South Park’s Christmas tradition
Well, if it isn’t Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo. Don’t expect to see the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights and Comedy Central singing …
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Val Kappa does Premium Blend
Val Kappa makes me smile, chuckle, giggle and laugh all the time. So when her Comedy Central debut approached with Premium Blend, I did what …