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Category Archives: Comedians
“I try to think, but nothing happens.”
Us Three Stooges fans for years have heard about the Farrelly Brothers getting the green light on a Three Stooges movie, and big names have been attached to the project over the years, ranging from Jim Carrey to Paul Giamatti … Continue reading
Speaking of Milton Berle …
I mentioned Milton Berle in my previous post, and I actually have a family story about a run in with the comedy legend. For those of you too young to remember him, or who aren’t comedy nerds like me, here’s … Continue reading
Inside Comedy
I just got a new satellite-television package, and with it, I have Showtime for free for three months. Now is the perfect time to sign up, fellow comics. Not for the special deals, but for a new series on Showtime … Continue reading
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I think the first time I really became aware of stand-up comedy was when I first listened to my neighbor’s dad’s Bill Cosby records. I knew who Bill Cosby was, of course. Fat Albert and Picture Pages — to a … Continue reading
Friday nights.
I’m a big fan of weekends. When I was a kid, weekends meant staying up late. No school the next day, so Friday nights, I had my weekly appointments with Johnny Carson and David Letterman. I loved Johnny, but to … Continue reading
The Jazz Comedian
We all have our favorites and influences. One of mine is a guy who never got the recognition he deserves. Franklyn Ajaye, the Jazz Comedian, came up through the ranks of stand up in the early to mid ‘70s, shortly … Continue reading
