Tag Archives: Stand-up Comedy

RIP Harry Anderson

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Steve

Quite the bummer to hear about Harry passing and rather soon, he was only 65. His magic tricks on SNL helped us all get through some rather weak years for the show. I remember how he put a needle through his … Continue reading →

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RIP Mitzi Shore

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Steve

Mitzi’s name may sound familiar to many, she’s (not-funny) comedian Pauly Shore’s mother. For those who follow comedy (like me), she’s more famous as being the owner of The Comedy Store, a venue which made the careers of David Letterman, Robin … Continue reading →

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Brian Posehn 3

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Steve

Got to see one of my favorite comedians, voice actors and D&D aficionados back in February (the digging out continues!). Hot off his 30 years of being a stand-up last Summer, Brian had a mix of great new jokes and … Continue reading →

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RIP Barry Crimmins

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Steve

Just got the news a few hours ago. As soon as my car’s radio came right up to Patton Oswalt talking about Barry I knew this wasn’t going to be a happy story. I wish I were wrong. Barry passed … Continue reading →

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Roy Wood Jr.

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Steve

Last comedy show of the year and it’s with another great wit from The Daily Show. You probably know Roy as the current Senior Black Correspondent who’s had funny positions about the NFL and HBO’s possible Confederacy show. The club must’ve … Continue reading →

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Michelle Wolf

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Steve

Last weekend I had the honor of briefly meeting while laughing constantly to The Daily Show‘s Michelle Wolf. Besides being a prolific writer, Michelle was incredibly funny, especially when she was covering gender politics and the weirdness of NYC; when Austin … Continue reading →

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Moontower Comedyfest 2017 was great!

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Steve

I’d probably be late posting this even if I weren’t in Las Vegas but our sixth annual comedy festival was an enjoyable time again. This year the Paramount Theater organization renamed the el cheapo badge “Podcast” which didn’t really mean … Continue reading →

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RIP: Don Rickles

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Steve

I’m glad Mr. Rickles had a long and prosperous life (90) because he was a WWII Veteran that participated in the horrors of war unlike other Showbiz types (*cough* St. Reagan and Clint Eastwood). My brother and I knew of … Continue reading →

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RIP Kevin Meaney

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Steve

Poor guy was found dead at his house in New York state yesterday. Kevin was only 60. Meaney was a frequent stand-up comedian on late-night TV during the late Eighties and he had the starring role to the televised version of Uncle … Continue reading →

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Moontower Fest 2016

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Steve

It was another collection of great shows. I’m glad I went despite being a rather meh mood these days, but I have a note to remind me to get out there, don’t stay cooped up. I only did a couple nights. … Continue reading →

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Blaine Capatch

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Steve

My after-party photo with fellow DM and hilarious joke-writer/teller Blaine! I’m not sure if I grammatically structured that last sentence, we’re only fellow DMs, I don’t write jokes, I only live them. It was great to run into him. I … Continue reading →

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