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Title: COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 12:26:06 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were of today and had comedy, and now it is time for you to post until the comedy cows come home.  
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 12:27:40 AM
And the word of the day is: CENTO!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 12:28:27 AM
Just in case you're wondering, Cento was not the long lost brother of Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Gummo, and Zeppo.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 12:53:33 AM
Two people just sitting there like so much fish - THAT'S comedy.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 12:54:04 AM
It was so cold this morning that I fell out of bed and broke my pajamas.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 01:01:21 AM
Why do they sit there like so much fish?  They just sit there, like a gazelle in pantyhose.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 01:01:47 AM
And one of them is a comedy writer who can't seem to post a joke.  THAT'S comedy.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 01:31:22 AM
I'm still catching up on yesterday's posts...and I was watching "Mad Men."  
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Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 01:31:40 AM
And I just read Singdaw's post, saying that he's back. :D
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Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 01:33:21 AM
And TCB's!  Yay! ;D
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Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 01:44:49 AM
I'm still ketchuping on yesterday's posts...FJL, that's a nice "Herringbone" review for Skip!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 01:59:53 AM
Topic of the Day...an oldie, but a goodie:

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Several men are in the locker room of a golf club. A cell phone on a bench rings and a man engages the hands free speaker-function and begins to talk.

Everyone else in the room stops to listen.

MAN: "Hello"
WOMAN: "Honey, it's me. Are you at the club?"

MAN: "Yes"
WOMAN: "I am at the mall now and found this beautiful leather coat. It's only $1,000. Is it OK if I buy it?"
MAN: "Sure, …go ahead if you like it that much."

WOMAN: "I also stopped by the Mercedes dealership and saw the new models. I saw one I really liked."
MAN: "How much?"
WOMAN: "$60,000"
MAN: "OK, but for that price I want it with all the options."

WOMAN: "Great! Oh, and one more thing…the house we wanted last year is back on the market. They're asking $950,000."
MAN: "Well, then go ahead and give them an offer, but just offer $900,000."

WOMAN: "OK. I'll see you later! I love you!"
MAN: "Bye, I love you, too."

The man hangs up. The other men in the locker room are looking at him in astonishment. Then he asks: "Anyone know who this phone belongs to?"
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 02:23:36 AM
I just checked my e-mail and my friend Rick sent this to me (and others) yesterday evening:

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Hello All!
   
I'm sure you've all heard of the "six degrees of Kevin Bacon."  Well this morning at Darby's cafe here in Olympia, we were having our breakfast and who sat right next to us but his wife Kyra Sedgewick and their son!  
So, I guess that means we are two degrees from him!
 
Rick

What's Kyra doing in Olympia, Washington??  Pretty cool! :D
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 02:24:05 AM
And now, I'm finally off to bed. :)
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Post by: Ben on September 29, 2008, 02:33:51 AM
At 2:30 in the morning? You should be getting to bed young man!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 03:22:26 AM
CONGRATULATIONS to Skip on the Times review.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 03:23:15 AM
For joke day, DR Vixmom could just re-print her whole microwave story from yesterday!   :P

Glad it all ended well.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 05:27:47 AM
"Kiss me, you fool!"
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TmUBWwWLKUU/SNwL9WvpCdI/AAAAAAAAB24/tmO7nXEH-8o/s400/upants3.jpg)


photo:   The Underpants
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on September 29, 2008, 05:49:33 AM
And the word of the day is: CENTO!

The Songs Of The Day  Actually Come From A Broadway Show: FOSSE
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: S. Woody White on September 29, 2008, 06:40:55 AM
"Kiss me, you fool!"
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TmUBWwWLKUU/SNwL9WvpCdI/AAAAAAAAB24/tmO7nXEH-8o/s400/upants3.jpg)


photo:   The Underpants
Yes, yes, I think I see it now... Yes, like this, you do look like Daffy Duck!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: S. Woody White on September 29, 2008, 06:42:43 AM
Sorry, can't think of a joke right now.

But I loved Vixmom's shot back at me from yesterday!   :-*
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jennifer on September 29, 2008, 06:48:46 AM
RE: the first episode of THE MENTALIST



(not really any real spoilers, just what i thought of the show in general mostly).

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I had already read what DR MattH had posted and i agree with some of what was said. I have seen a few episodes of PSYCH and to me the description of the show sounded similar.

Although i don't think it really is that similar). PSYCH is more comedic and that guy is pretending to be a fake. In this story the GUY used to be a fake but now is basically honest about how he figures things out.

I agree with what DR MattH said about Simon Baker's character and how he figures things out. In PSYCH they do a close-up of whatever the guy is looking at and show us how he figure it out. I guess THE MENTALIST could not copy the exact same thing. And i actually partially do not think it is lazy writing.

Some of the time we can figure it out for ourselves. And some of the time the exact way he figures things out do not really matter. Although it did bother me a lot in relation to the first case of the missing girl. He was able to tell a lot of stuff to the mother and i had absolutely no idea where he was getting this stuff from. I really think they should have helped us out there.

This show is pure drama. And the characters are quite interesting. I especially liked Simon Baker and the lead detective (robin tunney)

I can't say i loved the show. But i do think it has potential and was enjoyable.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: S. Woody White on September 29, 2008, 06:49:03 AM
I read at Playbill Online that Liz Calloway is working on a new solo album. (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/121819.html)

Good for her!  I love her previous three solo discs.

The only problem is, it's going to be released by PS Classics.  I don't know what it is, but there isn't a single disc they've done that I've heard that I've truly enjoyed.  They just... I dunno... sound flat.  They kinda sorta lack zing.

 :-\
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jennifer on September 29, 2008, 06:51:35 AM
Tonight there is a bunch of stuff i want to watch on tv:

CW: Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill.

NBC: Chuck, Heroes and Life (what a great line-up, i cannot wait for these 2 new ones).

ABC: Dancing with the stars (2 hours).
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 29, 2008, 07:01:51 AM
A little old lady visits her doctor and says to him, "Doctor, I'm having a terrible problem with gas.  I fart all the time!  But the strange thing is that my farts don't make a sound and they don't smell at all.  In fact, since I've been sitting here, I've farted about twenty times.  But you probably didn't know that because they were completely silent and have no smell at all."

The doctor nodded his head and scribbled on his prescription pad.

"I'd like you to get these pills immediately.  Take three a day after every meal and then come back and see me in a week."

The little old lady thanked the doctor and went right to her pharmacist.

A week later, she came back to the doctor.

"Doctor, I have no idea what was in those pills but now my farts smell something awful!  Those pills must contain some kind of skunk extract!  I'm still farting all the time, and they still make no noise, but my goodness they smell bad!"

"Very good!” said the doctor.  "We fixed your sense of smell.  Now we have to take care of your hearing."
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: S. Woody White on September 29, 2008, 07:04:38 AM
Which reminds me, der B has a doctor's appointment today.....
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jennifer on September 29, 2008, 07:08:37 AM
Did anybody else love last night's TAR???
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 07:27:55 AM
Good morning, all! I slept late, which was nice, but now I'm feeling disorganized.  I was also just suspended from TalkinBroadway for calling a poster an "inflated frog" for making negative comments about my friend Seth Rudetsky. I have no idea how long the suspension will last, possibly forever, but I'm really glad I didn't call the poster an asshole. I did however want to call the administrator who sent me the suspension email an asshole. I didn't though.

I'm listening to the great OBC of NINE, and I already am fearful of what Rob Marshall will do to the film.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 07:29:33 AM
Good morning!

Not as cool this morning as I was hoping (the attic fan had to run all night to keep the house colled down), but in a day or two, we'll be back to really cool nights which is what I want. A high in the 80s today.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 07:31:27 AM
Since DR Jennifer has already posted part of today's ON TV TOnight, I'll just add:

CBS - comedies and CSI: MIAMI
FOX - SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES and PRISON BREAK
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 07:32:34 AM
It will be a totally NBC night for me. I can't wait to see the season premieres for both CHUCK and LIFE, both of which have garnered excellent advanced reviews. (CHUCK has already been renewed for the entire season because NBC is so pleased with the episodes already filmed.)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JMK on September 29, 2008, 07:32:56 AM
I can see Erev Rosh Hashana from my house!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 07:35:21 AM
Page Two Glinda and Dorothy Dance!!!


Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 07:36:42 AM
I'll be doing my level best to finish up with NUMB3RS today. I have five episodes left. There don't appear to be any bonus features left, so I should be able to finish them this afternoon and tonight.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 07:38:09 AM
I'll be trying to squeeze in TRUE BLOOD at some point today as well. I won't be watching any of NBC's shows "live" tonight. I'll record them all and start around 8:50 watching CHUCK which will allow me to catch up to the end of LIFE about the time the network actually gets there.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 07:40:44 AM
I wish I could answer your question about THE GODFATHER on Blu-ray, bk, but I reviewed the sDVDs. Every review I've read has praised the look of the Blu-rays, but the set is $61 on sale, and as much as I admire the first two films (especially the second one), I'm not going to spring for that set until I can get a really great deal on it.

Perhaps one of our other DRs who has gone Blu has it and will respond.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 29, 2008, 07:41:07 AM
A cowpoke decides to end his long hot day on the range by stopping at the town tavern and getting a drink.  He rides his horse to the saloon, ties her to the hitching post, strolls through the doors, wearily climbs up a barstool, orders a beer and leans on the bar to relax and enjoy his drink.

Suddenly, a grizzly old farmhand bursts through the tavern doors.  "Buck!  Buck!  Come quick!  Lightnin' struck a tree and your fields are a'burnin'!"

The cowpoke jumps off the barstool, rushes out the doors, unties his horse and jumps on, and begins to head out of town.  But half way down the main street he pulls his horse to a halt.

"Wait a minute!  I don't own any farm!  I don't have any fields!"  The cowpoke turns back to the tavern.  He slides off his horse, again ties it to the hitching post, strolls back through the doors, climbs back onto the stool and returns to sipping his beer.

Suddenly, a wild young man burst through the doors.  "Buck!  Buck!  Your daddy's been shot!  He's bleedin' real bad!  He's callin' for you!"

The cowpoke jumps off the barstool, rushes out the doors, unties his horse and jumps on, and steers west.  When he reaches the town limits, he again stops his horse dead in its tracks.

"Wait a minute!  My daddy died years ago!  He drowned in the river!"  The cowpoke again turns back to the tavern.  He again slides off his horse, reties it to the hitching post, strolls back through the doors, climbs back onto the stool and takes another gulp of his beer.

Suddenly, an old crone of a midwife shouts into the bar, "Buck!  Buck!  Git yur worthless hide ta home!  Yur wife is a'goin' into labor!  She's about ta give birth!"

The cowpoke recklessly jumps off the barstool, barrels through the doors, yanks his horse's ties off the post and jumps up onto the saddle, and careens the mare towards home.  When he finally reaches his cabin, he comes to a dead stop.

"Wait a minute.  My name's not Buck!"
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ginny on September 29, 2008, 07:45:02 AM
Monday morning greetings!  Today is my day off for the week and I'm doing my best to keep it relaxed and uneventful.  Maybe a few errands around midday, but I'll have to spend the afternoon at home to cook the pot roast dinner that Richard requested.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 29, 2008, 07:48:14 AM
Did you hear about the whale at the aquarium that needed a circumcision?

They had to send in four skin-divers.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JMK on September 29, 2008, 07:59:20 AM
Re:  The Godfather.  I will simply pass on what restorer Robert Harris emailed to me privately--the film was restored frame by frame to precise instructions by original DP Willis, and was based on the original answer print held by The Academy.  Harris pointed me here for more info:

http://www.ascmag.com/magazine_dynamic/May2008/PostFocus/page1.php (http://www.ascmag.com/magazine_dynamic/May2008/PostFocus/page1.php)

The only place the negative was badly damaged was in the restaurant scene, where a "processing error" over the two nights of shooting had never been dealt with (as discussed in one of the extras).

So I would say in this case, The Godfather should certainly look exactly as it did (probably better) on its original theatrical release.  At least Willis seems to think so, and I'd consider him the expert.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jrand73 on September 29, 2008, 07:59:36 AM
Hahahahahaha
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 29, 2008, 08:00:25 AM
I am watching THE BOY AND THE PIRATES featuring Master Charles Herbert and a former DR looking lovely in a red velvet dress and Shirley Temple ringlets.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jrand73 on September 29, 2008, 08:07:41 AM
A blonde, a brunette, and a redhead went on a vacation in Mexico.  They had a great time, but woke up in jail and couldn't remember why they were there.

A guard came in a told them they had all been sentenced to death in the electric chair.  They marched them into the waiting room.

The brunette was first.  They strapped her into the chair and asked if she had any last words.  She said:  "I am a graduate of Trinity Bible College and I believe in the power of the Lord, and I am innocent of any charges."

They threw the switch and nothing happened.  The guards were astonished and let her go.

The redhead was next.  She was strapped into the chair and asked for her last words.  She said: "I am a graduate of Harvard Law School and this is a great injustice.  I wish to appeal to the highest court in the land."

They threw the switch, and again nothing happened.  The guards were impressed and let her go.

Then they strapped the blonde into the chair.  They asked her for her last words.  She said:  "I am a graduate of Ft. Lauderdale Jr. College with an associate degree in electrical engineering, and unless you plug this thing in, you're not gonna electrocute anybody."
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 08:08:24 AM
It's time for a walk.  I'm not sure in which direction yet, but I need to end up at the Lincoln Center NYPL.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 08:15:11 AM
I'm heading down to get cleaned up to go out to lunch with best friend John later.

WBBL.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jrand73 on September 29, 2008, 08:33:10 AM
It's time for a walk.  I'm not sure in which direction yet, but I need to end up at the Lincoln Center NYPL.

If you drop bread crumbs, you can find your way back.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jrand73 on September 29, 2008, 08:45:26 AM
A woman was enjoying the matinee performance of the SOUTH PACIFIC revival very much.

She noticed that there was an empty seat next to the woman seated beside her.  She also knew the show was sold out and that the ticket had been very expensive.

During intermission, she asked the woman about the empty seat.

"Oh," the woman replied, "that was my husband's ticket, but unfortunately he passed away."

"I'm sorry...but couldn't you have brought one of your friends?"

The woman said:  "No one could come.  They are all at the funeral."
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: FJL on September 29, 2008, 08:48:02 AM
Jrand, do you mind if I post that joke on All that Chat?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 08:49:05 AM
Good morning, good day, how are you this beautiful day?  I am up.  Sort of.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 08:50:12 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And the sun is back out in NYC! :)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 08:50:18 AM
Okay, that was very slowwwww - that post took twenty seconds to go through.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 08:52:19 AM
It's time for a walk.

"My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She's ninety-seven now, and we don't know where the hell she is. "

-Ellen DeGeneres
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 08:52:45 AM
Great joke, DR JRand58!   :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 08:53:22 AM
DR JRand - I loved that joke!  -Even when it applied to Oklahoma and My Fair Lady.  ;)

*I especially love the variation where it is Richard Rodgers asking the woman about the empty seat next to her in the front row.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 08:54:27 AM


What's the difference between a Snowman and a Snow-woman?












Snow balls





Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 08:55:05 AM
We know the Godfather film was restored frame by frame to exact specifications - the same was said with Vertigo, but that restoration, while fine, didn't really quite have the lustre of the IB prints.  I'm not saying The Godfather doesn't - I never owned an IB print and obviously it's been years since I've seen one, but a) this DVD transfer should not be quite this soft in its mid to long shots, and interestingly, about two hours in, the color suddenly gets better and deeper (starting with the scene where Caan beats up Carlo).  If he was going off an IB answer print, then I'm sure it looks the way it did, but I'd like to see an actual print of this new restoration - my guess is it's sharp as a tack, and I'm just curious if the Blu-Ray is as well.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 08:56:09 AM
As for last night's "The Amazing Race"...  :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 08:58:21 AM
As for last night's "Brothers and Sisters"... :)

*But like DR MattH mentioned, that was a lot of "drama" for one episode.  However, I guess that's a good way to kick the season off.  -Even "Grey's Anatomy" planted a lot of seeds for the coming season.  And then there was "Heroes"... I may need to start taking notes.  ;)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 09:00:51 AM
And one of my favorite "you have to think about it and say it out loud" jokes from Johnny Carson...



-What's the difference between a "vitamin" and a "hormone"?





-You can't make a "vita" "min".
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 09:03:46 AM
So... Jennifer Hudson is currently on "The View", and she's singing a song from her new album which "drops" tomorrow...  I know she's really just trying to be an "ordinary girl" - just read the article in yesterday's NY Times - but I really think she needs a stylist - or at least some better taste in clothing.  The gray "t-shirt" dress thingy she has on right now with the Ugg-like boots.. Ugh.
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Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 09:05:33 AM
The gray "t-shirt" dress thingy

And that's a technical fashion term.  I heard it on TV.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 09:06:55 AM
...And I finally got a hold of my Mom this morning.  It turns out she was having a reunion this past weekend with some of her nursing school classmates from the Philippines.  I happened to reach her just as she and my father were getting ready to leave Atlantic City this morning.  ;)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 09:07:42 AM
WOW!

Wachovia is being taken over by CitiGroup (too)?!?!?!?!?!?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 09:09:22 AM
In the beginning there was nothing. God said, 'Let there be light!' And there was light.

There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 09:11:11 AM
DR JoseSPiano, if I had been online last night when you posted about not being able to reach any of your family, I would have asked you if any of them had caller ID.    :)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 09:11:15 AM
Ooops...

Even the Opening Bell of the New York Stock Exchange failed to ring this morning!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 09:11:53 AM
Jrand, do you mind if I post that joke on All that Chat?

Don't use my name.  i've been banned. O course, I have no idea for how long.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: MBarnum on September 29, 2008, 09:12:21 AM
Did anybody else love last night's TAR???


I did! Some fun teams!!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 09:12:56 AM


What's the difference between a Snowman and a Snow-woman?



Snow balls


Why are gipsies such noisy lovers?

Crystal balls.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 09:14:03 AM
Steven Spielberg was discussing his new project - an action docudrama about famous composers starring top movie stars.

Sylvester Stallone, Steven Seagal, Bruce Willis, and Arnold Schwarzenegger were all present.

Spielberg strongly desired the box office 'oomph' of these superstars, so he was prepared to allow them to select whatever composers they would portray, as long as they were very famous.

"Well," started Stallone, "I've always admired Mozart. I would love to play him."

"Chopin has always been my favorite, and my image would improve if people saw me playing the piano" said Willis. "I'll play him."

"I've always been partial to Strauss and his waltzes," said Seagal. "I'd like to play him."

Spielberg was very pleased with these choices. "Sounds splendid."

Then, looking at Schwarzenegger, he asked, "Who do you want to be, Arnold?"

So Arnold says,



"I'll be Bach."
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: S. Woody White on September 29, 2008, 09:14:23 AM
And one of my favorite "you have to think about it and say it out loud" jokes from Johnny Carson...



-What's the difference between a "vitamin" and a "hormone"?





-You can't make a "vita" "min".

Time to invoke a long-standing HHW rule!

There will be no mone-ing!!!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 09:14:39 AM
I did! Some fun teams!!

Did you see my friend Nick Spangler?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 09:15:57 AM
I'll have to look back at bk's notes to see if we were just supposed to post jokes, or if they were supposed to be good or bad jokes.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JMK on September 29, 2008, 09:16:50 AM
In the beginning there was nothing. God said, 'Let there be light!' And there was light.

There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better.

Which brings to mind these new Chuck Norris jokes that the kids are into:

G-d said, Let there be light.  Chuck Norris said, Say please!

and/or:

Chuck Norris counted to infinity.  Twice.


The above jokes must be said in a Chuck Norris voice and with a Chuck Norris scowl for maximum comedic effect.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JMK on September 29, 2008, 09:17:17 AM
BK, don't snippify me--I'm only the messenger.  As I said, I was simply passing along what Mr. Harris told me.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 09:17:56 AM
DR elmore3003 -

So I'm guessing someone didn't like being called an inflated toad??
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 09:17:58 AM
A long telephonic conversation kept me inside. Now it's time to take a walk to Lincoln Center.

Sir W.S. Gilbert, when he and the D'Oyly Carte company brought HMS PINAFORE to New York, was at a dinner party where the lady next to him started talking about composers. Her favorite was BAYCH.

"I adore Baych's music," she told him. "Has he written anything lately?"

"Madame," replied Sir william Schwenck Gilbert, "dear Baych is decomposing."
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: MBarnum on September 29, 2008, 09:18:40 AM
Did you see my friend Nick Spangler?


Yes. He has beautiful eyes.

Did you watch?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on September 29, 2008, 09:19:22 AM
Inflated frog?

Someone is going to have to explain that to me. Is it dirty?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 09:19:35 AM
DR elmore3003 -

So I'm guessing someone didn't like being called an inflated toad??

writerkev had no problems making fun of Seth!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on September 29, 2008, 09:20:10 AM
You should have called him a chinchy bassa.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 09:21:09 AM
Inflated frog?

Someone is going to have to explain that to me. Is it dirty?

It's a fable by Aesop: a frog became so egomaniacal that he decided he could be a bull. So he kept inflating himself until he exploded. It's the story of the career of the Fat Conductor of Limited Talent and Limitless Ego.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on September 29, 2008, 09:21:32 AM
I have taken to using "fathead minnow" lately. I think it is quite insulting.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on September 29, 2008, 09:22:20 AM
Ah. Ok. Thank you.

Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ginny on September 29, 2008, 09:24:13 AM
Off to do some errands - bye for now!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 29, 2008, 09:27:52 AM
I'm listening to the great OBC of NINE, and I already am fearful of what Rob Marshall will do to the film.

Well brace yourself.  It will be cinematic rather than "the stage production".  It may or may not include all the numbers.  It may or may not have new numbers.

That's all given, of course, but being "fearful" will have an impact of nothing other than a buildup of negative anticipation.

Look forward to it and accept that it is not an effort to replicate the Broadway production.  That way, maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised.  If not, you'll not have had your worst fears realized.

 ;)



Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: S. Woody White on September 29, 2008, 09:31:13 AM
This is scary.  I'm totally in agreement with Pulliam.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Charles Pogue on September 29, 2008, 09:35:46 AM
A man came up to me and said he hadn't had a bite in weeks; so I bit him!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jrand73 on September 29, 2008, 09:36:58 AM
Jrand, do you mind if I post that joke on All that Chat?

BE my guest, DR FJL.

But the first time I heard it, as DR JOSE suggests, the show in question was MY FAIR LADY.  ;D
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 09:37:02 AM
They leave the most specious posts up at ATC (a place I do not frequent anymore, unless I just glance to see what a new show's reviews are like), and ban people who respond to them in kind.  Amazing.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 09:37:31 AM
A man came up to me and said he hadn't had a bite in weeks; so I bit him!

THAT'S comedy!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 09:38:36 AM
JMK - wasn't being snippy.  I just thought this DVD was going to be a revelation and it wasn't quite that, mostly because of the softness, which may not be an issue on the Blu-Ray.  It is 1000% better than the previous DVD.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 09:39:49 AM
I'm totally in agreement with Pulliam.

It's a red letter day!   :)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jrand73 on September 29, 2008, 09:42:50 AM
The world's smartest man, a Boy Scout, and a priest are on an airplane.  The pilot comes rushing into the cabin and says: "We have developed engine trouble.  There are only three parachutes, they will need my expert opinion to tell them what went wrong, so I am taking one of them."  The pilot grabs and parachute and jumps out.

The world's smartest man says:  "I can give so much more to the world than either of you, so I am taking a parachute."  He grabs one and jumps out.

The priest says: "You are a young man with your life ahead of you, I have made my peace with God.  Take the last parachute, my son."

The Boy Scout says:  "Don't worry, Father.  There's a parachute for both of us.  The World's Smartest Man just jumped out with my backpack."
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jrand73 on September 29, 2008, 09:43:52 AM
Is Nick part of the Nick and Starr team on TAR?  
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jrand73 on September 29, 2008, 09:46:51 AM
And I can do one-liners too.

Two drunk men are walking on the railroad tracks, one says to his friend: "This is longest damn staircase I ever climbed!"
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 29, 2008, 09:51:39 AM
It's a red letter day!   :)


I noticed that, Hester.  Have you been bad again?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 09:53:52 AM
the Nick and Starr team

Nick Cage and Starr Jones?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 09:54:26 AM
Have you been bad again?

Depends who's asking.     8)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 29, 2008, 09:59:06 AM
Jim and Bob were walking along the railroad track when they found a severed foot inside a shoe.

Jim looked at it closely and then looked at Bob and said, "That looks like Joe's shoe."  

Bob said, "It is Joe's shoe."

They continued walking and happened upon a pants leg with a severed leg inside.  Bob looked at it and said to Jim, "That looks like Joe's leg."

Jim agreed: "That is Joe's leg."

A quarter of a mile up the track, they found a severed arm.   Jim looked at Bob and said, "That looks like Joe's arm."  

Bob nodded and said, "Yup! That is Joe's arm."

A short way down the track, they suddenly stopped when they found a head.  Bob reached down and picked up the head.  He looked at Jim in amazement.

Then he looked at the head and said, "Joe?  Joe?  Are you hurt?"
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jrand73 on September 29, 2008, 09:59:38 AM
Nick Cage and Starr Jones?

Au contraire, mon ami.  8)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 29, 2008, 09:59:45 AM
Depends who's asking.     8)

The Grand Inquisitor!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jeanne on September 29, 2008, 10:00:39 AM
Hello, everyone.
Busy day here. I've got errands to do, then will try to read your jokes over lunch.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: FJL on September 29, 2008, 10:01:01 AM
Nurse:  Doctor, the invisible man is here for a check-up.

Doctor:  Tell him I can't see him.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 29, 2008, 10:15:07 AM
On her way home from work, a chicken decides to stop by at a bar for a drink.  As she's nursing her gin tonic, a egg sits down next to her.  He drops a few lines on her and after a while they're hitting it off and having a few laughs.  Eventually, the egg asks the chicken to come up to his place and she leaves with her arm on his.

When they get to his bachelor pad, he mixes up a pitcher of martinis and they settle on the sofa for some intimate chat.  Eventually, their passions get the better of them and the chicken and the egg begin to make out.

"Why don't we continue this in the bedroom?" suggests the egg.  The chicken, flushed with excitement, readily agrees.

A few minutes later, the egg is lying on his side fast asleep with the chicken sullenly sitting up in the bed next to him.
 
"Well,” said the chicken testily puffing a cigarette, "I guess that settles that."
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 10:23:51 AM
Good Afternoon!

So...

You're in a room with Hitler, Attila the Hun and Andrew Lloyd Webber.  You have a gun, but there are only two bullets in it?  What should you do?


















-Shoot Sir Andrew twice.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 10:31:36 AM
And on that note - usually a D-flat - I believe I shall head out into the City for the afternoon.  I need to run a few errands, as well as scout out a few things.

Laters...
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: S. Woody White on September 29, 2008, 10:37:32 AM
Re tonight's NBC line-up:

I'm planning on watching Chuck, and I'm really looking forward to Heroes, but I've no real interest in Life.

That could have been phrased better, couldn't it.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 29, 2008, 10:44:21 AM
Re tonight's NBC line-up:

I'm planning on watching Chuck, and I'm really looking forward to Heroes, but I've no real interest in Life.

That could have been phrased better, couldn't it.


Reconsider!  Life is to die for!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 11:07:30 AM
Back from the long jog and must now shower and be on my way to the brunch meeting.  I shall have my beloved poached eggs on an English or Swedish muffin.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: S. Woody White on September 29, 2008, 11:26:35 AM
Browsing around the net, I noticed over at Waiter Rant that the Waiter, having transformed his blog into a best-selling novel, has now had said novel optioned as the basis for a television series.  Presumably sit-com.  The Waiter asked for comments, specifically who could play him in the series.

As usual, almost every suggestion is for big-name stars, of either film or television.  Even the British names suggested are fairly well known.  (Hell, I admit to suggesting Simon Pegg, just to see if anyone out there knew who he is.)

I've also suggested that names from Broadway or Off-Broadway be looked into, as they wouldn't be demanding as high a salary as an established I've-Done-Movies star.  But something tells me no one over there will have even the slightest idea what I'm talking about.  

*sigh*
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: S. Woody White on September 29, 2008, 11:29:09 AM
Time for the doctor for der B.  Hasta.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jennifer on September 29, 2008, 11:29:13 AM
re: last night's TAR

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I did! Some fun teams!!

Yep it was fun. Those bee keepers looked very odd!

But i was so happy to have the show back on. So who do you like? Or is it too soon to tell?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 29, 2008, 11:30:43 AM
Here's some bi-partisan fun:

Time for Campaigning (http://www.peteyandpetunia.com/VoteHere/VoteHere.htm)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jennifer on September 29, 2008, 11:31:20 AM
Is Nick part of the Nick and Starr team on TAR?  

Yes. He's the off-broadway actor a lot of people around these parts seem to know. And his sis is the cheerleader (or that is what i think they said).
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jennifer on September 29, 2008, 11:32:45 AM
Reconsider!  Life is to die for!

I agree that i really enjoyed this show.

But i wonder if they will make it accessible for people who did not watch season 1. Or exactly how that will work.

I am very excited to see season 2. I really loved season 1.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jeanne on September 29, 2008, 11:34:01 AM
In the beginning there was nothing. God said, 'Let there be light!' And there was light.

There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better.

 ;D
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 11:36:23 AM
The Dow Jones, after a mini-rally, is now down again over 500 pts, and falling.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jeanne on September 29, 2008, 11:42:49 AM
Nurse:  Doctor, the invisible man is here for a check-up.

Doctor:  Tell him I can't see him.

 ;D
I can't believe I've never heard this one before. Maybe it's my memory. In any case, I LIKE it!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jeanne on September 29, 2008, 11:43:18 AM
eat, post, eat, post.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jeanne on September 29, 2008, 11:47:51 AM
I now want some chocolate ice cream, but haven't any.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 29, 2008, 11:58:41 AM
Some thoughts on "Desperate Housewives", including "why" the McDonough character wants to live on Wisteria Lane and Susan's new boyfriend:



[SIZE=8]Potential SPOILAGE[/size]



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Very interesting twist on the McDonough character having rage issues.  And very interesting that Edie is a bit mystified as to why they had to return to Wisteria lane.  I think I know why. djfkjljk jkflkj alkj l;kjfjkal;kj a;lfkj ;lkjlkj f;lkajsfl l; asdjflkajd flaksjf;likjjkl asdf;lkjasd;flk;l kjsdagk jasd jk;l

Possible plot SPOILAGE for future episodes


dfjklfjkl  ;ladsfl klk ;jasdlfkj ;lkasdj f;lkj slopjaw, stopjaw. ,mccropjaw...djdjkkj djk ljkljk jigger daw...kdkdkj lkj lkj dribblepaw.....jk f kj ljk akjf ;lkja;lkjf  I'm thinking that there is a great/grave probability that McDonough was the husband, or ex, of the woman -- and father of the little girl -- killed in that accident with Susan and Mike.  And he definitely gave the impression that he is on Wisteria Lane for a dour purpose. j djk jkl fjkl;kjal;kfj lkjsdafk ja;lkjasd ;lfk ;lkjasdfk;ljasd ;lfkjasd;lfkjas d;lgjas;ldgkjasg kljasd;glkjas ;lgkjs ;lkjg;lkjsdfk;ljasdf;lkjasdf;l kjsadl;kjlkjdsf..

Don't say I didn't warn anyone!!!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 11:59:40 AM
Is Nick part of the Nick and Starr team on TAR?  

Yep!

http://www.nickspangler.com/
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 12:04:48 PM
I had a nice time at the library and on the way out I took a trip through the main gallery, which is featuring FOCUS ON THE 70's: THE FABULOUS PHOTOGRAPHY OF KEN DUNCAN, which was like a trip through AFTER DARK and DANCE magazines.  Lots of nude shots as well as fashion photography, celebrity shots (whatever became of Joseph Bottoms?), cast and dance company photos, and the original large photos of his "Red Shoes" series that prompted a book around 1981.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 12:05:47 PM
Greetings from Madison Square Park!

It looks like Tree Hut #7 is going up right now, and I believe they will be completing five more for an even 12. Now I'm just wondering if they will actually be inhabited by anyone for any length if time during the month of October. *They even made it on to "Weekend Update" on this past weekend's SNL.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 29, 2008, 12:17:20 PM
Here's a link to the Kenn Duncan Exhibit at NYPL (http://lgbt.nypl.org/?p=94)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ginny on September 29, 2008, 12:28:52 PM
Back from my errands, one of which was going to be taking my car through the car wash.  But rain is in the forecast and I just really needed the windows cleaned, so I came home and did that myself.  Why spend the money?

I'm now cooking an English cut pot roast and it's smelling good!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2008, 12:30:19 PM
WOW!

Wachovia is being taken over by CitiGroup (too)?!?!?!?!?!?

Shocking isn't it.  I hope CitiGroup doesn't go under.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 12:39:51 PM
Sorry, but the Dow just dropped another 200 points!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 12:40:22 PM
Back from my errands, one of which was going to be taking my car through the car wash.  But rain is in the forecast and I just really needed the windows cleaned, so I came home and did that myself.  Why spend the money?

I'm now cooking an English cut pot roast and it's smelling good!

DR Ginny, thanks for the newspaper article! It just arrived.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 12:41:16 PM
It is like watching a soap opera.  Unfotunately, it is my retirement that is going down the toilet.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2008, 12:45:01 PM
DR JRand, I’m pleased you are enjoying the links.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 12:46:19 PM
T.O.D.

 There are 3 people standing in front of a magic mirror. The mirror gives you anything you desire if you tell it the truth, but you disappear if you lie. The first person to talk to the mirror was a very fat brunette. She walked up to the mirror and said "I think I am the thinnest person in the world." and poof, the mirror gobbled her up. The next person to come up to the mirror was a very ugly red head. She told the mirror "I think I am the prettiest person in the world" and poof, the mirror gobbled her up. Lastly came the blonde. She walked up to the mirror and said "I think..." and poof, the mirror gobbled her up.

Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2008, 12:48:53 PM
Here's some bi-partisan fun:

Time for Campaigning (http://www.peteyandpetunia.com/VoteHere/VoteHere.htm)


Cute.  If only it weren't true.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2008, 12:54:21 PM
While our carpets are getting cleaned Sherlock has been banned to his deck area.  Occasionally I hear him barking for me to open the door. I'm sure he knows that isn't about to happen anytime soon since he is lying down with his back to the door.  Poor sweet boy.  
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 12:57:53 PM
Back from a delightfully delightful brunch with someone I haven't seen in a very long time.  This gal was a production assistant on The First Nudie Musical.  She also wrote Tron, and has done all sorts of interesting things in her life.  She's writing about theater for Footlights (the LA Playbill) and we had a very good time catching up.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 12:58:55 PM
I did indeed have my poached eggs on an English muffin, and a tiny side Caesar salad, which had so little dressing on it it was basically just leaves of lettuce - I didn't ask for extra dressing, though.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 29, 2008, 12:59:44 PM
Here's some bi-partisan fun:

Time for Campaigning (http://www.peteyandpetunia.com/VoteHere/VoteHere.htm)


It's obvious that the Jib-Jab folk spent a lot of time and expense and love and care on this one.  It's strictly middle of the road subject-wise, but it's a visual treat and uses the music to terrific effect, too.  One of the few "viral" vids I don't mind seeing again and again.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 29, 2008, 01:01:23 PM
I cannot seem to concentrate on my work today.  My mind is somewhere else, far, far away...
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on September 29, 2008, 01:05:16 PM
Well, there goes my spot at The Home.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 01:05:43 PM
Sorry, but the Dow just dropped another 200 points!

And George W looks scared!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 01:06:25 PM
Well, there goes my spot at The Home.

Maybe they'll just leave you on the mountain for wolves.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 01:17:45 PM
I agree that i really enjoyed this show.

But i wonder if they will make it accessible for people who did not watch season 1. Or exactly how that will work.

I am very excited to see season 2. I really loved season 1.

From everything I've read, NBC has made some changes to make the show more viewer-friendly. Charlie is supposedly being toned down and made less eccentric. There is a new boss (I assume replacing the terrific Robin Weigart). Can't wait to see the show to make up my own mind.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 01:18:14 PM
Here's some bi-partisan fun:

Time for Campaigning (http://www.peteyandpetunia.com/VoteHere/VoteHere.htm)



I have tried watching this three times, but each time it gets stuck in the middle.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 01:20:56 PM
I believe you're mistaken, DR Ron Pulliam, about DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES jump at the end of last season. I believe it was stated five years then, and last night's episode just picked up where that left off. I didn't get the DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES DVD set to review this year, so I can't check it, but I do not remember anything about seven years at all.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 01:21:43 PM
It is a perfectly beautiful day, but I'd really prefer it a bit cooler. Hopefully, we'll see a downturn in temperatures starting tomorrow.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 01:22:59 PM
I got a good bit watched this afternoon. I began with THE SHIELD which was actually last Tuesday's show, but the DVR screwed up the recording, so I had to get Saturday night's rebroadcast. Superb episode with a great surprise revelation at the end which tightens the noose ever-tighter around the neck of the Strike Team (especially Vic and Shane).
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 01:23:56 PM
I got three more episodes of NUMBERS watched. The last one had two excellent guest stars: Michael O'Keefe and Jill Eikenberry whom I haven't seen guesting on shows for years. Nice to see her again.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 01:24:43 PM
I have two more NUMB3RS episodes left, and that's it for the set. There are no more bonus features remaining.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ginny on September 29, 2008, 01:40:40 PM
DR Ginny, thanks for the newspaper article! It just arrived.

You're welcome, DR Elmore.  Yesterday at Kroger, we saw the actress who played Vera Charles in our infamous Auntie Mame.  She was working as a product demonstrator for a product whose website just almost crashed my computer.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 01:43:33 PM
You're welcome, DR Elmore.  Yesterday at Kroger, we saw the actress who played Vera Charles in our infamous Auntie Mame.  She was working as a product demonstrator for a product whose website just almost crashed my computer.


Who played Vera Charles? That production has the sophistication of an Ozark clan.  I have mercifully forgotten next to everything about it. Except, of course, for my brilliant performance.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 01:43:53 PM
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Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 01:45:57 PM
Were you Mame?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 01:47:44 PM
Were you Mame?

I would have been better than the actress they cast.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 01:48:33 PM
Or were you asking DR Ginny?

I keep thinking that you and DR JRand500, whatever the new number is, would be fantastic in IDAHO!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 01:51:34 PM
I would have been better than the actress they cast.

May she rest in peace. She was a good lady and a good friend.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 01:56:54 PM
Or were you asking DR Ginny?

I keep thinking that you and DR JRand500, whatever the new number is, would be fantastic in IDAHO!


I wish I could see IDAHO.  It sounds like a fun show.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 01:57:50 PM
Off to get my blood pressure checked again.

I am not doing well today.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: FJL on September 29, 2008, 02:02:52 PM
This guy walks into a psychiatrist's office.  Says nobody talks to me.  The psychiatrist says "Next!"
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: FJL on September 29, 2008, 02:03:27 PM
Feel-better mega-vibes to TCB
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on September 29, 2008, 02:04:10 PM
(((((TCB)))))
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 02:08:12 PM
somewhere else, far, far away...

Behind the moon?
Beyond the rain?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 02:08:47 PM
Off to sing.  I shall be gone tonight and much of the day tomorrow.

L' Shana Tovah!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ginny on September 29, 2008, 02:09:29 PM
Vibes to DR TCB!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 02:10:18 PM
Off to get my blood pressure checked again.

I am not doing well today.

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Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 02:11:09 PM
Guess I'll head down now to finish NUMB3RS and maybe squeeze in last night's TRUE BLOOD before I begin watching CHUCK.

WBBL.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2008, 02:36:31 PM
DR TCB-

          FEEL BETTER!!![/b]
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2008, 02:37:07 PM
Time to let Sherlock in, make some calls & give my body a rest from the computer.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 02:42:05 PM
Happy New Year to all JEWS everywhere, including this one HERE.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 02:43:35 PM
Happy New Year to all JEWS everywhere, including this one HERE.

Happy New Year, BK and others!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: MBarnum on September 29, 2008, 03:02:10 PM



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Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ginny on September 29, 2008, 03:06:06 PM
Were you Mame?

DR Elmore - should we tell all these nice people which parts we played in this opus?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 03:19:21 PM
DR Elmore - should we tell all these nice people which parts we played in this opus?

I'm trying to forget it.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 03:19:49 PM
Or live it down.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JMK on September 29, 2008, 03:23:57 PM
BK bans political talk and the Dow falls nearly 800 points.  Mere coincidence?  I think not!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2008, 03:29:30 PM
Lovely card DR MBarnum, thank you.

Since it is joke day I'll share the card Bryan just sent us.

(http://mail2.someecards.com/filestorage/rosh_3.jpg)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2008, 03:32:50 PM
For those who celebrate...

HAPPY


          (http://11.kobe.highspeedrails.com/jewishcenterofteaneck/services/high-holiday-kits/Rosh%20HaShanna.jpg)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 03:38:23 PM
Good Evening!

Well... After I had finished my cup of Salted Caramel Frozen Custard at Shake Shack, I decided to walk around a bit, taking pics of the newer Tree Huts.  While I was walking around, I happened to get a text from my friend, Michael, saying that he was in line at Shake Shack, and was about to order their special Concrete for the day, Apples and Honey Cake.  So, I walked back over to the line, and found him and his friend, Kent, and ended up sitting with them while they ate their lunch.

*And, yes, I did try some of that Apples and Honey Cake Concrete... Happy New Year!  :)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on September 29, 2008, 03:43:09 PM
TOD: "We will do our level best to make concrete interesting."

-- the judge at the trial where I was a juror.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 03:46:04 PM
Well, the spaghetti feast was a great success...as were the vegan chocolate cupcakes that my sister and I made last night. :D

Several people asked for the recipe.  I brought the book to work and scanned the recipe into a PDF file, so if anyone here wants it also, just let me know. :)

We won't have a final $$ count from the silent auctions until later today.  The raffles (a hand-made quilt and a hand-made necklace) however, won't actually be finished until we have a minimum number of tickets sold.  I guess the quilt raffle has met the minimum and the necklace is getting close.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2008, 03:47:28 PM
DR George, please send me the vegan cupcake recipe.  Thanks.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 03:52:07 PM
TOD: "We will do our level best to make concrete interesting."

-- the judge at the trial where I was a juror.

There's only one way to make concrete interesting to DR MBarnum!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on September 29, 2008, 04:02:36 PM
That concrete is not very level.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 04:13:11 PM
I'm listening to Shaft In Africa - very cooliscious score by Johnny Pate.  I've been doing odds and ends, including writing a new eBlast for signing and upcoming LACCTAA event.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 04:26:01 PM
DR George, please send me the vegan cupcake recipe.  Thanks.

I'll send it as soon as I get home.  I don't have your e-mail, here at work...unelss you send me a PM.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 04:26:15 PM
That concrete is not very level.

As if DR MBarnum will care!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Amy on September 29, 2008, 04:27:01 PM
A midget fortune tell escapes from prison and the headline reads:



Small Medium at Large!

Amy
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jennifer on September 29, 2008, 04:28:05 PM

re: LAST NIGHT'S DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES

I believe you're mistaken, DR Ron Pulliam, about DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES jump at the end of last season. I believe it was stated five years then, and last night's episode just picked up where that left off. I didn't get the DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES DVD set to review this year, so I can't check it, but I do not remember anything about seven years at all.

This is what i remember too. That the show jumped the 5 years at the end of last season and basically picked up where that left off last night.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Amy on September 29, 2008, 04:29:30 PM
A pirate walks into a bar and the bartender says to him:

"Sir, do you realize you have a steering wheel in your pants?"

And the pirate replies:

"Ay, yes I know, and it's driving me nuts!"

Amy
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 04:29:34 PM
Right, Mikey?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jennifer on September 29, 2008, 04:31:17 PM
Well, the spaghetti feast was a great success...as were the vegan chocolate cupcakes that my sister and I made last night. :D

Several people asked for the recipe.  I brought the book to work and scanned the recipe into a PDF file, so if anyone here wants it also, just let me know. :)

I've never made vegan cupcakes before.  Was there a reason you made vegan ones? (is it mainly for people who might be lactose intolerant or do they taste better?).
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Amy on September 29, 2008, 04:36:23 PM
A man and his son are found in the woods and are taken into custody by a park ranger for killing an endangered California Condor. The judge asks the father to explain why he did this.

Father says: "I'm sorry, but my son and I have been lost of days and we were starving, so we ate the condor to save our lives."
Judge says: "That's terrible! You never should have been brought here. You're free to go. But please tell me - I'm curious - what does a California Condor taste like?"
Father says: "It sort of tastes like a cross between a Bald Eagle and a Spotted Owl."

Amy
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 04:42:19 PM
Hey, Amy - are you and your ever-lovin' comin' to the signing?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2008, 04:46:02 PM
Thanks DR George.  There is no rush for the recipe.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Amy on September 29, 2008, 04:47:28 PM
What do you call a choir of morons who are drinking Tab soda and eating apples?



The Moron Tab and Apple Choir.

Amy
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 04:54:49 PM
That concrete is not very level.



What concrete?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Amy on September 29, 2008, 04:56:20 PM
Hey, Amy - are you and your ever-lovin' comin' to the signing?

Yes, Bruce, we'll be there with bells on! Or perhaps we'll just wear our pantaloons. (And I should probably wear a shirt too, so we don't get arrested.) And it's at Mystery and Imagination in Glendale on Saturday, right? What time is it at? There's no time mentioned on the M&I web site.

Amy
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Amy on September 29, 2008, 04:58:02 PM
In fact, Mark is telling me there's no mention of your appearance on the M&I web site at all. Mark thinks you should yell at them about that. The last author event mentioned is from August!

Amy
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 05:00:24 PM
Thanks for all your good wishes and vibes.  My blood pressure is down to 154 / 110, which is not good, but better.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: S. Woody White on September 29, 2008, 05:00:33 PM
All right, here's the very worst joke I know


You have been warned.




What is the hardest thing for a fashinista to do after she's had a colostomy?















Find a bag and shoes that match.




You were warned.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: MBarnum on September 29, 2008, 05:02:20 PM
DR Amy, you jokes gave me a huge laugh!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: MBarnum on September 29, 2008, 05:03:27 PM
Well, DR TCB, if you would stop looking at pictures of construction workers your blood pressure might have a chance to get down to normal.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 05:04:00 PM
DR Amy, you jokes gave me a huge laugh!


But she didn't even explain them!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 05:05:11 PM
Speaking of construction workers, what ever happened to that guy from the Diet Coke commercial?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 05:05:12 PM
Signing is from two to four.  I'll call them right now.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 05:07:01 PM
Signing is from two to four.  I'll call them right now.


Will there be cake?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Amy on September 29, 2008, 05:07:05 PM
Mark is very busy at work today, but asked me to post this joke that he wrote himself. He's especially proud of it because he wrote it when he was just five years old.

Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Washington.
Washington who?
Washing tin so it will be clean.

Amy
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Amy on September 29, 2008, 05:13:03 PM
DR Amy, you jokes gave me a huge laugh!

I'm so glad! Except for the pirate joke, they're all insanely old and I always figure everyone has already heard them. But then again, since no one has tried to tell them to me since I first heard them, I hoped they might be new to at least some of you.

Amy
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 05:13:10 PM
Speaking of construction workers, what ever happened to that guy from the Diet Coke commercial?

He's now a restauranteur.  I'll leave it to DR MBarnum to fill in the rest of the details since, IIRC, he paid a visit to Lucky Vanous' place during his last visit to L.A.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 05:16:30 PM
Speaking of construction workers, what ever happened to that guy from the Diet Coke commercial?

Go to Google images and type in "lucky vanous."
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 05:17:57 PM
I'm celebrating the return of the wonderful series LIFE by watching the final three episodes of Season 1 tonight.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2008, 05:21:39 PM
This should be enough to put Mikey into a coma and keep things quiet the rest of the night.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ginny on September 29, 2008, 05:28:53 PM
Our dinner was yummilicious, if I do say so myself.  And there's enough meat, potatoes, carrots, and gravy left over for Richard to make pot roast pie for tomorrow's dinner.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 05:30:24 PM
Go to Google images and type in "lucky vanous."


How did you know who I meant?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 05:44:02 PM
How did you know who I meant?

Alas, his restaurant's website is "Under Construction"...

http://www.luckydevils-la.com/
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 05:53:41 PM
Yes, of course there will be cake at the signing - and I may even have a piece!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ginny on September 29, 2008, 06:09:10 PM
Yikes!  Thunderstorm's coming - I'm outta here!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 06:26:29 PM
Off to get my blood pressure checked again.

I am not doing well today.

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~Continued Vibes for TCB!!~~~[/move]
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 06:33:59 PM
I've never made vegan cupcakes before.  Was there a reason you made vegan ones? (is it mainly for people who might be lactose intolerant or do they taste better?).

My niece and sister became vegetarians a couple of years ago and my niece has recently started transitioning to becoming a vegan.  The recipe came from a book that I got for my sister, from the library.  She tried this recipe and found it very easy to make and it makes cupcakes that are quite good.  Since she likes to help contribute to the fundraisers that we have here (the people that she works with aren't as giving ::)), she offered to make the cupcakes for the spaghetti feed (and I helped!) and even offered a dozen cupcakes to be made when the winner wanted, as a silent auction item.  So, that's the only reason.

I would've just gotten a box of cake mix and a tub of frosting.

:)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: TCB on September 29, 2008, 06:36:27 PM
My niece and sister became vegetarians a couple of years ago and my niece has recently started transitioning to becoming a vegan.  The recipe came from a book that I got for my sister, from the library.  She tried this recipe and found it very easy to make and it makes cupcakes that are quite good.  Since she likes to help contribute to the fundraisers that we have here (the people that she works with aren't as giving ::)), she offered to make the cupcakes for the spaghetti feed (and I helped!) and even offered a dozen cupcakes to be made when the winner wanted, as a silent auction item.  So, that's the only reason.

I would've just gotten a box of cake mix and a tub of frosting.

:)


How many little vegans gave their lives to make those cupcakes?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: FJL on September 29, 2008, 06:52:24 PM
Blessed little vegans

(almost a Small House of Unkill thomas reference)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 06:59:56 PM
How many little vegans gave their lives to make those cupcakes?

Well, each recipe batch made 12 (one dozen) cupcakes and I made six batches, so you do the math.

;)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 29, 2008, 07:16:34 PM
I believe you're mistaken, DR Ron Pulliam, about DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES jump at the end of last season. I believe it was stated five years then, and last night's episode just picked up where that left off. I didn't get the DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES DVD set to review this year, so I can't check it, but I do not remember anything about seven years at all.

I don't see how it can have picked up where that episode left off because Susan has not yet entered an open relationship with Harold Gale's character and in those final moments of the last show of last season, he seemed to be at home in her house

Unless, of course, the edit was misleading.

But also...he was in blue-collar attire last night.  At the end of last season's show he was in a suit when he greeted Susan as she returned from her weekly card game with the girls.

Check out this youtube clip  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nGn-udGmng)of that segment from the finale.


Also check out the last paragraph  (http://www.buddytv.com/articles/desperate-housewives/desperate-housewives-free-seas-19513.aspx)of this blow-by-blow recap of last season's finale.  The write does confirm it's five years, but note what it says about Susan and a "new" guy.  That's the  impression I got, too.  I think last year's final two minutes was a composite of things happening this season.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 29, 2008, 07:19:32 PM
That concrete is not very level.

You were actually looking at the concrete???????     :D
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 07:20:40 PM
I ate a few Quakes and some fruit.  So, today I've had two poached eggs on an English muffin, a tiny Caesar salad with almost no dressing, two more English muffins with Dee Dee's topping, but this time spread very very thin, which is the trick (so very little topping), an apple and a pear, and some Quakes.  I'm full, I didn't confine myself to only eating once, and given the long jog I would hope this would be an excellent diet day.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 29, 2008, 07:20:44 PM
Speaking of construction workers, what ever happened to that guy from the Diet Coke commercial?


Do you mean Lucky Vanous?     ;D
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 29, 2008, 07:21:38 PM
Go to Google images and type in "lucky vanous."

I might have known Elmo would get there first...and then illustrate it!    ;D
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: S. Woody White on September 29, 2008, 07:25:04 PM
Didn't the Carpenters record Bless the Beasts and the Vegans?
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DakotaCelt on September 29, 2008, 07:47:22 PM
Came across a curious page on the Library of Congress site...

Leonard Bernstein

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/bernstein/
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DakotaCelt on September 29, 2008, 07:49:44 PM
and here is another interesting on   http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/vshtml/vshome.html
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DakotaCelt on September 29, 2008, 07:50:12 PM
This is one related to genealogy:

Genealogists always lose those their census...
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 07:50:22 PM
Came across a curious page on the Library of Congress site...

Leonard Bernstein

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/bernstein/

Why is that a "curious page"?  It's just the page the LoC started when they received all of Bernstein's papers.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DakotaCelt on September 29, 2008, 07:53:18 PM


What's the difference between a Snowman and a Snow-woman?




Snow balls







Anatomically correct snow people are the a primary reason people study here...
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Kerry on September 29, 2008, 07:56:03 PM
This should be enough to put Mikey into a coma and keep things quiet the rest of the night.
I actually bought his workout tape about 10 (15?) years ago!   ::)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DakotaCelt on September 29, 2008, 07:56:35 PM
Shocking isn't it.  I hope CitiGroup doesn't go under.

I hear ya...
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Kerry on September 29, 2008, 07:59:02 PM
I read at Playbill Online that Liz Calloway is working on a new solo album. (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/121819.html)

Good for her!  I love her previous three solo discs.

The only problem is, it's going to be released by PS Classics.  I don't know what it is, but there isn't a single disc they've done that I've heard that I've truly enjoyed.  They just... I dunno... sound flat.  They kinda sorta lack zing.

 :-\

If Bruce produced it, it would be juuuuust right!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DakotaCelt on September 29, 2008, 08:01:10 PM
I guess I had not seen it and thought I would share it....
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: FJL on September 29, 2008, 08:09:08 PM
RAISING THE BAR SPOILER question
































Why is that woman's husband being portrayed as an a**hole for being jealous when he clearly has every reason to be at least concerned?  And the husband at least washes his hair from time to time.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Kerry on September 29, 2008, 08:16:52 PM
I'll have to look back at bk's notes to see if we were just supposed to post jokes, or if they were supposed to be good or bad jokes.

Bad jokes were requested too, so you're doing just fine!    :D
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 08:29:20 PM
I guess I had not seen it and thought I would share it....

I was thrown by your use of "curious" - I kept looking for something "wrong" on the page. ;)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DakotaCelt on September 29, 2008, 08:30:13 PM
Mine is not a joke but it is a name I saw on a roll of microfilm. The person was born in 1773 and his name was Otto Dick....

The gal next to me was looking at an obit for Gottfried Gassmann
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 08:30:52 PM
If Bruce produced it, it would be juuuuust right!

Although, DR SWW has "Liz CallOway" recording that  album, not "Liz Callaway".  ;)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DakotaCelt on September 29, 2008, 08:33:40 PM
I have seen a few other quirky names also including one I would not dare put on the board...
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DakotaCelt on September 29, 2008, 08:35:41 PM
Page 9 Dance...
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 08:38:06 PM
"Paging Anita Mann.  Anita Mann, please."
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 08:38:47 PM
I've had a VERY busy and full evening of viewing.

I began with the lkast two episodes of NUMB3RS from last season. And two wonderful guest stars to end their season: J.P. Pitoc in the penultimate episode and Zeljko Ivanek in the season finale. Enjoyed both shows very much, even though as expected we get saddled with a ridiculous cliffhanger in that last episode.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 08:40:01 PM
"Attention. Paging Amanda Huggenkiss.  Is there Amanda Huggenkiss in the store?"
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 08:40:08 PM
Next, I watched last night's TRUE BLOOD. Another fabulous episode. That sexy and tension-filled interlude at Fangtasia was wonderful, and there was lots of comedy. Poor Jason is so beautiful and so brain-dead.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 08:41:15 PM
Next, I watched last night's DEXTER. The ending "surprise" was exactly as spoilers had suggested it would be. I did like the obvious season-long problem that Dexter's going to be facing with the Jimmy Smits character. Looks like another wonderful season.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 08:41:58 PM
CHUCK was lots of fun with the intimidating Michael Clarke Duncan as the primary guest star.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: FJL on September 29, 2008, 08:43:30 PM
"Looking for Hugh Jass.  Has anyone seen a Hugh Jass?"
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 08:44:09 PM
I enjoyed HEROES tonight, too, except for the Hiro segments which just bugged me tonight. I don't find them funny though that's obviously what the writers are going for since he was the breakout star the first season doing a lot of the same klutzy stuff.

The Sylar storyline is fascinating.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 08:44:14 PM
Agatha Christie was once asked what it was like being married to an archeologist.

"Wonderful," she said.  "Every year older that I get, my husband becomes more and more interested in me."
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2008, 08:45:16 PM
BEN DOVER.   PAGING BEN DOVER...
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 08:45:34 PM
And then LIFE concluded my evening with an excellent premiere episode. The new boss seems more willing to roll with Charlie's unusual approach to detection, and I liked that. I really enjoyed the case, too.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 08:46:29 PM
I forgot to mention that I did scan through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Nothing of interest in show or previews.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 08:47:28 PM
I was expecting to get the SLEEPING BEAUTY Blu-ray today from Disney. A UPS delivery was made very late this afternoon. It was the Blu-ray of THE SIXTH SENSE from Disney (which comes out tomorrow). Nice lead time there, Buena Vista!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 08:47:53 PM
"Paging Pat McGroin. Pat McGroin, please."
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 29, 2008, 08:48:49 PM
And I still get a good giggle from my friend's drag name:

Fonda Dix
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DakotaCelt on September 29, 2008, 08:57:24 PM
The following were actual names of women in Texas in the early 20th Century

Ima Hogg and Ura Hogg
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: DakotaCelt on September 29, 2008, 08:58:06 PM
There was an engagement announcement in the paper a while back

McCracken -McNutt
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 09:01:41 PM
There was a stripper in LA called Peeler Lawford.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: Matt H. on September 29, 2008, 09:02:11 PM
Heading downstairs now to read for awhile and then go to sleep.

Good night!
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: MBarnum on September 29, 2008, 09:35:09 PM
Speaking of construction workers, what ever happened to that guy from the Diet Coke commercial?


He owns a diner on Hollywood Blvd. I ate their last time I was in Los Angeles.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 29, 2008, 09:58:43 PM
The following were actual names of women in Texas in the early 20th Century

Ima Hogg and Ura Hogg

Years ago, I remember reading a Reader's Digest that listed a bunch of real names that were funny.  The only one that I can remember is Ima June Bug. ;D
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 10:12:24 PM
Finished the VERY long motion picture I was watching - I'd forgotten just how long it was.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: FJL on September 29, 2008, 10:30:52 PM
Happy new year.  Did David Letterman do his joke (adjusted annually) about this being the year 5769, but he keeps forgetting and still dates his checks 5768
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: bk on September 29, 2008, 10:47:15 PM
I'm zoned and it's only 10:40.  I won't even begin the notes until 11:30.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 30, 2008, 12:14:56 AM
I just realized that Tom, the director of "Loot" that I'm going to be in, hasn't called me to tell me about rehearsals. :-\ I hope that it's still going to happen.
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 30, 2008, 12:15:12 AM
And since we're so close...
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 30, 2008, 12:15:31 AM
PAGE 10 DANCE!!

Just had to do it. ;)
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 30, 2008, 12:21:23 AM
And it's now officially my payday.  I love direct deposit. :D
Title: Re:COMEDY TODAY
Post by: George on September 30, 2008, 12:23:31 AM
Earlier this evening, I watched "Heroes" and then "Chuck."  I love these shows...and they're very different from each other.