Tag: comedy

FLASHBACK FRIDAY ON SATURDAY: A PORN STAR, A PLAYMATE, A PLAINTIFF AND A GUY NAMED PECKER WALK INTO A BAR – By TOM CURLEY

FLASHBACK FRIDAY ON A SATURDAY (A Reblog, lest we forget) So the bartender says, “What is this? Some kind of joke?” The answer is, yes and no. It’s not a joke. It’s reality. Insofar as reality has become a bigger and bigger joke these days, it is a joke. And the bar they walked into … Continue reading FLASHBACK FRIDAY ON SATURDAY: A PORN STAR, A PLAYMATE, A PLAINTIFF AND A GUY NAMED PECKER WALK INTO A BAR – By TOM CURLEY

COMEDY, COMEDIANS AND COMEDIC RANGE – TOM CURLEY

I love comedy. I always have. When I was a kid and got a transistor radio, I didn’t care much for all the songs about love and romance. I loved the novelty songs. The silly songs. I grew up worshiping Alan Sherman. I still can recite the lyrics to most of his songs by heart. … Continue reading COMEDY, COMEDIANS AND COMEDIC RANGE – TOM CURLEY

FLYPAPER (2011): A SURPRISING COMEDY

A while ago, Garry and I watched what is I am sure among the lowest grossing movies of all time. I don't say this lightly. In its theatrical run, it grossed exactly (according to both Wikipedia and IMDB) $1100, which even in our world is not a huge amount of money. No, there aren't any … Continue reading FLYPAPER (2011): A SURPRISING COMEDY

YOU JUST HAD TO BE HERE

Recently Marilyn mentioned: I was watching Colbert's show from last Friday. He was doing "space news" for that section of monologue. So he says "Alexa will be going to space." This was followed by a few dumb questions astronauts might ask Alexa. Generally, our Alexas turn light on in a few places -- like the … Continue reading YOU JUST HAD TO BE HERE

DUELING AND THE COURT JESTER

I'm assuming most of you know that Basil Rathbone was a champion fencer and was twice the British Army Fencing Champion. His skill served him well on stage and screen. He not only fenced, but taught other actors swordsmanship including Errol Flynn and Tyrone Power. So why did they use a double for Rathbone during the … Continue reading DUELING AND THE COURT JESTER

TOP TELEVISION THEME SONGS

Comedy Division, by Rich Paschall This was a tough category to narrow down. Even just considering comedies over various decades you can compile a massive list. There have been quite a few good ones. When tossing songs from consideration, I found I had to let go of some of those jingles that are more of … Continue reading TOP TELEVISION THEME SONGS

MEDIA WAR STORIES, EPISODE 6

Episode 6 has arrived! Please welcome John Corcoran (but everyone calls him "Corc") who used to live here (and there, and also there) and is now in California and like the rest of us, retired. He's got a lot of his own funny tales to tell! MEDIA WAR STORIES - BEHIND THE SCENES TALES FROM … Continue reading MEDIA WAR STORIES, EPISODE 6

MEDIA WAR STORIES, EPISODE 5

Better late than never! Episode 5 has arrived and it's a good'un. MEDIA WAR STORIES - BEHIND THE SCENES TALES FROM MEDIA'S FRONT LINES https://youtu.be/d5C4xA88YXE In this episode Garry talks about meeting Pope John Paul XI and Mother Teresa and Tom talks about a time on the CBS Morning Show where a funny routine was … Continue reading MEDIA WAR STORIES, EPISODE 5

DIRTY LAUNDRY

A Midnight Series review, by Rich Paschall Yes, I have been watching another Thai mini-series, and this time it is just for laughs. The Midnight Series is three separate mini-series, Dirty Laundry, Midnight Motel, and Moonlight Chicken. The first two are six episodes apiece and the last is eight episodes. If you are willing to … Continue reading DIRTY LAUNDRY

MY BROTHER ESAU WAS A HAIRY MAN AND MORE – PETER COOK & DUDLEY MOORE

For reasons unknown, being hirsute is offensive to God. From this astonishing revelation, Monty Python was born and we've been laughing ever since. Well, some of us anyway. You may put away your bibles, but don't forget to drop some money in the basket. I so enjoyed these pieces that I picked up both available … Continue reading MY BROTHER ESAU WAS A HAIRY MAN AND MORE – PETER COOK & DUDLEY MOORE