Friday, February 12, 2010
Upcoming RAG Appearances
If you're in New York this long weekend:
Sunday, Valentine's Day: I'll be a panelist on The End Of The Week As We Know It -- Scott Blakeman's funny and informative live comedy/public affairs show at The Tank, 354 West 45th St. At only $10, it's an inexpensive way to spend Valentine's Day (No, we can't guarantee that you'll get laid at the end of the evening. On the other hand, considering you won't have to dish out several hundreds of dollars on dinner, wine, flowers, etc. -- and still not get laid -- you won't feel like you're getting screwed either. So it works out. More details and ticket-ordering stuff here.
Monday, President's Day: I'll be performing with talented folks such as Jim Mendrinos, Ellen Karis, Brian McKim and others at the Gotham Comedy Club, 288 W. 23rd Street. The event is called "GOP Laughs" and celebrates the launch of the online site of the same name. Yep, we're not conceding the comedic landscape to Jon Stewart, Saturday Night Live, etc. Those of us on the right side of the aisle can be funny too -- and we're out to deliver our supply-side no-holds barred humor!! (Don't think we can tickle your funny bone? Then why is it called the "Laffer Curve"? Hey now!!!) Purchase tickets right here!
And looking ahead:
Friday, February 19: If you're down in DC for the always interesting CPAC, you should check out the even more fun parallel XPAC extravaganza. In particular, check out the late-night XPAC Comedy Show! A few of the same folks bringing you GOP Laughs will be on stage -- plus a few others. Cutting- edge conservative comedy at its finest!!! Exact location to be determined, but check the XPAC site during the week for more info.
Okay, hope to see some or many of you over the next week!!
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Sunday, Valentine's Day: I'll be a panelist on The End Of The Week As We Know It -- Scott Blakeman's funny and informative live comedy/public affairs show at The Tank, 354 West 45th St. At only $10, it's an inexpensive way to spend Valentine's Day (No, we can't guarantee that you'll get laid at the end of the evening. On the other hand, considering you won't have to dish out several hundreds of dollars on dinner, wine, flowers, etc. -- and still not get laid -- you won't feel like you're getting screwed either. So it works out. More details and ticket-ordering stuff here.
Monday, President's Day: I'll be performing with talented folks such as Jim Mendrinos, Ellen Karis, Brian McKim and others at the Gotham Comedy Club, 288 W. 23rd Street. The event is called "GOP Laughs" and celebrates the launch of the online site of the same name. Yep, we're not conceding the comedic landscape to Jon Stewart, Saturday Night Live, etc. Those of us on the right side of the aisle can be funny too -- and we're out to deliver our supply-side no-holds barred humor!! (Don't think we can tickle your funny bone? Then why is it called the "Laffer Curve"? Hey now!!!) Purchase tickets right here!
And looking ahead:
Friday, February 19: If you're down in DC for the always interesting CPAC, you should check out the even more fun parallel XPAC extravaganza. In particular, check out the late-night XPAC Comedy Show! A few of the same folks bringing you GOP Laughs will be on stage -- plus a few others. Cutting- edge conservative comedy at its finest!!! Exact location to be determined, but check the XPAC site during the week for more info.
Okay, hope to see some or many of you over the next week!!
Labels: political humor, stand-up comedy
Friday, October 03, 2008
Funniest Reporter?
Me? Well, not the last couple of years, but I'm a glutton for punishment! Thus, once more into the breach:
So, if you're in New York this Sunday evening, drop by the the Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd Street.
In addition to yours truly, come hear humorous observations from the following fine journalists:
Sean McCarthy (Comic’s Comic -- defending "champion")
Ellis Henican (Newsday / Fox News)
Cat Greenleaf (NBC)
Wendy Gillette (CBS)
Alison Rosen (Page Six Magazine)
Rob Hoell (CW11)
Heather Kovar (News 12)
Debbie Nigro (FirstWivesWorld.com)
It's part of the New York City Underground Comedy Festival, running tonight through October 12. Call ahead for reservations at 212-367-9000 or purchase tickets here.
Hope to see you Sunday!
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So, if you're in New York this Sunday evening, drop by the the Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd Street.
In addition to yours truly, come hear humorous observations from the following fine journalists:
Sean McCarthy (Comic’s Comic -- defending "champion")
Ellis Henican (Newsday / Fox News)
Cat Greenleaf (NBC)
Wendy Gillette (CBS)
Alison Rosen (Page Six Magazine)
Rob Hoell (CW11)
Heather Kovar (News 12)
Debbie Nigro (FirstWivesWorld.com)
It's part of the New York City Underground Comedy Festival, running tonight through October 12. Call ahead for reservations at 212-367-9000 or purchase tickets here.
Hope to see you Sunday!
Labels: RAG appearance, stand-up comedy
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
RAG Performances
For those in the New York area this week, you can come check out your humble blogger on stage:
Thursday, August 7th, 7PM @ the Broadway Comedy Club: I'll be participating in a stand-up comedy contest to win some prime spots around town. The club is at 318 W. 53rd Street, between 8th & 9th Avenues. Making reservations ahead of time will get you $5 bucks off the cover charge. Call (212) 629-1781 or e-mail, bellylaughstix@aol.com. You Facebook-ies can also let me know you're coming by going here.
Saturday, August 9th, 7PM @ The PIT:
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Thursday, August 7th, 7PM @ the Broadway Comedy Club: I'll be participating in a stand-up comedy contest to win some prime spots around town. The club is at 318 W. 53rd Street, between 8th & 9th Avenues. Making reservations ahead of time will get you $5 bucks off the cover charge. Call (212) 629-1781 or e-mail, bellylaughstix@aol.com. You Facebook-ies can also let me know you're coming by going here.
Saturday, August 9th, 7PM @ The PIT:
Bringing my varied talents together: I'll be part of a bipartisan group taking a humorous look at the political year. I will be doing a few minutes of stand-up, having a roundtable discussion -- and then participating in some improv with folks I've never performed with before! Ah, it's like being on the high-wire without a net! The PIT (People's Improv Theatre) is at 154 W. 29TH Street (between 6th & 7th). Some more details here.
Drop by either or both as the mood and the muse strikes you!
Labels: improv, RAG appearance, stand-up comedy
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Thursday Shorts
A few morsels for a busy Thursday:
1) Hmm...looks like May's fundraising dip for Barack Obama wasn't anything to worry about. Bounces back to $52 million haul in June (sorry, Hillary, don't expect much love from Obama's people on the debt-retirement thing).
2) The Bush administration and the Iranian regime start up an "on-the-DL" interaction -- with the possibility of a more meaningful relationship development (isn't that always the case though?).
3) Kudos to CNN's Roland Martin for commending McCain -- and knocking Obama -- on school vouchers. There is absolutely no logical reason why Obama can't stray from the NEA/AFT line on vouchers. Oh well, if the guy becomes president, here's hoping that this will be one of the first policies that he throws under the (school) bus. Whitney Tilson who is a pro-education reform Democrat -- and a big Obama supporter -- thinks that Obama can deliver the message that the teachers unions need to do. He occasionally does it at a rhetorical level, but I haven't seen anything yet resembling a real dynamic policy shift.
4) A Reagan-era conservative bails to Obama.
5) Two cable favorites from last year did well with Emmy nominations today -- "Mad Men" and "Damages." Glenn Close's performance in the latter was spine-tingling, and the flashbacks and flashforwards would have had even the biggest "Memento" fan's head spinning. Alas, my other summer guilty pleasure, "Burn Notice" wasn't recognized in any major category.
6) Finally, I've been drawn back to "Last Comic Standing" -- and actually know a few of the people who have appeared this season. Of the finalists, I know Adam Hunter the best. Adam can turn some folks off with aggressiveness that borders on arrogance, but his act never fails to make me laugh. Episodes available for online viewing.
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1) Hmm...looks like May's fundraising dip for Barack Obama wasn't anything to worry about. Bounces back to $52 million haul in June (sorry, Hillary, don't expect much love from Obama's people on the debt-retirement thing).
2) The Bush administration and the Iranian regime start up an "on-the-DL" interaction -- with the possibility of a more meaningful relationship development (isn't that always the case though?).
3) Kudos to CNN's Roland Martin for commending McCain -- and knocking Obama -- on school vouchers. There is absolutely no logical reason why Obama can't stray from the NEA/AFT line on vouchers. Oh well, if the guy becomes president, here's hoping that this will be one of the first policies that he throws under the (school) bus. Whitney Tilson who is a pro-education reform Democrat -- and a big Obama supporter -- thinks that Obama can deliver the message that the teachers unions need to do. He occasionally does it at a rhetorical level, but I haven't seen anything yet resembling a real dynamic policy shift.
4) A Reagan-era conservative bails to Obama.
5) Two cable favorites from last year did well with Emmy nominations today -- "Mad Men" and "Damages." Glenn Close's performance in the latter was spine-tingling, and the flashbacks and flashforwards would have had even the biggest "Memento" fan's head spinning. Alas, my other summer guilty pleasure, "Burn Notice" wasn't recognized in any major category.
6) Finally, I've been drawn back to "Last Comic Standing" -- and actually know a few of the people who have appeared this season. Of the finalists, I know Adam Hunter the best. Adam can turn some folks off with aggressiveness that borders on arrogance, but his act never fails to make me laugh. Episodes available for online viewing.
Labels: Barack Obama, Emmy Awards, Iran, school choice, stand-up comedy
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
RAG on Radio and *Live*
For the second week in a row, I will be on NPR's "News & Notes" today (check local listings).
For those folks in New York City and free this evening, you can also catch me at the Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W. 53rd (bet. 8th & 9th Avenues), 7 PM show. It's a $20 cover and two-drink minimum.
Have a listen and/or take a look!
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For those folks in New York City and free this evening, you can also catch me at the Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W. 53rd (bet. 8th & 9th Avenues), 7 PM show. It's a $20 cover and two-drink minimum.
Have a listen and/or take a look!
Labels: RAG appearance, stand-up comedy
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Arab-Americans Blowin' Up!
...in stand-up comedy (of course! What the heck did you think I meant?)!
Good documentary on Arab-American comics finding their voices in a post 9/11 world premieres tonight (Sunday) on PBS as part of the America At The Crossroads series. Check local listings, as the saying goes.
I've been fortunate to share the stage with both Dean Obeidallah and Maysoon Zayid. I may not agree with all their politics, but they are very funny. That's Dean in my "Laughing With The Enemy" You Tube clip.
Check out the documentary if you get the chance.
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Good documentary on Arab-American comics finding their voices in a post 9/11 world premieres tonight (Sunday) on PBS as part of the America At The Crossroads series. Check local listings, as the saying goes.
I've been fortunate to share the stage with both Dean Obeidallah and Maysoon Zayid. I may not agree with all their politics, but they are very funny. That's Dean in my "Laughing With The Enemy" You Tube clip.
Check out the documentary if you get the chance.
Labels: Arab-Americans, Dean Obeidallah, stand-up comedy
Thursday, February 28, 2008
RAG @ The Black Comedy Experiment
If you happen to be in New York tonight (February 28) through Saturday (March 1), you might want to check out The Black Comedy Experiment festival. It's a group of talented, predominantly African-American performers doing 15 shows of alternative comedy. By alternative, I mean, you won't think you stumbled into an outtake of HBO's Def Comedy Jam.
(Know what I'm sayin', m****f***s?)
All shows are at The Tank, 279 Church Street in Tribeca.
I will be providing my alternative take on the Laughing Liberally show Saturday night at 8:30. Tickets, for individual shows and the whole festival, can be purchased here or through SmartTix at 212-868-4444.
Drop by if you can!
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(Know what I'm sayin', m****f***s?)
All shows are at The Tank, 279 Church Street in Tribeca.
I will be providing my alternative take on the Laughing Liberally show Saturday night at 8:30. Tickets, for individual shows and the whole festival, can be purchased here or through SmartTix at 212-868-4444.
Drop by if you can!
Labels: RAG appearance, stand-up comedy
Sunday, February 10, 2008
RAG Comedy
It's been a while, but here's a new clip of yours truly doing stand-up. This is from one of my New York Comedy Club performances last month:
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Labels: Robert George comedy, stand-up comedy
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Friday Funnies
If you're in New York Friday evening, swing over to the East Side to the New York Comedy Club, where yours truly will be performing!
Details are thus:
Date: Friday, January 11th
Time: 7 PM-9 PM
Address: 241 E. 24th Street (between 1st & 2nd Aves)
Reservations: 212-629-1781, or via e mail at bellylaughstix@aol.com (It's a good idea to make reservations; tell them you're coming to see me.
Cost: $15 cover and a 2 drink minimum
See you there!
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Details are thus:
Date: Friday, January 11th
Time: 7 PM-9 PM
Address: 241 E. 24th Street (between 1st & 2nd Aves)
Reservations: 212-629-1781, or via e mail at bellylaughstix@aol.com (It's a good idea to make reservations; tell them you're coming to see me.
Cost: $15 cover and a 2 drink minimum
See you there!
Labels: RAG appearance, stand-up comedy
Friday, October 12, 2007
JLA Integration?
Mad superhero geek that I am, I somehow missed this during the '70s. Thank God. I think.
As one of the commenters says -- both amusing and offensive!
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As one of the commenters says -- both amusing and offensive!
Labels: comics, race, stand-up comedy
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Most Invisible Reporter?
Well, this sort of explains things. I guess I should consider myself fortunate to have gotten second place in the Funniest Reporter show. Because, one of the judges, apparently, uh, didn't see me on stage! (Ralph Ellison jokes put to the side -- or just left in the title).
Seriously. Judge Emily Gould from Gawker described her experience:
Uh, OK. I'm 5'10", 165 lbs, so I'm not exactly "largeish." Sean and I were the only male journalists in the show. So, somehow, I got lost in the midst of an "hour or so of largeish women." It's fine if Emily thought everyone else was forgettable, but in terms of accuracy, it would be nice if she got people's gender correct. I swear to God, I did not do my "Big Mamma's House" impression!
I can only guess that Emily must have somehow fainted during my set. Geez, I'm glad she recovered in time to write her review.
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Seriously. Judge Emily Gould from Gawker described her experience:
First up was Star Editor At Large Julia Allison...
Sean McCarthy, who writes features for the Daily News, appeared onstage and handily won the competition by having his act really down...
He was followed by an hour or so of largeish women with "producer" in their titles making jokes about their weight and isn't dating weird...
Uh, OK. I'm 5'10", 165 lbs, so I'm not exactly "largeish." Sean and I were the only male journalists in the show. So, somehow, I got lost in the midst of an "hour or so of largeish women." It's fine if Emily thought everyone else was forgettable, but in terms of accuracy, it would be nice if she got people's gender correct. I swear to God, I did not do my "Big Mamma's House" impression!
I can only guess that Emily must have somehow fainted during my set. Geez, I'm glad she recovered in time to write her review.
Labels: stand-up comedy
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Funniest Reporter?
Well, not quite. Only the second funniest reporter in New York, according to the judges. I'm suspicious because I think I saw one of them wearing a "Remember Florida!" pin.
Anyway, I had a great time -- one of my best stage performances ever.
Here's a review of the evening. And photos of the participants.
Video coming in a few days (he said with fingers crossed).
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Anyway, I had a great time -- one of my best stage performances ever.
Here's a review of the evening. And photos of the participants.
Video coming in a few days (he said with fingers crossed).
Labels: NY's Funniest Reporter, stand-up comedy
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Making Page Six
Yep, I get custody of Britney's kids!
Um, well, not quite. But it's cool anyway!
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Um, well, not quite. But it's cool anyway!
Labels: Page Six, stand-up comedy
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Robert George's Comedy Tour -- Unabridged
Over the next week, I'm doing a few stand-up dates for the New York City Underground Comedy Festival (My dates refused to lie down, so I had to do stand-up). So, if you're in the area and have some time, drop by.
SUNDAY, Sept. 30th, 9:30 PM: "Harlem Renaissance" Show, Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd St., New York, NY, 212-367-9000; think of it as the "Anti-Def Jam Comedy" show -- black-themed comedy with a minimum of "MFs"!
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 3rd, 9:30 PM: "Funniest Reporter in New York", Gotham Comedy Club (same contact info as above) -- a fun cross-section of various journalist types showing off their INTENTIONALLY funny sides!
THURSDAY, Oct. 4th, 7:30 PM: "Official JAMNOW.com Stage!!!", HA! Comedy Club, 163 46th Street @ 7th Avenue, 212-977-3884.
SATURDAY, Oct. 6th, 8:00 PM: "The Despot Show", Sage Theatre, 711 Seventh Avenue (between 47th & 48th), 2nd Floor, 212-302-6665. In the increasing likelihood that despots like Kim Jong Il and Mahmoud Ahmajinedad don't appear, expect an evening of political-themed humor.
Come by one -- or come by all! Just come on by!
UPDATE: Sunday's show has been cancelled. Producers are hoping to reschedule sometime this week.
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 3rd, 9:30 PM: "Funniest Reporter in New York", Gotham Comedy Club (same contact info as above) -- a fun cross-section of various journalist types showing off their INTENTIONALLY funny sides!
THURSDAY, Oct. 4th, 7:30 PM: "Official JAMNOW.com Stage!!!", HA! Comedy Club, 163 46th Street @ 7th Avenue, 212-977-3884.
SATURDAY, Oct. 6th, 8:00 PM: "The Despot Show", Sage Theatre, 711 Seventh Avenue (between 47th & 48th), 2nd Floor, 212-302-6665. In the increasing likelihood that despots like Kim Jong Il and Mahmoud Ahmajinedad don't appear, expect an evening of political-themed humor.
Come by one -- or come by all! Just come on by!
UPDATE: Sunday's show has been cancelled. Producers are hoping to reschedule sometime this week.
Labels: RAG appearance, stand-up comedy
Monday, September 24, 2007
Reporters Can Be So Funny...
No, I mean, intentionally funny! Journalists of all types can be seen trying out their comedic talents in New York next week. Your humble host will be among them once again!
So, if you're in New York next Wednesday, Oct. 3 and want to check out some good, relatively clean comedic fun, come by Gotham Comedy Club! Proceeds go to charity. Call 212-367-9000 for reservations.
It's all part of the New York Underground Comedy Festival. I will also be participating in the "Harlem Renaissance Show" next Sunday, September 30, 8:30, also at Gotham.
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So, if you're in New York next Wednesday, Oct. 3 and want to check out some good, relatively clean comedic fun, come by Gotham Comedy Club! Proceeds go to charity. Call 212-367-9000 for reservations.
It's all part of the New York Underground Comedy Festival. I will also be participating in the "Harlem Renaissance Show" next Sunday, September 30, 8:30, also at Gotham.
Labels: stand-up comedy
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Jasper Redd
I just randomly caught this guy on Conan O'Brian Monday night. I was quite amused an since it's been a while since we had a video embed here on the site (Where have you gone, Madscribe-0? Jesus loves you more than you will know), here we go.
UPDATE: The Conan clip was evidently yanked from YouTube. Thus, here is a clip of Redd performing on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, with a few of the same jokes:
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UPDATE: The Conan clip was evidently yanked from YouTube. Thus, here is a clip of Redd performing on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, with a few of the same jokes:
Labels: Jasper Redd, stand-up comedy
