March 18, 2004
He's Singin' Again
Singer/songwriter/loveable loser Henry Phillips is one of the most clever comedians on the planet. Though his songs are often a tad out of the ordinary, and focus on the darker twisted side of life, we find his soft spoken self-depreciating personality quite adorable, which makes him a lot of fun to be around... especially if you've got a poker game going. Henry got his start in comedy as a folk singer, turning the depressing headlines from the newspaper into a tune called “What Do You Want Me to Do About It.” From those humble beginnings, Henry is now a top draw in clubs across the country and he's put out two stellar comedy albums containing such classics as "On the Shoulders of Freaks," "She’s Talkin' Again," and "When We Were Young."

March 18, 2004
The Business
of Comedy
While trying to put himself through Colgate University, a young Mark Klein decided the best way to earn a supplemental income was to perform a little standup comedy in his spare time. How was he to know it would blossom into a full-fledged career… putting that English major to good use. To earn a living, Mark knew he was going to have to use his business sense and work ethic if he was going to turn comedy into a career. In doing so, he felt his fast speaking, easy to follow, pro business comedy would be best suited to those folks who could most appreciate it, business people. Though Klein now spends the majority of his time working large company functions and performing for CEO's he still finds time in his busy schedule to hit up the occasional comedy club or nationally syndicated morning show.

March 18, 2004
Damn, Shaniqua!
What do you get when you mix the daughter of a Pentecostal preacher with a CPA? According to our research, you'll end up with comedienne René Hicks. René has the unique privilege of being the only African-American woman ever nominated for an "American Comedy Award," something she credits to her intelligent and universal humor. Aside from making her comedy accessible to everyone, she's also known for individualizing her material for every city, campus or corporation she performs for. Hicks is no stranger to television and has been seen on Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, Politically Incorrect and CNN's Showbiz Today. She’s also famous for her "Douche Commercial" comedy piece from BOB&TOM’s album Funhouse.

March 17, 2004
Throw It Down,
Big Man
Love him or hate him, Bill Walton has become one of the most recognized voices in NBA broadcasting. Not only is he among the more opinionated commentators, his “throw it down” catchphrase has become a staple of the sport. Before becoming a legend in the broadcast booth, Walton made a name for himself on the court as one of the greatest centers in basketball history, both in college and professional play. During his three years in college, Walton won a number of NCAA awards and individual records and was also a part of the UCLA team that won 88 straight games along with a couple of National Championships. In the pros, he was a number one overall pick in the draft, won two NBA titles (with Portland and Boston), was the league MVP in 1978, and is a member of the NBA Hall-of-Fame. With all these accomplishments under his belt, it’s no wonder Bill is being considered for the NCAA All-Time Tournament Team. He’s up against some lofty competition for the center position on the squad, but you can help him earn a spot on the roster by voting for your favorite players at www.ncaasports.com/pontiac.

FACTOID - Bill Walton scored 44 points on 21-of-22 shooting in 1973 NCAA tournament win over Memphis State.

March 17, 2004
It's NCAA Tournament Time and Dickie V is in Hoops Heaven Baby!
Selection Sunday has come and gone and the field of 65 is set for the most exciting event of the basketball season. Though NCAA rules forbid us from calling the tournament by it's more popular name, we can say that the FINALs will come down to FOUR schools facing off in San Antonio. The tourney will last most of the month of MARCH and will be utter MADNESS, beginning this Thursday (or Tuesday, if you count the "play-in" game). To help get your brackets filled in correctly before your office pool starts, we've got Dick Vitale, the most recognized voice in college basketball, returning to the BOB&TOM Show for the first time this season. Though the "Maestro Man" of the broadcast booth is kept busy calling games for ESPN, he did find time to write a brand new book Living a Dream, which takes a look at what it was like spending the past 25 years working in the best seat in the house.

Dickie V is a big supporter of the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota where he hosts a Sports Night every year to raise money. Even those of you not fortunate enough to live in Florida can still put in a bid to win the Sports Night charity raffle. For only $1000, you could win a new silver 2004 Mercedes CLK 320 Cabriolet Convertible. Entries are limited, so get your name in the drawing today, and help a good cause at the same time. To enter, click here and download an application.

March 16, 2004
Robert Klein Returns!
Though comedian Robert Klein entered Alfred University as a pre-med student, he knew from the very beginning it was a job in the entertainment industry that he really wanted. He first got the acting bug in college after joining the acting company on campus, though it wasn’t until he joined the famous Second City comedy troupe in 1965 that his comedic abilities came to the forefront. After a year with Second City, Klein moved back to New York where he began working as an actor on Broadway while at the same time honing his standup comedy material. In 1973, Klein released his first of many comedy albums, Child of the Fifties, for which he earned a Grammy Award nomination and introduced his work to a larger audience. His following albums also earned Grammy nominations and have all been re-released due to popular demand. Though he’s become known for his standup, Klein returns to Broadway on occasion and pops up in movies and on Television every so often. Most recently, Klein can be seen playing Stan Stone on the new sitcom, The Stones. The show is about the crazy reality of two adult children living in their childhood home with their divorcing but still friendly parents. It airs every Wednesday on CBS.

March 16, 2004
Dr. Will
Raids Our Fridge
Bob & Tom PSYCHOtherapist, and long time friend of the show, Dr. Will Miller's book Refrigerator Rights took an in depth look at what friendship in America is all about by examining how individuals give out Refrigerator Rights. In other words, how many friends do you have that are allowed to just walk right in your home and start rummaging through you're ice box? If you can't think of many, than perhaps this book is right for you. And don't give us that old "hardcover books are too expensive for me to buy," argument because Dr. Will's book is now available in paperback. What's the use of having a full fridge if you've got nobody to share it with?

March 16, 2004
The Joy of Zany
Comedian Bob Zany may not realize it by the way we treat him when he calls in, but he's our most eagerly anticipated guest each week. There are few comedians working today that have the guts it takes to come on a nationally syndicated radio show every week and perform all new material. Then to top it all off, he invites listeners to call in and fix his jokes that some have deemed 'virtually laugh free.' Sounds fun doesn't it? Catch The Zany Report so you too can play "Fix the Joke Baby" where the prize package includes CDs, t-shirts, and a BOB&TOM VIP membership.