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April 5 - 9 2004
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|  Where,
When, What,
Why & The Who
If a band hasn’t put out a studio
album in over 20 years, you’d begin to think that their
recording days were over. In the case of The Who, you couldn’t
be more wrong. The
Who-Then & Now marks the first
time since 1982 that the legendary classic rock band has released
newly recorded material on an album. Aside from the new songs
“Real Good Looking Boy,” and “Old Red Wine,”
both written by Pete
Townshend, the album also features a collection of the Who’s
greatest hits spanning the bands entire career. It’s been
40 years since the British Invasion, but you’ll think
you're back in your bean bag listening to your vinyl records
when you hear Roger Daltrey belt out 18 of the band’s
biggest hits like “My Generation, “ “Pinball
Wizard,” “I Can See For Miles” and the theme
to CSI (also known as “Who Are You.”). It’s
been reported that The
Who will be heading back to the studio in the near future
to put together a full album of brand new songs, but if you’d
like to get a taste of what’s to come, you might want
to pick up a copy of Then &
Now.
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| Two Firemen
in a Smoke Filled Room...
Due to his notorious reputation and all the stories that circulate
about him, we're always a bit nervous to hear that comedian
John
Fox will be our guest in the studio. Fox is a legend among
his peers in the comedy community for being one of the dirtiest
joke tellers on the standup circuit, including his world famous
opening joke about the two firemen caught in a compromising
position. However, Fox is even more notorious for his offstage
antics, most of which were captured in Pat Godwin's loving tribute,
The Legend of John Fox,
 including
his fondness for hookers, porn, booze and leaving his condo
a mess accompanied by the stench of ass and cat food. If you're
still curious about the man, the myth, the legend... make sure
you catch him when he comes to your town. But be warned, you
may feel the need to shower after the show's over.
John Fox's CD "I'm Fat, I'm Forty &
I Don't Get No Booty" is available from the
BOB&TOM store! |
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|  China-man?
Chinaman?
China Man?
We may not know exactly how to write his name out, but comedian
The Chinaman
is one funny dude. Mark Britten grew up in Texas under the watchful
eye of a Chinese mother and a Caucasian father. This interesting
mix of cultures led to a dysfunctional upbringing that Mark
wouldn't give up for anything. Though his family provides more
than enough material, the Chinaman's act also includes his impressions
of a variety of celebrities including Governor Arnold and our
new favorite, the late Unsolved
Mysteries host, Robert Stack.
FACTOID
- Mark Britten provided a number of voices for the Anime cartoon
DragonBall Z.
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|  There
Are No Mulligans in Comedy
T.P. Mulrooney, AKA the "Golf
Comic," has an uncanny ability to bring humor to a sport
that normally involves an array of curse words, lost balls and
broken clubs. Using his standup comedy to focusing on the lighter
side of golf, Mulrooney has won the hearts of duffers across
the country. TP recently used his love of the game (along with
the help of five talented artists,) to bring the world of golf
to life in a collection of 100 cartoons. Each one of the cartoons
featured in his book Renaissance
Golfer holds true to Mulrooney’s philosophy
of being funny about the game without making fun of the game
(because doing so might lead to a beat down in the parking lot
of a country club).
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| ABC's King of
Friday Night
When longtime friend of the show, George
Lopez was given his own sitcom, strategically titled, George
Lopez (so that they could never do the show without him)
he wanted to make sure it wasn't your average cookie-cutter
comedy, where all life's problems could be solved in between
commercial breaks. Judging by the ratings, and the fact the
show's been picked up for more new episodes, he's succeeded.
This means the countdown to syndication (and early retirement)
has begun. This week on the show, George humiliates himself
dancing at a congratulatory party in front of his entire staff
in order to gain approval from his mom. Meanwhile, his wife
tries to protect the baked goods she's prepared for the Great
American Bake Sale from her son, but neglects to protect them
from George. George Lopez
leads off ABC's
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|  Good
Golf Book? Must Be By John Feinstein
John Feinstein is one of the most celebrated and enjoyed sports
writers ever. Don't believe us... check out these credentials.
He's the author of one of the best selling sports books all-time,
A
Season on the Brink, where he followed coach Bob
Knight for an entire season. He then left the hardwood and tackled
the world of pro golf in A
Good Walk Spoiled. Last year, he returned to the
links for his book, Open,
in which told the story of the humble public golf course, Bethpage
Black, and how it was transformed into a site ready to host
the US Open. This time around, Feinstein isn't so much concerned
with the links, as he is with a man who's been walking them
for 40 years. In his brand new work, A
Caddy For Life: The Bruce Edwards Story, Feinstein
takes a look at the man who made a living toting the golf bag
of the legendary Tom Watson, and all the incredible stories
that go along with it. Though often forgotten by the majority
of the fans, Caddies do more than suggest clubs to golfers,
they also get that rare glimpse into what's really going on
behind the scenes. The ambition, the strategy, the rivalries,
the jealousies and everything else that occurs beyond the sight
of the public eye is brought to life by american's favorite
sports writer
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|  In
Like Flynn
You’ve seen him in the Farrelly Brothers
flicks, There’s Something About Mary, King Pin, and Me,
Myself & Irene, but comedian Jackie
Flynn is more than just a favorite
of these talented directors. Comedy Connoisseurs can’t
get enough of his sharp-tongued sarcasm and twisted observations,
both skill he used to help him win the prestigious San Francisco
International Comedy Competition. Flynn has been seen on Late
Night with Conan O’Brien, and has had comedy specials
on HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central.
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|  Frank
Caliendo & Friends
The best part about having comedian Frank
Caliendo in the studio i s that you never know who he's going
to bring with him. You can usually count on John Madden making
a few appearances, but aside from that, it's anyone's guess
as to who will pop out of his mouth. Caliendo has introduced
us to a host of celebrities including Jim Rome, Rush Limbaugh,
Al Pacino, Adam Sandler, Terry Bradshaw and even the late Ted
Knight. Not just a standup comedian, Caliendo
can be seen showing off his acting abilities each week on the
sketch comedy show MAD
TV, and he regularly appears on
the FOX NFL Sunday pre
game show , FOX Sports Network, and Jimmy
Kimmel Live.
Side Note
- Think Frank looks familiar? It's probably because you've seen
him featured on our site as this week's "Comedian of the
Week." Scroll down to find out more! |
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|  Survivor's
Bad Girl
When she competed in Survivor:
The Australian Outback, Jerri Manthey
was labeled the Survivor
bitch, and was considered to be the "bad girl" of
the series. So it wasn't much of a surprise when she fell right
back into that familiar role when she returned for Survivor:
All-Stars. It all started up again when she took issue with
Rupert's shelter design, and lasted all the way until her own
tribe decided to vote her out instead of Amber (Boston Rob's
new girlfriend) from the other team. Though Jerri didn't become
the sole-survivor and win a million dollars, she did last longer
than anyone thought she would, and she achieved her personal
goal of lasting longer than her arch-enemy, Colby. With the
exit of Jerri from the game, there are only nine All-Stars remaining.
This typically means a merge is on the way, but never put a
surprise twists past those pesky Survivor
producers. Will Chapera's decision to oust Jerri instead of
Amber help or hurt them, and whose side will Rob take now that
his girl has been saved? The only way to find out is to watch
Survivor All-Stars
every Thursday night on CBS.
FACTOID
- Survivor is not the only reality
show Jerri Manthey has appeared on. She also starred on the
series The Surreal Life. Jerri also
appeared in an issue of Playboy Magazine. |
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|  It's
an Aug Eat Dog World
The ranting, raving, gun fighting comedian from Montana, Auggie
Smith was so much fun last week when he stopped by, that
it was just good judgment on our part to have him back again.
Having fresh material with with only one week separating two
visits would be a pretty tall order for your average run of
the mill comedian, but as we all know, Auggie is no ordinary
comic. He's the "rant master," and since he finds
his comedy in the absurdities of everyday people, situations
and politics, he never has a problem coming up with new subjects
to go off on (unless those antidepressants his girlfriend prescribed
start to kick in). "The Word of Aug" and the rest
of Smith's rapid-fire, seamless stream of manic blasts will,
on occasion, slip into the dark side of political incorrectness
but it's all good, and it all makes sense.. at least to Auggie.
Side Note
- You can now purchase Auggie's
brand new CD and DVD, Cult Following,
on his website.
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|  It's
the Zany Report, Baby
The Zany Report is back and only
opening day of MLB play could possibly compare to the excitement
it brings. Bob
Zany, legendary comedian and all around great guy (now with
a full head of hair), has confirmed that there is a possibility
that this could be his greatest edition of the Zany
Report ever! Though we're not going to bet the farm on
this claim, as long as it's better than last week's Report,
we'll be satisfied. Plus, let's not forget about America's favorite
game show, "Fix the Joke Baby, Live!" where one lucky
player will win Zany's popular comedy album,
I Just Can't Win Baby, as well as a one year subscription
to BOB&TOM's VIP.
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