w w w . b o b a n d t o m . c o m
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 April
18, 2003
Chicago
John Caponera
What started as a one shot deal on a local version of the Gong
Show turned out leading to a career of standup comedy once John
Caponera walked away with the $500 prize. Since then, he’s
been traveling all over the country selling out clubs and building
a reputation as a comic’s comic. Mixing odd impressions
with a goofy, yet sharp wit, Caponera has become a favorite
in his hometown of Chicago, and everywhere else he stops.
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 April
17, 2003
The
Legend of John Fox
Though comedian John
Fox is a legend among his peers for being one of the best
joke tellers on the standup circuit, it's his life off-stage
that he's notorious for. Many of his infamous antics were put
to music in Pat Godwin's The Legend
of John Fox, which tells the story
of a traveling comedian forced to live in a "comic's condo"
recently inhabited by Fox. John enjoyed the tune so much, he
now uses it as an intro before taking the stage. If you'd like
to hear the song, just click the link below and listen for free.
But be warned, you may have to hose yourself off afterward.
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April 17, 2003
The
Comedic Voice of the Little Man
When Dwight
Slade takes the stage, he becomes the voice of the little
man, just looking for a little justice and maybe a little payback
for all of life's daily humiliations. He has opened up for the
likes of comedy legends Jay Leno, and Jerry Seinfeld in the
past, but has since become the headlining act in clubs across
the country. Slade has released two comedy albums, starred in
a number of movies, and was the 2001 winner of Seattle's International
Comedy Competition.
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 April
16, 2003
Back
In The Midwest
St. Louis native, Kathleen
Madigan is not only joining
BOB&TOM for the first time since filling in for Kristi Lee,
she is also returning for a rare stage show in her home town.
She's starred in comedy specials, done television pilots and
worked as a part time ESPN2
sports reporter where she used her wry, comedic, yet feminine
wit to deliver stories on subjects that people wouldn't normally
consider newsworthy. Wait a minute, that sounds just like our
very own Chick McGee. However, unlike the Chickster, Madigan
is accomplished standup comic, 12 time
Tonight Show
veteran, and winner of the American Comedy Awards “Best
Female Club Comic.” Madigan returns
to St. Louis April 19th at the Pageant
Theater.
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 April
16, 2003
Talking
Funny
How many different accents can you fit into one standup comedian?
Jim Short is attempting
to find out. Originally from Australia, Short began doing standup
comedy in Austin Texas, but is now based out of San Francisco.
Whether the audience can understand him or not, Shot is winning
them over one joke at a time using a unique mix of personal
observations on pop culture, world media, history, and television.
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 April
14, 2003
Act surprised Bob!
It's Betty White
In what was supposed to stay a surprise until the last minute,
Bob’s fantasy guest, Betty White
is making her first appearance on the BOB&TOM Show. Not
only is she a legendary actress, and veteran of both television
and film, Betty White is also an avid supporter of animal rights
and charities. The Golden Girls
star is active in many foundations for animals including The
Morris Animal Foundation, which she has been a part of for
32 years. White has been a part of such TV classics as The
Mary Tyler Moore Show, Golden Girls, Mama’s Family and
The Match Game. Recently, she starred in the hit film
Bringing Down the House, and
will appear in an upcoming made for TV movie Stealing
Christmas.
FACTOID –
Bob’s dog, Betty, is named after
Betty White.
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