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10, 2003
Hey, You Look Like
Bobcat Goldthwait
Bobcat Goldthwait
made a name for himself in the 80s with his stand up comedy,
and Police Academy
movies, but it wasn't until last July of '02 that he made his
first appearance on the BOB&TOM Show. With this one stop,
he became one of the most talked about guests of the year, and
was featured on the album, BOB&TOM
Gone Wild. Now it seems that Mr. Goldthwait
is everywhere. He's directing and starring in a brand new Comedy
Central movie Windy
City Heat and just released his
first comedy album in 15 years, I
Don't Mean To Insult You, But You Look Like Bobcat Goldthwait.
FACTOID
- Goldthwait made his directorial debut in "Shakes the
Clown," which is considered to be the “Citizen Kane”
of alcoholic clown movies.
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|  October
10, 2003
Dignity Under Duress
Maryellen
Hooper is well equipped to provide nonstop laughter with
her unique brand of storytelling and quirky physical humor.
She describes her material as "just plain silly, fun stuff
everybody can appreciate." Whether it’s dating disasters,
workplace catastrophes, personal grooming problems or the challenges
of home Hooper is the example of Dignity
Under Duress… which coincidentally
is title of her first comedy album.
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 October
10, 2003
Enlightening Audiences One
Laugh at a Time
Born in Mexico and raised in East Los Angeles, Latino comic and
“Tonight Show” veteran Willie
Barcena began his comedy career just short six years ago.
Like many other standup comics, Willie got his start at an open
mic in an LA comedy club. From there, Willie added writing and
acting to his credits, using both of those skills in his one-man
show, Cry Like a Man. Aside from making people laugh, Barcena
hopes to use his comedy as a tool to enlighten people with cultural
awareness without perpetuating negative stereotypes. |
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|  October
9, 2003
The Smothers Brothers Back
on TV
The
Smothers Brothers, Dick & Tom, are among the longest
lasting and most successful comedy teams of all time. Their
storied careers in comedy date back to the late 1950’s
when they began performing in San Francisco. Not long after,
the brothers found themselves making regularly appearances on
television which led to them landing their very own, very popular
and often controversial television show, "The Smothers
Brothers Comedy Hour." Though considered to be a little
too risqué when it was originally aired, the program
is now studied in universities across the country as an important
factor in the revolutionary changes undergone in the U. S. during
the 1960's. The Comedy Hour has been off the air for nearly
40 years but the Smothers Brothers continue to pop up on the
on the small screen to this day. Dick & Tom will make an
appearance on the sitcom “Life
With Bonnie” as a couple of bumbling building contractors
Friday, October 10 on ABC.
FACTOID
– Not just a comedian, Tom Smothers is also a very talented
golfer, and a world
class Yo-Yo master. He’s been known to combine his
two favorite hobbies while on the green… being the only
guy who can sink a putt using a yo-yo.
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|  October
9, 2003
Music with a Message
For the most part, comedian
Sean
Morey's songs usually contain
very heartfelt and well thought out messages. His tune Ghost
Chickens in the Sky examines poultry's
plight against the farmer's ax, his Man
Song discusses the power struggle
between men and women, and On
the Internet is all about how hard
it is to find love in today's society. The messages may not
sound as profound when accompanied by his banjo, but if you
can get past that, these songs might possibly change your life.
Except for maybe the Hermaphrodite
Song... that one is just plain weird.
If you'd like to sample some
of these wonderful melodies, check out the Sean
Morey Audio Page.
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| October
9, 2003
Kobe Hearing Scheduled For
Today
In Colorado, the day the NBA has been dreading
is finally here. With Kobe still defiant in his defense and
the alleged victim and the prosecution team unwilling to settle
the case, it looks as though the preliminary hearing will take
place today as scheduled. Legal analyst for USA
Today, Mark Shaw,
says that it would be smart for Bryant's defense team to seek
a delay in today’s hearing. We’ll find out why when
we speak with Mr. Shaw about the trial that’s bound to
keep the country glued to the news as it unfolds in the months
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October 9, 2003
Jim
Dreyer Swims Length of Lake Michigan
Good friend of the show and ultra-marathon athlete Jim
"The Shark" Dreyer has became the first person to
swim the length of Lake Michigan, in an event titled the "Lake
Michigan 340." Dreyer crossed Lake Michigan in a continuous
swim way back in '98, but this time around he accomplished an
even more amazing task, he swam the length of the lake going the
long way. This feat gives Jim another world record, and makes
him even more determined to try and tackle long-time rival Lake
Superior again next summer. The Shark entered the icy waters of
Lake Michigan back on September 8th and swam along the coast line
20-30 miles at a time.... stopping only for food and sleep. After
a month in the water, his journey is over and it is mission accomplished.
As always, Jim put his life and health on the line for more than
just a record, he pushed his body to the limit to help raise funds
and awareness for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program. |
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|  October
8, 2003
The Man in Black is Back
For More
Comedian Drew
Hastings is definitely on our list of favorite all-time
guests. And while it's true this is a very long list, what separates
Drew's visits from all others is that they're always an adventure.
Each time he stops by we learn a little more about how his twisted
mind works, and at the same time gain insight into his interesting
“alternative” (metrosexual) lifestyle. Very few others…
actually, no one else has ever shown up to the show wearing
a sash, riding a horse, or driving an old, boat-sized automobile
that they purchased on eBay. But it's quirks like these that
make Drew so loveable. Though Hastings is unlike anyone you'll
ever meet (if you're lucky), he still insists, he's “Just
Like You.”
VIP Members
- Need some Drew right now, check out his very own Audio
Page
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| October
8, 2003
Bill Calls, Bob's Gone...
Coincidence?
If we had to choose our favorite guest
that works for both The
Late Show with David Letterman and Sports
Illustrated, we would pick Bill
Scheft every time, no question. Oddly
enough though, it seems whenever Scheft is scheduled to put
in a call to the show, Bob's out of town. Whether he's away
on "nudie vacations," serving as a caddy in Augusta,
or avoiding "Nessie" while
playing the links in Scotland, Bob always has some excuse for
avoiding Bill's calls. Though Scheft is developing a complex
over this, it's not going to put a damper on his spirits , especially
after his Patriots beat the Titans and Red Sox made it to the
ALCS. Plus, Scheft's got to get in a few good plugs for his
now classic novel, The
Ringer.
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 October
8, 2003
The Last Action Heroine
From the people
who brought you the Worst-Case
Scenario, comes a book that teaches
women how easy it is to become a Wonder Woman in their own right.
What young lady hasn't dreamed of being able to handle themselves
like Laura Croft or kick ass like Charlie's Angles? With the help
of author Jennifer Worick, now you can. The
Action Heroine's Handbook is the
ultimate woman's guide on how to live the action-packed lifestyle,
with genuine step-by-step instructions. How many times have you
needed to win a catfight, go undercover as a beauty queen or choke
a man with your bare thighs and had no idea how to go about it?
Never again! All the information presented is reality-based and
comes from people who know about these kinds of things (including
FBI agents, zoologists, karate champions, wedding planners, and
air duct cleaners). Accompanied by detailed illustrations throughout,
The Action Heroine's Handbook
will bring out the Power Girl in all of us. |
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|  October
8, 2003
The NFL Song - Week 5
After five weeks of NFL play, the season
is still up for grabs. With four teams still boasting undefeated
records, and many more right on their heels, it is still anyone's
guess as to who will be facing off at the end of January. This
is why it's more important than ever to keep up with all the
goings on in the NFL and who better to recap the action and
info than Duke
Tumatoe and his NFL Song.
The Colts made history with an unbelievable Monday night comeback,
Donovan McNabb got another win after all the press, and only
one of the "homecoming" games worked out well for
those returning to their roots... what a week! This
gives Duke a lot to work into one song so don't you dare miss
it. Plus, don't miss the always exciting Bass
Talk, and perhaps another delicious half-time recipe.
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|  October
8, 2003
Viricolaaaaaa!
Simply put, Charlie
Viracola wants to change the world into one that's
more suited for his high energy, off beat points of view, and
low tolerance for ignorance. What would this new world be called,
you ask? He’s fond of “Planet Charlie.” Though
it’s no creative stretch, it does get the point across.
Aside from creating new worlds, Viracola is also a master in
the arts of mime, juggling, escape, stilt walking, and the unicycle.
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|  October
7, 2003
Randy Quaid as Hank Shaw
Randy
Quaid, brother of Dennis Quaid, and famous for his portrayal
of Cousin Eddie in the Vacation
movies is returning to television in a brand new CBS series.
Quaid plays Hank Shaw, the unpredictable and often irritable
sheriff of a small New England town in the drama “The
Brotherhood of Poland, NH.” The show focuses on the
relationship of three brothers who grew up as hockey stars in
Poland, NH, but are finding it much more difficult to handle
the problems that creep up later in life like marriage, kids,
and being out of work. Though Quaid is no rookie when it comes
to television, he's most recognizable for his big screen roles.
Aside from playing Cousin Eddie in three different films (with
a fourth Vacation
movie in the works) Quaid has starred in blockbusters like
Independence Day, King Pin, Days of Thunder, and
the Last Picture Show. “The
Brotherhood of Poland, NH” airs Wednesdays on CBS.
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|  October
7, 2003
A New Streak?
It's time again for that fabulous
feature, The Zany Report,
as brought to you each week by the legendary comedian,
Bob Zany. Last week, Bob put together a stellar report that
actually solicited genuine laughter from the cast,
but the big question is, does he have what it takes to present
a second A+ installment in a row? Though Bob has personally
promised that this week's will be among the best Reports of
the year (which doesn't say a whole lot), we'll still have America's
Favorite game show "Fix the Joke Baby (Live)" to save
the segment if it isn't. And once again some lucky fan will
win a a few T-shirts, Zany's chart topping CD,
I Just Can't Win Baby, and a very
valuable one year subscription to the BOB&TOM VIP site.
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|  October
7, 2003
Elvis is Alive!
“The King” recorded many, many songs. Not all of
them were hits, or even ones that you would want to listen to
more than once, but there sure were a lot of ‘em and Ernst
Jorgensen is the guy responsible for separating the gold
from the garbage. As the keeper of the Elvis Presley vaults,
Jorgensen does much more than just sit around and groove
to old Elvis tunes, he’s an expert on The King. He's authored
a number of books on the subject including Elvis
Presley: A Life in Music. Jorgensen has also spent
time in the recording studio producing new albums
containing some of the most beloved
songs ever recorded by Big E. His first attempt at an archive
album Elvis
30 #1 Hits, was such a huge success that it was only
natural to want to release a second collection… that being
2nd
to None. This brand new must-have for Elvis fans
hits stores October 7th.
• Original illustration by Jordan Ward
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