w w w . b o b a n d t o m . c o m
November 22 - 26 2004
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| Sure He's
Funny, But Can He Dribble?
 Kenny
Smith (not the one on the NBA pre-game show), is
a young comedian on the rise Just ask him, he’ll
tell ya. Already a favorite on the college circuit,
Smith has been working hard making a name for himself
in comedy clubs across the country, while at the
same time always keeping his eyes open for any television
opportunities that may come along. So if you know
anybody, make sure you give Kenny a call. Young,
fresh, loaded with energy, and just a lot of fun
to be around, Kenny Smith is a guy who knows how
to stir things up and keep audiences roaring with
laughter. All of which are import skills in the world
of comedy.
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 Jim
Short on Comedy
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, Short is winning
them over one joke at a time using a unique mix of personal observations
on pop culture, world media, history, and television. The last time he
was here, Jim shared with us his opinion on the little paperclip that
helps you write up papers and let's just say it wasn't a favorable one.
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 Know
Any Good Basketball Stories?
John Feinstein is one of the most celebrated and enjoyed sports writers
of all time. He's the author of two of the best selling sports books
in history, including A
Season on the Brink, where he followed coach Bob Knight for an entire
season and A
Good Walk Spoiled where he examined the ins and outs of the PGA Tour.
Now that basketball season is upon us, Feinstein is ready to return courtside
with his newest work, Let
Me Tell You a Story. For years, John Feinstein has spent his Tuesday
afternoons hanging out and collecting stories from the legendary NBA
icon, Red Auerbach. In the 17 years Auerbach paced the sidelines as the
Celtics head coach, he led Boston to nine NBA titles, eight of them consecutive.
And though he hasn’t coached since the sixties, Red has continued
to stay close to the game and the people in it. In his book, Feinstein
invites us to join the lunch table and listen as the living legend shares
his stories and opinions of almost every other important figure that’s
ever been a part of the NBA.
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Now Another True Tale from Tim Bedore
Now that Tim Bedore's
popular editorial, Vague But True,
has become a regular feature on the BOB&TOM show, it's hard to believe
that one man could find the time to write so many clever pieces. We’re
convinced Tim does nothing all day but sit at his keyboard and type because
he’s always ready with a new installment of VBT to share with us.
Sometimes the topics of his columns are pure fantasy, other times the
stories are taken directly from Tim's own life experiences, much like
the two that appear on the new B&T CD Sideshow .
One is his popular piece about having fun with a SkyMall magazine, while
the other is a recollection on the fun he had during his lake cabin vacation.
But it doesn't matter where Bedore finds his
inspiration, the result is always good clean fun.
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 The
NFL Song - Week 11
The 11th week of the NFL has come
and gone, but if you missed a single second of it
don't fret because Duke
Tumatoe's here with his NFL
Song to save the day. He
watches the games so that you don't have to. This
week not only the dawning of the double Mannings,
it also saw the Steelers steamroll another team,
T.O. perform a new imaginative endzone dance, the
NFC continue to get pummeled by the AFC and the Dolphins
lose again. Oh, and Monday Night football decided
not to do a repeat performance of their Desperate
Housewives opening to the
disappointment of many. What does all this mean?
It means Duke has a lot of info to cram into one
song so don't you dare miss it, or else we'll tell
Ron Artest it was you who threw the beer. Plus, stay
tuned for the always exciting Bass
Talk, and perhaps another one of Chick's popular
halftime jokes.
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The
Spankers are Back and Sanitized For Your Protection!
The musical group that brought us
the smash hit Pussycat
Song and Scrotum
Song are on their way back
to the Friggemall building. And though the FCC has
made it impossible for them to play their world famous
tunes on the air, we're sure they've come equiped with
a few, more radio friendly melodies. However, if you
really want to hear The
Pussycat Song, it's featured
on the brand new BOB&TOM album, Sideshow.
For those of you who aren't familiar with their work, The
Asylum Street Spankers are
a consortium of wildly diverse individuals, all of
whom are crazy for music. Originally a country-blues
revival band, the group's defining feature was its
absolutely all-acoustic shows. For the Spankers it
was "no amps, no problem," they still electrified
audiences and became the most talked about band in
town. Through eight years, 30 musicians, six albums,
and a grueling touring schedule, the Spankers are constantly
evolving. Their interests have broadened to include
just about every form of music playable on acoustic
instruments.
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 The
Biggest
Name in Comedy
Comedian Costaki Economopoulos'
humor has been described as smart, pointed, hip, sharp, insightful, socially
relevant, and gut-laugh funny and he’s been described as a “casually
brilliant joke philosopher.” Just look at his business card, it's
all right there. Aside from standup comedy, Costaki is still looking
for a full time staff writing position on a sitcom, so if anybody “knows
a guy,” make sure to give him a call (he's in the book). But until
that day comes, the comedian with the biggest name in comedy is keeping
busy with other projects, including the release of his new CD, C'mon
It's Jokes.
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Fish & Paint
A lawyer walks into a bar, and after pounding a few beers decides to
become a standup comedian. This may sounds like the opening to a bad
joke, but it's actually the story of comedian Dan
Kaufman, give or take a few important facts. Once upon a time Kaufman
was a successful attorney, but that all changed once he decided he
no longer wanted to do any kind of actual work to make a living. Soon
after, Kaufman left the courtroom and followed his dream of performing
in front of a crowd that didn't have to deliberate after each show.
Now, dressed a bit more casually than in his former profession, Dan
delivers his thought-provoking, smart and edgy comedy act in clubs
and colleges across the country. Kaufman convinced us it would be wise
to include all those adjectives in this paragraph, otherwise legal
action could be taken. It took absolutely no convincing for us to put
his unlikely hit song (we're still confused by this) Fish & Paint,
on the new BOB&TOM album Sideshow.
FACTOID -
Dan Kaufman is also an extremely talented artist
and portrait painter. though his ability to piano playing
is a bit suspect.
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 Patrick
Warburton Returns to TV
Patrick Warburton has made
a living making memorable guest appearances on television
programs. Any true Seinfeld aficionado
would recognize Warburton as Elaine’s on again off
again boyfriend "Puddy," but true fans of the actor
love him for his portrayal of the big blue oddball, spandex
suited superhero, “The Tick.” Along with those
TV classics, he’s also had major roles on NewsRadio,
Ellen, Murphy Brown, Less Than Perfect and Malcolm
in the Middle. Famous for his deep voice and arrogant
deadpan delivery, Warburton has been cast in a number of
animated series including Family Guy,
Buzz Lightyear, and Disney’s
feature film The Emperor’s
New Groove. In just a few days Warburton is
returning to television, this as the on-air pundit on "Jeb
Denton," on ABC's hit sitcom Less
Than Perfect, which is part of the networks TGIF lineup.
FACTOID - Before The Passion
of the Christ, Warburton may have held the record
for longest flogging in film history. In the movie Dragonard,
Warburton was sentenced to 100 lashes, which lasted for almost
four minutes of agonizing screen time.
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 Bob
Zany: Such a Nice Young Man
The lovable Bob Zany is
set to deliver his eagerly anticipated Zany
Report and we couldn't be more excited. Because
of the extended holiday weekend ahead, we're sure Zany will be bringing
his A-material for what is sure to be the biggest, funniest, most spectacular
report of all time (no pressure, Bob). If for some reason you aren’t
exhausted from laughing when it’s all said and done, there's always BobZany.com where
you can test your hand at punch line writing by playing Fix
The Joke Baby. Pick up one of those "Salmon: The Other Pink
Meat" T-shirts while you're at it.
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 Rodney's Extended
Family
As you’ve probably heard, good friend of the show Rodney Carrington
now has his own sitcom on ABC. Since its debut a few weeks ago, Rodney has
been a big hit, which can be attributed to talented cast and clever writing
staff who were able to take Carrington's dirty comedy and make it safe
for network television. On the show, Rodney plays an everyday Mid-America
guy, trying to raise his family while pursuing his dream of becoming
a standup comedian. And while he's doing that, he has to be able to not
only keep up with his wife and two kids, he's also constantly dealing
with his buddy Barry and his wife's sister, Charlie, as portrayed by
the lovely actress Amy
Pietz. Amy is a veteran of both stage and screen. She's starred in
numerous theatrical plays and musicals, and has been featured in both
film and television. Her acting credits include the films Rudy and Jingle
All the Way, as well as the hit sitcom Caroline
in the City.
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