How My Mind Works
Come inside and see how my brain takes a normal, everyday moment and equates it to a pop culture reference from long ago.
Dave’s Last Show
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the making of David Letterman’s final “Late Show,” which aired ten years ago today.
A Picture Not Worth 1,000 Words
Here’s the story of the humiliating experience I dealt with while getting a new publicity photo shot in the studio of St. Louis’ top photographer.
National Driver’s License
It’s about time the USA joined the rest of the world in issuing driver’s licenses on a national basis, not state-by-state. Let me explain why.
Too Many Tomatoes
I have no green thumb whatsoever, but I have a message for people who think they do and want to prove it by growing tomatoes.
Ten Seconds To Air
When I heard about the death of legendary TV director/producer Don Mischer, I picked up a copy of his autobiography, “:10 Seconds To Air,” which is full of great behind-the-scenes stories like these.
Whither The Funnies?
You can call them the Comics or the Funnies, but either way they’re a dying business inside a nearly-dead industry. Let me explain.
Settle Down
Hardly a week goes by without my receiving notification about a class action lawsuit settlement that I will receive a tiny piece of because of a data breach. Apparently, the cloud is very leaky.
Moms March To A Different Drummer
Here’s a piece I wrote 25 years ago, inspired by the Million Mom March. With Mother’s Day coming up Sunday, it seems appropriate to re-post it.
It Seemed Like A Bad Idea At The Time
Bruce Vilanch has worked on a ton of TV shows you’ve probably seen (including more than two dozen Oscars telecasts), but he’s also worked on some horrible ones — and isn’t afraid to talk about them in his new book, which had me alternately laughing and groaning.
Double Movie Rewind
On vacation with my daughter last weekend, I showed her two old movies I thought she might enjoy. As it turned out, I was only half right.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
Rick Ellis of All Your Screens puts in perspective how ridiculous Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on foreign movies is — and why it will never happen.