Not Andy Kaufman Again
With the release of a new documentary about Andy Kaufman, I’ve pulled from my archives a piece explaining how he wasn’t a comic genius, but rather a coddled and spoiled brat.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
Here’s an excerpt from a good piece by Rick Ellis, “Why Are We Still Listening To Anything Bill Maher Says?”
Craig Ferguson Is So Happy
My wife and I really enjoyed Craig Ferguson on his most recent standup tour, so I’m happy to see there’s now a streaming version, which I have embedded here for your viewing pleasure.
Dana Gould
I enjoyed comedian Dana Gould’s new standup special so much I embedded it here for your enjoyment. It’s not only funny — it also proves my longtime theory about men yearning for beautiful women.
Paul Reiser
I have been a fan of Paul Reiser for 40+ years, so I was glad to see him return to his roots as a standup comedian in his first special in three decades, which is now streaming. I wrote about it here.
It’s About Time
Let’s start the year with something that made me smile when I stumbled upon it. This is the late Irish comedian Dave Allen explaining the difficulty of teaching children how to tell time.