Florida Man Is Poker Putz
A guy won a small poker tournament in Florida. Why am I writing about this seemingly trivial event? Because it was a ladies tournament.
Writers Strike Back
Just because members of the Writers Guild of America are on strike doesn’t mean they aren’t creating comedy, as these picket line signs prove.
Two Noir Classics
Before directing “Rounders” and other really good movies & TV shows, John Dahl made two noir classics that are on my Movies You Might Not Know list. Read about them here.
The Price Is Wrong
Here’s a piece I wrote in 1998 about why I’ll never be a contestant on “The Price Is Right.” Still true 25 years later, even with a different host.
Vinyl Edition
For about three decades, I had a semi-regular guest on my radio show who appraised old vinyl albums on the air. His visits were hugely popular, and he’s still at it. Here’s the story.
Jerry Springer
When I heard about the death of Jerry Springer at age 79 yesterday, I remembered a conversation I had with him in 1999. No matter what you thought of him and his show, I can tell you that he was a money-in-the-bank guest. Here’s proof.