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So, my connection from O'Hare to Richmond is on American Eagle. You know those smaller planes where there's one seat to the right and two seats to the left. So, they make you tag your CARRY ON bag at the door of the plane because it doesn't fit in the mini overhead. Since there are only 8 people on the flight, I tell the guy I'll just slide it under the seat next to me. "No", he says. Can't do it, but it's right here at the door of the plane and that's where it will be when you get off. And yes, that's where it would have been had they not forgot to PUT IT ON THE PLANE! And here's the demented thing. We sat on the runway for 2 hours. So, I got to do a show at William and Mary last night in my sweatpants. Yes, I fly in sweatpants! God, I hate the airlines. I have to board my trip home right now, but there will be more on this...

10:56 AM

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Saturday, February 21, 2009

Off to perform at William and Mary

One of the great thing about my job is getting to visit cool parts of this country. Williamsburg, Virginia is one of those places. Tons of history. Plenty of things to do...if i weren't there for only 12 HOURS! They say that stand up comics are paid to travel and the shows are free. Nothing could be truer today. Leave LA at 6 AM, get into Richmond at 5 PM, 1 hour drive to the college, DO SHOW, reverse itinerary, and home at noon tomorrow. That's the peril of doing shows while we're shooting the "My Boys". But it should be fun. The second oldest college in America. I get to be reminded just how old I am, and how far technology has come since I had to pay someone one dollar a page to type my papers in college. Man, I wish I was still on college. if you're thinking of graduating early...DON'T! Where are you going? It will never get better. My life is the same as my college days now except that I have a lighter course load and a diminished sense of hope.

1:22 PM

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Friday, February 06, 2009

Love the Feedback!

I'm not exactly sure about the "9 Episodes". Trust me, the cast would love to shoot more. Many more. We have the best job on the planet. And we feel lucky to be able to even have a job in today's economy. I think it has a lot do with the state of cable and television these days. Networks come out with these shortened seasons because they seem to work. You get a lot of attention. Have a fun ride. And it's over while you still want more. I feel the same way about my favorite shows. If any of you know why, please let me know. But I think the bottom line, as always, is money. It works financially, but you never know. The more successful the show gets, the more we'll shoot. And as far as my character is concerned, yes, I suffer more this season. Why can't I get a break? I thought hooking up with Mimi Rogers would set Mike off on a confident ride to a new life, but alas, he is a shakespearean tragedy. Ha, Ha, that's bulls#*t. He's just a jackass. And, I think the show is coming out in the end of March.

4:30 PM

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Thursday, February 05, 2009

Back to work on "My Boys"...

We are one week in to our order of 9 episodes and I am happy to report that the show has been going better than ever. The whole cast is back and it's like we never went away. It makes me think of some of my favorite sit-coms and how they found their groove around season 3. What you see on screen is the same chemistry that is on set. And I think you're going to be happily surprised by the plot of this season. Very fun. I'm going to start putting up some videos of us behind the scenes so that you can all see. The one thing that does change every season is the actual stage number that we shoot on. And with each stage comes a history. Our first year was the stage that the original "Star Trek" was shot on. The second was where "Cheers" was shot. And this year, it's the stage that "Taxi" was shot on. The only other big difference this season is that we have a foosball table where we spend our free time. I'm going to end up with "carpal tunnel syndrome" by the time we're done shooting. So, stay tuned. Try to ride out this horrible economy and don't invest in any Ponzi schemes. Also, any questions about the show? Hit me up. It's a crazy process making a TV show and I love to let people in on the magic.

4:17 PM

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Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Minneapolis, Minnesota...

I am off to Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis and it couldn't come at a better time. The world is ending. And I'm going to ride it out in the middle of the country. At least that's the way it feels. I wonder if people in 1929 felt the same way. I'm guessing it was worse. They had much more time to obsess about it. Each day, they would think about the stock market crashing and nothing else, because back then, there was nothing else to think about. At least now, we have our i-phone to keep us busy. Television. Video games. The baseball playoffs. It's tough to worry about my finances when I'm busy worrying if Lance Bass is gonna make it on Dancing with the Stars. To be honest though, how great was it that Kim Kardashian lost out to 128 year old Cloris Leachman. I love that. I met Cloris once and she was amazing. Hilarious. Academy Award winner. Very cool. And Kim Kardashian is famous for a sex tape...that's it. And having a giant ass. Finally, some justice in the world. See you in Minnesota...

9:31 PM

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Sunday, September 21, 2008

Cubs clinch the pennant!

What a week in Chicago! Crazy. The Shows at Zanie's have been awesome and thanks to all the fans who came out and caught me live. "My Boys" target demographic is apparently the greater Chicago area because I've never been recognized as much as I just did at the Cubs game. I was lucky enough to get tix to see them clinch the division today and would love nothing better than to see them win it all. It would be nice to have a Red Sox/ Cubs world series and even though I'm a die hard Red sox fan, I would be happy with either team winning. So thanks again for coming out to see the show and if you missed this one I'll catch you next time. I love this city and thanks for the hospitality!

6:37 AM

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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Zanie’s Chicago rocks!
Current mood:

rejuvenated

Thanks to everyone who came out last night. The show was AWESOME and made the horrible travel worth it. Even the fact that my travel ended with a cab ride into the city that had a wobbly wheel. Seriously, I get in the cab at the airport and spent an hour in stop and go traffic with the car shaking like a washing machine. I ask the driver if the road has some grooves that is making me feel like my kidneys are being punched and he informs me that the back wheel is barely hanging on and that after he drops me off, he's taking it into the shop. "Oh, thanks for making me your last trip. I couldn't have possibly gotten another cab...at the AIRPORT! You dick." I'm putting on my seatbelt wondering why I don't just tell him to pull over. But, of course, I just accept my fate and hope I don't have to explain to the ambulance driver, "Oh, we knew the wheel was going to come off but I'm an idiot and felt like the chances were worth it." You know when you're doing something stupid, but you just continue anyway. Because the effort to change the course of your own history is apparently not worth your life. Stupid!

But I survived and am enjoying Chicago! Woo-hoo.

Back to Zanie's downtown club tonight.

9:02 PM

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

LAX to Chicago...
Current mood:

angsty

I am not a morning person. I know that. I never have been. Maybe it has something to do with being a redhead and needing to avoid the sunrise like a vampire, but I just don't know. It's bad enough to just have to get up at this God forsaken hour, but when you have to catch an early flight, it's like being sentenced to prison. You pack up, say your goodbyes, and give up hope. You know that day is a wash. You have been remanded to the custody of American Airlines and your only hope is that the guy sitting next to you doesn't make you toss his salad. Fifteen dollars for the first bag, forty for the second, and don't go over fifty pounds (which I did and am now carrying a second bag of shoes). Or in other words, bend over, spread your cheeks, and wait for the delousing powder to burn your eyes. I'm off to Chicago, New York, and Boston to do shows and can't wait for that part of this experience, but can we hurry up and invent the "transporter" so we can "beam up" to the next locale. Because if I have to keep dealing with airport bullshit, I'm going to go "Nick Nolte"! I can't wait to get on stage at Zanie's tonight so I can tell corporate America to lick my ass...publicly. It just feels much better that way. Also, if you just start ranting in normal society, bad things happen.

8:26 PM

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