SHUT DOWN: TWO MORE NYC CLUBS GONE, WHO’S TO BLAME?
By Patrick Milligan
5/5/08
Apparently the jackass known as Jamie Masada quietly sold the Laugh Factory in Times Square. Forgive me if this is old news, but I haven't seen it posted on the other comedy sites. It couldn't have happened to a bigger piece of shit than him. I fondly look back and remember Masada scolding me for mentioning that the Cringe Humor Show @ The Laugh Factory would be taking place in an old porno palace. Masada always tried to cover that up in hopes of selling the place to an uninformed investor. Well apparently it happened.
Masada is claiming that the rent of the building was too high to pay the bills. What would you expect for prime real estate in Times fuckin' Square?
CH REVIEW: Robert kelly's "just the tip" cd
By Patrick Milligan
Of course this will be a biased review. And why wouldn't it be? This site has supported and promoted Robert since its inception over 6 years ago (oh my how time has flown by.) Would you really expect me to sit here and type anything negative about Robert's 2nd album?
“Just The Tip” is seriously one of the best comedy CD's I have listened to since Patton Oswalt's “Werewolves & Lollipops” was released last year.
After many months of delays and behind the scenes issues, Comedy Central actually did something right by tying in the release of “Just The Tip” with the debut of his Comedy Central Presents. The marketing for the album itself has also been solid. Can you imagine, CC actually ran commercials for it, advertised it online, and even filmed several skits involving Robert that are on ComedyCentral.com. Now if only they fucking distributed hard copies of the album to all the major electronics stores across the country on its release date we’d be in business.
THE BOOKER
By Dustin Chafin
One of the most frustrating things in Standup Comedy is having to chase spots in NYC. This power trip can drive you crazy as a comedian. Some clubs have a straight approach you know where you stand and they also have a set structure of sending in avails.
The Comedy Cellar, Broadway Comedy Club, Comic Strip Live have set days you either email on a certain day or call in on a Sunday and get your avails for the week. With other clubs you’re not even sure if they want you to call or email them. It becomes this game of “please like me” and then we come off as annoying and stalkerish because people can't be honest or offer a structure that you can work into your weekly routine as a comic.
Turn That Smile Upside Down
By Cris Italia
The Isiah Thomas Era in New York is finally over, and I can’t figure out why it took so long. This guy has ruined more businesses than President George W. Bush. From bankrupting the Continental Basketball Association, to completely dismantling the progress of the a young franchise in the Toronto Raptors and finally destroying one of the proudest teams in the NBA, the New York Knicks. What did this guy ever do to deserve complete autonomy over a major market professional team?
The top 10 comedy tours that didn't make it
By Patrick Milligan
It seems like every comedian these days latches onto a gimmick and surrounds themselves with performers similar to themselves. Why be an individual and establish yourself as a true talent before trying to become famous the easy way?
The Kims Of Comedy, The Blue Collar Tour, The Wild West Tour, The Axis Of Evil Tour, The LOL Tour, The Latino Comedy Tour, etc. are all examples of the statement above.
The following is a list of comedy tours that slipped through the cracks of the comedy world, and didn't quite make it.
Washed Up Comics as Game Show Hosts:
A Guide To Shitty Television
By Adam Brown
Ever since Louie Anderson beat out Dolly Parton (I shit you not) for the job as the third ever host of The Family Feud, the land of television game show hosting has been the go to spot for washed up comics looking to die a slow, unfunny death. When the reality TV plague hit in the late 90’s, it brought with it a wave of new primetime game shows that have continued the tradition of providing post-relevance (if there ever was any) employment for a slew of former funny men, including Wayne Brady, Howie Mandel, Bob Saget and Carrot Top. Just joking on that last one, shit hasn’t gotten that bad…Yet.
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