Originally broadcast June 29, 2012. Paul Dooley, Eddie Pepitone, Frank Conniff, Mark Thompson, Winnie Holzman, Stefane Zamorano, Jeremy S. Kramer, Dylan Brody and Chris Pina. Written by Frank Conniff, Paul Dooley, Guy Nicolucci, David Weiss, Dylan Brody and Will Dixon. Please like us on Facebook and subscribe to our show on iTunes.
Kevin Meaney for the hour.
Kevin Meaney has been one of the country’s most popular standup comedians for more than 25 years. Tom Shale’s of the Washington Post said, “Picture the precocious love child of Jonathan Winters and Ethel Merman and you have some idea of Kevin Meaney’s act.” Making people laugh has always been a top priority for Kevin. From his early years doing standup comedy in San Francisco and Boston he’s amassed an impressive list of credits along the way. His first HBO special in 1986 catapulted him to the forefront of the comedy scene. In 1987 Kevin made his debut appearance on, “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson and was invited by Johnny to join the guest panel. Since his first appearance Kevin has returned to the show a dozen times. He was a special guest on Saturday Night Live and has appeared on Letterman, Regis, Oprah and Conan. Kevin is also an accomplished actor, having starred in the CBS sitcom, “Uncle Buck” which ran for a full season. In addition, he has done numerous guest appearances on both sitcoms and dramas. He also had a featured role in the movie ‘Big”. In 2006, Kevin expanded his acting repertoire to appear in the Broadway production of Hairspray as The Male Authority Figure, playing five roles – Mr. Pinky, Harriman F. Spritzer, The Principal, The Cop and the Flasher. Kevin is also a successful writer and producer. He wrote and produced and starred in a one-man autobiographical play titled, Wedding Vows in Vegas which premiered at the prestigious U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado before going on to a successful summer run in Boston at the Hasty Pudding Theatre. Steve Martin called it, “The most innovative, heart-rending and funny show I’ve seen in a long, long time.” Known for drawing upon his family relationships for much of his material, Kevin has made such lines as “That’s not Right” and “We’re Big Pants People” and “We’re going to lose the house” (delivered in the tremulous voice of his mother) catch phrases for hilarity. An evening with Kevin is a trip to the funhouse and one laugh escalates into a bigger one and good-hearted humor prevails. So, Big Pants People of the world unite…your leader is here, his name is Kevin Meaney and he’s on a mission of mirth. Kevin is currently living in New York with his daughter Kate.
In Israel It’s not officially a “laugh riot” until they bring out the water cannons.
Everybody Loves Raymond is being produced in Israel with a brand new cast. Executive Producer Steve Skrovan talks to us from Tel Aviv and tells us what it’s like to produce a sitcom in Israel. Also sketches featuring Eddie Pepitone, Paul Dooley, Janie Haddad Tompkins Dylan Brody and Jeremy S. Kramer. Written by Frank Conniff, Guy Nicolucci and David Weiss.
Jimmy Dore’s laptop got stolen and he relates several stories about punching guys who tried to mug him. Also Salon’s labor correspondent Josh Eidelson returns to talk about the treatment of Apple store employees. With Kevin Rooney, Will Ryan and Stefane Zamorano.
Originally broadcast June 23, 2012. Sister Diane Donoghue is one of the leaders of “Nuns On The Bus” traveling to Wisconsin reminding Republican leaders of Christ’s teachings. Nuns On The Bus insists Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget proposal specifically targets those whom Jesus commands us to protect. Also Comedian Lee Camp and The King Of TV Paul Goebel.
Originally Broadcast June 22, 2012. Marty does Jerry Lewis and Lucille Ball!!! Sketches and song with Martin Short live in studio. With Paul Dooley, Eddie Pepitone, Frank Conniff, Janie Haddad Tompkins, Mark Thompson, Chris Pina, and Jeremy Kramer. Written by Frank Conniff, Ben Zelevansky, Guy Nicolucci, Dylan Brody, and David Weiss. Words and music by Alan Chapman and Will Ryan.