SHECKYmagazine archive for September, 2004
(72 posts)

Poll Results/New Poll!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 30th, 2004

We asked: Who would you like to see do standup again? See the results below. There’s a new poll, over […]

New Yorker Profile of Brad Stine

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 30th, 2004

There’s a fascinating (and lengthy) profile of Brad Stine in an issue of the New Yorker from last month. Fascinating […]

Internet Magazine Seeks T-Shirt Embroiderer

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 30th, 2004

Inquire within! We are seeking an advertiser/promotion partner who would like to snag a boatload of business from folks in […]

BET Comedy Awards!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 29th, 2004

They were on last night, they’ll be re-run on OCT 12. There’s a complete wrap-up on bet.com if you’d like […]

No Chicago Comedy Festival In 2004

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 29th, 2004

Just got an email from someone close to the Chicago Comedy Festival: I just spoke with Dan Carlson and it […]

Last Comic Standing Ratings: Ouch!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 29th, 2004

According to MediaWeek.com, Last Comic Standing, in the 8PM time slot, came in fifth behind Navy NCIS (CBS), My Wife […]

Rumors Of A New Philly Comedy Club

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 29th, 2004

Forgive us for being so self-centered, but we get all tingly when we hear a rumor that has a new, […]

Borgata Comedy Club Turns This Many

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 29th, 2004

The press release goes like this: “The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa celebrates the first anniversary of the Borgata Comedy […]

Madigan Gone! Dat Phan Gone! ANALYSIS

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 29th, 2004

Kathleen Madigan and Season I’s champion Dat Phan are gone! As are Jay London and Ralphie May! This means, of […]

L.C.S./Triumph The Insult Comic Dog

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 29th, 2004

Season II won again. If you seek the interview we did with Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, click here. If […]

Tough Crowd Checks In…

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 28th, 2004

Tough Crowdregular Laurie Kilmartin sent us the following message: Hey Brian, Thanks for the Tough Crowd mention, however, there is […]

Kitty Bruce And Dad's CD Boxed Set

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 28th, 2004

Got an alert this morning about an interview with Kitty Bruce in the Allentown (PA) Call Chronicle (or what is […]

Tough Crowd Followup…

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 28th, 2004

What is going on up there? In New York, I mean…at Comedy Central? They’ve been real nice and they’ve actually […]

Tough Crowd "has likely reached the end of its run"

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 28th, 2004

We finally got around to sending our press kit into Tough Crowd, along with some writing samples (to demonstrate that […]

Bring In Larry… To Diddle

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 28th, 2004

Larry The Cable Guy is riding high on his recent fame resulting in his appearance in the successful film and […]

Barenaked Ladies on Fox

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 28th, 2004

A Reuters item, entitled “Fox Tuning Up Barenaked Ladies” caught our attention. Barenaked Ladies blend of music and comedy is […]

Last Comic Standing at 8PM

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 28th, 2004

It’s back again… We plan on watching, tonight at 8 EDT. And we’ll be at the keyboard just after 9, […]

Comedy Gaper Block– ABC's Rodney

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 28th, 2004

Here’s the description of tonight’s episoded of Rodney: Rodney greatly exaggerates the amount of money he’ll earn at his standup […]

Comedy Works Celebration

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 27th, 2004

Above, left to right: SHECKYmagazine.com Editor BRIAN MCKIM, Mixed Nuts member REX MORGAN, PATTY WALL MORGAN (The person who, in […]

Conan To Replace Leno…

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 27th, 2004

…in five years! NEW YORK — NBC announced Monday that Conan O’Brien will take over from Jay Leno as host […]

Newhart To Appear In Lima, Ohio

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 26th, 2004

Bob Newhart continues to gig. He’s appearing in Lima, OH, next month. The Lima News thought it an event worth […]

Mailing Address For USCAF

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 24th, 2004

Angela Bowers, over at the Talent Department of the US Comedy Arts Festival at HBO, thought our post concerning the […]

More Television Observations

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 24th, 2004

Those watching the Emmy ceremony earlier this week may have noticed Mitchell Hurwitz, one of the executive producers of Arrested […]

Ajaye Up For Platinum Mic Award

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 24th, 2004

Franklyn Ajaye is one of the nominees for the Platinum Mike Award, an award given out by Black Entertainment Television. […]

News Of The Weird From TV Guide

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 23rd, 2004

On page 15 of their Fall Preview edition Charo is quoted as saying “Buddy Hackett taught me how to speak […]

"Enterprise and aplomb"

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 23rd, 2004

We received a nice note from a SHECKYmagazine reader the other day. It was full of compliments for the magazine. […]

Ajaye On Kilborn…Er…Hughley

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 23rd, 2004

Standup comic/author Franklyn Ajaye appeared on CBS’ Late Late Show last night. The show is currently being hosted by D.L. […]

Bowling Is To Comedy As…

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 22nd, 2004

There’s a fascinating article in Wired about Rob Glaser, the founder and CEO of RealNetworks. Seems that Glaser and a […]

Bonnie McFarlane On Stern Show

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 22nd, 2004

She’s been officially designated as a “new friend of the show.” That’s what Howard called her as he wrapped up […]

Our Brush With Stern-ness

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 22nd, 2004

Welcome Stern fans! You may have arrived here because you heard Bonnie McFarlane on The Howard Stern Show. Or you […]

Carrington's New ABC Series

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 22nd, 2004

Advance buzz on Rodney Carrington‘s new ABC series Rodney was good. We videotaped it and we’re watching it now. In […]

L.C.S. Commentary Below!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 22nd, 2004

Lots of posting going on… If you’re here for Last Comic Standing commentary, scroll down! Thanks!

New York Underground Comedy Fest Reminder!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 22nd, 2004

Don’t forget: SHECKYmagazine.com is part of the 2004 NYUCF— We’ll be hosting a show, Wednesday evening, October 6, at the […]

Ant–Gone! Sean Kent–Gone!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 22nd, 2004

Ant and Sean Kent are the “eliminated comics” on this week’s show. We’re not surprised… although we wouldn’t have been […]

McFarlane On Stern WEDNESDAY A.M.

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 21st, 2004

Bonnie McFarlane will be on the Howard Stern show tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, sitting in on the news. Be sure and […]

We've Obtained A Document…

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 21st, 2004

…signed by Kirsten Ames, who calls herself “Producer Of Festival Talent” of the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival (and we have […]

Rodney's In A Coma

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 21st, 2004

According to the latest news on the wires, Rodney Dangerfield is in a coma and has been for a coupla […]

Poll Correction… Are We Okay?

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 20th, 2004

We’re still seeking responses to our poll (“Question: Who would you like to see do standup again?”). It’s over there […]

Mini Interview: Joe Starr In Holland

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 20th, 2004

We asked JOE STARR a few questions about his experience performing at a comedy festival in Holland. 1. How did […]

Book Excerpt: For Laughing Out Loud

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on September 20th, 2004

For Laughing Out Loud My Life and Good Times Ed Mcmahon with David Fisher Copyright 1998 Warner Books Page 283-284 […]