SHECKYmagazine archive for October, 2004
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Jon Stewart Melts Down On Crossfire

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 16th, 2004

Is Jon Stewart starting to believe his own press? The man who famously asked John Kerry, “How are you holding […]

This isn't as bad as first appears…

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 16th, 2004

From wrestling-news.com comes word that professional wrestling legend (We can call him a legend, right?) Rowdy Roddy Piper has a […]

ABC Series Seeks Comics Seeking Makeovers

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 15th, 2004

We get all sorts of emails here at SHECKYmagazine.com. This one came from Jon, Casting Associate Producer of ABC’s reality […]

But will they show all ten episodes?

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 15th, 2004

From the Hollywood Reporter: E! Entertainment Television is joining forces with Las Vegas fixture Wayne Newton to find the city’s […]

Former Most Outstanding New Face Inks Deal

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 14th, 2004

We thought we noticed something vaguely familiar in a Variety.com article sent along by Tommy James. Comic DJ Nash is […]

Chris Rock to host Oscars

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 14th, 2004

It’s in all the papers… er, it would be if they were putting out afternoon editions, at least. Oscar ceremony […]

5th Annual?! Who knew, eh?

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 14th, 2004

The 5th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards are happening in the bustling burg of London, Ontario, Oct 27 through 31, 2004. […]

Timing is everything…

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 14th, 2004

As they say, in comedy, timing is everything. We spotted this ad in the Sept. 30-Oct. 6 issue of the […]

Did It Work?

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 13th, 2004

Aside from pissing off the L.C.S. fans who are Canadians (who don’t get Comedy Central on their cable systems), was […]

The Poll Results (24 Hours Late)

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 13th, 2004

In our most recent poll, asking who would win L.C.S. III, our readers chose Dave Mordal, followed by Alonzo, then […]

We Have The Best Readers

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 13th, 2004

Our readers were quick to point out that there’s an announcement on Alonzo Bodden‘s website: Hey Everyone, its over. I […]

Alonzon Bodden Wins L.C.S. III

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 13th, 2004

Yeah, yeah, it’s late. SHECKYmagazine.com editor Brian McKim was invaded by some sort of horrid bug, causing gastroenteritis, further causing […]

Lenny Bruce CD Set: We Have A Winner!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 12th, 2004

Pictured above is the actual hat that we used to pick the winning name out of! That’s right, it’s a […]

Wizard Of The One-Liner (From Tampa Tribune)

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 11th, 2004

We were directed to a splendid appreciation of the late Rodney Dangerfield that appeared in the Tampa Tribune. Written by […]

New Yorker Online Discusses Article On Stine

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 11th, 2004

We told you last week about a New Yorker article on Brad Stine. Well, the online version of the magazine […]

Comics Seek Road Stories For Book

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 11th, 2004

We received the following message from Ritch Shydner: My friend, Mark Schiff and I are doing a book on comic […]

eWeek Sends People Our Way

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 11th, 2004

The folks at eWeek, in their Sept. 27 issue, subtly recommended SHECKYmagazine to their readers via their Rumor Central page. […]

Readers' Poll Results/L.C.S. on Comedy Central!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 9th, 2004

But wait! There’s more! Sharp-eyed reader Aaron Kiely reports that the jaymohr.com site is reporting that the finale will run […]

Miller Renewed Through The End Of '05

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 9th, 2004

This has been widely knows since September 8, but we just found out: Dennis Miller will continue delivering his blazingly […]

Why Must They Say These Things?

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 8th, 2004

From “NBC Tapping N.Y. Scene to Beef Up Comedy Rolls” by Nellie Andreeva, in the Hollywood Reporter: NBC is strengthening […]

L.C.S. Still Cancelled? It Would Seem So.

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 8th, 2004

Ah! But NBC’s website doesn’t say anything about any cancellation. The artwork (see above) only says that the winner will […]

SHECKYmagazine.com @ N.Y.U.C.F.!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 7th, 2004

JOE STARR, ALEX HOUSE, JOBY SAAD against the back wall at The Village Lantern, prior to the start of the […]

Last Comic Standing–GONE!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 7th, 2004

From a reliable source: “It appears to be true… They are apparently going to announce the winner during a rerun […]

Curtin Lifts Veil On Heffron Mystery!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 7th, 2004

John Curtin hipped us to the reasoning behind the Heffron quote from LCS III, Episode #307 (The one where Heffron […]

Last Comic Standing…CANCELLED?!?

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 7th, 2004

Sharp-eyed reader Thomas W. Bickle sent us the following which he got off of jaymohr.com: FROM JAY… Last Comic Standing […]

PRESS QUOTES: Rodney Dangerfield Death

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 6th, 2004

Attention press seeking quotes regarding the passing of RODNEY DANGERFIELD: Rodney Dangerfield’s career arc was, and remains to this day, […]

Rodney Died

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 6th, 2004

AP reported it nine minutes ago. LOS ANGELES – Rodney Dangerfield (news), the bug-eyed comic whose self-deprecating one-liners brought him […]

Tess, Geoff Brown, Todd Glass, Gary Gulman–GONE!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 6th, 2004

Which leaves Mordal, Heffron, Vos and Bodden to slug it out in the finale next week… Of course, they kept […]

Last Comic Standing, Episode # 307

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 5th, 2004

The official episode description: “Comics continue to battle for the $500,000 prize.” We haven’t forgotten. While Brian is away at […]

Just For Laughs Audition/Tape Submission Details!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 5th, 2004

Friend of SHECKY Sharilyn Johnson sent along the URL for the page on the Just For Laughs website detailing the […]

We Report, You Decide

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 5th, 2004

It looks like the District of Columbia has a comedy festival now. We got an email (they addressed us, “Dear […]

Matt's Village Pub (Richmond, VA) Sold!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 5th, 2004

A 20-year comedy club is dark, due to the suprise sale of the restaurant above. The Richmond Comedy Club, an […]

Operation Uplink/N.Y.U.C.F Charity!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 5th, 2004

Keep in mind that the official charity for the New York Underground Comedy Festival is Operation Uplink, which seeks to […]

SHECKYmagazine's Chili Reception

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 4th, 2004

Left to right: Brian McKim, Traci Skene, Bert “Chili” Challis at the Funny Bone in Lancaster, PA. Challis is a […]

SHECKYmagzine's Chili Reception

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 4th, 2004

Left to right: Brian McKim, Traci Skene, Bert “Chili” Challis at the Funny Bone in Lancaster, PA. Challis is a […]

Bill Thomas

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 3rd, 2004

From Sheila Kay: I’m sure the word has already reached some of you and I’m sure I’m missing some addresses, […]

"I want more information on those performers…"

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 2nd, 2004

Want more information about some of the folks who are peforming on Wednesday’s SHECKYmagazine.com Show at the New York Underground […]

SHECKYmagazine, 8PM, OCT 6, Village Lantern!

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 1st, 2004

Above is a photo of the outside of the venue that’s hosting our SHECKYmagazine.com Show Wednesday night, as part of […]