SHECKYmagazine archive for October, 2004
(78 posts)
Jon Stewart Melts Down On Crossfire
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…
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
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?
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
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
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?
The 5th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards are happening in the bustling burg of London, Ontario, Oct 27 through 31, 2004. […]
Timing is everything…
As they say, in comedy, timing is everything. We spotted this ad in the Sept. 30-Oct. 6 issue of the […]
Did It Work?
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)
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
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
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!
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)
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
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
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
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!
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
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?
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.
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.!
JOE STARR, ALEX HOUSE, JOBY SAAD against the back wall at The Village Lantern, prior to the start of the […]
Last Comic Standing–GONE!
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!
John Curtin hipped us to the reasoning behind the Heffron quote from LCS III, Episode #307 (The one where Heffron […]
Last Comic Standing…CANCELLED?!?
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
Attention press seeking quotes regarding the passing of RODNEY DANGERFIELD: Rodney Dangerfield’s career arc was, and remains to this day, […]
Rodney Died
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!
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
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!
Friend of SHECKY Sharilyn Johnson sent along the URL for the page on the Just For Laughs website detailing the […]
We Report, You Decide
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!
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!
Keep in mind that the official charity for the New York Underground Comedy Festival is Operation Uplink, which seeks to […]
SHECKYmagazine's Chili Reception
Left to right: Brian McKim, Traci Skene, Bert “Chili” Challis at the Funny Bone in Lancaster, PA. Challis is a […]
SHECKYmagzine's Chili Reception
Left to right: Brian McKim, Traci Skene, Bert “Chili” Challis at the Funny Bone in Lancaster, PA. Challis is a […]
Bill Thomas
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…"
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!
Above is a photo of the outside of the venue that’s hosting our SHECKYmagazine.com Show Wednesday night, as part of […]