Monday, November 10, 2008
National protest against Proposition 8
The celebration of Barack Obama's election was definitely tempered in this part of California when it became apparent that the great step forward in civil rights was countered by a vote to take away the right of some people to get married. It wasn't like the issue was up for grabs. They had the right already and some out-of-state religious extremists spent millions of dollars to take it away. There's a national protest on Saturday, as filmmaker and Tabloid Baby pal Joe Miale alerts us in this video. Pass it on.
OJ Simpson & the nude Cheetah Girl
Weird connections in the world of tabloid fame and they always seem to go back to Tabloid Baby. We'd never heard of this Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon though we know of The Cheetah Girls, since our kids watch them on the Disney Channel and we've got a special affection for Disney culture, but she's the third Disney Girl to get caught up in a nude or sexy photo scandal in the past year or so (Miley Cyrus and Vanessa Hudgens being the others-- so far). Adrienne is 25, which makes her a little old to be a Disney teen star, so she may have orchestrated this to move her into the adult leagues, but the other connections are more interesting. The naked Adrienne photos that showed up online were supposedly stolen from her laptop, and meant for the eyes of her boyfriend, Robert Kardashian, Jr., who happens to be the son of OJ Simpson's late friend Robert Kardashian, the guy who carried Simpson's bag-- and murder evidence-- away from his home the morning after Simpson's wife and friend were found murdered. And Robert Jr.'s sister is Kim Kardashian, the celebutard who got famous through an Internet porn video-- and who's best known for having a huge ass. So look what Adrienne is displaying in the pictures for Kim's kid brother.
OJ's awaiting sentencing that could put him away for the rest of his life. Tabloid Baby tells the inside story of OJ and Kardashian, while the book's epilog was written in Disneyland. It always goes back to Tabloid Baby.
OJ's awaiting sentencing that could put him away for the rest of his life. Tabloid Baby tells the inside story of OJ and Kardashian, while the book's epilog was written in Disneyland. It always goes back to Tabloid Baby.
Dr. Ruehl's bizarre news in Angelina Jolie's bed
The Realm Of Bizarre News 46: Zombie Invasion
Tabloid Baby pal, contributor, columnist and TV, movie and music video star Dr. Franklin Ruehl, Ph.D. gives us the secrets of Angelina Jolie's mattress in this latest edition of The Realm of Bizarre News. And zombie ghouls, too, of course!
Friday, November 07, 2008
Photog immortalizes preview of The New 30
Exclusive! Explosion at The New 30 rehearsal
Comedian Alan Bursky loses his concentration and explodes at our cameraman during the final rehearsal from last night's uproarious performance of The New 30.
The veteran comic later apologized and explained that his temper was frayed because something else was explosive-- as this shot of his anti-diarrheal medication will attest!
In the end, it was a royal flush! See more photos of last night's smash show here and at The New 30 website!
The New 30: "I was prostate with laughter!"
Eric Cohen's play The New 30 had its final try-out run at The Laugh Factory on the Sunset Strip last night, and this third run-through of the comedy about the Baby Boomers' search for the Fountain of Youth was its most successful yet. Veteran comic Alan Bursky wore the material like a second skin, and had the select crowd in stitches throughout. This is a role this roly-poly Everyman has waited a career to inhabit, and it's no surprise his solo performance stint has led to a career resurgence comparable only to Jackie Mason in The Eighties.
But we've been repeating the same raves ever since the producers-- our pals at Frozen Pictures-- gave us a sneak look at rehearsals. So we got a comp ticket for our contributor and sometime PR man Sam Peters, who came down from the Alto-Nido Apartments in Hollywood to give us a review like used to do when he worked for Winchell and Rona. Take it, Sam:
But we've been repeating the same raves ever since the producers-- our pals at Frozen Pictures-- gave us a sneak look at rehearsals. So we got a comp ticket for our contributor and sometime PR man Sam Peters, who came down from the Alto-Nido Apartments in Hollywood to give us a review like used to do when he worked for Winchell and Rona. Take it, Sam:
"The New 30 had me prostate with laughter! Prostate? Get it? Because prostates and turkey necks, breast implants and tiny blue pills are the core of Eric Cohen's side-splitting satire about the fight against getting old! ... Alan Bursky should be renamed Alan Killsky! Because he kills with the material! ... This gregarious gagster had me gagging with glee with his knowing knocks on sagging breasts and saggy bottoms!... His Keith Richards rap had me roaring! ...The Phil Spector wig-out was a wonder! ...Never mind the ring toss joke!... Who is this guy? Why isn't he on the wall of fame like London Lee or Stanley Myron Handleman? ... And Eric Cohen should take bow! ... I remember him as a stand-up at the Playboy Club in the Seventies! His Mort Sahl-Morty Gunty mix has matured into a master's comedy thesis on a the new Geritol Generation!... Edgy yet never blue! ...Fun for all ages! ...No knock on The great Killsky, but I see this as a play that could be performed around the world on stages, in clubs, on cruise ships-- of which some I rep and will be in contact with... and Vegas! ...Move over, Menopause The Musical! The New 30 is in Town!"
Thanks to Sam Peters. Stay tuned here for an update on what's next for The New 30. We hear it may have soon a residency in a place that folks from all over the world will be able to drop in and laugh.
Thanks to Sam Peters. Stay tuned here for an update on what's next for The New 30. We hear it may have soon a residency in a place that folks from all over the world will be able to drop in and laugh.
Photographer Jim Sheehan snapped away from the balcony.
Playwright Eric Cohen watches from the back of the house.Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Last chance to catch preview of The New 30!
Click the poster above, print it out and get in half price tomorrow night, Thursday, to see the third and final preview of Eric Cohen's uproarious one-man show, The New 30, at the world-famous Laugh Factory on the Sunset Strip.
Produced by our pals at Frozen Pictures, and starring Alan Bursky, The New 30 looks at the wild lengths people go to stay-- or at least appear-- young.
One critic called it: "A nonstop laughfest about the losing fight against growing old! A hilarious and knowing report from the front lines of the war on aging! Old school laugh-out-loud one-liners mixed with new insight into the modern-day obsession with youth and looking good, no matter the cost!"
Actually, we called it that. But anyway--
that's
Produced by our pals at Frozen Pictures, and starring Alan Bursky, The New 30 looks at the wild lengths people go to stay-- or at least appear-- young.
One critic called it: "A nonstop laughfest about the losing fight against growing old! A hilarious and knowing report from the front lines of the war on aging! Old school laugh-out-loud one-liners mixed with new insight into the modern-day obsession with youth and looking good, no matter the cost!"
Actually, we called it that. But anyway--
that's
Thursday, November 6
8 pm
The Laugh Factory
8001 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood
8 pm
The Laugh Factory
8001 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood
Free admission with proof of Botox treatment!
Dr. Ruehl stars in comedy video
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre comedy troupe has a new video and a new star: Tabloid Baby pal, contributor, columnist and TV, movie and music video star Dr. Franklin Ruehl, Ph.D. is featured in this funny new clip.
The Upright Citizens Brigade launched Amy Poehler. Now it's the good doctor's turn!
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Projections confirm our scoop: OBAMA WINS!
Call it, you cowards!
Pennsylvania... now Ohio... McCain's hopes dashed... There is no path to GOP victory without Ohio... as TabloidBaby.com reported one hour and twenty nine minutes ago... Barack Obama has been elected President of the United States.
EXCLUSIVE: OBAMA WINS PRESIDENCY!
BARACK OBAMA
IS ELECTED
PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES!
HISTORIC VICTORY LAUNCHES
NEW ERA FOR AMERICA
TABLOIDBABY.COM IS FIRST
NEWS ORGANIZATION
TO CALL ELECTION
(based on analysis of early returns)
IS ELECTED
PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES!
HISTORIC VICTORY LAUNCHES
NEW ERA FOR AMERICA
TABLOIDBABY.COM IS FIRST
NEWS ORGANIZATION
TO CALL ELECTION
(based on analysis of early returns)
Monday, November 03, 2008
McCain and Palin: It's to laugh
Tomorrow we go to the polls and vote in a whole new American era with the election of President Barack Obama. You've got to admit, the guy proved over the past two years that he's got what it takes, he's got a vision for the future, the economy and ending the war, and he kept his focus on the real issues while his cynical, crotchety opponent, with his dangerously unqualified demagogue running mate and the dark forces behind them, couldn't do much more than try to make everyone afraid of him. One of our favorite things about Barack Obama is how he simply brushes off the phony outrage too many of us fall back on, a falseness as fake as the enthusiasm supposedly intelligent conservative displayed over Sarah Palin.
This weekend, old John McCain showed that he'd given up, thrown in the towel, when he appeared on Saturday Night Live. The New York Times writes today about how he's whiling the final days by telling Henny Youngman jokes in quick succession. So let's go to the master, Chris Bearde, for a few days worth of McCain-Palin-Bush one-liners, just to rub it in, because those motherf*ckers deserve it:
McCain campaigns in 5 states, Joe the plumber campaigns in 5 agent’s offices and Palin campaigns with 5 couturiers.
McCain and Obama on Monday Night Football... John will use his long bomb bomb bomb.
Because McCain’s was funnier than Palin on Saturday Night live, she has hired writer Dennis Miller who lost his sense of humor during the sale of his integrity.
Desperate McCain accusing the entire Eastern Seaboard of being next to the sea.
Desperate Palin accuses Obama of being pals with people who have never worn American flag lapel pins.
After a Bush loyalist said of W: “He’s a good man who got a bad rap”… police arrested him for being under the influence of Dick Cheney.
Truth about Obama kicking Washington Times reporters off his plane: Not political... Bean Burritos.
Palin tells Hannity:
“Sean, where’s the really hard news …?”
Sean taken to the showers!!
Mormons put big bucks into anti gay amendment, they think marriage should only be between a man and lots of women.
McCain/Palin/Joe trailing in polls and brains.
Palin’s claims her first amendment rights violated... Sean Hannity goers crazy over Sarah being violated!
When McCain said Joe the Plumber was his “hero” it confirmed reports his new medications hasn’t kicked in.
McCain will use the “Twinkie Defense” when he loses.
A converted beer truck will be on its way to Arizona Tuesday night with a full load of anti depressants and a straight jacket.
Until her prime time interviews Palin thought syntax was something the IRS charged the Porno Industry.
Arnold stumping for McCain was praised for having a better understanding of English than Palin.
Palin accuses Joe of pimping her ride.
New revelations show that Chuck Norris, Hank Williams Jr, and Dennis Miller will join forces for the first “Joe the Plumber Lollapalooza Toilet Bowl.”
Joe’s first major concert appearance sees him lip syncing to any voice other than his own. In his honor Ted Nugent will bite the head off as life sized dummy of Keith Olberman.
59% think Palin is not qualified to be president and 96% say she’s not qualified to act like she thinks she is qualified.
A quarter of the people in Texas think Obama is a Muslim, this is the same quarter of the people in Texas who think Pamela Anderson is a virgin.
Texas… a state with its head in the sand and it’s asshole in Crawford.
McCain had to bring in a bus load of people to fill up the empty spaces at his rally at Starbucks.
Sarah Palin’s crowds have dwindled down to religious fanatics, race baiters and fashion designers.
The last black guy at a Palin stadium rally got the day of the ballgame wrong.
With such a short time before the elections McCain is using Joe the Plumber to bring in the frontal lobotomy crowd.
LAST MINUTE ACCUSATIONS!!
Palin has accused the entire state of California of being kinda gay looking and untrustworthy.
McCain is accusing everybody about everything he can think of.
Joe the Plumber accused Giuliani of being an ugly woman.
Palin accused Joe the Plumber of getting an agent and a recording contract before she does.
The Obscure Radical Professors of America Society accuse McCain of cherry picking.
I’m accusing McCain, Palin and Joe the Plumber of being “The New Three Stooges!”
Palin accuses the kids of Democrats of being the spawn of Satan.
Elvira accuses Cindy McCain of stealing her makeup.
And be sure to check out The Chris Bearde School of Comedy!
This weekend, old John McCain showed that he'd given up, thrown in the towel, when he appeared on Saturday Night Live. The New York Times writes today about how he's whiling the final days by telling Henny Youngman jokes in quick succession. So let's go to the master, Chris Bearde, for a few days worth of McCain-Palin-Bush one-liners, just to rub it in, because those motherf*ckers deserve it:
McCain campaigns in 5 states, Joe the plumber campaigns in 5 agent’s offices and Palin campaigns with 5 couturiers.McCain and Obama on Monday Night Football... John will use his long bomb bomb bomb.
Because McCain’s was funnier than Palin on Saturday Night live, she has hired writer Dennis Miller who lost his sense of humor during the sale of his integrity.
Desperate McCain accusing the entire Eastern Seaboard of being next to the sea.
Desperate Palin accuses Obama of being pals with people who have never worn American flag lapel pins.
After a Bush loyalist said of W: “He’s a good man who got a bad rap”… police arrested him for being under the influence of Dick Cheney.
Truth about Obama kicking Washington Times reporters off his plane: Not political... Bean Burritos.
Palin tells Hannity:
“Sean, where’s the really hard news …?”
Sean taken to the showers!!
Mormons put big bucks into anti gay amendment, they think marriage should only be between a man and lots of women.
McCain/Palin/Joe trailing in polls and brains.
Palin’s claims her first amendment rights violated... Sean Hannity goers crazy over Sarah being violated!
When McCain said Joe the Plumber was his “hero” it confirmed reports his new medications hasn’t kicked in.
McCain will use the “Twinkie Defense” when he loses.
A converted beer truck will be on its way to Arizona Tuesday night with a full load of anti depressants and a straight jacket.
Until her prime time interviews Palin thought syntax was something the IRS charged the Porno Industry.
Arnold stumping for McCain was praised for having a better understanding of English than Palin.
Palin accuses Joe of pimping her ride.
New revelations show that Chuck Norris, Hank Williams Jr, and Dennis Miller will join forces for the first “Joe the Plumber Lollapalooza Toilet Bowl.”
Joe’s first major concert appearance sees him lip syncing to any voice other than his own. In his honor Ted Nugent will bite the head off as life sized dummy of Keith Olberman.
59% think Palin is not qualified to be president and 96% say she’s not qualified to act like she thinks she is qualified.
A quarter of the people in Texas think Obama is a Muslim, this is the same quarter of the people in Texas who think Pamela Anderson is a virgin.
Texas… a state with its head in the sand and it’s asshole in Crawford.
McCain had to bring in a bus load of people to fill up the empty spaces at his rally at Starbucks.
Sarah Palin’s crowds have dwindled down to religious fanatics, race baiters and fashion designers.
The last black guy at a Palin stadium rally got the day of the ballgame wrong.
With such a short time before the elections McCain is using Joe the Plumber to bring in the frontal lobotomy crowd.
LAST MINUTE ACCUSATIONS!!
Palin has accused the entire state of California of being kinda gay looking and untrustworthy.
McCain is accusing everybody about everything he can think of.
Joe the Plumber accused Giuliani of being an ugly woman.
Palin accused Joe the Plumber of getting an agent and a recording contract before she does.
The Obscure Radical Professors of America Society accuse McCain of cherry picking.
I’m accusing McCain, Palin and Joe the Plumber of being “The New Three Stooges!”
Palin accuses the kids of Democrats of being the spawn of Satan.
Elvira accuses Cindy McCain of stealing her makeup.
And be sure to check out The Chris Bearde School of Comedy!
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Audio: Sarah Palin punk'd by radio jocks
A few days before the threat of her becoming vice president is ended by Barack Obama's victory, rogue Sarah Palin spent at least five minutes on the telephone, making a fool of herself by speaking to and playing along with a deejay pretending he was French President Sarkozy. What an idiot. And what a decrepit campaign organization. How could we expect McCain's people to vet this right wing extremist demagogue when they can't even vet a phone call? Thank God we only have four more days of this before we send her back to Alaska.
Girls! Exclusive Nick Jonas photos!
Nick Jonas of The Jonas Brothers at this morning's Walk To Cure Diabetes outside Dodger Stadium.
Photos © TabloidBaby.com
Friday, October 31, 2008
Survivor's "pin-up" Sugar is a nude actress
Jessica "Sugar" Kiper, who made Survivor history last night by being sent to Exile Island five challenges in a row, is billed as a "pin-up model" on the CBS reality series, though" Sugar" is actually a veteran TV and movie actress who's been on shows like For Your Love, Undressed, and Gilmore Girls and, pictured below, in films like 2007's Sex and Death 101.
Muriel Reis, attorney in tabloid television heyday
Muriel Reis was the attorney for Fox Television when we at A Current Affair were breaking all the laws in the book in the early days of tabloid television. Muriel, who was featured prominently in the book Tabloid Baby, died on Wednesday. We last saw her at the Steve Dunleavy tribute in midtown Manhattan earlier this month, and all of us at TabloidBaby.com offer condolences to her family and friends.From Legacy.com:
Muriel Henle Reis, beloved wife of Arthur Reis, Jr., for 55 years, devoted mother of Arthur Henle Reis, Diane Mary Reis and Pamela Robin Reis, and a trail blazer for women in the legal profession, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 29th, at her home in Manhattan.
The cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
A legal expert on the First Amendment, libel law and the Federal Communications Commission, she worked on legal issues confronting the broadcast industry for more than 50 years. Upon her graduation from Columbia Law School in 1949, she joined the American Broadcasting Company's legal staff, and in 1958 she went to work for Metromedia, Inc., first serving as assistant general counsel and assistant secretary. In 1974, she became vice president of Metromedia's WNEW-TV and was named associate general counsel of Metromedia in 1985.
In 1992, she became vice president for legal affairs and East Coast litigation, at Fox Television (which had acquired Metromedia) and held that position until her retirement in 2005. During her tenure at Fox, she provided legal counsel to the upstart television program, "A Current Affair" and helped create the Fox News Network. In addition to being a leading First Amendment lawyer, she also worked as an on-air legal commentator, providing legal analysis during the murder trial of OJ Simpson. She hosted a public affairs program, "Sunday Night with Muriel Reis," was a guest host of the program "Midday Live," and made numerous appearances on "Good Day New York" as a legal expert.
She was honored in 1994 by the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences by being inducted into the Silver Circle, an elite group of media professionals who made significant contributions to their industry and their community over a career span of at least 25 years. A lifelong and devoted New Yorker and a graduate of the Brearley School and Vassar College, she felt compelled to contribute to her community and the city she loved. She served on the New York Lawyers' Association Task Force on Judicial Independence and co-chaired the Media Subcommittee. She was a member of the Bar Association of the City of New York and served on its Communication Law Committee.
In addition to her pioneering work as a lawyer, she was a passionate advocate for disadvantaged children. Her desire to help those in need led to her to contribute her time and talents to the Children's Aid Society. She was also a valued member of the board of directors of CASA, an organization of court appointed special advocates working on behalf of children in foster care, as well as a tenacious CASA volunteer, who used her legal skills to help improve the lives of others. She had a brilliant mind, a loving heart and a spirit of generosity that extended to all who knew her.
She was loved by her four grandchildren, Chloe Reis Hyman, Mara Claire McCartin, Elisa Reis McCartin, and Lucas Henle Reis Hyman, her daughter-in-law Marianne McGeary Reis and her sons-in-law, Joseph A. McCartin and Kevin Hyman. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and professional colleagues.
Contributions in her memory may be made to CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, 50 Broadway, 31 Floor, New York, NY 10004.
The cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
A legal expert on the First Amendment, libel law and the Federal Communications Commission, she worked on legal issues confronting the broadcast industry for more than 50 years. Upon her graduation from Columbia Law School in 1949, she joined the American Broadcasting Company's legal staff, and in 1958 she went to work for Metromedia, Inc., first serving as assistant general counsel and assistant secretary. In 1974, she became vice president of Metromedia's WNEW-TV and was named associate general counsel of Metromedia in 1985.
In 1992, she became vice president for legal affairs and East Coast litigation, at Fox Television (which had acquired Metromedia) and held that position until her retirement in 2005. During her tenure at Fox, she provided legal counsel to the upstart television program, "A Current Affair" and helped create the Fox News Network. In addition to being a leading First Amendment lawyer, she also worked as an on-air legal commentator, providing legal analysis during the murder trial of OJ Simpson. She hosted a public affairs program, "Sunday Night with Muriel Reis," was a guest host of the program "Midday Live," and made numerous appearances on "Good Day New York" as a legal expert.
She was honored in 1994 by the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences by being inducted into the Silver Circle, an elite group of media professionals who made significant contributions to their industry and their community over a career span of at least 25 years. A lifelong and devoted New Yorker and a graduate of the Brearley School and Vassar College, she felt compelled to contribute to her community and the city she loved. She served on the New York Lawyers' Association Task Force on Judicial Independence and co-chaired the Media Subcommittee. She was a member of the Bar Association of the City of New York and served on its Communication Law Committee.
In addition to her pioneering work as a lawyer, she was a passionate advocate for disadvantaged children. Her desire to help those in need led to her to contribute her time and talents to the Children's Aid Society. She was also a valued member of the board of directors of CASA, an organization of court appointed special advocates working on behalf of children in foster care, as well as a tenacious CASA volunteer, who used her legal skills to help improve the lives of others. She had a brilliant mind, a loving heart and a spirit of generosity that extended to all who knew her.
She was loved by her four grandchildren, Chloe Reis Hyman, Mara Claire McCartin, Elisa Reis McCartin, and Lucas Henle Reis Hyman, her daughter-in-law Marianne McGeary Reis and her sons-in-law, Joseph A. McCartin and Kevin Hyman. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and professional colleagues.
Contributions in her memory may be made to CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, 50 Broadway, 31 Floor, New York, NY 10004.
Share your memories or condolences here at Legacy.com.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Dr. Ghoul's Realm of Bizarre Halloween News
The Realm Of Bizarre News 45: Halloween Special
Tabloid Baby pal, contributor, columnist and TV, movie and music video star Dr. Franklin Ruehl, Ph.D. loves Halloween! So of course the Doctor (yes, that's him behind the mask!) has got a special Halloween edition of The Realm of Bizarre News.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Justice for Lana Clarkson this time?
Phil Spector went on trial today for the second time in the fatal shooting of actress Lana Clarkson on February 3, 2003.
Spector walked into court. Lana did not. The new panel of jurors will look at the photos below and try to decide if they believe Spector's contention it was suicide.
Spector walked into court. Lana did not. The new panel of jurors will look at the photos below and try to decide if they believe Spector's contention it was suicide.
The New 30 hits stride in new Hollywood preview
No one was bold enough to show proof of Botox treatment to get free admission into the latest preview of The New 30 at the Laugh Factory on the Sunset Strip last night, but that had to be the only disappointment, as another star-studded crowd of Hollywood notables and celebs laughed, cheered and begged for mercy as veteran comic Alan Bursky ripped through Eric Cohen's solo performance piece.
In what was only the second outing for the hilarious play about Baby Boomers and their attempts to cheat Father Time and beat the reaper, Bursky, who'd been honing his chops in at Harrah's Improv in Vegas this month, demonstrated an ease with and control of the material that reminded the audience they were in the presence of a pro as he sold the each and every line throughout.
Bursky's revival and career resurgence with this tailor-made role is a delight to the Hollywood comedy crowd and the stuff of Hollywood lore-- and even greater in light of the Hollywood lore Bursky has already contributed to in his fifty-something-- make that 30 something-- years (watch this space for our exclusive interview about his wild ride).
Cohen's play itself is tailor-made for a wide audience, as it tackles subjects that touch and unite us all (Hollywood narcissism, middle-aged vanity and America's obsession with youth are united in an overriding fear of death) with refreshing laughs that make the uncomfortable truths go down easily.
And with our pals at Frozen Pictures doing triple duty as technical crew, stage hands and gladhanding show business players, the show went off with nary a hitch-- and any hitches in this latest, fleshed-out version of The New 30 only drew more laughs and applause from an appreciative audience that included boldface names like comedy superstar Drew Carey, TV legend Chris Bearde, Laugh Factory owner and comedy guru Jamie Masada, actor Antonio D. Charity, producer Yasmin Brennan and Hollywood blogger Luis Calvo.
The group is still polishing this gem, so it's obvious there are even more new laughs to come . The show's got one more Laugh Factory preview on Thursday, November 6th. The Botox offer still applies.
In what was only the second outing for the hilarious play about Baby Boomers and their attempts to cheat Father Time and beat the reaper, Bursky, who'd been honing his chops in at Harrah's Improv in Vegas this month, demonstrated an ease with and control of the material that reminded the audience they were in the presence of a pro as he sold the each and every line throughout.
Bursky's revival and career resurgence with this tailor-made role is a delight to the Hollywood comedy crowd and the stuff of Hollywood lore-- and even greater in light of the Hollywood lore Bursky has already contributed to in his fifty-something-- make that 30 something-- years (watch this space for our exclusive interview about his wild ride).
Cohen's play itself is tailor-made for a wide audience, as it tackles subjects that touch and unite us all (Hollywood narcissism, middle-aged vanity and America's obsession with youth are united in an overriding fear of death) with refreshing laughs that make the uncomfortable truths go down easily.
And with our pals at Frozen Pictures doing triple duty as technical crew, stage hands and gladhanding show business players, the show went off with nary a hitch-- and any hitches in this latest, fleshed-out version of The New 30 only drew more laughs and applause from an appreciative audience that included boldface names like comedy superstar Drew Carey, TV legend Chris Bearde, Laugh Factory owner and comedy guru Jamie Masada, actor Antonio D. Charity, producer Yasmin Brennan and Hollywood blogger Luis Calvo.
The group is still polishing this gem, so it's obvious there are even more new laughs to come . The show's got one more Laugh Factory preview on Thursday, November 6th. The Botox offer still applies.
Alan Bursky & Eric Cohen shortly before the showExclusive! The playwright watches his work:
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