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Re: There is absolutely nothing less funny than someone explaining why someone who just died was funny. So instead, I will tell the Norm Macdonald story that is all mine, and its epilogue five years la...

BrettHouston — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:39:41 -0000

This one really hurt. Norm was the best.

Re: Post-surgery update. Or, in the words of Tower of Power, “Sometimes hipness is what it ain’t….”

BrettHouston — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:18:17 -0000

When do you get back on the diamond? Glad you have such a good medical team, Bill. Good healing!

Re: I first heard of Nikki Finke during the 2007-2008 Writers Guild strike….

BrettHouston — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:32:56 -0000

This is definitely something. So much character development in a short piece.

Re: I did Gilbert Gottfried’s podcast a month ago, and they turned it around quickly. I’m hoping there are stories here you haven’t heard….

BrettHouston — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:44:56 -0000

This was delightful, Bill. As has been pointed out, you know everybody in comedy. This was perfect to listen to on headphones while I pretended to work this afternoon. Thanks!

Re: The Truants took all of May off while I staggered to the end of the show, but here is some of the “new” stuff we’ve started working on for the summer gigs….

BrettHouston — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:23:15 -0000

This sounds great, Bill. I need to plan a trip.

Re: Two Jews walk into the Unemployment Office….

BrettHouston — Thu, 28 May 2015 11:30:21 -0000

Love it!

Re: (Final) Show Diary of Stuff Noteworthy Only to Me, Day 28:

BrettHouston — Mon, 25 May 2015 17:43:59 -0000

Thanks for sharing, Bill. This has been really enjoyable and I wish you the best and can't wait for what comes next.

Re: I know, I know. I owe two days on the diary. In the meantime, watch Keith Olbermann get Dave as no one else will….

BrettHouston — Thu, 21 May 2015 01:45:55 -0000

The last show was just perfect. I'm still emotional.

Re: Again, from Chris Albers, me on the last day at 30 Rock, June 25, 1993….

BrettHouston — Thu, 21 May 2015 01:33:29 -0000

Bill, this has been great. Bro love. Fist bump. Waiting for last show diary.

Re: Show Diary of Stuff Noteworthy Only to Me, Day 23:

BrettHouston — Thu, 14 May 2015 17:35:29 -0000

There's got to be a Regis segment coming up. Right?

Re: Show Diary of Stuff Noteworthy Only to Me, Day 22:

BrettHouston — Wed, 13 May 2015 12:57:03 -0000

He certainly looks like he hates the praise but I hope he's really enjoying it.

Re: Show Diary of Stuff Noteworthy Only to Me, Day 20:

BrettHouston — Mon, 11 May 2015 14:55:13 -0000

Great, great show. Brian Regan seems to be highly underrated as strong as his work is. V. strong.

Re: Show Diary of Stuff Noteworthy Only to Me, Day 17:

BrettHouston — Wed, 06 May 2015 10:50:20 -0000

I was under the impression Mumford & Sons was a junk yard.

Re: Show Diary of Stuff Noteworthy Only to Me, Day 16:

BrettHouston — Tue, 05 May 2015 12:33:27 -0000

Fantastic show all around. The musical number was excellent.

Re: ABlog the Author

BrettHouston — Sat, 02 May 2015 16:13:41 -0000

That laugh! Such a great bit. She really does look way too young to be the same person.

Re: Show Diary of Stuff Noteworthy Only to Me, Day 13:

BrettHouston — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:07:50 -0000

Bill, I'm going to miss your musings on the show almost as much as the show.

Re: Show Diary of Stuff Noteworthy Only to Me, Day 12:

BrettHouston — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 10:31:09 -0000

Keaton is great. I had Night Shift on VHS and pretty much wore it out. I guess it was from the old show but I was hoping for a clip from Keaton's short film from the primetime special years ago.

Re: My brother John and his family made it to NYC in time to catch me doing whatever it is I do before I no longer do it. Barbara Gaines was nice enough to snap the two of us in her office. The only ba...

BrettHouston — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:35:54 -0000

You can tell you're related.

Re: One of the things I mention to Dave every once in a while that never fails to make him laugh….

BrettHouston — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 16:21:48 -0000

I never knew that's why Norm got fired. Interesting.

The drunk bit is just perfect.

Re: Here’s the thing about birthdays….

BrettHouston — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 13:39:50 -0000

Happy Birthday Bill! My wife shares your birthday. So here's to you both.

Re: Archive Sunday: (From October, 2000): President Clinton in Front of the Coop Board….

BrettHouston — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:41:16 -0000

Beauty.

Re: At long long last, and not a minute too soon, we’ve been waiting for it since June 6….

BrettHouston — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:35:44 -0000

This was something. I never get tired of good comedians talking craft.

Re: From now on, instead of using the phrase “the six of you” in addressing the followers of this blog, I will now say “the seven of you….”

BrettHouston — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 11:25:11 -0000

I could tell when reading that Betty was someone you cared about, but didn't realize Davio's and Betty were real. Nice.

Re: ABlog the Author

BrettHouston — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:49:56 -0000

This was great. I may have to start watching Olbermann.

Re: In case you missed this from last Monday….

BrettHouston — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 09:19:38 -0000

Hilarious!