Podcasts about American Comedy Awards

Craig has had a career in show business, spanning over four decades as a stand up comedian, actor, author, writer and producer. He has performed comedy for four US Presidents, four solo comedy TV specials, won Standup Comedian of the Year at the American Comedy Awards, appeared on Broadway, is an award-winning TV/Film producer, and best-selling author of a novel and two children's books. He is a prominent speaker and coach; the founder and creator of Winning With Humor live events, one-on-one coaching, and training system. He's written, produced, and starred in several feature films … appeared in Parks & Recreation, and has guest starred in such film and TV productions as Pleasantville, Scream 2, Fuller House and Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Craig is also the producer/creator/host of the Amazon Prime shows, The Wolf Pac and Comedy Kitchen. Based on his nonprofit foundation Laughter Heals, he's spoken all over the world, but tomorrow you can find him on One Funny Morning and on Saturday night at Soul Joels in Pottstown, PA. Check out his other tour dates here: https://www.craigshoemaker.com/

Host Jason Blitman talks to Charlotte McConaghy (Wild Dark Shore) about Charlotte's journey from writing fantasy epics to exploring real-world themes, environmentalism and human connection in her recent works, and the challenges and joys of depicting complex, authentic characters. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader Bruce Vilanch who shares amusing anecdotes from his vast career in entertainment, including his experiences with celebrities and the most memorable—and infamous—projects he's worked on. Charlotte McConaghy is the author of the international bestseller MIGRATIONS, a TIME Magazine Best Book of the Year and the Amazon Best Fiction Book of the Year for 2020, which is being translated into over twenty-five languages and adapted for film, as well as the New York Times Bestseller ONCE THERE WERE WOLVES. Her forthcoming novel WILD DARK SHORE will be released March 4, 2025. She lives in Sydney, Australia.Bruce Vilanch is an actor (occasionally an actress), writer (occasionally a rewriter), and comedian (occasionally for money, often for causes). He has coauthored 25 Academy Award spectacles, winning two writing Emmys in the process, and has been nominated for seven more. In addition to the Oscars, he has cowritten many Tonys, Emmys, Grammys, People's Choice, American Comedy Awards, TV Land Awards, SAG Awards, and a ton of other pageants, roasts, tributes, and various trumped-up reasons for people to strut a red carpet. He has coauthored dozens of variety television shows and actually put words in the mouth of Cher. He's also a lyricist, scoring gold and platinum records for disco songs he wrote for Eartha Kitt and the Village People. And musical theatre geeks will remember him as the coauthor of the Broadway misfire called Platinum, which was revived off-Broadway for reasons that continue to mystify Bruce.BOOK CLUB!Use code GAYSREADING at checkout to get first book for only $4 + free shipping! Restrictions apply.http://aardvarkbookclub.comWATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreading FOLLOW!Instagram: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanBluesky: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanCONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com

Bruce Vilanch has worked on over 25 Academy Awards, winning two writing Emmys in the process, and has been nominated for seven more. He has co-written for the Tonys, Emmys, Grammys, People's Choice, American Comedy Awards, TV Land Awards, SAG Awards, and many more...His new book is entitled “IT SEEMED LIKE A BAD IDEA AT THE TIME: The Worst TV Shows in History and other Things I Wrote”Bruce talks:-Host Conan O'Brien's Oscar prep -How the evening wears on, the room fills up with losers-His FAVORITE host for the Academy Awards and why -They did 5 shows a day (2 after lunch) for Hollywood Squares and drank WINE before the last two shows -The WORST tv shows he's written (hello - Star Wars Holiday Special)  To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

We talk with James Burroughs about his reign as hollywood's greatest sitcom director, being the son of the Abe Burrows In the genetics of comedy, his book “directed by James Burrows”, “Cheers”, “Will & Grace”, “Mary Tyler Moore”, “Taxi”, “Friends”, the scripps that make him want to direct, the ones that don't, his amazing memory, his humble beginnings, the decade it took him to learn how to direct, working with geniuses like James L. Brooks, Chuck Lori, and Kohan & Mutchnick, Andy Kaufman. And Jimmy explains how his two best friends are Al Michaels and Bruce Springsteen.Bio: James Burrows is one of television's most respected and honored creative talents. Over his distinguished career, Burrows has been the recipient of ten Emmys, five Directors Guild of America Awards, the 1996 American Comedy Awards' Creative Achievement Award, and in 2014 the Television Critics Association's Career Achievement Award in 2006 he was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Science's Hall of Fame and was honored by the US Comedy Arts Festival with their Career Tribute award. He has been the recipient of 22 nominations for the Director's Guild of America Award, thus bestowing him the honor of being the most nominated director in the history of television at the Guild. He was recently honored by the DGA with the Inaugural 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award in Television. In November of 2015 he directed his 1000 th episode which was recognized by a TV Special on NBC in January of 2016. Burrows' success as the director of television pilots is legendary. He just finished the first two episodes of Frasier re-boot season 2, and has wrapped up the pilot “Mid Century Modern” for Fox. He will be at the helm of “Mid Century Modern” this Fall as the show goes to series. The current primetime television schedule features one show “Neighborhood,”- whose pilot episode Burrows directed and one streaming show, the “Frasier Re-boot” which will begin airing Season 2 on Paramount + in mid-September 2024. In January of 2020, he received his fifth DGA Award for directing the Emmy award winning show “Live in Front of a Studio Audience #1: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons.” He was also asked back to direct “Live in Front of a Studio Audience #3: Different Strokes and The Facts of Life” in December of 2021. In June of2022, he embarked into a new market when he published his autobiography, “Directed by James Burrows.” It has received quite a bit of attention and praise from the industry. Burrows is probably best known as co-creator, executive producer and director of the critically acclaimed series, “Cheers.” The hit show, which aired for 11 seasons, is tied for the most nominated Comedy series in the Television Academy's history and is in third place for most Emmys received by a Comedy Series. Burrows has also received numerous awards for his work on “Will & Grace,” “Frasier,” “Friends,” “Wings,” “Night Court,” “Taxi,” and “Dear John.” For the first time in 25 years, he returned to the stage in the spring of 1998 to direct the highly acclaimed “Man Who Came to Dinner” at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, starring John Mahoney. Burrows learned his trade from the very best, the legendary writer/director Abe Burrows, whose noted career included such classics as “Guys and Dolls,” “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” and “Cactus Flower.” Born in Los Angeles and raised in New York, Burrows graduated from Oberlin College and continued his education at Yale, where he earned a master's degree in fine arts. Burrows relocated to Hollywood to work as a dialogue coach for “O.K. Crackerby!,” a short-lived television series starring Burl Ives. When the show ended, he returned to New York and initially worked as a stage manager before directing several off-Broadway shows, such as “The Castro Complex,” and stock productions of “The Odd Couple” and “Never Too Late.” In 1974, Burrows moved back to the West Coast when he was invited to visit MTM Productions in Los Angeles and offered a job directing an episode of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Mr. Burrows and his wife, Debbie, reside in Los Angeles and between them they have a quartet of daughters.

Jennifer spills the beans on what it takes to be an actress in Hollywood. We talk "Beverly Hills Housewives", how your gal pal will cover your problem spots in lesbian love scenes, poker, glamour, getting hit on by producers, and the indignity of promoting yourself by going on to podcasts like this one.Bio: Jennifer Tilly received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Woody Allen's “Bullets Over Broadway” for her memorable portrayal of the terribly untalented Olive, actress wannabe, and gangster's moll. Her performance in “Liar Liar” as Jim Carrey's gold-digging client earned her an American Comedy Award nomination, as well as a Blockbuster award nomination as Favorite Supporting Actress.Tilly is perhaps best known from the indie noir film “Bound”, which has earned her a cult following. “Bound,” directed by the Wachowski's follows two lesbian con artists trying to rip off the mob. The film garnered many accolades including a GLAAD media award, and a Saturn award nomination (Best Actress) for Tilly. Other film credits include “The Getaway,” “The Fabulous Baker Boys,” “Let It Ride,” “The Cat's Meow,” “Intervention,”(Winner-Best Actress-San Diego Film Festival) “Dancing at the Blue Iguana,” “Made in America,” “Bride of Chucky,” (Saturn Award nominee-Best Actress) “Seed of Chucky,” “Curse of Chucky,” “Cult of Chucky,” “The Crew,” “The Wrong Guy,” “Inconceivable,” (Winner-Best Actress-WIFT) “An American Girl,” “Edie and Penn,” “Hide and Seek,” “Saint Ralph,” “The Doors,” ”Relative Evil” (Winner-Best Actress-DVD Exclusive Awards) “Second Best,” “Tidelands,” and many more. Other notable TV appearances include “Modern Family,” “Drop Dead Diva,” “Moonlighting,” “Cheers,” and “Frasier.” She had recurring roles on “Hill Street Blues,” “It's Garry Shandling's show (Ace award nomination-Best Actress) and “Out of Practice” (CBS). She was a series regular on “Key West” (Fox) and “Shaping Up.” (NBC) Tilly is in great demand as a voice over actor. For the last twenty-two years she has delighted audiences as Bonnie on “Family Guy.” She played the snaky haired Celia in Pixar's classic movie “Monster's Inc.,” as well as the Disney+ series “Monsters at Work,” Grace, the new age cow in Disney's “Home on the Range,” a con mouse in “Stuart Little,” and Madame Leota in “The Haunted Mansion.”Theatre credits include "Tartuffe," (LA Public Theatre) "Boy's Life" (LAAT) and "Baby With The Bathwater," (LAPT) and “Vanities,” (Dramalogue Award-Best Actress) She received a “TheatreWorld Award” (Best Newcomer) for her performance in Second Stage's "One Shoe Off" at the Joseph Papp Theatre.  Tilly is also a regular performer in the smash hit comedy revue, “Celebrity Autobiography” and Illeana Douglas' “Living Room Show.” These days Jennifer is dividing her career between acting and poker. In 2005 she astounded the Poker world when she bested a field of over 600 women to win the coveted gold bracelet at The World Series of Poker. She followed that up by capturing a WPT title, winning Ladies Night 3.

Paul Reiser talks about his new film, “The Problem with People”, deciding to be a comic, comedy and heartbreak being from the same well, His love of Peter Faulk, Jack Lemon, and Alan Arkin, fathers, getting out of the house, building a music room just in case Billy Joel dropped by, Writing “What A Fool Believes” with and about Michael McDonnald, “Diner” “Mad About You.” “The Thing About My Folks”, acting and writing seriously, his sons, and realizing you can't write a standup act but just holding a pad and thinking to yourself…”What's funny?”Bio:  n Hulu's recent critically-acclaimed comedy series “Reboot” from Modern Family creator Steve Levitan, Reiser plays Gordon, the original creator of the old sitcom being rebooted. Awards Daily says “Reiser truly excels, giving one of his very best performances…here, he reminds us just how very funny and experienced he is in the world of television comedy.” He also took his first step into bloody, superhero glory, joining Season 3 of Amazon Prime's Emmy-nominated The Boys, playing “The Legend.” Also this year Reiser filmed “The Problem with People,” an original comedy feature film which he wrote, produced, and stars in alongside Jane Levy and Colm Meaney. Reiser currently stars in two hit shows for Netflix: Stranger Things—the company's biggest series of all time—where he plays Dr. Sam Owens, a role created by the Duffer Brothers specifically for him; and Chuck Lorre's The Kominsky Method, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in and Golden Globe-winning comedy ended in May 1999 and premiered 20 years later as a limited series on Spectrum Originals. All seven seasons of the original Mad About You and the re-visit are available for streaming on Amazon Prime. The multi-faceted actor also revived one of his most iconic roles in the highly anticipated return of Mad About You, the long-running hit 90s comedy Reiser co-created and starred in with Helen Hunt. The Emmy, Peabody and Golden Globe-winning comedy ended in May 1999 and premiered 20 years later as a limited series on Spectrum Originals. All seven seasons of the original Mad About You and the re-visit are available for streaming on Amazon Prime. Throughout his prolific career, Reiser has worked with both independent and mainstream filmmakers. Having earned acclaim for his supporting role in the Academy Award-winning film Whiplash, Reiser was also recently seen alongside Kevin Hart in the Netflix feature Fatherhood, John McDonagh's War on Everyone and in frequent collaborator Jeff Baena's “The Little Hours” and “Horse Girl,” which premiered at Sundance 2020, the fourth film the pair has worked on together. The veteran actor has garnered praise for notable performances in films such as Diner, Bye Bye Love, Aliens, One Night At McCool's, Beverly Hills Cop I/II and The Thing About My Folks, which Reiser wrote for his co-star Peter Falk. Reiser is a fixture behind the camera as well. He co-created and co-produced There's Johnny!, a seven-episode series which originally streamed on Hulu and now streams on Peacock. The show, a fictional story set behind-the-scenes of Johnny Carson's Tonight Show circa 1972, co-created with filmmaker David Steven Simon and co-produced with director David Gordon Green in conjunction with The Carson Company, premiered to critical praise, with Decider saying There's Johnny! is “a television experience unlike any I've seen on TV in recent years” and “unfolds like a dream, a memory fondly recalled.” As an author, Reiser's first book, Couplehood, sold over two million copies and reached the number one spot on The New York Times bestsellers list. His subsequent books, Babyhood and Familyhood, were best sellers as well. Voted by Comedy Central as one of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time, Reiser regularly performs sold-out standup at venues nationwide with dates currently booked throughout 2022 and beyond. A SUNY Binghamton graduate of its prestigious music program, Reiser co-wrote the theme song for Mad About You, “The Final Frontier,” with Grammy-winning producer Don Was, and released an album of original songs with British singer-songwriter Julia Fordham called Unusual Suspects. Over the course of his career, Reiser has received multiple Emmys, Golden Globes, American Comedy Awards and Screen Actors Guild nominations. Reiser and his family reside in Los Angeles.

Frank starts the show joined by WABC host Dominic Carter to discuss the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He moves on to talk with George Schlatter, television Producer & Director, best known for Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, Founder of the American Comedy Awards and author of Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy. They talk about comedy and media today as well as the history of Laugh-In. Frank talks about the New York Mets allowing the internet sensation Hailey Welch, also known as the 'Hawk Tuah Girl', to throw the first pitch at a family-friendly game. He later discusses all sorts of new archaeological discoveries from coins to cheese. He later gives the UFO report. Frank starts the third hour with commendations for the week. He moves on to talk with Ian Leslie, a British journalist, speaker and author, whose latest book is Conflicted: How Productive Disagreements Lead to Better Outcomes. They discuss dealing with disagreements and conflict. Frank wraps up the show asking about cures for hiccups. He is joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show joined by WABC host Dominic Carter to discuss the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He moves on to talk with George Schlatter, television Producer & Director, best known for Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, Founder of the American Comedy Awards and author of Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy. They talk about comedy and media today as well as the history of Laugh-In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Schlatter, television Producer & Director, best known for Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In”, Founder of the American Comedy Awards and author of “Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy” Topic: Comedy today, the history of “Laugh-In” Website: https://www.georgeschlatter.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Still-Laughing-Comedy-Creator-Laugh/dp/1951213793 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/georgeschlatterproductions/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.Legendary producer George Schlatter has saturated television with his incredible talents and humor and now I was lucky enough to have him as a guest.  He's 94 years old and has a vault of endless stories. He's most well known for creating “Rowan & Martin's Laugh- In” which ran on NBC from 1968-1973.  For two of those years it was the Number One show on television.  So popular that Richard Nixon said he probably won the election because of his cameo on Laugh In.  George has won a handful of Emmys and has created a resume so long it's hard to know where to begin.  The Judy Garland Show, Cher, Real People.  He's produced specials for Liza Minelli, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Goldie Hawn, John Denver, Shirley MacLaine, Danny Thomas and many more.  He created the American Comedy Awards, has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and produced a few presidential inaugurations. The man hasn't stopped and it was truly an honor to have him on this show.  

LEGENDARY TELEVISION PRODUCER GEORGE SCHLATTER CREATOR OF "ROWAN & MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN" Throughout his long and successful career as a producer, director and writer, George Schlatter has been responsible for hundreds of hours of television series and specials. He changed the face of television when he created and produced such breakthrough series as Laugh-In and Real People. Over the years, George has received numerous honors and awards including: 25 Emmy Award nominations, three Emmys, three Image Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Television Critics Awards, Directors Guild Award, Producers Guild “Man of The Year,” and many others. On its 25th Anniversary, the Television Academy honored him for his outstanding contribution to television. In 1989, he was awarded a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame. Mr. Schlatter is a veteran of over 60 years in network television. He produced the first 5 years of the Grammy Awards plus series and specials starring Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Eddie Murphy, Cher, Elton John, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli, Michael Jackson, Doris Day, Jonathan Winters, Richard Pryor, Shirley MacLaine, Bill Cosby, Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Diana Ross, Lena Horne, Dinah Shore, Nat King Cole, Placido Domingo and scores of others. In 1987, George Schlatter created and for 15 years produced the American Comedy Awards, an annual televised event designed to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of comedic actors and performers. George says, “Of all the work I've done, I am perhaps most proud of my involvement in the early careers of performers like Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin, Roseanne, Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, and others who have gone on to greater heights. Working with stars is rewarding, but helping to create stars is the most fulfilling of all accomplishments.” In 1996, the Museum of Television & Radio did a special tribute to him for his contributions in the world of television. In honor of Frank Sinatra's milestone 80th birthday, George produced the Emmy-winning critically acclaimed special, Sinatra 80 Years: My Way.  Other credits include the Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration, which also won an Emmy for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special in 1990, the Muhammad Ali 50th & 60th Birthday Celebrations, Welcome Home America, the USO 50th Anniversary, The People's Choice Awards, the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award Salutes to Dustin Hoffman and Harrison Ford, and both the 54th and 55th Presidential Inaugural Opening Ceremonies of George W. Bush. In 2013, Pepperdine University presented Still Laugh-In, A Toast to George Schlatter acknowledging his innovative contributions to television over many decades and in December, 2014, George was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Pepperdine in recognition of his lifelong achievements. Most recently he produced a comedy collection for Sirius Radio and Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate for Netflix. Besides his work in television, George has been honored for his showmanship and involvement in many charitable causes including Finding a Cure… Nancy Reagan: A Love Story (for Juvenile Diabetes Research) and the Los Angeles Opera on Stage Gala starring Placido Domingo. Since 1990 he has produced every Carousel of Hope Ball for the Children's Diabetes Foundation, which has built and benefits the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Denver, Colorado. To further his support of comedy and the people who perform it, George has become an active supporter and Board Member of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. He has donated much of his material to them and they have named their theater The George and Jolene Brand Schlatter Theater in his honor. George's book, Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy was released in July, 2023. In it he shares many of the hilarious adventures he had in his early years of television. George is married to former actress Jolene Brand who was a regular on the Ernie Kovacs Show and they have two daughters. Maria is an Emmy award winning television producer and is now writing for the theater. Andrea Justine is a champion equestrian rider and trainer.

 While comedian Craig Shoemaker has been very successful—winning an American Comedy Award, writing, producing and starring in two Universal feature films, landing on IMDB's list of 100 top comics—finding success isn't how he's avoided failure.  By his own admission, he's failed over and over again. But he now has a system for changing perspective to the point that failure doesn't even register. He employs it in his coaching practice, his events, his stand-up specials and everything else he does.  Listen in on this episode for that system as well as snippets on overcoming his dad leaving when he was born, feeling like a horrible failure on the biggest night of his career, dealing with an ex who's been brainwashed and so much more. 

Meet one of the most charmingly eccentric of our Legends, Judy Tenuta. From a start at Chicago's Second City, Judy created an immediate sensation with her unusual style -- sort of a Far Side cartoon brought to life. In the era of early MTV, that style proved to be perfection and soon Judy could be regularly seen on the small screen. A 1986 Letterman appearance and 1987 HBO special turbocharged her career and she won the American Music Award for best female comic in 1987. Through multiple albums and books, Judy dove into her persona as the "love goddess", wearing an accordion and slinging pointed and sometimes salty jokes. And she was part of "Weird Al" Yankovic's cast for his offbeat kid's show -- you can't get more Legendary that that! As always find extra clips below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Judy Tenuta? Judy was fearless as a performer -- and sometimes it took audiences a while to catch on -- check out how the response builds to her style during her first Letterman appearance in 1986. https://youtu.be/BEqznn2kEcg? Judy sometimes played a psychic and perhaps she was judging by this clip from the American Comedy Awards back in 1990. It's way ahead of its time!https://youtu.be/R9IigIWiqis?si=SIAJADhu8RVHWfi7 "Weird Al" Yankovic mounted a hilarious (and unfortunately short-lived") Saturday morning kids show (that was really for adults) in 1997 -- and of course Judy was there!https://youtu.be/vdaXddNyP2Q?si=uqrRzCbB47QFOk2w What happens when two niche comedy legends meet? This clip of Judy on the Space Ghost Coast to Coast shows the results! https://youtu.be/b2XzUq3uf8s?si=OPbrzulMJJJ5zItu  

Kate sat beside Ed Begley Jr. at a lunch held at Kathy Griffin's house, and could not get enough of his stories. Ed is an American actor, environmental activist, and author. He has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere, which earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe award nomination. Begley appeared in "A Mighty Wind", a follow-up to the American Comedy Award-winning film, "Best In Show," with Christopher Guest, Catherine O' Hara and Parker Posey. His other feature film credits include "Batman Forever," "Greedy," "The Accidental Tourist", "She-Devil" and "The In-Laws." On television, Begley had recurring roles on "Jack & Bobby", "Six Feet Under" and "7th Heaven." He also guest starred in such series as "The West Wing," "The Practice," "The Drew Carey Show," "Touched By an Angel," and "Providence." Ed discusses his career, and some of the most memorable stories from his book out this fall, ‘To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!: A Memoir.' Reality Life with Kate Casey Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Cameo: https://cameo.com/katecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick talks with comedian Craig Shoemaker about the traumas he faced at an early age, from being kidnapped to his dad being a cult leader. Craig also touches on later hardships such as divorce and how he uses laughter as part of the healing process. Craig Shoemaker (born November 15, 1958) is an American stand up comedian, actor, author, writer and producer. He was named Comedian of the Year at The American Comedy Awards on ABC and garnered two NATAS Emmy awards. He is best known for his 90-minute stand-up special, Daditude. __________________ We would love to hear from you! Email us at ROOTED@PROMISES.COM Watch/Listen/Subscribe: ⁠⁠@rootedrecoverystories Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rootedrecoverystories/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickcusterproject Facebook: https://www.promises.com/rooted-recovery-stories/ URL: ⁠https://www.rootedrecoverystories.com⁠ __________________ Resources: Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthamerica URL: https://⁠www.mhanational.org⁠ Promises Behavioral Health – Treatment for addiction, mental health/trauma: URL: ⁠https://www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com⁠ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/promises_bh/ Follow Patrick Custer! Insta - https://www.instagram.com/patrick_custer/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickcusterproject Follow Craig Shoemaker! Insta- @officialcraigshoemaker #trauma #recovery #podcast #mentalhealth #addiction #lifestyle #hollywood #inspiration #purpose #therapy #tennessee #selfcare #overcome #healing #wellness #goodnews #promisesbehavorialhealth #patrickcuster #struggle #rootedrecovery #kidnapping Keywords: trauma, recovery, podcast, mental health, rooted recovery stories, patrick custer, mental health podcast, trauma podcast, anxiety podcast, recovery podcast, coping mechanisms, nashville, craig schumacher, domestic violence, trauma

She's won The American Comedy Award for best comedian in the country, had a million specials and 25 Tonight Show appearances. Also happens to be one of my favorite people- this week I've got the great Kathleen Madigan on. Praise Jesus. Follow Kathleen Madigan on Instagram @OfficialKathleenMadigan

OMG, where has George Schlatter been my whole life? I could've been a contenda! George Schlatter relishes the accidents and has made a career and created a legacy spinning them into comedy gold. Sock it to me! Here comes the judge! Look that up in your Funk and Wagnells! It's not everyone who creates language that becomes part of the lexicon. 25x Emmy Nominee, 3x Emmy Winner, Golden Globe WInner, Producers Guild Winner, and Directore's Guild Man of the Year, George Schlatter is all that and so much more. A television icon, I'm beyond thrilled to have had this opportunity to chat and get to know him with y'all. Creator and producer of Laugh-In, for that alone he should be canonized, George changed the face of television. He also created and produced Real People, produced the first 5 years of the Grammy Awards plus series and specials starring Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Eddie Murphy, Cher, Elton John, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli, Michael Jackson, Doris Day, Jonathan Winters, Richard Pryor, Shirley MacLaine, Bill Cosby, Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Diana Ross, Lena Horne, Dinah Shore, Nat King Cole, Placido Domingo and scores of others. George Schlatter created and for 15 years produced the American Comedy Awards. Most recently, George produced a comedy collection for Sirius Radio and Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate for Netflix. Besides his work in television, George has been honored for his showmanship and involvement in many charitable causes. To further his support of comedy and the people who perform it, George has become an active supporter and Board Member of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. He's donated much of his material to them and they've named their theater, The George and Jolene Brand Schlatter Theater, in his honor. George's book, Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy, which dropped in July, is a feast for show biz and comedy lovers. I devoured it. And he shares so many gems from it with us here, from the creation of Laugh-In, finding Goldie, Lily, Artie, Judy, Henry, Ruth, Dan, and Dick, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Robin Williams, Lucy, Steve Lawrence, Judy Garland, Cher, Diana Ross, more, more, more! https://www.amazon.com/Still-Laughing-Comedy-Creator-Laugh/dp/1951213793 We had a near-miss encounter 37 years ago when he was producing Comedy Club and I was visiting my Laughter Company Improv cohort, Bob Nelson. I didn't let him get away from me this time! Where has George Schlatter been my whole life? No matter, he's here now. And that's no accident! George Schlatter Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson Wednesday, March 6, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/49LIQ0L

When Harry Met Sally asks the question can men and women be friends without the relationship being effected by sex. In this 1989 classic film Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal play friends that have a chance meeting and then continue to run into one another. Their relationship goes from acquaintances, to friends to lovers and how all of those relationships are impacted. Timecodes: 00:00 - DMP Ad :30 - Introduction :46 - The Film Facts 6:08 - Nora Ephron's filmmaking 14:17 - The Pickup Line 26:21- Billy's acting choices during “the” scene 37:59 - Head Trauma 38:19 - Smoochie, Smoochie, Smoochie 38:42 - Driving Review 39:57 - To the Numbers   References from the Episode: Kevin Smith & Giant Spider in the Third Act Spider Scene from Wild Wild West Male Gaze theory The Famous Deli Scene When Rob was showing Meg how to do the Deli scene, Billy said it was like going on a date with Sebastian Cabot. AFI's Top 100 Quotes: #33 Estelle Reiner in When Harry Met Sally Another possible title for the film: Boy Meets Girl  Meg Ryan going over her characters The Mendoza Line Meg and Billy won an award at the American Comedy Awards in 1990 Castlerock Pictures was founded in  1987   Next week's film will be Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)   Subscribe, Rate & Share Your Favorite Episodes!   Thanks for tuning into today's episode of Dodge Movie Podcast with your host, Mike and Christi Dodge. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don't forget to visit our website, connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes across social media. Email at christi@dodgemediaproductions.com Need help editing or producing your podcast, let us help you. Also, you can get 2 months free on Libsyn click here: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SMOOCHIE

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Chazz Palminteri, Award Winning Actor, Writer, Producer & Director, Star of “A Bronx Tale” About Harvey's guests: Today's special guest, Chazz Palminteri, is a mega-talented, multi-award winning and beloved actor, writer, producer and director who's brought us a myriad of unforgettable performances.   We first got to know his onscreen persona as the streetwise, hard-nosed, unflinching tough guy in his brilliant, classic, breakout film “A Bronx Tale”, based on his highly acclaimed one man show, which played on Broadway and has toured across the country.   Since then, he's shown amazing versatility in dozens of great movies including “Hurly Burly”, “The Usual Suspects”, “Diabolique”, “Mulholland Falls”, “The Perez Family”, “One Eyed King”, “Poolhall Junkies”, “Running Scared”, “Once More With Feeling”, and of course, “Bullets Over Broadway” for which he was nominated for an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Chicago Film Critics Association Award and an American Comedy Award for Best Supporting Actor – and he WON the Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor.  On television, he's appeared on many shows and TV movies including “Glory Years”, “Peter Gunn”, “Excellent Cadavers”, “Boss of Bosses”, and “Unorganized Crime”, which he also co-wrote, and which won 11 major film festival awards.  And who can ever forget him as “Shorty” on “Modern Family”?  In recent years he's taken his fabulous one-man show “A Bronx Tale”, on tour across America, playing to sold out audiences and getting rave reviews.  In 2021, the show was voted “Best Show of the Year” in Las Vegas.   And of course, our guest even played “Sonny” on Broadway in “A Bronx Tale: The Musical”.    When he isn't busy making movies, TV shows, and touring in his one-man show, he's hosting a highly popular podcast, “The Chazz Palminteri Show”, interviewing A-list celebrities, sharing life lessons and insights from a life well lived. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Chazz Palminteri, go to:https://chazzpalminteri.net/https://www.facebook.com/people/Chazz-Palminteri/100044149433522/https://instagram.com/chazzpalminterihttps://twitter.com/chazzpalminterihttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-sgcuDI-X9lbYt9PC3Bag #ChazzPalminteri   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

As one of the country's top comedians, Cathy Ladman presents herself as the self-probing, anxiety-venting person that she is. She has appeared on The Tonight Show ten times and was also featured on the last two of Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show Anniversary" shows. She's been on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, five times, has had her own HBO One Night Stand comedy special, and was awarded the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand Up Comic. Her TV and film credits include: recurring roles on, I'm Dying Up Here and Pretty Little Liars, Modern Family, Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder, NCIS: LA, Mad Men, Brothers and Sisters, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Caroline in the City, Everybody Loves Raymond, Politically Incorrect , Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist, Charlie Wilson's War, The Aristocrats, White Oleander, What Planet Are You From?, My Fellow Americans, and Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead. Her solo show, Does This Show Make Me Look Fat? opened this past year.

Comic/Actor Adam Ferrara (30 Minutes You'll Never Get Back, Nurse Jackie) was nominated for the Comedian of the Year from the American Comedy Awards and invited his parents to Los Angeles for the ceremony. How well did his parents do on the red carpet? Did Adam win? Listen and find out! Each week Hollywood's most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, and My Life in 3 Songs exclusively on Spotify.  Listen to the entire episode wherever you hear podcasts. If you get a chance, will you please give Story Worthy 5 stars and a good review on Apple Podcasts?  https://bit.ly/3Qk5UeL It always helps, thank you!  And join the mailing list! https://www.storyworthypodcast.com/ Follow Christine's new show, My Life In 3 Songs. Christine talks to comedians about the 3 songs in their lives that have impacted them, then they listen to the song. Listen exclusively on Spotify-https://spoti.fi/3dpHX5X Find My Life In 3 Songs on social media @MyLifeIn3Songs and at the website https://www.mylifein3songs.com/ PLUS! Watch Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show! Comedians spin a wheel and tell TRUE 1-3 minute stories on the topic they land. You can watch episodes from the pandemic and from summer 2023 right now on YouTube- https://bit.ly/39OoTdw Story Smash website-  https://www.storysmashshow.com And here's Christine  everywhere- https://linktr.ee/ChristineBlackburn THANK YOU!

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews George Wallace, who performs live at the D.C. Improv on Oct. 20-21. They discuss his prolific career, from winning Funniest Male Standup at the American Comedy Awards to playing a doctor distracted by "Witchy Woman” in “Seinfeld,” which was inspired by his real life-long friendship with Jerry Seinfeld. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews George Wallace, who performs live at the D.C. Improv on Oct. 20-21. They discuss his prolific career, from winning Funniest Male Standup at the American Comedy Awards to playing a doctor distracted by "Witchy Woman” in “Seinfeld,” which was inspired by his real life-long friendship with Jerry Seinfeld. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Schlatter changed the face of television when he created and produced the landmark sketch comedy series Laugh-In. Throughout his long and storied career, he also created and produced the TV series Real People, produced the first five years of the Grammy Awards, and hundreds of hours of variety series and specials featuring many of comedy and music's biggest stars, as well as two Presidential inaugural opening ceremonies. He was also the creator and producer of The American Comedy Awards, which honored and celebrated comedic artists and performances – the Awards ran on network television for 15 years. Join Robert Manni, author of The Guys' Guy's Guide To Love as we discuss life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Subscribe to Guy's Guy Radio on iTunes! Buy The Guys' Guy's Guide to Love now!

George Schlatter changed the face of television when he created and produced the landmark sketch comedy series Laugh-In. Throughout his long and storied career, he also created and produced the TV series Real People, produced the first five years of the Grammy Awards, and hundreds of hours of variety series and specials featuring many of comedy and music's biggest stars, as well as two Presidential inaugural opening ceremonies. He was also the creator and producer of The American Comedy Awards, which honored and celebrated comedic artists and performances – the Awards ran on network television for 15 years. Join Robert Manni, author of The Guys' Guy's Guide To Love as we discuss life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Subscribe to Guy's Guy Radio on iTunes! Buy The Guys' Guy's Guide to Love now!

Adam Ferrara is a tremendous actor and comedian whom I've had the pleasure to know for a very long time in this business. He is known for co-hosting the BBC'S Top Gear U.S. for six seasons. He also starred on the Emmy-nominated FX drama Rescue Me with Denis Leary. He also featured on a number of episodes in the critically acclaimed Nurse Jackie starring Edie Falco. Some of his film appearances include Paul Blart: Mall Cop alongside Kevin James, Little Italy starring Emma Roberts and Hayden Christensen, and Definitely, Maybe with Ryan Reynolds. He has also made numerous guest appearances on hit shows like Criminal Minds, NCIS, and King of Queens over his long and storied career. He is also a two time nominee for the American Comedy Award for Stand-Up of the Year, has made 5 stand-up specials, and has performed for multiple U.S. senators as well as President Clinton. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

Adam Ferrara is a tremendous actor and comedian whom I've had the pleasure to know for a very long time in this business. He is known for co-hosting the BBC'S Top Gear U.S. for six seasons. He also starred on the Emmy-nominated FX drama Rescue Me with Denis Leary. He also featured on a number of episodes in the critically acclaimed Nurse Jackie starring Edie Falco. Some of his film appearances include Paul Blart: Mall Cop alongside Kevin James, Little Italy starring Emma Roberts and Hayden Christensen, and Definitely, Maybe with Ryan Reynolds. He has also made numerous guest appearances on hit shows like Criminal Minds, NCIS, and King of Queens over his long and storied career. He is also a two time nominee for the American Comedy Award for Stand-Up of the Year, has made 5 stand-up specials, and has performed for multiple U.S. senators as well as President Clinton. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

Craig Shoemaker joins us in the Acement this week. He's spent over four decades as a comedian, actor, author, writer and producer. He was named Comedian of the Year at The American Comedy Awards and has been included on the IMDB “Top 100 Stand Up Comics” list. Craig has spoken all over the world, including his acclaimed TED Talk based on his nonprofit foundation Laughter Heals. Check out Craig at https://www.craigshoemaker.com/ or https://www.winningwithhumor.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  Check out our friends at The Mix Tape Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mix-tape/id1506341641  

To kick off The Unspeakable's fourth season, comedian Maria Bamford joins Meghan for a conversation about many unspeakable topics. Maria's new book, Sure I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir Of Mental Illness And The Quest To Belong Anywhere is a rollicking homage to the power of groups. From 12-step meetings to game nights to dog parks, Maria loves gatherings of people. But she's also spent a lifetime struggling with mental health issues that make her anxious around people. In this conversation, Maria talks with Meghan about financial survival in the creative economy (she made her first appearance on The Tonight Show while working as a receptionist at NBC), her love for Debtor's Anonymous and her fascination with money in general, what it's like to use dating apps when you're a celebrity, and much much much more. Paying susbcribers to The Unspeakable With Meghn Daum on Substack get to hear Maria staying overtime to talk about being 53 years old, which is also how old Meghan is. They also talk about Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, “sexual anorexia,” regular anorexia, eating rice cakes, and choosing not to have kids. Become a paying subscribers at https://meghandaum.substack.com/.   GUEST BIO Awarded Best Club Comic at the American Comedy Awards and Breakout Comedy Star at the Montreal Comedy Festival, Maria Bamford's critically acclaimed work includes her web series The Maria Bamford Show, Ask My Mom, and her Netflix series Lady Dynamite. Maria's writing has been featured in The New York Times, LA Weekly and The Onion. She played Debrie Bardeaux on Season 4 of Arrested Development and has contributed comedic voiceovers for such animations as Netflix's Big Mouth and BoJack Horseman, Cartoon Network's Adventure Time, PBS's Emmy-winning series Word Girl, Nickelodeon's Kung Fu Panda and Legend of Korra, and the international hit Talking Tom and Friends.

In this episode, my guest is comedian and actor Paul Reiser. We discuss his upcoming shows at Cobb's Comedy Club, his tour called the "Big Font Comedy Tour," and how he's glad to be doing stand-up again. We also talked about Paul's various roles in TV and books, including his recent appearance on Stranger Things as Dr. Sam Owens.In this episode:Stand-up comedy and live performancesThe journey of becoming a comedianFinding your comedic voiceMaking your spouse laughOpening for Buddy RichAs a seasoned actor, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian, Paul Reiser continues to add to his list of accomplishments. In addition to co-creating and starring in the critically-acclaimed NBC series Mad About You (1992), which garnered him Emmy, Golden Globe, American Comedy Award, and Screen Actors Guild nominations for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, his successes also include his book, "Couplehood," which sold over two million copies and reached the number one spot on "The New York Times" best-seller list, and "Babyhood," his follow-up book, which features his trademark humorous take on the adventures of being a first-time father, which also made "The New York Times" best-seller list. He also wrote a follow-up bestseller, Familyhood.Born and raised in New York City, Reiser was drawn to Greenwich Village clubs, which featured, among others, George Carlin, Robert Klein, and David Steinberg. He subsequently attended college at the State University of New York at Binghamton, where he majored in music (piano and composition) and participated in drama classes. During his university years, he was active in student theater productions at the Hinman Little Theater, an on-campus community theater organization located in Hinman College, his dorm community. Reiser later began performing as a comedian at the Improv and Comic Strip during university summer breaks.Remembered for notable performances in films such as Diner (1982), Aliens (1986), Beverly Hills Cop (1984) and Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), The Marrying Man (1991), Bye Bye Love (1995) and One Night at McCool's (2001). More recently, he starred in two original movies for Showtime - Strange Relations (2001) opposite Julie Walters, Chazz Palminteri's Women vs. Men (2002), opposite Joe Mantegna and Christine Lahti. His first original screenplay also became his next film, The Thing About My Folks (2005), also starring Peter Falk, Olympia Dukakis, and Elizabeth Perkins.Reiser's development company, "Nuance Productions," has produced several projects for NBC television, including, My 11:30 (2004), starring Jeff Goldblum and Donna Murphy - which Reiser co-wrote with Steven Sater. Also in the works - for the Showtime cable network - is a mock documentary about "The Smothers Brothers" and their battles with television network censorship in the late 1960s. Since then, he has maintained a lower profile, working more as an executive producer and writer than as an actor.He also paired with Steven Soderbergh to star in the Amazon Original Series Red Oaks.Reiser tours the country performing in sold-out venues and was recently voted one of Comedy Central's "Top 100 Comedians of All Time."www.GaryScottThomas.com

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Jeffrey Richman, Legendary TV Writer/Producer, “Frasier”, “Modern Family”, “Uncoupled” About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, Jeffrey Richman, is a highly acclaimed writer and producer who's brought us some of the most iconic and beloved television shows of our generation, including “Wings”, “Stark Raving Mad”, “Frasier”, “Stacked”, “Back to You”, “Desperate Housewives”, “Rules of Engagement”, “Modern Family” and many more.   He wrote many episodes from the shows I've just mentioned, and he also wrote 2 of Barbra Streisand's TV concert specials: “Streisand: Live in Concert” and “Streisand: Back to Brooklyn”.   And in 2010, he wrote the 82nd Annual Academy Awards show, for which he received an Emmy Award nomination.   The list of accolades and awards this man has received is truly jaw-dropping.  For his work on “Frasier”, he won an Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series.   And for his work during 10 seasons of “Modern Family”, he won 5 Emmy Awards, including 1 for outstanding script, 3 Writers Guild Awards, 3 Producers Guild Awards, an American Comedy Award, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Comedy Series.    He's currently the co-creator and executive producer of a wonderful series called “Uncoupled”, starring Neil Patrick Harris, now going into its second season on Showtime. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Jeffrey Richman, go to:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Richman #JeffreyRichman   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

This week we welcome the amazing Craig Shoemaker. Craig Shoemaker has had a career in show business spanning over four decades as a stand-up comedian, actor, author, writer, and producer. He was named Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic at The American Comedy Awards on ABC and has garnered two Emmy Awards.He is here to announce his groundbreaking “Winning With Humor” training system offers a comprehensive course, guiding participants on a transformative journey. By incorporating humor into everyday life, individuals enhance their communication skills, foster better relationships, and achieve personal and professional goals – all while having fun!Check them out at https://www.craigshoemaker.com/We now have an INSTAGRAM! Check it out at thecleancomedypodcast on InstagramWe also have a PATREON! Check out patreon.com/CleanComedyPodcast for more details.Turn your funny into money! Check out the official website here: http://comedypreneur.comPick up a copy of “How To Produce Comedy Shows For Fun & Profit” here: https://amzn.to/31H4wxmDo you have a topic that you would like to hear discussed?Are you a clean comedian looking for an awesome podcast to be in?Do you have life-burning questions?Reach out to us at https://www.thecleancomedypodcast.com/contact/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4825680/advertisement

Paula Poundstone is a comedic force known for her improvisational skills, wit and sharp sense of humor. With a career spanning several decades, she has established herself as a beloved and respected figure in the world of stand-up comedy. Paula's comedy style is characterized by her quick-thinking, impeccable timing, and engaging storytelling. Her ability to find humor in everyday situations, coupled with her unique perspective on life, allows her to connect with audiences on a profound level. Whether she's sharing hilarious anecdotes from her own life or offering insightful commentary on current events, Paula's comedy is relatable, clever, and always entertaining. Throughout her career, Paula has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand-Up Comic. She has also made memorable appearances on various television shows, including "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "The Tonight Show." Her comedy specials and albums have garnered critical acclaim, cementing her status as one of the most talented and respected comedians of her generation. Paula Poundstone's unique blend of intelligence, humor, and authenticity sets her apart as a true comedic trailblazer. Her ability to find laughter in life's quirks and challenges continues to captivate audiences around the world, making her an enduring and cherished figure in the world of comedy   https://paulapoundstone.com/  

Kidnapping, Cults, dying, grieving and all things Mental Health. This incredibly entertaining episode filled with ways to laugh your way through life with Craig Shoemaker. Craig is a stand-up comic, speaker and a coach where he's applied humor as a way of healing. Known for his decades in show business having been named Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic at the American Comedy Awards along with two Emmy Awards. His coaching program includes methods that he demonstrates in this incredibly fun and insightful episode. Craig shares all of the trauma's he's had in his life including grief and loss and how he's overcome them all. For more on Craig Shoemaker including his coaching program please visit www.craigshoemaker.com @officialcraigshoemaker on Instagram DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don't talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.   ⁠Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok + more⁠ ⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠

The art of stand up comedy is discussed with Wendy Liebman who won the 1996 American Comedy Award for Female Comedian of the Year. She has appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW, LARRY SANDERS, JIMMY KIMMEL, DAVID LETTERMAN, had her own Showtime specials, and was a semi-finalist on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we are joined by the legendary Craig Shoemaker, who has spent over three decades in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. Craig has received numerous awards for his work, including the funniest male stand-up comic at the American Comedy Awards and two Emmy Awards. Beyond comedy, Craig has founded laughterhills.org, a non-profit organization that uses laughter as a healing modality. He shares with us his personal journey of healing and how laughter has been a vital tool in helping him overcome various challenges. Craig takes us through the acronym for laughter, L.A.U.G.H.T.E.R., and explains how it can be used to cultivate a mindset of resilience, happiness, and joy. This episode is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and lots of laughter, and is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn how to use humor as a powerful tool for healing and growth.www.saradavison.com

Meet one of our personal favorites this week -- the great Fred Willard. A consummate improv, sketch, and film comedian, Fred got his start in a New York comedy duo, but it was after he spent time at Second City (alongside the likes of Robert Klein and Peter Boyle) that his career blossomed. From helping found the influential Ace Trucking Company comedy troupe, to Norman Lear's Fernwood 2 Night, to a long run as part of Christopher Guest's improv repertory company, Fred was a reliable and welcome addition to any comedy project. Find more clips below and, as always, thanks for sharing our shows!   Want more Willard? Fred had a great long run as part of Christopher Guest's repertory company, winning an American Comedy Award for his work in Best of Show. But our favorite is this short bit in This is Spinal Tap, where Fred plays the consummate military guy trying to be hip as he meets the band. https://youtu.be/IpTNoq2np_4 Fred was always at his best in a group. His ability to play off people, honed by years at the Second City, let him make any scene funnier. As part of the Ace Trucking Company comedy troupe Fred was a frequent guest on Johnny Carson's Tonight show. Here's one of their bits from 1974. https://youtu.be/c4wL0BM1IQc Fred had a gift for playing characters who were confidently clueless, none better than his portrayal of hack tv talk show sidekick Jerry Hubbard (to Martin Mull's smarmy Barth Gimble) on Norman Lear's "Fernwood 2 Night". Here is Fred with some prime inane banter! https://youtu.be/RJsNr0GqXMk

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with George Schlatter, Legendary Television Producer, Director And Writer About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, George Schlatter, is a legendary television producer, director and writer whose body of work is nothing short of jaw-dropping.    For over 5 decades, he's brought us some of the greatest television variety series and specials ever made.  He produced the Judy Garland Show, the Dinah Shore Chevy Show, the Cher show, and of course, his groundbreaking TV series, “Laugh-In”, which won him 3 Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe nomination.  AND he gave us television's first reality show, “Real People”.   He produced the first 5 years of the Grammy Awards, and dozens of TV specials with the greatest stars, including Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Lucille Ball, Elton John, Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli, Michael Jackson, Shirley MacLaine, Diana Ross, and scores of others.   He won his 3rd Emmy award for producing Sammy Davis Jr's 60th Anniversary Celebration.  In 1987 he created – and for 15 years he produced – the American Comedy Awards.   He's received every honour imaginable, including 25 Emmy Award nominations, 3 Emmys, 3 Image Awards, the Television Critics Award, the Directors Guild Award, the Producers Guild “Man of The Year,” an honourary doctorate from Pepperdine University - and believe me, I'm just scratching the surface. On its 25th Anniversary, the Television Academy honored him for his outstanding contribution to television.  And in 1989, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.   And later this year he'll be releasing his highly anticipated book entitled, “Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy From the Creator of Laugh-in”.  And a documentary feature film about his life and career is being produced as we speak. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ https://www.georgeschlatter.com/ http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.georgeschlatter.com%2Fhttp://twitter.com/intent/tweet/?text=Welcome+to+the+George+Schlatter+Official+Website&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.georgeschlatter.com%2F #GeorgeSchlatter  #harveybrownstoneinterviews

On this episode, we talked about: How Jay and John started their own play Freedom vs. security How liberal are you really? Being kind to each other Fire or fly instinct Acting in the moment Knowing your true nature Dropping ego to solve problems Making things right with people How to deal with conflict Giving yourself excuses to apologize The "scrotum talk" It's hard to be a man in this society What it means to be a man Breaking down who you are Embracing your femininity Evolving from who we are  "No matter how successful you are, when you're dealing with art, you have to make it, every piece of art is handmade"   "Once your mind is flooded, there's nothing you can do at that moment, it is very difficult, so you have to act prior to that"   "You don't know someone, man or woman if you don't work with them in a really high-pressure situation"   About John and Jay: Jay Martel is an Emmy®, Peabody®, WGA, and American Comedy Award winner for his work writing and producing TV and film and is a regular contributor to The New Yorker. He has served as showrunner for acclaimed shows including Alternatino with Arturo Castro, Teachers, and Key & Peele.  John Lehr is the star and creator of multiple TV series and is most widely known as one of the original Geico cavemen. His story-based comedy has appeared in LA, NYC Off-Broadway, Montreal Comedy Festival and in clubs across the U.S. He is also a seasoned host, Master of Ceremony, Toastmaster, and guest lecturer/teacher.  Together, they have been performing their 2-man, 1-hour pop-up play SPEED BUMP, an immersive theatrical experience, in people's backyards over the past year.  These two really give a voice [of hilarity] to emotions, personal, and social issues that we don't always expect to hear men share “out loud.” You can follow and support John and Jay at:  www.jaymartel.com www.johnlehr.com Linktr.ee/SpeedBumpThePlay     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Meet standup stalwart Paula Poundstone this time out. Since emerging as a comedy star in the 1980s (including an American Comedy Award win), Paula has remained a favorite on tv talk shows, game shows, and the standup stage. Her comedy is thoughtful but pointed, calling out the absurdities of daily life and popular culture. As always, find additional cuts below. Want an easily searchable archive of past shows? Check out our YouTube Channel (Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy). And thanks for sharing our shows!   Want more Paula Poundstone? Paula had great chemistry with Craig Ferguson, so it was no surprise that she was among is final guests as he wound down his late night show. This clip is vintage Paula, pulling big laughs from everyday life -- such as her son's first efforts at filling out a job application. https://youtu.be/G6WnBZ5G6fc In recent years Paula may be best known as a regular panelist on the NPR news quiz "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me" where her brand of plain spoken snark is right at home. Here is Paula riffing on Suze Orman. And yes, we know "Wait Wait" is a radio show -- this footage was taken from BBC's attempt to create a video version. https://youtu.be/gR47v_2a8Lw Paula remains a top standup draw both here and in Canada where this clip was filmed. It has Paula musing a little with her audience about the differences in tolerance between the two countries. https://youtu.be/AYHzVxhhSZA    

A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rita Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a multi-year run she sold almost two million tickets, grossed over a hundred million dollars and become the longest-running solo female comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. She was named Las Vegas's Comedian of The Year nine years in a row and in 2006 received The Nevada Ballet's Woman Of The Year Award. In October 2017 she was given the Casino Entertainment Legend Award. Rita's first solo HBO special, “Rita Rudner's One Night Stand”, was nominated for several awards, as was her eponymous English BBC television show that later appeared in the USA on A&E. Rudner's two one-hour specials for HBO, “Born to Be Mild” and “Married Without Children,” were ratings standouts and she performed all over the country, filling Carnegie Hall in New York three times. In 2008 Rita Rudner: Live From Las Vegas was PBS's first ever stand-up comedy special. Rita Rudner has written five books; her bestselling non-fiction titles, “Naked Beneath My Clothes,” “Rita Rudner's Guide to Men,” and “I Still Have It…I Just Can't Remember Where I Put It,” plus the novels “Tickled Pink” and “Turning the Tables.” The audio version of “Naked Beneath My Clothes” received a Grammy nomination. She just released her autobiography, “My Life in Dog Years.” Rudner is a frequent collaborator with her writer/producer husband of thirty years, Martin Bergman. The couple's first produced film script was “Peter's Friends.” The film, starring Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Kenneth Branagh, Imelda Staunton, Stephen Fry, and Rita, won the Evening Standard Peter Sellers Award for Best British Film and was nominated for the Goya Award for Best European Film of 1994. The script was nominated for a WGA Best Screenplay Award and Rita won Best Supporting Actress at the American Comedy Awards. Rita Rudner moved to New York at the age of fifteen to become a dancer on Broadway. She appeared in several shows, including the original productions of “Follies” and “Mack and Mabel.” It was while in “Annie” on Broadway that she began exploring the comedy clubs of Manhattan. In the early ‘80s, Rudner took a full-time leap from chorus lines to punch lines and was soon a regular guest on both Late Night with David Letterman and The Tonight Show. In June 2016 Rita was invited and honored to speak about her career and technique in comedy at Cambridge University, England. In 2017 she was invited by Oprah Winfrey to appear on a cruise to Alaska that Oprah did in partnership with Holland America. In 2018, Rita's tenth TV special was released: “A Tale Of Two Dresses.” The special also featured Rita and Martin's singer/songwriter daughter Molly Bergman. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. Rita Rudner Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realritarudner Twitter: https://twitter.com/ritarudner Web: www.RitaRudner.com JONES.SHOW Online: Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com Follow Randy on Clubhouse Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com Follow Susan on Clubhouse LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/ Web: KevinRandallJones.com www.Jones.Show

Grabbing someone else's mail changed the course of Wendy's life unlocking the tools and lighting the path to becoming one of the funniest comedians ever. My guest, Wendy Liebman and I discuss: Her amazing comedic delivery The upside to Zoom comedy shows How being hit by a car (twice) changed her perspective on life and comedy Performing on America's Got Talent Comedy origin story: How taking the wrong mail and an ill-fated acting class led to a life of comedy greatness The Aristocrats movie Winning a comedy contest that led to her first performance on The Tonight Show Meeting Johnny Carson Steven Wright's amazing advice on performing comedy on TV Appearing on the Rosanne talk show Winning the American Comedy Award for best Stand-up Female Comedian The Sherman Brothers Opening for Bob Hope Some amazing Phyllis Diller stories and much more! You're going to love my conversation with Wendy Liebman Our Guest, Wendy Liebman Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #MyLowBarSecretTalent from @FletchyTags. Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow Follow Hashtag Roundup to tweet along with fun hashtags daily! Follow @HashtagRoundup on Twitter! Download the Hashtag Roundup app Follow Jeff Dwoskin: Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just imagine: it's the end of the week, and all you want to do is crash on the couch, switch on the TV, and chillax. Luckily for you, it's also the early 90s, which means there's no black hole of streaming services to get lost in, so no need to stress about making that choice we all struggle with nowadays: "What should I watch?" Instead, you can just pop something into your Easy Bake oven, grab a bottle of Pepsi Blue, then flip to that channel with the cartoon mice and enjoy! Rob teaches Ray about how ABC - with the help of Jim Janicek and some stellar theme song writers - dug itself out of a programming rut with some inspired marketing moves and savvy show scheduling; the charismatic young actor whose glasses-wearing, nasal-voiced, B-plot character ended up changing Family Matters from a message-driven drama into a comedic sensation; why Bea Arthur is now also a dancing goddess; and the many ways cable television channels have tried to recreate (or in ABC's case, recapture) the glory that was TGIF. If you like what we are doing, please support us on Patreon. TEAM Ray Hebel Robert W. Schneider Mark Schroeder Billy Recce Daniel Schwartzberg Gabe Crawford Natalie DeSavia ARTICLES EPISODE CLIPS Perfect Strangers network commercial - Pipe Dreams Perfect Strangers / Head of the Class rap commercial Perfect Strangers New Night commercial The beginning of ABC TGIF ABC - "TGIF" - February 16, 1990 - Openings - Theme Song Credits TGIF's VERY FIRST PROMO TGIF's VERY FIRST PROMO Top 10 Iconic Full House Catchphrases Family matters Steve Urkel's first appearance Just Ten Next.mov FAMILY MATTERS - Cemetery - I Should Of Done Something Family Matters - Do The Urkel (Season 2 Ep. 18) Steve Urkel becomes Stefan Urquelle! | Family Matters | Warner Archive ABC - "TGIF" - September 21, 1990 - Openings - Theme Song Credits TGIF Family Matters Trivia Promo Branding/Promo: TGIF Perfect Strangers Show Multiple Intros ABC Saturday Morning Preview Cousin It-H264 MOV 1280x720 16x9.mov Hammerman 1991 Cartoon Theme ABC TGIF & I LOVE SATURDAY NIGHT February 1992 - Promo for 'Jaleel White Special' & 'Growing Pains' Steve Urkel Cameos on Full House - Part 1 Step by Step: SE1EP2 - The Dance (3/3) Not The Momma! Golden Girls Bea Arthur and Jaleel White do the "Urkel" dance on the American Comedy Awards in 1991. Hidden America: Chilling New Look at Sex Trafficking in the US Big Sky Season 1 Full Trailer DeLuca Has a Breakdown - Grey's Anatomy The Rookie Fight Scene ADDITIONAL MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS "Happy Bee" and "Beach Bum" • Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) • Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 • http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Additional Sound Effects from Final Cut Pro, iLife, and Logic Pro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monica Piper shares the struggle of balancing being a single mom and writing for the #1 sitcom in America and how she took control of her career path so she could bring happiness into her life by balancing both! Monica shares so many amazing stories from her career including being a singing waitress at the Great American Food & Beverage Company, Starting her improv career in an improv troupe with an unknown Robin Williams, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, working on Mad About You, Rugrats, Duckman and more! Monica Piper is an Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated comedy writer and standup comic. She has written for sit-coms Roseanne, Mad About You, and Veronica's Closet, and was the head writer and producer of the #1 children's animated series Rugrats. Monica starred in her own Showtime Network special, “No, Monica, Just You” and was nominated by the American Comedy Awards as one of the top five female comedians in the country. Monica's critically acclaimed one-woman play, “Not That Jewish,” ran to sell-out crowds in LA, before its hit 200 performance run Off-Broadway. As a keynote speaker and cancer survivor, Monica Piper inspires audiences to lose the stress and FIND the FUNNY in their personal and professional lives.  Our Guest, Monica Piper https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0684919/ http://monicapiper.com/ Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #FakeNutritionFacts from @HashFakeFacts. Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow Follow @HashtagRoundup on Twitter and tweet along with fun hashtags daily! Download the Hashtag Roundup app at https://app.hashtagroundup.com/ Follow Jeff Dwoskin: Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmacher The Jeff Dwoskin Show: https://twitter.com/JeffDwoskinShow Podcast website: https://jeffisfunny.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/JeffDwoskinShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1987, HBO had a comedy special called Women of the Night. It featured four women who were known regionally and at certain comedy clubs, but had yet to really reach a national audience. They were Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Poundstone, Rita Rudner, and today's guest Judy Tenuta. In fact, for the next four years each one of these women would be named Best Female Stand-up Comic at the American Comedy Awards (with Tenuta being the first in 1988). So throughout the 1980s and 90s Judy was a part of a big boom for women in comedy. She branded herself as The Love Goddess and starred in national commercials, published her first book, and received Grammy nominations for her comedy albums. And if you've seen the movie Waiting for Guffman, one of my all-time favorite films, you'll notice a certain Judy Tenuta T-shirt worn by Corky St. Clair. However, her introduction to the stage was actually as an actress, and in college she majored in theater. In this interview we'll talk about her transition from plays and musicals to stand-up comedy as well as her long-standing connection with the LGBTQ community. But first she shares with us the cancer diagnosis she received during the height of the Covid pandemic. As the Aphrodite of the Accordion, though, she hasn't let that stop her, and this past New Year's Eve she released a music video called “Kicking Cancer's Ass.” It's in perfect keeping with her campy and offbeat persona that has made Judy Tenuta one of the most unique comedians and performers of her generation. Podcast hosted by Off-Broadway actor and singer Patrick Oliver Jones. Find a transcription of this episode on the WINMI Blog. Follow Judy - YouTube / Instagram / Twitter  Support WINMI and get access to Members-Only Episodes on Supercast. Check out Artist Resources and follow WINMI on Instagram or Twitter. ---------- Why I'll Never Make It is a Top 25 Theater Podcast on Feedspot, and is also a part of Helium Radio Network and a member of the Broadway Makers Alliance.  Background music in the episode by John Hartman and Blue Dot Sessions is used under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rita Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a multi-year run she sold almost two million tickets, grossed over a hundred million dollars and become the longest-running solo female comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. She was named Las Vegas's Comedian of The Year nine years in a row and in 2006 received The Nevada Ballet's Woman Of The Year Award. In October 2017 she was given the Casino Entertainment Legend Award. Rita's first solo HBO special, “Rita Rudner's One Night Stand”, was nominated for several awards, as was her eponymous English BBC television show that later appeared in the USA on A&E. Rudner's two one-hour specials for HBO, “Born to Be Mild” and “Married Without Children,” were ratings standouts and she performed all over the country, filling Carnegie Hall in New York three times. In 2008 Rita Rudner: Live From Las Vegas was PBS's first ever stand-up comedy special. Rita Rudner has written five books; her bestselling non-fiction titles, Naked Beneath My Clothes Rita Rudner's Guide to Men  and I Still Have It…I Just Can't Remember Where I Put It, plus the novels Tickled Pink and Turning the Tables.  The audio version of Naked Beneath My Clothes received a Grammy nomination. She is currently working on her autobiography, My Life in Dog Years. Rudner is a frequent collaborator with her writer/producer husband of thirty years, Martin Bergman. The couple's first produced film script was “Peter's Friends.” The film, starring Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Kenneth Branagh, Imelda Staunton, Stephen Fry, and Rita, won the Evening Standard Peter Sellers Award for Best British Film and was nominated for the Goya Award for Best European Film of 1994. The script was nominated for a WGA Best Screenplay Award and Rita won Best Supporting Actress at the American Comedy Awards. Rita Rudner moved to New York at the age of fifteen to become a dancer on Broadway. She appeared in several shows, including the original productions of “Follies” and “Mack and Mabel.” It was while in “Annie” on Broadway that she began exploring the comedy clubs of Manhattan. In the early ‘80s, Rudner took a full-time leap from chorus lines to punch lines and was soon a regular guest on both Late Night With David Letterman and The Tonight Show.  In June 2016 Rita was invited and honored to speak about her career and technique in comedy at Cambridge University, England. In 2017 she was invited by Oprah Winfrey to appear on a cruise to Alaska that Oprah did in partnership with Holland America. In 2018, Rita's tenth TV special was released – A Tale Of Two Dresses. The special also featured Rita and Martin's singer/songwriter daughter Molly Bergman. In September 2018, Rita appeared at the Laguna Playhouse in the new musical comedy “Two's A Crowd.”The show was staged off-Broadway in New York in 2019, and plans were in the works to transfer it to a larger New York theater in 2020 when the Covid pandemic forced those plans to be abandoned. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. Rita Runder Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ritarudner Web: www.RitaRudner.com   JONES.SHOW Online:    Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones  Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web:  RandallKennethJones.com Follow Randy on Clubhouse Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com Follow Susan on Clubhouse LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/ Web: KevinRandallJones.com  www.Jones.Show

Cathy Ladman possesses one of the keenest minds in standup comedy. She has appeared on The Tonight Show nine times, and on Craig Ferguson's Late, Late Show four times. She has won the American Comedy Award for Best Female Standup Comic and starred in her own HBO special, One Night Stand. An acclaimed actor, Cathy's credits include:  “Charlie Wilson's War,” “The Aristocrats,” "White Oleander,” “Mad Men,” “Modern Family,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and "Everybody Loves Raymond."Cathy is now focussing her energy and talent on a solo play called, “Does This Show Make Me Look Fat which shines a light on her struggle with body image and Anorexia.  Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Listening To Kenny G on HBO, Cyrano, in theaters and 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything on Apple Plus.Path Points of Interest:Cathy LadmanCathy Ladman on IMDBCathy Ladman on TwitterCathy Ladman on FacebookInstagram Cathy's Play - Does This Show Make Me Look Fat?HBO Music Box DocumentariesWoodstock 99: Peace, Love and RageJaggedDMX: Don't Try to UnderstandListening to Kenny GMr. Saturday NightJuice WRLD: Into the AbyssCyrano - In Theaters1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything on Apple Plus1971 - Never a Dull Moment: Rock's Golden Year

My next guest, The Man, The Comedian, The Legend is George Wallace. George Wallace is an award-winning comedian who has been selling out comedy clubs and concert venues worldwide for years. He recently launched a 2020 residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino before the pandemic. Sin City showed its admiration by nicknaming him "The New Mr. Vegas." Wallace was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Soul Train/Centric Comedy All-Star Awards and won Best Stand Up Comedian at the prestigious American Comedy Awards. His first book, LAFF IT OFF (Chaite Press), was published in 2014, now followed by his new release, "BullTwit…and Whatnot" The Online Ramblings of GEORGE WALLACE with Foreword By Patton Oswalt. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations George Wallace.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest, The Man, The Comedian, The Legend is George Wallace. George Wallace is an award-winning comedian who has been selling out comedy clubs and concert venues worldwide for years. He recently launched a 2020 residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino before the pandemic. Sin City showed its admiration by nicknaming him "The New Mr. Vegas." Wallace was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Soul Train/Centric Comedy All-Star Awards and won Best Stand Up Comedian at the prestigious American Comedy Awards. His first book, LAFF IT OFF (Chaite Press), was published in 2014, now followed by his new release, "BullTwit…and Whatnot" The Online Ramblings of GEORGE WALLACE with Foreword By Patton Oswalt. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations George Wallace.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest, The Man, The Comedian, The Legend is George Wallace. George Wallace is an award-winning comedian who has been selling out comedy clubs and concert venues worldwide for years. He recently launched a 2020 residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino before the pandemic. Sin City showed its admiration by nicknaming him "The New Mr. Vegas." Wallace was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Soul Train/Centric Comedy All-Star Awards and won Best Stand Up Comedian at the prestigious American Comedy Awards. His first book, LAFF IT OFF (Chaite Press), was published in 2014, now followed by his new release, "BullTwit…and Whatnot" The Online Ramblings of GEORGE WALLACE with Foreword By Patton Oswalt. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations George Wallace. My next guest is Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. He is one of America's premier public intellectuals and author of over 20 books, including seven New York Times bestsellers. Dr. Dyson is the recipient of two NAACP Image Awards and the 2020 Langston Hughes Festival Medallion. Former President Barack Obama has noted: "Everybody who speaks after Michael Eric Dyson pales in comparison." His latest book, "Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America," is now a national bestseller. Dr. Dyson tells us about his latest book, "Long Time Coming," which compelled him to write this book. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. My next guest is Chef Tregaye Fraser.  She grew up eating her grandmother farm-fresh cooking. She is a seasoned chef who likes to twist old-fashioned recipes with her unique flair. She learned the basics at Le Cordon Bleu, but she soon realized that her love for cooking came from her youthful soul and passion for fusion cuisine. Chef Tregaye is a successful, self-employed mother who relates best to a younger generation.  She is the first African American woman to win Food Network Star, a two-time competitor of Cutthroat Kitchen, and 3-time competitor of Guys Grocery games. She has her show, Tregaye's Way" that airs every Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Chef Tregaye. My next guest is Chef Huda. She is a Telly Award-winning Television Host, acclaimed award-winning Chef, and Food Network record-setting champion. She is an American Heart Association Ambassador, Chef Huda; during the COVID-19, she launched the CHK #KitchenQuarantineParty live virtual series on IG to help bring joy to people in this uncertain time. Her IG Live Food Party was packed with loads of fun, cocktails, great music, delicious food, and VIP guests. She has a savory spice line, Just Savor by Chef Huda. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Chef Huda. My next guest is Derrick Rutledge. He is arguably one of the most prolific and sought-after makeup artists of his time; Derrick Rutledge is launching a limited edition of eyelashes known as the Derrick Rutledge Perfecting Your Presence (PYP) Collection. Known throughout the industry for helping his megastar clients define their look, Derrick informs that "perfecting a woman's presence begins with her eyes." In a fast-paced industry that relies on professionals and ubiquitous beauty tutorials to achieve the look most women desire, Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Derrick Rutledge.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.