Discovery Channel, etc...
Chapter One: Discovery
I'm doing an interview tomorrow for a show on the Discovery Channel called "Pop Nation." It's similar to the pop culture shows on VH-1, from what I understand. There are a couple interesting things here. They asked me if they could interview me for the show. At no point did they ask me if I watch TV. Had they know that the answer to that question is "no," I don't think I would be doing the interview. I watch sports, Ali G, Reno 911!, South Park, Family Guy and Curb Your Enthusiasm. And if a comic I like is on a late night show, I'll watch that segment. That's all I watch. I don't browse through the channels. I couldn't tell you what show Jennifer Garner is on. I couldn't name one character from friends. I do know that Terri Hatcher is on a show called Desperate Housewives (as is really hot actress whose name I don't know, and I only know that because she is dating Tony Parker), and I only know about Terri Hatcher because she looks a lot like Phoebe Cates, who was in The Gremlins. I am going to let these people down.
I found out that the episode is about late night talk shows and their role in stand-up and vice versa. They sent me questions, and my answers are supposed to be funny. The problem is that the answers to the questions are all facts. There are no opinions. How am I supposed to be funny stating facts? When was the Declaration of Independence signed? July 4, 1776... git 'er done... I don't know how to be funny when stating facts. Maybe I should bring a foam hammer and hit myslef over the head after each answer.
Also, the questions are about other comics, and show hosts. I can't make fun of them. "You know I'd really love to do the Tonight Show, but while we're on the subject, isn't Leno a douche?" That may hurt the cause.
I have no idea how this is going to turn out.
Chapter Two: Boston
I just found out that the two hacks (there, I said it) who advanced in my round in Boston, finished 2nd and 3rd in the contest/festival. Also, I found out that the girl, who finished third, bombed in every round. I hate contests, Boston, hacks and Aerosmith.
Chapter Three: Kumite
I am in the Kumite Tournament of Champions on October 27th. This excerpt is from www.dcstandup.com : "The first matchup pits Ryan Conner v. Rory Scovel. They're former tag champs, but that partnership is officially dead -- because there ARE NO FRIENDS IN THE OCTAGON." That's right, I'm up against my friend and former tag team partner, Rory, in the first round. Let's find out who is Shawn Michaels and who is Marty Jannetty. (That reference was for six people.)
It should be fun and I don't think anyone actually cares who wins. I'm actually rooting for Larry Poon.
Chapter Four: Showcase
Last night was the DC Improv Showcase. Jon Mumma won. He was great. Alicia Gomes got second. She's new to the area and is hilarious. Doug Hecox, King of the Groaners, tied in second. He opened with the following line, which I thought was funny. When reading this picture someone who looks like a white accountant saying it. "D.C. Chocolate Cit-ay. I have no idea what that means." Marc Bleicher was also great, in what I think was his first time performing on a good stage. Other comics on the show who also did a good job - Leslie Cooley, Tommy Taylor, Bigg Mike, Ginny Allen and Kenney Speed.
Epilogue:
Then End.
I'm doing an interview tomorrow for a show on the Discovery Channel called "Pop Nation." It's similar to the pop culture shows on VH-1, from what I understand. There are a couple interesting things here. They asked me if they could interview me for the show. At no point did they ask me if I watch TV. Had they know that the answer to that question is "no," I don't think I would be doing the interview. I watch sports, Ali G, Reno 911!, South Park, Family Guy and Curb Your Enthusiasm. And if a comic I like is on a late night show, I'll watch that segment. That's all I watch. I don't browse through the channels. I couldn't tell you what show Jennifer Garner is on. I couldn't name one character from friends. I do know that Terri Hatcher is on a show called Desperate Housewives (as is really hot actress whose name I don't know, and I only know that because she is dating Tony Parker), and I only know about Terri Hatcher because she looks a lot like Phoebe Cates, who was in The Gremlins. I am going to let these people down.
I found out that the episode is about late night talk shows and their role in stand-up and vice versa. They sent me questions, and my answers are supposed to be funny. The problem is that the answers to the questions are all facts. There are no opinions. How am I supposed to be funny stating facts? When was the Declaration of Independence signed? July 4, 1776... git 'er done... I don't know how to be funny when stating facts. Maybe I should bring a foam hammer and hit myslef over the head after each answer.
Also, the questions are about other comics, and show hosts. I can't make fun of them. "You know I'd really love to do the Tonight Show, but while we're on the subject, isn't Leno a douche?" That may hurt the cause.
I have no idea how this is going to turn out.
Chapter Two: Boston
I just found out that the two hacks (there, I said it) who advanced in my round in Boston, finished 2nd and 3rd in the contest/festival. Also, I found out that the girl, who finished third, bombed in every round. I hate contests, Boston, hacks and Aerosmith.
Chapter Three: Kumite
I am in the Kumite Tournament of Champions on October 27th. This excerpt is from www.dcstandup.com : "The first matchup pits Ryan Conner v. Rory Scovel. They're former tag champs, but that partnership is officially dead -- because there ARE NO FRIENDS IN THE OCTAGON." That's right, I'm up against my friend and former tag team partner, Rory, in the first round. Let's find out who is Shawn Michaels and who is Marty Jannetty. (That reference was for six people.)
It should be fun and I don't think anyone actually cares who wins. I'm actually rooting for Larry Poon.
Chapter Four: Showcase
Last night was the DC Improv Showcase. Jon Mumma won. He was great. Alicia Gomes got second. She's new to the area and is hilarious. Doug Hecox, King of the Groaners, tied in second. He opened with the following line, which I thought was funny. When reading this picture someone who looks like a white accountant saying it. "D.C. Chocolate Cit-ay. I have no idea what that means." Marc Bleicher was also great, in what I think was his first time performing on a good stage. Other comics on the show who also did a good job - Leslie Cooley, Tommy Taylor, Bigg Mike, Ginny Allen and Kenney Speed.
Epilogue:
Then End.
posted by ryanconnercomedy at 10:47 AM
1 Comments:
I am very offended that you say I look like a white accountant. That is whack, yo, because I look like a white auditor.
Hollaback, word and peace out!
Doug Hecox
a.k.a. Tha Notorious D.U.G.
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