This is a superb creation by Montreal native Jon Lajoie. Very well done, a parody of sorts but so much more. Great performances, the satire is quite enjoyable, and it’s just plain fun to watch. And his singing voice is not bad at all. Great job, Jon, keep ’em comin’…
A superb comedy sketch from the old National Lampoon Radio Hour days, with Brian Doyle-Murray and John Belushi. Some great lines here, one of my favorite skits of all time! Go on, hit him, he can take it…
Dan Cummins can be a little dark and cynical. Okay, a lot dark and cynical. I have to agree with him on this one, the web slinger is overrated, not at all effective unless surrounded by high rise buildings and large bridges. Besides, he’s horrible with the ladies and I hear dogs don’t really like him either. Rumor has it Aunt May thinks he’s a gimp. It’s almost like a radioactive worm nibbled him. Could be me…
A Health and a Scots block this week. I cannot help myself, when I get the urge to play a certain piece I have a tendency to add to the pile. We hear from absolutely classic comedians like, Rowan Atkinson, Brian Regan, The Frantics, The Royal Canadian Air Farce and some old school National Lampoon and other material thrown in for good measure. The Reverend Billy with a hilarious take on a redneck bar gig that he once did. A great comedy sketch from Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, taken from their BBC Television series. Ending with a gut buster from Kyle Kinane, one of the better stand-up comedians on the circuit. Not a bad show at all, read on…
Take it Back (The Wall Mart Song)- Steve Goodie Henri’s Arctic Outfitters- The Royal Canadian Air Farce Working and Marriage- Tommy Ryman (s-up) John Lee Supertaster- They Might Be Giants Tom, Dick & Harry- Rowan Atkinson Sandwiches- Mitch Hedberg (s-up) Please Use this Song- Jon Lajoie The Funeral Home Commercial- Mark Eddie Elevators & Faces- Brian Regan (s-up) Fat Lady- The Dyzmals You People are Fat- The Frantics Inventions- Gary Gulman (s-up) Blind Date- Faust & Lewis The Martian Boogie- Brownsville Station Kids Names, Palestinian background- Aron Kader (s-up) The Scotsman- Bryan Bowers MacGregor’s Kilts- The Dead Alewives Meeting Mix Up- Tracey MacDonald (s-up) At the Mall- The Air Pirates This is Ponderous- 2NU Sharks- Henry Cho (s-up) Hey Rocky- Boris Badenough The Loan Arranger- Gary Goodrow and John Belushi Open Eyes- Mike Baldwin (s-up) The Pirate’s Feast- Paul & Storm The Ballad of Palindrome- Riders in the Sky ATM Machine- Stewart Francis (s-up) When She Snores- Todd Yohn Stunt Man’s Rest Home- Synaptic Anarchy Playhouse Smackin’ Kittens- Robert Hawkins (s-up) Freeway to Stairbird- The Reverend Billy C Wirtz A Bit of a Chat- Peter Cook and Dudley Moore Wonka Terror- Marcus Hardy (s-up) Big Bamboo- Lazy Boy Gambling- Kyle Kinane (s-up)
This classic Jim Stafford piece holds the distinction of being the most expensive 45rpm record that I have ever purchased. It’s rare, not released on any compilation that I know of, back when I was seriously looking for it I got lucky when a record researcher that I hired found it in mint plus condition at a record show somewhere in Mississippi. It’s a humorous and clever song, lots of imagery even if you don’t watch this video. Jim was really popular back in the 70’s, had his own television show and ran a club in Missouri I believe that showcased musical and comedy talent. I play a lot of his material on the show, some of it is excellent and more than worthy of airplay. Gotta love the refrain…
A short but fun scene from Bill and Ted’s 1991 Bogus Journey flick. This is where God gives the boys Station, and the Grim Reaper apologizes for being Melvined. I’ve tried to hate these Bill and Ted movies but I just can’t bring myself to detest something that’s so much fun, silly but very humorous all in all. Bill Sadler will be returning to the fold in the latest chapter, there will indeed be a new B&T movie coming out soon, nobody could play Death like he does. I really want to see how Alex and Keanu pull all of it together, considering they’re almost thirty years older. It will be interesting…