Attention Comedians, Comics, Actors, etc.!!  In case you missed it on the air, I think the comedy field is being left behind sometimes.  I worked the Chicago Comedy Festival again this year and let me just say it was amazing.  There was so much great talent and Dan Carlson and his entire staff did a fantastic job on it.  Thank you guys.  But, the festival got me to thinking about how much great comedic talent there is especially in Chicago.  I mean we have Zanies, Second City, The Improv Olympic, and many other groups and clubs that feature comedy.  I want to start getting these groups represented on the air.  To that end, I'm starting my own line of interviews to add to our vast show interview vault.  So, if you belong to a comedy theatre troupe, an improv or sketch comedy group, or if you're a stand up comic, anything in the comedy field, I want to hear from you.  You can e-mail me at Producer_Nick@hotmail.com or you can go to the main page of the site for our mailing address and phone number.  Also, I'm looking for a name for this segment, so if you have one, let me know.  But, please, I'm looking for actual comedians, not just people who think they're funny.  I deal with that every day with Mike and I don't think I can handle any more.  

--Nick

P.S. Comedic actors aren't the only ones who deserve air time.  If you're in a show, but not necessarily a comedian, drop me a line too.  The world needs drama as well as comedy.  Hope to hear from you soon.  

Ok.  After getting quite a few requests, I've decided to take this page to post my "Just a little something to think about" segments.  I'll update them probably once a week.  I hope you guys enjoy them.  

Oscars

    Well, Sunday was, of course, the be all and end all of our existence.  You know what I’m talking about.  You planned for weeks, you turned off your phone so you wouldn’t be disturbed and over four hours later, you wondered why.  That’s right.  Sunday was Oscar night.  I, myself, was going to celebrate by going out to see one of those films that makes Hollywood great.  But, I couldn’t get a ticket to Sorority Boys.  Which is for the best, I guess.  I just can’t get my mind around that movie.  I mean it’s just too unbelievable.  Not the whole dressing like women thing.  That I get.  I just can’t believe how anyone could believe Harland Williams is a college student.  Please!  But, let me get back to my point.  I think I see it way over there. 

Instead of heading off to the movies, I stayed home to watch the 74^th Annual Academy Awards.  You know, I’m glad we have the Oscars because it gives Hollywood a chance to tell everyone else how wonderful Hollywood is.  Without the Oscars, how would people know how fabulous these people are?  Who would be there to remind us how much better they are than us?  I mean I had almost forgotten how much more important making blockbuster movies was than what we all do.  How can you compare a doctor who saves a young child’s life or a police officer or firefighter who risk their lives every day for us or teachers who educate our children to the fabulousness of basking in the glow of Russell Crowe, Tom Hanks, and Julia Roberts. 

Although, I have to give the Oscars credit.  They were less self-aggrandizing this year than in previous years.  On a scale of 1-10, they were only a nine and a half this year as opposed to a ten.  They were, however, still long and boring.  When you have to sit through over four hours of acceptance speeches and tributes, that’s a bit much.  Usually people try to get out of going to things like that in their lives, but they can’t turn away from it on Oscar night.  I think they need to find a way to make the show a little more interesting.  Luckily, for the Academy, I have just the solution they need.  It’s a simple change that will make the Awards so much more fun.  All they have to do is create a new category: Best Adult Film. 

Think about it.  How great would it be to have the porn stars mingling with Hollywood’s finest?  The looks on the “celebrities’” faces would be worth tuning in for alone.  And, can you imagine Joan Rivers on the red carpet?  “Here comes one of our nominees tonight, John Schwance.  John is looking fantastic in his gold tuxedo from Armani.  And, with a tux like that who needs a shirt, right?  Not John.  I especially like the gold chains and the oily chest.  That’s a good look for him.  Melissa…”  “What…oh, sorry mom.  I was…uh…distracted.”

You think I’m kidding, but wouldn’t you tune in to see it?  It’s just what the Oscars need.  And that’s just a little something to think about.

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