NBC and Other Great Adventures

I am enjoying a very busy week. Almost too busy to type this, but so sorry, not quite busy enough.

Let’s begin with Monday. I hosted at Velvet Jones in Santa Barbara where Butch Bradley and Nigel Lawrence were plied on stage with shots of Yeager brought up by fans. The side effects of taking Yeager shots while performing include, turning pink and attempting to form a rock band.


Justin (JMike) Michael from Santa Barbara's Rock's Nightclub, with Comedian, Butch Bradley

Tuesday was yet nuttier, my podcasting partner, Laura Swisher and I were guests on a new show called yourLAtv at NBC, Channel 4 in Los Angeles. We had our make-up done, met the show’s host, Rachel Boesing, who is adorable, and wandered into the NBC commissary where we found Justin Timberlake’s band relaxing over sandwiches and chili. They were there to perform on the Tonight Show. Laura, armed with her new MP3 recorder was anxious to capture an interview with a band member, yet nervous about asking.

I, having asked far more harrowing questions this week, did not give a damn, so when a Justin band member strayed from the herd to return his tray, I boldly inquired, “May we interview you?” His reply was painless. He said, “Yes” and we had some fun interviewing Justin’s bass player who had no idea where “sexy” had gone and why it was Justin Timberlake’s appointed duty to bring it back.


Me, The Fritz, The Swish

Then our friend, Fritz Coleman, the local NBC Weatherman found us and visited for a few until we were called down to the set. (that sounds impressive, doesn’t it?)

Here’s the coolest part… before they shot our interview, they played selected highlights from my behind the scenes at Weezy & The Swish video blogs! The piece opens on us waiting for Laura. I think Big Devon Goodman, Little Devon Suraco, Devon’s friend, Steve, Ari and Fini are in the shot, then it cuts to the studio where comedian EriK Griffin is performing hand fart music. It’s awesome! Seeing that on actual television was almost as thrilling as being interviewed.

Laura was hilarious. Everyone at NBC was wonderful… even the Tour Guide who yelled at me for taking a picture of Laura pretending to key Jay Leno’s car did it rather kindly.


Don't try this. It's not nice and it's not funny

Tonight, I’m off to The Icehouse, a comedy club in Pasadena, where I am taping stand-up that will be downloadable on cell phones I’ll write more about that tomorrow.


Meanwhile, here are this week’s video blogs.


The YoungBloods of Comedy: September 16th at Hallenbeck's in North Hollywood


Backstage with Weezy & The Swish and guest, Lisa Kushell Arch


Comedy Nights at Brick's in Santa Barbara: September 14th


More Comedy Nights Highlights: Featuring Erik Griffin, Mark Sussman and Bryan Callen

Have a wonderful week!