Wednesday, March 15, 2023

EP316: Meet Cool Bobby Backman


Bob Backman is a fascinating guy who lives two lives — a highly respected broadcast executive and a rock n’ roll disc jockey (one of the last).  It’s an episode about the value of passion and hustle and how to succeed in any field.

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Thursday, March 09, 2023

You're invited to my play reading -- it's THIS SATURDAY

For LA peeps and those willing to fly in:

I'm having a reading of my new full-length comedy, LOVE AND TEAR GAS this Saturday at 4 pm at the Atwater Theatre in Atwater (of all places).  It's set in the turbulent 60s and is a comedy that actually wants to get laughs.  Lots of them.  Above is my cast.  A few tickets still remain.  Pay what you want. 


Here's the link.  Click here to order your tickets.  

 There will be a talkback after.   For me, it's a great chance to meet my blog readers and podcast listeners.  Hope to see you Saturday.  Thanks.

Ken


Wednesday, March 08, 2023

Monday, February 27, 2023

Come to my play reading

I’m having a reading of my new full-length comedy, LOVE AND TEAR GAS on Saturday, March 11th at 4 PM at the Atwater Theatre as part of EST’s Winterfest 2023.   I had a reading of this play last December that went extremely well.  And I’ve revised it since then to hopefully make it better and funnier.  Same great cast.  Elizabeth Saydah, Dino Shorte, Chris Reiling, Harry Murphy.  There will also be a talkback where you can ask “what the hell was I thinkin’?"   Seating is very limited (only 45 seats).  It’s “pay what you want.”  Just go to this email to reserve your seats.  Thanks, and I hope to see you there.





Wednesday, February 22, 2023

EP313: Celebrity guests on CHEERS


Many celebrities stepped into the bar. Here are some of the stories about those appearances. Celebs included Johnny Carson, “Data,” Alex Trebek, Ethel Kennedy, Kevin McHale, an Oscar winner, the Speaker of the House, two presidential candidates, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a future FRIEND and more.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

EP312: Comedy Misdirection


Ken discusses a comedy trope that, if constructed correctly, can result in every sentence getting a laugh. Also included is an example — one of Ken’s ten-minute plays.

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