Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience that includes the marketing and janitorial staffs of world-famous Vandelay Industries … in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Some people collect bobbleheads; writers such as Peter Mehlman collect words and put them in the appropriate characters’ mouths. I... Continue Reading →
TV writer David Misch has his funny, Mork, Duckman in a row! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of old Jewish comedians herded together by caricaturist Drew Friedman... in the NEW new media capitol of the world... St. Petersburg, Florida! They always say that a joke isn't funny if you try to dissect and explain it. But that's not the case if... Continue Reading →
Political comedy? Go back to musical Mark Russell! INTERVIEW
(Originally published on September 6, 1985.) More than a decade after Richard Nixon left office, one of the former president's associates is still providing material for political satirist Mark Russell. "Howard Hunt gave an interview in our 'other paper' here, the Washington Times. I always hire a little kid to go down to the... Continue Reading →
931 Meet Gil: A big-boned comic strip of divorce and optimism! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Norm Feuti, cartoonist, "Gil," "Retail" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of real people whose lives only make it seem like they’re trapped in a comic strip… in the new new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Does anyone else think that daily comic strips are a... Continue Reading →
New Girl? Lamorne Morris on joining Three Men and a Babe! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Lamorne Morris, actor, "New Girl" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of adorkable jocks who’d gladly share an apartment with Zooey Deschanel if today’s guest gets tired of her, … in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Lamorne Morris may just be the luck,... Continue Reading →
Chelsea Handler’s ‘After Lately’ writers sling zingers! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Sarah Colonna, Brad Wollack, writers, comedians, "Chelsea Lately," "After Lately" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of standup comedians who would give their left punchline for a shot on the Chelsea Lately panel… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! A casual viewer... Continue Reading →
Whitney Cummings’ sweet Lily smells good to Mr Media! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of secondary NBC characters hoping to break out and earn your love – just like Grizz and Dotcom did… in the NEW new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Tonight on NBC: Maulik Pancholy’s character gets the girl! That’s right, Jonathan from “30 Rock”... Continue Reading →
864 Writer Bruce Jay Friedman shares career luck–and great stories! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Bruce Jay Friedman, author, Lucky Bruce, Steambath, The Dick, The Lonely Guy, Splash, Stern Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of famous writers, brand name celebrities and their heirs who are mentioned in Lucky Bruce and are standing by to see what Mr. Friedman might say about them... Continue Reading →
860 Don’t cry for Whitney Cummings’ man, co-star Chris D’Elia! INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Chris D'Elia, comedian, actor, "Whitney," "Undateable" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of tall, long-haired, bearded, shirtless dudes who sold their Internet companies for a fortune and are trying to steer the hot chicks away from me… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg,... Continue Reading →
852 9/11 Cartoonists Remember with Family Circus’ Jeff Keane! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Jeff Keane, daily cartoonist, Family Circus. Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of men and women who will be pausing for a moment of silence every time my guest answers a question… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! We all know where... Continue Reading →