Arts & Entertainment - Dec. 1, 2009
My Funniest Friends
Monday November 30th, 2009 - Chicago, IL   People frequently ask me who my personal favorite comedians are. I have no idea why, but they do. Then I’ll tell them and they’ll say “WHO?” I have a hard time differentiating famous from not famous people because to me,...
Tags: Rodney Dangerfield, George Carlin, Carl LaBove, John Knight, Keith Stubbs

Arts & Entertainment - July 27, 2009
Back To My Future
Sunday July 26th, 2009 - Kenosha, WI/Lake Villa, IL      As spectacular as this party has been, it’s time to pop the clutch and switch gears. I had THE best few days of my entire life and no matter what else happens this will be an event that will stand out as a stellar ...
Tags: Johnny Carson, Rodney Dangerfield, Jerrys Kidders

Arts & Entertainment - July 15, 2009
Richard Simmons Rocks
Monday July 13th, 2009 - Chicago, IL  As I was thinking about what I wanted to accomplish in my life I thought of other people who have done something similar to what I want to do. Rodney Dangerfield pulled off his biggest successes much later in life than most people do. So did Willie Nelso...
Tags: Richard Simmons, Rodney Dangerfield, George Clinton

Arts & Entertainment - Feb. 23, 2009
The Game Of Numbers
Sunday February 22nd, 2009 - Milwaukee, WI/Kenosha, WIAccording to numerology this is an important date. Allegedly 11 and 22 are numbers of significant power and importance and anyone born on the 11th or the 22nd are known to be very strong and/or influential personalities. Allegedly. My biggest ...
Tags: Rodney Dangerfield, George Clinton, Bob Uecker, WLIP, Comic Strip, Ross Bennett

Arts & Entertainment - Feb. 22, 2009
Rodney, Woody And Miles
Friday February 20th, 2009 - LaCrosse, WIThe phone has been ringing lately with offers of last minute fallouts and fill ins and I’m not complaining. It gives me a chance to work on my Late Late Show set so I’m taking all the stage time I can get until March 10th to work on the flow as...
Tags: Rodney Dangerfield, Woody Allen, Miles Davis, Birth Of The Cool

Arts & Entertainment - Feb. 11, 2009
What Is It I Want?
Wednesday February 11th, 2009 - Lake Villa, ILSelf inflicted boot camp day two. So far so good. I made some good decisions today but they’re ones I should be making every day and don’t. Maybe this will help me finally take charge of my life like I always threaten to and then get sidet...
Tags: Willie Nelson, Rodney Dangerfield

Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 23, 2008
Respecting Rodney
Saturday November 22nd, 2008 - LaSalle/Peru, ILMy comedy hero Rodney Dangerfield was born on this day in 1921. Actually that’s not totally true. Jacob Cohen was born on this day and later changed his name legally to Jack Roy. Rodney Dangerfield was a stage name but that’s the one that...
Tags: Rodney Dangerfield

Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 19, 2008
Thank You Gramps
Tuesday November 18th, 2008 - Chicago, ILI often speak of how wonderful I think my grandfather was and I mean every word of it. If it weren’t for him and his guidance in raising me I would be dead or in prison for sure. I still almost ended up both of those even with his help but I’m ...
Tags: Rodney Dangerfield

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 23, 2008
Respect Goes Both Ways
Monday September 22nd, 2008 - Chicago, ILRodney Dangerfield’s all time classic hook was ‘no respect’ but in actuality he had a lot of it - especially from other comedians. Rodney could spot talent and brought a lot of new comics up the ladder including Sam Kinison, Jim Carrey an...
Tags: Rodney Dangerfield, Azhar Usman, Jena Friedman, Beth Stelling

Arts & Entertainment - July 23, 2008
Where's My Own Joan?
Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 - Chicago, ILAll kinds of stuff is starting to bubble again. I love that. I am getting calls for gigs and it feels good to get back in that groove again. I love to work and always have and any time I can get on stage in a good situation that’s what I want to do. Ke...
Tags: Joe Pesci, Easy Money, Rodney Dangerfield

Arts & Entertainment - July 9, 2008
Tuesday Two Step
Tuesday July 8th, 2008 - Chicago, ILNo more pussyfootin’. Check that. No more footin’. I need to clean house like when any sports team does. Some fire the coach or manager and others make a big trade or get a top draft choice to come play for them. Whatever the case it’s a matte...
Tags: Toyota, Carrie Long, Ken Griffey Jr., Rodney Dangerfield