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Stand-up comedy is one of the purest art forms there is. It really is. I mean, think about it: one person, one microphone, a spotlight, and an audience that can either love you or completely destroy your soul in about seven seconds. There’s nowhere to hide. No special effects, no editing, no stunt doubles, no giant orchestra swelling up behind you to save your ass if things go south. It’s just you, your material, your timing, your personality, and whether or not the people si

I have been an SNL fan since the first episode with George Carlin in October 1975 when I was ten years old, and I haven't missed an episode since. As an expert and historian for Saturday Night Live , who graduated from Second City and prides himself on being an expert on Saturday Night Live , let me say that I absolutely loved this special. And it wasn't at all what I thought it was going to be. The Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special was a three-and-a-half-hour

"Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music" : A Landmark Celebration of Comedy and Sound As you probably know, I am an SNL fanatic and have been since the first episode aired in October 1975. I also host a podcast called "That Show Hasn't Been Funny in Years: An SNL Podcast" on the Radio Misfits Podcast Network . This is a very special year for us "Saturday Night Live" fans because it is the show's 50th anniversary. Several special events and shows are part of the season-

New Year's Eve is traditionally a pretty insane night to go out and deal with big crowds, crazy drivers, and expensive drinks. Staying at home for a quiet night of food, good company, and a great movie is a much better idea. With that in mind, I have put together a list of fun movies to watch on that specific night because they either take place on that holiday or have at least one key or crucial scene that happens on NYE. Some of these films are better than others (A LOT bet

My next monthly Nick's Pix series is the 1992 Eddie Murphy comedy "Boomerang," directed by Reginald Hudlin , featuring an all-star lineup of comedy greats. This one-night-only screening is Wed. November 13th at Classic Cinema's Lake Theater in Oak Park. Get your tickets here! One Murphy's best movies and a personal favorite of mine. Eddie Murphy in the 1980s There was a period in the 1980s when everything Eddie Murphy touched turned to gold. He dominated the box office wit

The "Legendary Jerry" Collection of movies. My Top 5 Jerry Lewis Movies are included in this outstanding package. Today, we are celebrating Labor Day nationwide by spending time with family and friends at BBQs, having fun outside as the summer ends, and reflecting on American workers' accomplishments. Growing up, I celebrated Labor Day by doing all of those things, but the most important part of every Labor Day Weekend was, without question, “The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day T