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The Comedy Articles

2004-12-11T01:51:00.000-08:00

I write a lot of articles on comedy. I'm starting to post the older ones here:

http://historyofcomedy.blogspot.com/

A Sports Blog

2004-12-11T01:43:00.000-08:00

Hey all, as many of you know, I do a lot of work in sports, so I started a sports blog. Check it out.

http://mendrinosonsports.blogspot.com/

A Busy Time

2004-11-16T08:09:00.000-08:00

Wow is it busy! The last few weeks have been amazing -- the Underground Festival ending, me guest editing at Jest, and taping segments for the BBC. Add to that about a million tour dates, and you can see why I haven't had much time to post.

As for right now, I'm doing a Free Comedy Writing Workshop / Book SigningWednesday, November 17th @ 6PM@ The Drama Bookshop -- 250 W. 40th St.New York, NY 10018 -- Tel: (212) 944-0595. And because you all keep asking, the book is doing great! I would have never believed that it would do this well.

The next big project I'm producing is a home DVD which will be released this summer. THE NYC COMEDY SHOWCASE, which is a combination of sketch, interviews, & stand up. There are 8 shows in the series, and the stand up for the first 2 shows will be taped at the Laugh Lounge on Sunday, November 21st @ 8PM. Laugh Lounge NYC is located at 151 Essex Street, and their number is 212-614-2500. There is a $5 cover & 2 Drink Minimum for this show.

The next 6 episodes tape after the new year, and will be filmed at Gotham Comedy Club, The Bitter End, and The Laugh Factory.

The first show features; Dante Nero (Tough Crowd,) Yvonne Mojica (Dave Chapelle Show,) Mike Siscoe (Producer's Award Winner for the NYC Underground Comedy Festival,) Brett Alan, Carla Rhodes, Liz Miele, and Johnny Watson, Melvin George II (Comic Strip Live & Mo’ Better Blues,) Quentin Heggs (Tough Crowd,) and NYC comedy Legend Rick Shapiro (Tough Crowd.) Hosted by Leighann Lord (Comedy Central, The View & HBO’s Def Comedy Jam.)

11 comics, 5 cameras, 2 hours -- this should be a trip!

For the Friar's out there, I will be a performer on the New Faces Showcase @ the Friar's Club on Monday, November 22nd, at 6PM. Contact the club for more information.

Finally, I will begin filming the Infinite Monkey Sketch Film on Friday, November 26th. Expect a July premier.

If you want to see me perform stand up, check out the schedule page for the most up to date tour stops.

If that's not enough, check back here in the next couple of weeks for big and yet somewhat weird TV news.

Hope to see you all soon.

Jim

Jim @ JEST

2004-09-16T07:29:00.000-07:00

I’ve never been the type to sit still for very long. Multiple projects are a way of life for me. I love the feeling of doing a lot of things at the same time – it keeps me on my toes.

That’s why I’ve joined Jest magazine as their editor in chief. The challenge of working for a magazine in this computer crazy society appeals to my sense of adventure. The magazine market is declining. Humor magazines never seem to do well. However as someone who grew up on MAD and NATIONAL LAMPOON, I have to admit that I have a soft spot for print comedy.

Pick up the current issue of Jest. Peruse the pages, and let me know what you think. This last issue is one that they did without me. My first issue will come out on November 8th. It should be fun.

Jim

Another Year

2004-09-05T07:09:00.000-07:00

Another comedy year has past for me – my anniversary is on Sept. 5, and I have to take a moment and look back on what I’ve done, and I must say; it’s been a great year.

The gigs keep improving, and thankfully, so does the money.

There’s a lot more TV this past year, most notably Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn.

The writing gigs are getting better, topping off with my book, THE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO WRITING COMEDY, hitting bookstore shelves.

NYC is in the middle of another comedy boom, and I’m enjoying working lots of new rooms like The Improv, The Comedy Company, and The Tribeca Comedy Basement.

There have been many memorable professional moments, including Sharing the Improv Opening MC duties with Dean Freddie Roman. Wonderful book signings in NYC, Cleveland, and most notably in Montreal during the festival. And even the recording of my first comedy CD in July!

One sad note, my trusted chariot, the 1988 Ford Taurus, yesterday gasped her last breath. It’s sad to see an old friend perish, especially when we’ve gig’d so much together.

Anniversaries are a time for reflection, and amazement. If next year can be as good as this year, life will

Welcome to my blog...

2004-07-12T22:33:00.000-07:00

Hello all. I wanted to take the time to welcome you to my blog. Hopefully you'll have some fun here, and let me know what's on your mind!