G’day Zoners, I hope you all had a wonderful Easter (or Passover). Mine consisted of me grumbling about day light saving and the onset of the cold and flu season, followed by the consuming of a truckload of chocolate – all of which is going straight to my hips. It of course, has become unreasonably cold and rainy. Every year without fail the weather takes a down turn the minute the Easter Show roles into town, this year was no exception. I envy those of you in the Northern Hemisphere who are currently reading this entry in the beautiful Spring sunshine.
Friends of the Show
Amy Sedaris
- Amy’s new film “Beware the Gonzo” premiere’s at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 22.
- Amy recently guest starred as Abby on ABC’s “The Middle”.
You can check out a brief clip here.
- The cover art for Amy’s new book “Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People” has been released.
It has also been announced that the book will be available as an Audiobook.
The book and audiobook will be available from 2 November, 2010.
Conan O’Brien
- Vote for Conan in this years 2010 Time 100 Poll.
David Sedaris
- David will be appearing at 12 events across the US this month in New York, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, Arizona and Louisiana.
Check Ticket Master for ticket prices and details.
Jeff Goldblum
- Jeff was a guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this week to promote the new season of Law & Order C.I. The boys got to talking about Jeff’s long hair and played some lounge music together.
Steve Carell and Tina Fey.
- Watch Steve and Tina get slimed at the 2010 Kids Choice Awards.
- Steve and Tina talk to Mercury News about their new movie “Date Night”.
The Colbert Report Staffers [and beloved ex-Staffers]
Opus Moreschi
- Opus recently led the Largest Nose Flute Orchestra Rendition of “Mary Had a Little Lamb” at the St. Patrick’s Day themed World Record Appreciation Society event held at Joe’s Pub in New York.
Now it’s time to check in with our good friends at The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
- Jon’s Busboy Productions has bought the “life rights” of Iranian-Canadian journalist and Newsweek reporter Maziar Bahari. His story will be the subject of a forthcoming non-fiction book and future film adaptation. There are currently no writers’ and director’s attached to the project.
- Vote for Jon in this years 2010 Time 100 Poll.
Jon Stewart and John Oliver
New York Magazine has posted a review of Jon and John’s appearance at the Story Pirates “After School Special”.
- Broadway TV have a brief interview with Jon from the “Story Pirates” red carpet.
Rory Alabanese
- Tappan Parker from The Daily Collegian talks to Rory about his Comedy Central Stand-Up Special.
- Rory will be performing at Comix NY on 8 April at 9.30PM.
Tickets: $15 – $20.
Steve Carell
- Listen to Steve on The Kyle and Jackie O Show. Steve talks to Kyle and Jackie about his new movie “Date Night” with Tina Fey and being mistaking for none other than Stephen Colbert.
- Steve gives Channel Seven’s, Sunrise entertainment reporter Fifi Box tips on how to improve your dating and love life: [Link]
Fun Fact: Co-host David Koch was the voice of the reporter in “Monsters vs. Aliens.”
- Steve got into the April Fool’s spirit by reprising his role as Anchorman’s “Brick Tamberland” on Britains GMTV:
- Steve will be a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman on April 6th.
- Steve will be a guest on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on April 7th.
- Steve will be a guest on Live with Regis and Kelly on April 8th.
Rob Kutner
- Rob the ex-Daily Show and recently canned Conan writer has written an article on the “Highlights of the New Texas School Curriculum” and “Health Care Reform: The Big Losers” for the The Huffington Post.
Rob Corddry
- Barry Koltnow of The Orange County Register and Kevin Polony from Movie Fone’s Inside Movies talk to Rob about this new movie “Hot Tub Time Machine”.
- Rob was recently a guest on The Bonnie Hunt Show promoting his new film “Hot Tub Time Machine”.
Jason Jones and Wyatt Cenac.
- Jason and Wyatt recently attended the The New York Auto Shows “The Darker Side of Green” event held at Skylight West.
- GristTV caught up with Jason and Wyatt at the event, to talk about “Hopeful Things for the Environment”.
I cannot wait for Amy’s book to come out, for some reason i thought it was due in July…but November, gah it’s such a long wait. But i’m sure it will be worth it (and here’s hoping she’ll come back to TCR to promote it).
And since you mentioned Jon Stewart and the Time 100, don’t forget to vote for Stephen too.
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“and here’s hoping she’ll come back to TCR to promote it”
Yes please! They’re long overdue for some more tumbling action with Paul Dinello. :)
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I’m going to see David Sedaris on April 20th – I’m so excited!!
What a great roundup Katt, thanks for all the great info!
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In Grand Rapids? My sister and I are thinking about going to that show since we will both be in GR that night.
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Actually, I’ll be at the one in Saginaw at the Dow Event Center, since it’s closer. If I couldn’t have gone to that one, I would have bought tickets to the one in GR (even though it’s 3 hours away from me haha).
Have fun if you go! I think the one in Saginaw is before GR, so I’ll let you know how it went. :)
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I’m really excited for Amy’s new book! And it’ll be a real treat to see Steve back on The Daily Show this week! :D
Looking up David Sedaris tickets now…
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That weatherman segment with Steve was so adorkable! What was he doing in England? Haha!
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He was there promoting “Date Night” their is also an interview from GMTV but there video section is a nightmare.
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I’m so tempted to get tickets for David Sedaris in Chicago….
I was just searching around the Event’s calender for stuff going on in my area (Twin Cities) and apparently we’re going to have a four-part series at the Fitzgerald Theater called Wits, involving on one day, John Hodgman, and on April 29th George Saunders. When I was looking at the George Saunders information I saw something that REALLY got me interested: A special call-in interview with Amy Sedaris during the event. It wouldn’t be the same as seeing her live but it still would be pretty cool, so I might have to go to that too. Decisions.
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