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Six Degrees: Kiss Me I’m Irish Edition.
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Ok, so I lied. I’m not actually Irish, I’m Australian but you can still kiss me and we drink just as much … if not more. I hope you’ve all recovered from good ol’ St. Patty’s Day and the festivities that ensured. Mine was a rather dismal day, I didn’t touch a drop of drink, there were no celebrations at Uni and I only wore green by accident. So if you’re like me and have had a boring day/week I hope the activities of Stephen’s friends and colleagues puts a smile on your dial.
Friends of the Show
Amy Sedaris
- You can pre-order your copy of Amy’s new book “Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People” from Amazon which is due for release on 2 November, 2010.
Product Description:
America’s most delightfully unconventional hostess and the bestselling author of I Like You delivers a new book that will forever change the world of crafting. According to Amy Sedaris, it’s often been said that ugly people craft and attractive people have sex. In her new book, SIMPLE TIMES, she sets the record straight. Demonstrating that crafting is one of life’s more pleasurable and constructive leisure activities, Sedaris shows that anyone with a couple of hours to kill and access to pipe cleaners can join the elite society of crafters.
- Amy was recently a guest on the “The Martha Stewart Show” to promote her new book “Simple Times: Craft for Poor People”. You can view a clip of Amy’s appearance here and here.
Conan O’Brien
- CoCo’s coming to a city near you!! Check out Teamcoco.com for all the details on Conan O’Brien presents: “The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour” – A Night of Music, Comedy, Hugging and the Occasional Awkward Silence.
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Six Degress: Post Vancouverage Blue’s Edition.
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The Winter Olympics are almost over, Stephen’s Vancourage is at an end, I still don’t have a pair of Norwegian Curling pants and my poor little inbox has been on the verge of exploding this week. Stephen’s friends seem to be working on new projects at an Olympic pace!! I hope you enjoy this week’s round up of Six Degrees goodness while you’re preparing for the big USA vs. Canada ice hockey match!!
Friends of the Show
The US Winter Olympic Team
- Lindsey Vonn: will be a guest on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on March 1st and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” March 2nd.
- Shaun White: will be a guest on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on March 2nd and “Lopez Tonight” on March 4th.
- Johnny Weir: will be a guest on “Live with Regis and Kelly” on March 2nd.
- Apolo Anton Ohno: will be a guest on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on March 3rd.
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Six Degrees: Vancouver Edition.
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G’day Zoners, I hope you’ve all been enjoying the Winter Olympics. I for one have become obsessed with all things ice related – Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Curling and Ice Hockey. A great obsession to have smack bang in the middle of an Australian summer. I of course blame Stephen for my new found love of winter sports. For those of you able to tear yourselves away from all things ice and snow, Stephen’s friends have some exciting upcoming projects for you to check out.
Friends of the Show:
Neil DeGrasse Tyson
- The American Museum of Natural History has announced a year-long celebration commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space.
As part of the celebrations Neil deGrasse Tyson will host and moderate the The Tenth AnnuAl Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate – “Moon, Mars and Beyond: Where next for the Manned Space Program?” on March 15.
Conan O’Brien
- Exciting news for all Coco fans, courtesy of The New York Times:
Representatives of Mr. O’Brien, the former host of “The Tonight Show” on NBC, confirmed Friday that plans are in the works to book what is being called “a revue” starring Mr. O’Brien in theaters in major cities from California to New York, and perhaps parts further east and west–and maybe north.
After exploring the degree of interest with some locations, Mr. O’Brien’s team has received “enormous interest from all over,” said one of his representatives, who asked not to be identified because the plans are not yet ready to announce. “We’ve heard from the U.K., Scandinavia, Australia, Toronto, everywhere; it’s been incredible.”
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Six Degrees: The I Can’t Believe it’s Already February Edition.
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Am I the only one completely baffled by the fact that January has gone by in the blink of an eye and that we’re already steam rolling straight through February? February of course, can mean only one thing – Vancouver!! But while Stephen is off polishing his skates in preparation for the Winter Olympics his friends will be back in the good old US of A working on their latest new projects.
Friends of the Show
Neil DeGreasse Tyson
- Dr. Tyson has been selected by over 600 Global Science Advisors as the EarthSky Science Communicator of the Year for 2009.
Many expressed this sentiment about Dr. Tyson: “Especially since 2009 was the International Year of Astronomy, it’s appropriate that we honor Neil deGrasse Tyson and acknowledge his outstanding efforts to promote astronomy and other sciences.”
EarthSky has featured Dr. Tyson in an 8-minute EarthSky Clear Voices for Science podcast, speaking on the importance of science in creating an informed U.S. electorate.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: ‘Learning How to Think is Empowerment’:
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Six Degrees: New Year’s Hangover Edition.
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The hangovers have finally passed and the new year has only just began, but already 2010 is shaping up to a busy and exciting year for Stephen and his friends.
Friends and Colleagues
Conan O’Brien
- The SF Sketchfest Tribute to Conan O’Brien
with Conan O’Brien in person and special guest Andy Richter
Hosted by Jimmy PardoDue to the uncertainty surrounding the shows future the date has been postponed, check the SF Sketchfest website for the rescheduled date.
- @teamconan supporters all over the internet have begun showing their support with a stack of Pro-Conan merchandise.
Paul Dinello
- There’s a brief appearance by Paul (00:50) in “Just Ask the Locals” Part 1 from 92Y Tribeca.
Dana Carvey
- Variety reports that:
Dana Carvey is plotting a TV comeback, partnering with scribe-turned-TV host Spike Feresten to develop and star in a new sketch comedy series for Fox.
Fox has picked up a half-hour pilot presentation for the as-yet unnamed Carvey/Feresten project, which will shoot next month. Brillstein Entertainment Partners is producing.
‘The Colbert Report’ Staffers [and Beloved ex-Staffers]
Ben Karlin
- Along with Evan Goldberg, Ben Karlin has signed on to produce the now untitled James McAvoy/Seth Rogen cancer comedy, directed by Jonathan Levine.
“The film is based on the experiences of screenwriter Will Reiser, who contracted cancer in his mid-twenties and is successfully battling the disease. McAvoy will play a 25-year-old diagnosed with cancer.”
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Six Degrees: Christmas Break Edition.
Posted by: | CommentsI’d like to officially welcome our newest Completist, Katt. With Katt on the Completist staff, we now have staff on *three* continents (Most of us are in the US, Jennie is in Europe, and Katt is from Australia)! We are so international here. We asked her to be on staff because, quite frankly, she was sending us so many tips and leads that we figured she could just bring you the wonderful news herself. So give her a happy Zoner welcome!
G’day Zoners and welcome to my first post here at No Fact Zone.
Amy Sedaris
- Amy guest starred in an episode of The New Adventures of New Christine entitled “Old Christine Meets Young Frankenstein”.
- Amy provides the voice of “Cinderella” in Shrek Forever After – The Final Chapter. The movie is due to be released on 21 May, 2010.
David Sedaris
- An Evening With David Sedaris.
Saturday 16 January 2010 at 8:00pm
State Theatre
49 Market Street
Sydney 2000
AustraliaTickets: Ticketmaster.
RAAAAAIN!!!!!
- Stephen Colbert’s Korean nemesis, Rain, has won an Asian Television Award for his documentary “Hip Korea” (which, as you may remember, featured an interview with Stephen.)
Speedskating
- Learn more about why Ohno isn’t wearing the Colbert Nation patch on his Speedskating uniform.
- Speedskater Chad Hedrick has another sponsor along with the Colbert Nation.
- The Bleacher Report gives another perspective on the Colbert/Davis “Jerk” comments scandal.
Supporting our Troops Until They Make it Home
- Remember the school prinicipal who made a video for his students when he was in Iraq (with a little help from Stephen), David St. Aubin? He finally made it home.
‘The Colbert Report’ Staffers [and Beloved ex-Staffers]
- Mark Malkoff’s whirlwind Keys To the City project has nabbed him 95 keys! He’s talked about the project on CBS News, on NPR Radio, and has been featured in newspapers like the Metro and Our Prattville. Don’t forget to check out Mark’s YouTube Channel, where you can see videos like “Mark Wears High Heels“.
- ‘Colbert Report’ warm-up comic Pete Dominick will be taping his live CD at Comix on Saturday, January 2nd.
Now it’s Time to Check in With Our Good Friends at The Daily Show.
Jon Stewart
- Jon along with Tina Fey and J.J Abrams has been featured in EW’s 15 Entertainers of the 2000s. They have also posted a brief interview and some behind-the-scenes footage from the photoshoot.
- CBS has posted a brief clip of Jon’s tribute to Bruce Springsteen at The Kenedy Centre Honors Gala Dinner. The event is scheduled to air 29 December, 2009 on CBS.
Scott Jacobson
- The Daily Show writer Scott Jacobson has directed the video clip for “Even in the Rain” by The Fiery Furnaces. The clip features a cameo by John Oliver as Rip Torn.
David Javerbaum
- The Daily Show executive producer David Javerbaum talks to Dave Iverson from KQED Puclic Radio, San Francisco about his new book What to Expect When You’re Expected”, “A Colbert Christmas” and the sequel to “American: The Book” due to be released next year.
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