February 06, 2008

Stupid Stunts on The Maury Show

I taped this appearance on The Maury Show at the end of December, but it didn't air until this past Monday because (as one of the producers told me) "we're saving it for sweeps." And I got a voicemail today saying that the ratings were "huge." Which was really exciting, until I remembered that it's probably just because Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco were also on the program.

Sadly, this could very well be the highlight of my professional career.



*hangs head in shame*

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December 22, 2007

Best Pit Barbecue Commercial Ever

This deliriously weird spot for Pipkin's Pit BBQ is probably the most hypnotic local commercial I've seen since Flea Market Montgomery.

The "to be continued..." at the end is exciting. And they mail order!

[via]

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December 17, 2007

A Cat and a Rat on a Dog

A cat and a rat ride on top on a dog like they're best friends forever...I'm not sure if this means world peace is at hand, but my jaw dropped wide open when I ran into this guy in Santa Barbara a few months back. If you see him, be sure to give him a tip.

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November 17, 2007

What the 1970s Really Looked Like

Crack open a bottle of TaB and enjoy nearly an hour's worth of iconic TV commercials from the glorious decade known simply as the "the seventies." Featuring lots of moustaches, people waterskiing, and everyone's favorite crying Indian.

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October 24, 2007

Lil Bentley Green

Six-year-old Bentley Green gives a shout to all single mamas out there. Damn, the science is too tight!

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September 16, 2007

Soul Train Line from 1974

Impossibly Funky.

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August 28, 2007

The Wiener Circle

Welcome to The Wiener Circle, a Chicago hot dog stand where you can stumble in after a night at the bar and trade some colorful banter from the staff (along with your chocolate shake). Sounds like a good time, but as you can see in this great segment from This American Life, a local tradition that was "supposed to be fun" often cuts a little too close for the black employees in the predominantly white Lincoln Park establishment.

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August 27, 2007

Good News

Good News for Mr. Show fans! Sy Rogers, a "cured" homosexual, meets with Mark and Alisa Langley to discuss gay bar evangelism.

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August 22, 2007

Unbelievably Amazing Soccer Kick

A combination of luck, wind and, well, luck leads to an amazing soccer kick that needs to be seen to be believed.


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August 01, 2007

Antique Photoplayer

A mainstay of the old-timey cinema era, the Photoplayer was a pump organ designed for player piano rolls, sound effects and a human composer.

Courtesy of Huell Howser.

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July 01, 2007

Dr. Nancy Rocks

It was 1998 in Boston when I first came across the musical stylings of Dr. Nancy Mroczek, Ph.D. The boys and I were at Brandon Graham's apartment in the Back Bay when we caught a performance of "Cosmic Pow Wow" on public access TV. With the nearly all-black band funk outfit Kolors backing Dr. Nancy up, this performance alone solidifies her position as one of the leading psychiatrist/outsider musicians of our time.



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June 05, 2007

Phil Collins Cares About Black People

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April 04, 2007

Cute Kittens Playing with Yarn

This totally awesome clip of kitty cats playing with yarn is the most adorable cat video I've seen since the Japanese Cat Song.

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March 30, 2007

Hollywood on Fire

A brush fire rages in Dark Canyon in the Hollywood Hills, just minutes away from the iFilm office. Wouldn't it be cool if the Hollywood sign burned down?




UPDATE: NBC4.tv is soliciting photographs from locals.

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March 08, 2007

McDonalds Training Film From 1972

This retro McDonald's training film gets really funny around the 2-minute mark, when the customers start yelling at the employees and all hell nearly breaks loose.


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February 21, 2007

My Glorious Return to The Maury Show

Maury

I know I said I wouldn't do this, but as Maury says, "You asked for more shocking videos. Today you're going to get them." Shocking even myself, I spent my 30th birthday in New York taping another appearance on Maury. The program aired today.

My segment actually aired in two parts with a commercial break in between, kind of like when The Daily Show has someone like Bill Clinton or Rudy Giuliani on and they have them come back after the first part for more of the interview.

Yes, I just compared myself to Giuliani.

My absolute favorite part from all of this is the swearing. The audience was quite rambunctious, and there are a number of times where the obscenities were bleeped.

A little over a minute into the video, you can hear some extended bleeping and, since it happens right when I'm speaking, it almost seems like I'm telling Maury to go fuck himself. Good times!

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December 30, 2006

Twin Peaks on Saturday Night Live

Huzzah! Amazon has listed the second season of Twin Peaks for release on DVD this April. Due to rights issues, this one's been in the works for a long time. Here's hoping that the original pilot gets the domestic DVD release it deserves.

In celebration, enjoy this classic sketch Saturday Night Live sketch from 1990, when Twin Peaks was at the height of its popularity, and Kyle MacLachlan hosted the program (thanks to ZTV for the Swedish subtitles).

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November 22, 2006

Tuesday with Maury

This TV appearance is dedicated to anyone who's ever told me I should be a guest on The Maury Show. (Hi Mom!)



It was actually a lot of fun going to New York to tape this. Mr. Povich and his staff were nothing less than delightful professionals. But I think it's safe to say that this is probably the only Maury clip I'll post that doesn't involve a paternity test or an irrational fear of pickles.

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November 04, 2006

Kanye West Freaks Out on MTV

I had Pam Anderson. I'm jumpin' across canyons and shit.

Even though Kanye West is well known for his provocative statements, my money's on this whole thing being staged.

 

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October 17, 2006

Meet Clay Davis

With one hand in your pocket and the other hand reaching into your other pocket, State Senator Clay Davis is easily among the shadiest of hustlers on HBO's The Wire. Given that the show is largely populated by drug dealers, stickup boys and fiends, that's not a statement to be taken lightly.

Superbly portrayed by Isiah Whitlock Jr., the character is perhaps best known for his exclamatory "sheeeeeeeeeeeeit" when faced with a troubling proposition. This YouTube clip remixes and extends the intonation for all its worth. [via]


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October 13, 2006

Disney Orgy

This behind-the-scenes video of Disney Cast Members simulating sex at Disneyland Paris has the company (not surprisingly) freaking out:


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