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Like/Dislike with Mike Storck, Baltimore comedian
Though he confidently calls his act "intelligently warped," Mike Storck wasn't always sure a comedian's life was for him. He bounced between several jobs before realizing stand-up was his "true calling." "I've been able to turn my love of laughter...
Tags: Parkville, Eddie Izzard, Timonium
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'1600 Penn' inherits 'Modern Family' comedic DNA
NBC is promoting "1600 Penn," a midseason sitcom from Baltimore native Jason Winer, as " 'Modern Family' meets 'The West Wing.' " Forget "The West Wing" part. After seeing three episodes, including the pilot that premieres with a sneak preview at 9:30...
Tags: Benjamin Stockham, Christianity, Josh Gad, The West Wing (tv program), Martha MacIsaac
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PGLT's 'The Hallelujah Girls' delivers unique brand of holiday cheer
Prince George's Little Theatre opens its 53rd season with "The Hallelujah Girls," giving area audiences their first opportunity to enjoy this show that celebrates all holidays — from Christmas to the Chinese New Year and ending happily on the Fourth...
Tags: The Happiest News!, Annapolis, Holidays, Personal Service
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Bay Theatre's 'The Foursome' offers 18 holes and a lot more laughs
Bay Theatre Company's production of Norm Foster's "The Foursome" might well be described as a profound comedy. In this season's second show, running through Jan. 13, Bay president Barbara Dwyer Brown promises to deliver "the gift of laughter in an...
Tags: Celebrities, Music, Golf
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Shaq's Comedy Jam brings laughs to the Lyric
As the host of Shaquille O'Neal's All-Star Comedy Jam 2012, Gary Owen always has to be on his game. There's no letup — not when you're the guy charged with keeping the crowd roaring through six different acts putting out more than two hours of...
Tags: Finesse Mitchell, Saturday Night Live (tv program), TNT (tv network), Poetry, Lyric Opera of Baltimore
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Baltimore native Jason Winer gets new Hollywood deal, NBC debut date
The Baltimore SunBaltimore native Jason Winer signed a new deal with 20th Century as NBC announced a premiere date for his sitcom, "1600 Penn," according to the trade publication Variety. The deal will keep the Friends School graduate writing-producing and directing at...Tags: Television, Josh Gad, Christianity, Television Industry, Sarah Palin
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'Dancing With the Stars All-Stars' recap, Guilty pleasure time
Tonight's an abbreviated show due to the presidential debate. Four couples will do their individual routines, and the other four couples will dance their group routine. Tomorrow, they switch. It's "Guilty Pleasures" night -- which, don't get me...
Tags: Cher, Dance, Spinal Disc Herniation, Dolly Parton, Entertainment Events
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Oct. 10: Drunk History
With 'Drunk History,' Lutherville's Derek Waters has a tipsy hit Five years ago, Lutherville native Derek Waters was a struggling comedian in Los Angeles. Like thousands before him, he had dreams of being cast on "Saturday Night Live" or making it in...Tags: Celebrities, The New Girl (tv program), Hall Pass (movie), Happy Endings (tv program), Sundance Film Festival
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With 'Drunk History,' Lutherville's Derek Waters has a tipsy hit
Five years ago, Lutherville native Derek Waters was a struggling comedian in Los Angeles. Like thousands before him, he had dreams of being cast on "Saturday Night Live" or making it in Hollywood as a funny guy. But Waters wasn't having much luck. "My...
Tags: Celebrities, The New Girl (tv program), Hall Pass (movie), Happy Endings (tv program), Sundance Film Festival
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The great debate falls short
"This debate is completely ridiculous. There's no reason for a debate." It's an election year. We all know how the McMahon family loves itself an election year. But I think it's fair to say Big Show sufficiently covered all the bases with those two...
Tags: World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Mick Foley, John Cena, Elections, Radio
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Baltimore, 'Homeland' have winning night at 2012 Emmys
The Baltimore SunThe biggest winner Sunday at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards had to be Showtime’s “Homeland,” which took the top three drama awards in an upset over such favorites as “Mad Men” and Downton Abbey.” But Baltimore-based...Tags: Primetime Emmy Awards, Danny Strong, Jon Hamm, Downton Abbey (tv program), Jon Cryer
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Baltimore comedian set to host 'Off Beat' on Fuse
The Baltimore SunBaltimore comedian Mike E. Winfield just scored a gig hosting a new weekly show on Fuse. Winfield, an actor with a most-voluptuous Afro who last year had a recurring role on "The Office," will be the face of "Off Beat," a show that will highlight the...Tags: NBC (tv network), David Letterman, Stand-up Comedy, Entertainment Events, The Office (tv program)
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