“With something of the irreverence of American Dad and the borderline slapstick of Mr Show, the three Americans don’t just represent the stereotypical US family, they are ciphers for the competing claims on the nation’s future….
“Daily Show-style satirical… The Americans succeeds in being a colourful and engaging portrait of our stateside cousins.”
- The Metro
BOO-YA
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Update Aug 2: Here’s the online version of the piece.
Just taped a segment to appear on BBC news tomorrow morning here in the UK and on BBC America at 7pm.
A wee little discussion of political satire, featuring both my Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows - The Americans and Jeff Kreisler ‘08.
Speaking of which, you should come to the shows, and/or tell you Scottish-ly located friends to do so.
Info at http://www.AmericaTheShow.com
(where you can also visit our blog to keep up to date)
Watch BBC and stay wonderful.
Kreisler
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I’ll likely be too swamped/sweaty/close-to-death to blog much this month, but check out our updates on the AmericaTheShow.com blog, located at, conveniently, AmericaTheShow.com or, also conveniently, http://americatheshow.blogspot.com.
So far, it’s been fantastico.
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This right here is the hottest video right here:
Also on:
YouTube
College Humor
Funny or Die
23/6
Pass it on…
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Edinburgh Fringe Previews in NYC:
Jeff Kreisler ‘08:
A writer for Comedy Central’s Indecision2008 and winner of the Bill Hicks Spirit Award, Kreisler dissects American politics and culture with passion, absurdity, and hope.
“A highlight” - The New York Times
“A welcome reminder of a time when comedy cut a lot closer to the issues of the day than most comics now dare.” - Dallas Morning News
“Kreisler changes the pace with a slightly demented, extremely animated set that attacks everything…” - San Francisco Chronicle
The Americans:
“The Americans” is a fast-paced, absurd, multimedia live sitcom sketch show parodying American family, politics, and culture. When money problems hit the once wealthy Americans, the family scrambles to control their crumbling world. Republican dad Sam takes desperate measures to reverse his growing credibility gap. Left-wing mom Libby vows to maintain the household’s feng shui. Spoiled daughter Mary chases celebrity while fending off advances from her boyfriend Ira Raq.
What will happen to The Americans?
“Brilliant, cutting satire” - Lizz Winstead, creator of “The Daily Show”
More about both at http://www.AmericaTheShow.com
The Times:
Th. July 10 - 7pm - Jeff Kreisler ‘08 at 59E59 East to Edinburgh Festival
Sun. July 13 - 8pm - The Americans at Creek in Long Island City
Mon. July 14 - 9:30pm - The Americans at The Pit
Tue. July 15 - 9pm - Jeff Kreisler ‘08 at 59E59 East to Edinburgh Festival
Wed. July 16 - 9pm - Jeff Kreisler ‘08 at 59E59 East to Edinburgh Festival
With very special guest performance. If you’re going to just one show, go to this one, and get double your money’s worth.
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You know the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, that “original arts festival” thing with 3000-ish shows?
You might want to check out the front of EdFringe.com, the official site.
You might recognize a few faces prominently displayed.
You know, these faces:
Full story here.
Go to AmericaTheShow.com for more info, tickets, and donations. DO IT!
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Come see the politicalish ha-ha stylings of Scott Blakeman, Jane Condon, and moi at the 92Y Laughs From The Left.
8:15 pm; 92nd & Lex, Manhattan, NY, USA
Tons and tons of details here.
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“George Carlin is no longer with us.”
RIP, master. No one produced more, better, longer than you.
You and Vonnegut could go have a drink with Keroac and Bruce at Twain’s house. Supposed to be quite the party.
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So Cindy McCain - millionaire - has at least $225,000 in credit card debt, at 25.99% interest.
I change my mind: she and her husband are perfect for our country.
Ya see, she’s just like you and me.
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Justice Adolf Scalia said that granting Guantánamo detainees access to habeas corpus “will almost certainly cause more Americans to be killed,” mistakenly believing “habeas corpus” meant “duck hunting with my pal Dick.”
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Enjoy some great Father’s Day gift ideas, from THE George Regis, Consumption Advocate and host of 24/7’s “There’s Never Enough!”
Courtesy of the okay folk at Shoot The Messenger.
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Well, now. Guess I touched a nerve.
“Bill Hicks Award Winner” jokes about assassinating Obama
Methinks not everyone gets ‘comedy,’ though some of the commentators understand.
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Well, you have to account for inflation, liberal media.
I mean, in 2008 dollars, the Peloponnession War in 431 B.C. would have been, well, absurd.
Read it: BBC uncovers lost Iraq billions
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