July 11, 2007
Thank God For Summer Television!
I know what you are saying...Myles, there is no such thing as good television during the Summertime. While in the past this may have been true, the last few years have changed my mind on this.
Instead of watching old Lost reruns, or playing catch-up with your CSI flavor of choice, may I suggest a better alternative? Maybe TWO alternatives?
1. The World Series of Pop Culture - I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this last Summer, when El Chupacabra took the championship. I am a huge fan of trivia, and especially Pop Culture Trivia, and it was a blast trying to keep up with the questions, and stand in awe of those that knew the ones that I had no clue on. They just started this week (Sunday, actually, even though the official season premiere was listed as Monday - maybe they just wanted to give us hardcore fans a head start), so you haven't missed too much, AND, as an added bonus, YOU CAN WATCH THE EPISODES FOR FREE ONLINE!!! I was especially sad because TiVo didn't change the channel correctly tonight, and as much as I love the Goodnight Show on Sprout, I was really jonesing for my Pop Culture. So, tomorrow morning, I'll be able to check in and catch up...WHEW!
Seriously, though, if you are even a tiny fan of Pop Culture trivia, or just want to see what it's all about, check out VH1 when you get a chance. Or head to the site and watch an episode. Lots of fun!
Next up is another one of my all time favorite shows...
2. Last Comic Standing - Again, for those of you that know me, you know that comedy is a huge part of my life. When Last Comic Standing first started a few years back, I thought it was a great idea. Comics who have been working their butts off for years can finally get national attention. Even if you don't do great, you get exposure, which is paramount in a career.
But it became so much more than that. The first year was a trial year. Comics didn't know what to expect and many veterans stayed away to see what would happen. Season 2 exploded with talent. Not to take away from Season 1, I promise, but that's really when this thing took off. The stakes were raised, the competition was much tougher, and the laughs flowed heavier.
This year, they have gone off the charts. They have opened it up as an International competition, and I think we're in for a wild ride. They finished up the tour and have nailed down the 32 semi-finalists.
And who, of all people, should I happen to see on tonight's episode? But Denver's own Chuck Roy, one of my favorite local comics. Now, I know we don't own Chuck, since he's originally from New Hampshire ("Live Free Or DIE"), but he lives here now and really supports this city, so dangit, he's ours!
I have raved about him since I first saw him open for John Heffron (an LCS alum) at Comedy Works, and have loved him as MC for the Film on the Rocks each year that Red Rocks hosts. I have seen him a bunch of times in several of the comedy clubs around the metro area, and I am STOKED that he got picked to be a semi-finalist.
Chuck, I wish you the very best of luck in the competition, and I cannot wait to see more footage. You are truly a hilarious man and you really deserve this chance. Now loosen up (you looked a bit nervous out there) and do your thing. You will win the audience over, I know!
That's all I've got for now, my friends, but please be sure to check those shows out. I know you won't be disappointed!
Cheers!
-Myles-