Herman Cain Sings His New Blues Hit: 9,9,9 and more from Jimmy Fallon

The presidential race provides fodder for comedians like few other national news events.  Jimmy Fallon's creative writing team has been hard at work lampooning the Republicans.  As the headline shows, my favorite piece is Herman Cain's song, but if you want to see the whole piece, click on the second video.  Funny Stuff.

Short Version - Herman only (with an intro from Fallon).  Don't be fooled by the fact that the pictures are the same.

Long version - All the Candidates

Carlsberg Beer Setup Comedy

This is a GREAT idea.  This calls for a Carlsberg.  Funny stuff.  The Carlsberg tough guys are pretty scary.  I was waiting for them to start throwing chairs.

News Story Formula

Here's a clever and amusing recipe for making a TV news story.  As a former network news producer I can assure you that this characterization is not far from the truth.  Warning, some objectionable language, but despite the language I think you'll enjoy it.

Bored to Death: Bad Detective Work Makes Good Comedy

Jason Schawarzman  and Zach Galifianakis helm BORED TO DEATH, a new detective half hour comedy show which premeires this coming Sunday on HBO. It's a silly sendup of detective shows, with bumbling tales of inept detective work.  The stars of Funny People and The Hangover are joined by Ted Danson in this quirky, elegantly shot NY detective 1/2 hour Crimedy. 

The Must See Movie of this Fall: Amreeka

How do you relate the Palestinian Israeli strife an American audience?  You make it an 'American' story.  That's what writer/director Cherien Dabis has done in her first feature - Amreeka.  Dabis, who also wrote for The L Word, has hit the creative jackpot with her new 'outsider' feature that has been raking in prizes at Cannes and Sundance.  Dabis has brilliantly executed the delicate dance between dead serious issues and intimate comedic moments that are rarely done well.  This is a must see movie, so put it on your viewing list this fall.  To read a full review by Caryn James of the Daily Beast (Click here).