Two of the funniest comedians I've ever worked with are currently touring in a variety revue entitled, "A Tribute to Ed Sullivan." John Byner (left) was on Mr. Sullivan's show many-a-time, often doing a hilarious impression of the host which, one assumes, is seen to full advantage in this current venture. Pete Barbutti (right) holds the world's record for the most appearances by a stand-up comic on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. I've seen both gents live in the last few years and laughed my not-inconsiderable derriere off. The show also features the lovely Annie Gaybis (Mrs. Byner), singer Anna Maria Alberghetti, The Amazing Platters, and a couple of other acts, including a trained dog.
I can't find a website listing the entire schedule but they seem to be all over Southern California the first month of 2003 — in Orange County on January 12, in Thousand Oaks on January 15, in Glendora on January 19, in San Diego on January 24, and in Palm Springs on January 25. There are probably other gigs but these are all I could find with a fast Google search. I'm going to try to make it to one of these.