Went to see Lewis Black last night. Full report later tomorrow but I will share with you his description of John Boehner: "A magical wizard took a mood ring and turned it into a human being!"
Fred Phelps is the founder of the infamous Westboro Baptist Church that shows up at funerals and stages offensive anti-gay protests. A lot of people have fantasized that when he goes, they'll show up at his and give his family and followers a taste of their own medicine. It may be time to start painting those signs…
Obits for David Brenner are saying he held the record of any comedian for the most appearances with Johnny Carson. I'm not sure but I think Pete Barbutti did, though maybe not if you added in Tonight Show appearances without Johnny. Brenner guest-hosted a number of times and at one point when Carson was seriously about to leave, David was one of the contenders for succession. I'll write about that one of these days.