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Jonathan Katz is best known as a somewhat inadequate therapist from an animated sitcom. That show, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, ran for five years on Comedy Central; it featured squiggly computer animation and long pauses, and it helped make animation cool again.
Jonathan is not a therapist; he is a comedian. On stage he tells jokes and stories and some things that are neither jokes nor stories, they're just funny in a way you can't always figure out. In 1997 he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; his response has been to introduce the word "neurologist" into his act.
Recently he performed at Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway Theatre in Somerville Massachusetts, mixing clips from his career and a frank discussion of the merits of motorized scooters.
Featured on www.transom.org. For more information and conversation visit http://www.transom.org/shows/2006/200605_evening_of_75_laughs/
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Jonathan Katz is best known as a somewhat inadequate therapist from an animated sitcom. That show, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, ran for five years on Comedy Central; it featured squiggly computer animation and long pauses, and it helped make animation cool again. Jonathan is not a therapist; he is a comedian. On stage he tells jokes and stories and some things that are neither jokes nor stories, they're just funny in a way you can't always figure out. In 1997 he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; his response has been to introduce the word "neurologist" into his act. Recently he performed at Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway Theatre in Somerville Massachusetts, mixing clips from his career and a frank discussion of the merits of motorized scooters. Featured on www.transom.org. For more information and conversation visit http://www.transom.org/shows/2006/200605_evening_of_75_laughs/
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Review of An Evening of 75 Laughs with Jonathan KatzDoesn'y cross the pond I'm afraid. Enjoy at home! |
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Review of An Evening of 75 Laughs with Jonathan KatzThis is great comedy and is perfect for enjoyment on the radio. I laughed out loud several times, especially during the phone calls. This is a funny, funny piece! The piece is paced well and keeps the listener engaged. This would work great on a holiday or as a special anytime, probably best on a weeknight or Saturday. Nice work, we could use more of this on the radio.
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Broadcast History
Not yet broadcast. Special feature on Transom.org.
Timing and Cues
News Compatible. 1 Minute Billboard, 53 minute program, with two 30-second breaks over music after copy like, "...will continue in a moment."
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Posted on May 16, 2006 at 05:08 PM | Permalink
Review of An Evening of 75 Laughs with Jonathan Katz
Several Rib-Splitting Moments! The Humor was Great! The voice carried a PRPD core value of being conversational -- and yet the humor came through very well. The pacing was perfecto!
There was one routine that I found not only to not be funny but offensive. I have recommended that the producer remove (and if he does I will remove this comment) the routine where the boy dreams of killing his father. I recommend to station managers or PRPDs that you edit out that disgraceful routine. It's short and could be replaced with a song or support message or other announcement for the duration of that poorly devised excuse for humor. Honoring one's parents is a PRPD core value under the fullest meaning of Civility and the Quality of Respect.
This kind of variety from the norm would probably be a welcome relief for a Saturday night or Sunday airing.