For the first time, I’m going to recommend you actually watch something before listening to this week’s album (links are below).  Why?  Well, because Ernie Kovacs is the godfather of experimental TV.  Which is why, as a comedy writer, I was blown away that my introduction to him was from non-comedian (but hilarious person) Adam X. Storm.

Adam’s connection to Ernie Kovacs is a personal one, as well as one of the art appreciator.  This week we talk about the clear impact that Ernie Kovacs has had on the world of comedy since the 50s – from Monty Python to Tim & Eric.  Whether a comedian cites him as an influence or not, there’s no doubt that he was the first one to really play with the medium.

Watch these and get a taste – as personally chosen by Adam himself.

The Nairobi Trio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoLTFQsFswM&feature=related

Percy Dovetonsils: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQUbDGrPg9U&feature=related

1812 Overture: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xq2le_1812-overture-ernie-kovacs-show_music

Host: Jason Klamm

Producer: Mike Worden

This Week’s Guest: Adam X. Storm

Comedy on Vinyl was recorded this week at the Casa De Adam X. Storm.  The samples played in these non-commercial (see: free) podcasts are used without permission, and are intended to sell more albums, (and spread the word of wonderful work) not to endorse Vinyl Piracy.  Follow us on Twitter or at the Facebooks.

Buy The Ernie Kovacs Album on vinyl: http://goo.gl/KGdKw

Buy The Ernie Kovacs Collection (some of his greatest visual work) on DVD: http://goo.gl/RzI3r

Music featuring Adam X. Storm:
The Brittle Bones: http://goo.gl/H7bAw
Vote Smith: http://goo.gl/jgwfA

Looking Forward: A Hopemoir (produced by Adam X. Storm): http://hopemoir.com/

Thank you!

Jason Klamm

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He was Troy McClure.  He was Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer.  He was Bill McNeil.  Most importantly, he was a brilliant comedic actor, and loved by everyone he worked with.  He also inspired some of us to do what it is we do.  That was reason enough to make our first live episode a tribute to him.

This week we were honored to be joined by Vicki Lewis, whose love for Phil Hartman made this one big, amazing Phil-Hartman-lovefest.  Vicki let us in on who Phil Hartman was – and what he still means – to her as a person and a creative person.  In this episode, Jeremy also reads a wonderful message from Melanie Hutsell, and we speak with Paul Hartmann, Phil’s brother, and Angel Rosenthal, organizer of the “Phil Hartman for the Walk of Fame” movement on Facebook – both of whom kindly sat around for a long time waiting for a call.

We also talk about a Poco album called “Legends,” which matters only because Phil Hartman designed the album cover, and it was his favorite piece.  Phil Hartman was a genius and renaissance man, and deserves to be celebrated.  His 63rd birthday would have been next week, so celebrate as you will – watch Houseguest for the millionth time, perhaps.  Or listen to this episode again.  That’s what I’ll be doing.

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Host: Jason Klamm

Producer: Mike Worden

This Week’s Guests: Mike Preister, Jeremy Guskin and Vicki Lewis

Comedy on Vinyl was recorded this week at the Zephyr Theatre.  The samples played in these non-commercial (see: free) podcasts are used without permission, and are intended to sell more albums, (and spread the word of wonderful work) not to endorse Vinyl Piracy.  Follow us on Twitter or at the Facebooks.

Phil Hartman for the Walk of Fame: http://goo.gl/1hIuc

The Lovely Vicki Lewis: http://vickilewis.com/

Thank you!

Jason Klamm

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(Originally posted 9/7:)
Every once in a great while, you come across a comedy album that changes comedy.  Maybe it doesn’t change the nature of comedy, but it changes your understanding of what comedy can be.  Rarely can a stand-up do that on his own.  But then, it’s arguable that Steve Martin wasn’t just a stand-up, and that “Let’s Get Small” might not be a comedy album at all.  Which is fine.  Because it is ONE OF THE FUNNIEST THINGS YOU WILL EVER HEAR.  Period.

For the uninitiated, you might look at the album art and turn away.  But do yourself a favor – think of what you might already know about Steve Martin, and then look at this album cover again.  Think about why that guy would ever put a balloon on his head.  Then throw that assumption out, because there’s no pretension here.  It’s JUST COMEDY.  Pure and simple.  On that note: enjoy.

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Host: Jason Klamm

Producer: Mike Worden

This Week’s Guests: Mike Preister and Jeremy Guskin

Comedy on Vinyl is recorded at Fort Awesome Studios in beautiful downtown Burbank.  The samples played in these non-commercial (see: free) podcasts are used without permission, and are intended to sell more albums, not to endorse Vinyl Piracy.  Follow us on Twitter or at the Facebooks.

Official Steve Martin Site: http://www.stevemartin.com/

Steve Martin’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/stevemartintogo

Buy “Let’s Get Small” on vinyl: http://goo.gl/wPlig

Comedy on Vinyl Live! A Tribute to Phil Hartman! A FREE show is on Saturday, September 17 in Hollywood – http://goo.gl/99yRb

Jeremy plays a bad guy in the upcoming NBC mini-series “Blackout” soon!

The official COV site is finally up at ComedyonVinyl.com

Here’s how I find our weekly theme music: http://goo.gl/S1f1r

Thank you,

Jason Klamm

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