Harry Basil-Las Vegas Backstage talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Jan. 19, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Comedian/ Director Harry Basil guests on LVBST Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
Harry received a lot of “Respect” from the man who “gets none”, when Rodney featured Harry in two of his HBO specials. Harry’s love for the movies really paid off when he co-wrote and co-produced three of Rodney Dangerfield’s movies. “Ladybugs” for Paramount Pictures, “Meet Wally Sparks” for Trimark, and “My Five Wives” co-starring Andrew Dice Clay and SNL’s Molly Shannon, for Artisan . In all three films Harry worked closely with legendary Director Sidney Furie through every aspect of the filmmaking process.
Harry moved out to Hollywood and created a stand-up comedy act at the world famous Comedy Store. He quickly made a name for himself in the comedy circuit headlining in Las Vegas and other major venues around the country. He was in big demand as an opening act for such stars as Gloria Estafan, Liza Minelli, The Beach Boys, the Pointer Sisters, Chuck Berry and Rodney Dangerfield.
Harry will soon be managing The Laugh Factory at The Tropicana H & C, Gallagher’s future new full-time comedy room.
Gallagher will be featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s Syndicated Monthly Column “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” in Casino Player Magazine, as well as “Getting Personal with the Stars” LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated Column in Gaming Today.
You can catch Harry live at Harrah’s Las Vegas
Headlining at The Improv Comedy Club, Jan.17th – 22th
Showtime: 8:30PM, 10:30PM
For reservations
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
Jan. 14, 2012: It Took Paula Poundstone To Make LaFong’s Jaw Drop!
Yes. It’s true. Paula Poundstone made my jaw drop! I suppose my husband was right. I was capable all along!
It really does take a lot to make my jaw drop. I guess that I was shocked that it was even possible for a comedian to perform a hilarious, lull-free, smart, clean show of all new relevant material, while working the crowd masterfully. Paula Poundstone did it with ease, for almost two hours straight! (No pun intended.) Talk about underselling, and over delivering!
Yesterday, after interviewing Paula on “Las Vegas Backstage Now,” currently “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” with Comedian Michele LaFong, on 1230AM KLAV in Las Vegas, and The Web. I was fascinated by Poundstone’s humble self-reference as “Just a Little Joke Teller, and very importantly, a single mom of three.” I couldn’t imagine that her new act was just that: A new act. But it was. Wow! What a concept. It’s not like some of us comics have never written new acts. Of course we have. All the time, and funny ones too! It’s just that…well…when the time comes to perform it, we realize that audiences deserve the “tried and tested” material.
You see, a lot of us performers are doing the same old crap on stage, time after time because we are humanitarians. We sacrifice our own need to branch out and grow, for the sake of our paying audiences. Yeah…I believe that. And if I were a drag queen, my name would be Dee Nile! I guess I realize all of this now, after watching a “super-pro” like Paula Poundstone.
I hadn’t seen Paula’s show in its entirety, in a very long time. I kept waiting for the old “snicker bar commercial bit,” or “I’ve never been rich enough to be a republican” bit, or some other old familiar staple. Instead, she was always present, and “in the moment,”completely plugged in to any whispers or extra noises in the room, piping in with hilarious comments, and comebacks, while simultaneously weaving in and out of her new material. Although Paula Poundstone’s act is always uniquely funny, her real strength lies in working the crowd.
During my interview with Paula, she stated that chatting with the audience, is what she truly enjoys doing the most. It really showed too! Everyone was engaged, invested, and having a great time. Who would have figured that a comic, that is a single mom with three that proclaims on stage that she dislikes sex with ANYONE, lives with sixteen cats, two dogs, and other creatures, would be such a “people person?” But a “people person” she is! After the show, Paula did a meet and greet, posing for pictures with her long line of fans. What a great show, and a wonderful value.
Paula Poundstone will be my Feature Interview in Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Getting Personal with the Stars” Column in Casino Player Magazine, July edition 2013, as well “Las Vegas backstage Talk’s Syndicated Monthly Column, in Casino Player Magazine.
Paula Poundstone is appearing at The Orleans Showroom, Jan. 13- 14 at 8pm
Tickets start at $19.95 plus tax. Call (702) 365-7075
Paula Poundstone, Scott Record, Jeff Capri-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Jan. 12, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Paula Poundstone guests on LVBST Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
Poundstone began nurturing her stand-up comedy talent in 1979 on the Boston comedy scene before moving to San Francisco. She starred in multiple HBO comedy specials and appeared on “Saturday Night Live.” Poundstone received a Cable ACE Award for a comedy special for her one-hour HBO special “Cats, Cops, and Stuff.” She received her second Cable ACE Award for her self-titled HBO talk show series.
Continuing with many successes throughout the 1990s, Poundstone starred in “The Paula Poundstone Show” on ABC and many other television appearances, incuding an HBO Speacial. Poundstone is the recipient of an EmmyR Award for her field pieces on the PBS program “Life & Times.”
Poundstone will be featured in Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in Casino Player Magazine, and is LaFong’s Feature Interview in “Getting Personal with the Stars” Column in July’s issue of CP Magazine.
For more about Paula, click HERE.
You can catch Paula live at The Orleans
Orleans Showroom,
Jan.13 & 14 8:00pm
Comedian/Impressionist – Scott Record
Scott is one of the most requested headliners on several of the world’s most elite cruise lines. Corporate appearances make up yet another large percentage of Scott’s current schedule. Many Fortune 500 companies such as KMPG, Lucent, Warner Lambert, IBM, ATT, Chrysler, Ford, Isuzu, Phillip Morris, GE, Sunoco, American Airlines, Sun Microsystems, Pfizer, Kraft Nabisco and Motorola have enjoyed Scott’s performances and continually book him for return engagements. Scott has a great web site, check it out especially his great videos.
For more info about Scott, CLICK HERE!
You can catch Scott live at Harrah’s Las Vegas
The Improv Comedy Club, Jan.10th – 15th
Showtime:8:30PM, 10:30PM
Comedian – Jeff Capri
Described by many as “Energetically laid back,” Jeff Capri is one of very few second generation comics working today. Jeff’s observational comedic palette takes a different direction than his father’s Dick Capri’s classic Catskill style. Jeff covers everything from pop-culture, biographical and political twists as well as a silly pun or two.
For more info about Jeff, click here!
You can catch Jeff live at Harrah’s Las Vegas
The Improv Comedy Club, Jan.10th – 15th
Showtime: 8:30PM, 10:30PM
For reservations
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
Frank Marino, Tom Stevens-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Jan. 5, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Frank Marino, Star & Producer of “Divas Las Vegas” guests on LVBST Radio Show w/Comedian Michele LaFong.
From “Divas Las Vegas”, we welcome Frank Marino, who is featured in an all star cast of superstar female impersonators who not only recreate but almost uncannily duplicate the likenesses of stars ranging from Britney Spears to Cher and Diana Ross to Beyonce even Madonna and Dolly Parton have been known to stop by. Meanwhile, Marino in his role as the show’s emcee and star changes between every act bringing an international whirlwind of couture to the stage with each spectacular entrance.
Frank will soon be featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated Column, “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” in Casino Player Magazine, and “Getting Personal with the Stars” Syndicated Column in Gaming Today.
For more info about Frank Marino, click here!
You can catch “Divas Las Vegas”live at Imperial Palace, now The Quad
At Imperial Theatre
Showtimes:10:00pm Nightly – Dark Fridays
Singer, Impressionist – Tom Stevens
In honor of Elvis Presley’s 77th birthday, applauded singer-impressionist and comedian Tom Stevens brings his Elvis tribute show to the Suncoast Showroom for two performances, January 7 and 8, each evening at 7:30 p.m.
While Stevens is well-known for impressions of a wide range of celebrities – including Jerry Lewis, Jimmy Stewart, Bill Clinton, George Burns, Paul Lynde, Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, Carol Channing, Bill Cosby and Robert DeNiro – his Suncoast performance will be all Elvis. Walking, talking and dressing like The King himself, Stevens will perform many of Elvis’ hits, including gospel and country songs.
For more about Tom, click here.
You can catch Tom bringing his Elvis tribute showto The Suncoast
Suncoast Showroom, Jan. 7 & 8, 7:30pm
For reservations
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, Norm Johnson-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Dec. 29, 2011 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Gregory Popovich guests on LVBST Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong. “Getting Personal with the Stars” is what LaFong does with this circus crew.
Comedy Pet Theater features an amazing cast of housecats, dogs, parrots. even geese and mice! Critics describe it as a unique blend of comedy, world-champion juggling, and the extraordinary talents of more than 30 performing pets. Gregory Popovich has rescued the animals from shelters all over the country and transformed them into Las Vegas stars! Popovich was a Finalist on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent, and is a fifth-generation circus performer who learned early on how to develop strong bonds with animals. He released his first book “You CAN Train Your Cat” in late 2009 and has been featured on The Tonight Show, David Letterman and in USA Today, just to name a few. Comedy Pet Theater performs 4pm daily at The V-Theater. See below for schedule or for more information go to http://vtheater.com/cpt.htm or call (702) 260-7200
Gregory will be featured in Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated Column, “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” in Casino August 2013 edition of Casino Player Magazine.
For more info about Popovitch, CLICK HERE!
You can catch “Popovich Comedy Pet Theater”live at Planet Hollywood At V Theater
Showtimes: December 17-29 – 4:00pm – no dark dates
December 31, 2011-Calendar Year 2012 – 4:00pm – Dark Wednesdays
Las Vegas’ Favorite Publicist – Norm Johnson
Norm Johnson will be highlighting what’s happening for New Year’s and the new year to come.
In 1965, he moved to Las Vegas and worked at the Las Vegas Sun as a sports writer before becoming a featured Las Vegas entertainment columnist. Most recently he was honored with the coveted “Meatball Award” for his journalistic career in Las Vegas, presented by the men and ladies who made Las Vegas famous.entertainers.
For more info about Norm, click here!
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Comedian – Mitchell Walters
Known as “the Area Code Guy” for his talents in memorizing area codes, Mitchell has headlined for every major comedy club across America and Canada, and opened for Michael Bolton and Neil Sedaka. For three years, he
toured America with the late, great Sam Kinison as one of the “Outlaws of Comedy”, playing venues ranging from 3,500 seat arenas to 17,000 at Madison Square Garden.
See more about Mitchell, HERE.
See Mitchell LIVE at Riviera Dec. 5th – 11th 9:00pm
Comedy Club Showroom Reserve HERE.
“TV Warm-Up Guy” – Steve Howard
Steve Howard is one of LA’s most experienced and sought-after TV studio audience warm-up artists. His style and personality sets him apart, making him desirable to producers who want their audiences pumped up!
Howard’s very long resume includes warming-up the audiences for well- established television shows like America’s Got Talent, and so many more!
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