Dennis Miller, Melissa Manchester
March 12, 2015 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & Web
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Comedian Dennis Miller guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk with Comedian Michele LaFong in a “Getting Personal with the Stars” interview.
Celebrated as a witty comedian with an entertaining and intriguing stand-up routine, Miller keeps audiences laughing with his irreverent observations. A favorite of the public and critics alike, The New York Times said, “Mr. Miller is exquisitely attuned to contemporary foibles … his material can be scathing, his delivery low key … Mr. Miller reaches a bit farther than most comedians for the scorching comment … this smart aleck has an uncommonly sharp eye.”
Called “one of the premiere comedy talents in America today,” Miller emerged on the national scene in as the “Weekend Update” correspondent on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. After leaving SNL in 1991, Miller moved to HBO, where he hosted the critically acclaimed talk show Dennis Miller Live for nine seasons. No stranger to television talk shows, Miller is a regular on Fox News Channel’s Hannity and The O’Reilly Factor. He was also host and executive producer of CNBC’s Dennis Miller, which featured conversation, opinion and humor.
For more about Dennis and his radio show, click here.
Melissa Manchester
Singer Melissa Manchester guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk radio show with Comedian Michele LaFong in a backstage interview at The Suncoast H & C.
After getting her start as a singer-pianist in the clubs of Greenwich Village, Manchester performed with Bette Midler as a “Harlette” before landing a recording contract. Her debut releases, “Home to Myself” and “Bright Eyes” laid the foundation for her solo career. In 1975, Manchester’s album “Melissa” produced her first top ten hit, “Midnight Blue.”
Manchester was nominated for a Grammy® Award in 1978 and 1979, and won the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “You Should Hear How She Talks About You” in 1982. In 1979, she became the first artist in the history of the Academy Awards® to have two nominated movie themes in the same year – “Through The Eyes of Love” from the film “Ice Castles,” and the title song from “The Promise.”
As an actress, Manchester has guest starred in numerous television shows, including “Blossom” and “Fame,” and in films, such as “For The Boys” and “Dirty Girl.” She has also appeared in the Los Angeles-based theatrical production of “Sweeney Todd” and recently starred in the Chicago premiere of the musical “HATS!,” which features several songs she co-wrote.
John Mulaney, Weird Al Yankovic
March 5, 2015 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & Web
Comedian John Mulaney guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk with Comedian Michele LaFong to promote his upcoming debut at The Mirage on March 6 at 10pm.
John Mulaney is also an actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work as a writer on Saturday Night Live (SNL) and as a standup comedian. He is the creator and star of the Fox sitcom Mulaney. The series is a semi-autobiographical series about his life as a standup comedian and premiered on October 5, 2014.
In addition to writing for SNL, Mulaney has appeared on the show’s “Weekend Update” segment. He and SNL actor Bill Hader co-created the recurring SNL character Stefon. Mulaney was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series with the SNL writing staff from 2009-2012. Mulaney won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards with Justin Timberlake, Seth Meyers and Katreese Barnes.
In addition to his work on SNL, Mulaney is a prolific stand-up comedian. He has performed once on Live at Gotham, once on Conan, once on Jimmy Kimmel Live, twice on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, twice on Late Night With Conan O’Brien, and once on Comedy Central Presents. Mulaney also released a stand-up comedy album entitled Primetime Emmy Award in 2009, and a stand-up comedy special called New In Town in 2012. Both were produced with Comedy Central.
Weird Al Yankovic
Weird Al Yankovic guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong on 1230AM KLAV in Las Vegas, and The Web. In a backstage interview at The Cannery H & C, Al was very playful and candid about his family life, and very successful, long career. Weird Al, known for his costumed comedic song parodies, made it clear that he always asks for the green light from the artist before recording a parody of their song for a music video. When asked if he was ever refused permission by anyone, he said “Only Prince has consistantly said “no,” with no explanation given. Whenever possible I try to go to the artists directly because managers often get in the way, as with Lady GaGa.”
It’s because a lot of fans that were into me in the 80’s are still into me, and now they are bringing their kids. It’s become a family bonding experience. Another reason for my popularity with families is my New York Times Best Selling childrens book “When I Grow Up” Some of my fans are hard core! They’ll follow me from one city to the next. Sometimes it’s the same people in the front row city to city even though the shows are hundreds of miles apart.”
Weird Al was featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s Syndicated Monthly Column “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” in Casino Player Magazine. He will be performing at Planet Hollywood May 12-16.
More about Weird Al here–>
Get the “Alpocalypse” album here–>
TweetAdam Carolla, Kevin Nealon, Kevin Farley on LVBST with Comedian Michele LaFong
Feb. 20, 2014- 6-7pm PST 1230am KLAV in Las Vegas & streaming live
Adam Carolla, Kevin Nealon, and Kevin Farley guest on Las Vegas Backstage Talk with Comedian Michele LaFong.
Comedian Adam Carolla brings his popular live podcast, “The Adam Carolla Show,” to Treasure Island Theatre for one night only on February 21 at 9 p.m.
The show will feature Carolla with co-hosts Alison Rosen and Bald Bryan performing fan favorite segments including “Blah Blah Blog,” “GayWalking” and “The News” featuring pictures and video of the most current news topics. Also headliner Jo Koy.
Carolla co-hosted the syndicated radio program “Loveline” from 1995 to 2005, as well as the show’s television version on MTV from 1996 to 2000. He was the co-host of the popular Comedy Central series “The Man Show” from 1999 to 2004, and a regular performer on “Crank Yankers” from 2002 to 2007. Carolla has also appeared on several reality shows including “Dancing with the Stars” and “Celebrity Apprentice.”
“The Adam Carolla Show” is the Internet’s most downloaded daily broadband show and has held that position since its debut in March 2009.
For more about Adam Carolla, go to www.adamcarolla.com
Kevin Nealon
Kevin Nealon returns on Las Vegas Backstage Talk Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong on 1230AM KLAV in Las Vegas and The Web. Former Star of “SNL,” Kevin is mostly known for “Subliminal Man,” “Hans and Franz,” Weekend Update, and he just finished his last season on Showtime Series “Weeds.”
Kevin is appearing at The Suncoast Showroom on Feb. 22 & 23.
For more on Kevin Nealon: www.kevinnealon.com/about-me
Kevin Farley
Kevin Farley, who is appearing this week at the Laugh Factory, inside the Tropicana Hotel, has truly established himself as a comedic presence on the big screen and television. He appeared with Adam Sandler in “The Waterboy” and also starred in the films “Black Sheep” and
“Beverly Hills Ninja.” Farley can be seen in numerous hit TV shows such as “That ‘70s Show,” “3rd Rock from the Sun,” “Joey,” “Just Shoot Me,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “United States of Tara,” “True Jackson, VP” and many more. Farley is headlining this week, Monday to Sunday, Feb. 17-23, along with Jeff Richards and Jay Reid. Show times are 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. nightly
Dennis Miller, Uri Geller-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Nov. 7, 2013- 6-7pm PST 1230am in Las Vegas & The Web
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Dennis Miller guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk with Michele LaFong.
Celebrated as a witty comedian with an entertaining and intriguing stand-up routine, Miller keeps audiences laughing with his irreverent observations. A favorite of the public and critics alike, The New York Times said, “Mr. Miller is exquisitely attuned to contemporary foibles … his material can be scathing, his delivery low key … Mr. Miller reaches a bit farther than most comedians for the scorching comment … this smart aleck has an uncommonly sharp eye.”
Called “one of the premiere comedy talents in America today,” Miller emerged on the national scene in as the “Weekend Update” correspondent on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. After leaving SNL in 1991, Miller moved to HBO, where he hosted the critically acclaimed talk show Dennis Miller Live for nine seasons. No stranger to television talk shows, Miller is a regular on Fox News Channel’s Hannity and The O’Reilly Factor. He was also host and executive producer of CNBC’s Dennis Miller, which featured conversation, opinion and humor.
For more about Dennis and his radio show, click here.
Dennis is appearing at Caesars Palace with Bill O’Reilly on Nov. 15.
Uri Geller
Uri Geller guests on LV Backstage Talk with Comedian Michele Lafong and tells the story of how his appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson almost ruined his career.
Watkins Publishing has signed an authorized biography of Uri Geller which tells his life story and explores recent claims about his clandestine work with the CIA and the Israeli intelligence agency, the Mossad, during and after the Cold War.
Geller is best-known for his Vegas-style act where he bends spoons, describes hidden drawings, and performs other paranormal feats.
Michael Mann, publisher at large for Watkins, said: “Uri is world-famous for mind reading and spoon bending but his work with the CIA and Mossad during the 60s and 70s as well as, it seems, in post 9/11 times, has until now remained secret. The Secret Life of Uri Geller tells the real story of his extraordinary life and his alleged continuing undercover work for the West’s major spy agencies.”
“The Secret Life of Uri Geller”: CIA Masterspy? http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-Life-Uri-Geller/dp/1780287615
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Kevin Nealon, Jen Kirkman-LV Backstage Talk with Comedian Michele LaFong
March 21, 2013- 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV and The Web
Kevin Nealon returns on Las Vegas Backstage Talk Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong on 1230AM KLAV in Las Vegas and The Web.
Former Star of “SNL,” sat down with Comedian Michele LaFong after one of his “sold out” shows at he Orleans Showroom, in August, at The Orleans H & C.
Kevin, is mostly known for “Subliminal Man,” “Hans and Franz,” Weekend Update, and he just finished his last season on Showtime Series “Weeds.” For more on Kevin Nealon: www.kevinnealon.com
Kevin Nealon, will soon be featured in Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in Casino Player Magazine.
Jen Kirkman
Jen Kirkman speaks to Michele LaFong about having just performing her stand-up show along with other writers, and cast members of “After Lately.”
Jen is a regular on “Chelsea Lately” & “After Lately” was in Vegas on March 9 & 10 at The Suncoast Casino for a “Comedians of Chelsea Lately” stand-up show. Jen also has a hilarious book coming out in April titled, i can barely take care of myself: tales from a happy life without kids. For more about Jenn: jenkirkman.com/bio
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Kevin Nealon, Jack Jones-LV Backsyage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Aug. 23, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & Web
Comedian/Actor/SNL Alumni-Kevin Nealon guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
Kevin is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” and has received critical acclaim for his role in the current Showtime series “Weeds” – now entering its final season.
As one of the longest running cast members on “SNL” (1986-1995), Nealon created some of the show’s most memorable characters, including “The Subliminal Man” and “Hans and Franz. He was also well-known for his recurring role as an anchor on “Weekend Update.” In 1988, he earned an Emmy Award® nomination as part of the “SNL” writing team.
In 2008, Nealon released his first book, “Yes, You’re Pregnant, But What About Me?” – a comical look at the male perspective of pregnancy.
Kevin will soon be featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s Syndicated “Las Vegas backstage Talk” column in Casino Player Magazine, and “Getting Personal with the Stars” in Gaming Today.
More about Kevin Nealon here–>
You can catch Kevin Nealon at The Orleans
Orleans Showroom, Aug. 24 & 25 – 8:00pm
Singer – Jack Jones
Jack Jones will be live in-studio at 970 am KNUU, in Las Vegas, and the segment will also be videotaped.
With a disarming smile, an effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones is one of the greatest singers ranking with the legendary Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Vic Damone. A true Singers’ Singer. A double Grammy winner, Jack performs around the globe to sold-out audiences in venues ranging from Jazz clubs to the London Palladium. Whether he performs with his trio or full Symphony orchestra, his musical perfection and vocal passion unfailingly illustrate why he stands with the luminaries. From the thematic threads of his shows to his ability to make the largest halls intimate, Jack Jones is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. The New York Times raves, “he is arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer…” . There is only one Jack Jones. I love that he was the one that sang the Boat.”
More about Jack Jones here–>
You can catch Jack Jones at South Point.
The Showroom at South Point, Aug. 24 & 25 – 7:30pm
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
