While you could make the argument that (for one night, at least) I was one of the funniest people in Baltimore, I am not THE FUNNIEST PERSON IN BALTIMORE. That distinction was earned last Wednesday night by Erin Jackson, winner of the 19-week long contest held by The Baltimore Comedy Factory.

The results were achieved through a mathematically complex mix of audience vote and judge's scores. I thought I had it locked up until I learned that my wife had been installed as a last-minute replacement judge (Michael Richards had been inexplicably delayed). She thought Erin was great and remembered that I still haven't cleaned the gutters. Next thing you know, I had been escorted from the room and Erin is up there holding the Big Ed McMahon Check.

I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who came out to support me. It meant a great deal to have you all there...but in truth, it would have been nice if one of you had offered to buy me a drink.

Congratulations Erin!

PSSST!
Erin?
Can I borrow a couple hundred bucks?
I really thought USC was a mortal lock!

A few months ago I decided that I would start going on acting auditions again, and what do you know? I booked one. I was hired to portray Plato in a software company commercial. I think you'll get a kick out of it.

You can take a look at the ad by using the link below.
Yes, that is authentic Ancient Greek you hear in the first scene (thanks Yianni).

One thing though, at this time it's only Internet Explorer enabled. If you are using Firefox (my new favorite) or Opera (my former favorite), suck it up and open IE one more time, just for this. Go on...you know it's still on your hard drive somewhere.

Got a little more information on the CMT comedy show that I will be taping in January. They have changed the name to CMT's Comedy Stage. Apparently, Some Stand Up on Cable was taken. OK, so it's not the most dynamic title. I've just gotten my hands on the talent roster and it's a full boat: Mike Armstrong, Tom Mabe, John Wesley Austin and Killer Beaz are all slated. My show tapes January 16, 2006 at the Belcourt Theater in Nashville. No ticket details yet and nothing about it on the CMT website. I'll keep you posted.

If you know of any group that might be in need of top-notch Worry-Free entertainment, I would be grateful if you would pass my name along for consideration, or contact me and I'll take it from there. You could also direct them to my website at Worry- Free Comedy.

A public toilet (installed as part of an art exhibition) in Switzerland made out of one-way glass. No one can see you in there. But when you are inside, it looks like you are sitting in a clear glass box.
I'm not sure that I could do it. You?

'Til next time...KT