It's all a blur. But, I do remember growing up in New Hampshire, which I understand has recently become a state. Maybe now it will snow less there. I remember Mr. Sanderson throwing me out of his english class at Manchester Central High School and into a "Special Ed Class" for being a wise ass. I guess I taught him a lesson about how much money you can make being a wise ass (if he ever finds out what I do for a living or even remembers how he scarred me for life). Then there are some wonderful memories from my years at Boston University where I graduated with a degree in Poli-Sci, and a minor in International Relations. Thanks to those years I now know how "nations inter-relate" and how alcohol makes me feel really good about myself. After that I have a couple of memories of me as an officer in the U.S. Navy. A mongoose-cobra fight in Pakistan, a bathhouse in Thailand, climbing the outside of a five story building in the United Arab Emirates to meet some British Stewardess. That one's really blurry. After that, acting and comedy. And here we are. Now, I have a new show called "My Boys" coming out this Nov. 28 on TBS.
Website
jamiekaler.com
Influences
Ben Franklin, William Holden, Herbert J. Kaler, Vasco Da Gama, Dick Shawn, Tyler Durden, Charles Bukowski, Richard Pryor, Admiral Bull Halsey, Baby Jessica, Pat Tillman, John David Lentz, Jessica Biel, Carl Yastrzemski, James "Whitey" Bulger, Sid Caesar, Joseph Schlitz, Dirk Diggler, Francis Begbie.
My Boys, Will and Grace, Friends, That 70's Show, Robot Chicken, Monk, The Family Stone, King of Queens, Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson...
Jamie Kaler's Interests
General
Living forever, hors d'ouevres, and comfortable shoes.
Music
The Clash, U2, She Wants Revenge, Sam Cooke, The Raconteurs, Elvis Costello, George Jones, Colin Hay, Belle and Sebastian, The Killers, Radiohead, Springsteen, Depeche Mode, Guns and Roses, Seal, The New Radicals, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tom Waits, Handel, Billy Bragg, The Jam, Glen Campbell, Hank Williams, Fifty Cent Haircut, and Francis Scott Key
Movies
Fight Club, Groundhog Day, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Trainspotting, The Shawshank Redemption, Quiz Show, Batman Begins, The Jerk, Animal House, 3:10 to Yuma, LA Confidential, Fargo.
Television
My Boys, Robot Chicken, Extras, Nova, 60 Minutes, The Wire, 30 Rock, South Park, Flight of the Conchords, PTI, Rescue Me, Deadwood, Entourage, and CBS Sunday Morning.
Books
The Grapes of Wrath, The Power of One, The Road, The Fountainhead, Entertainment Weekly.
Here's a clip of my favorite MY BOYS episode "Superstar Treatment". You can watch MY BOYS episodes online at TBS.com or catch all-new MY BOYS episodes Thursdays 9:30/8:30c on TBS.
Still waiting on the congrats from you on my Yankees winning their 27th World Championship! Are you out driving across the country in your topless Jeep with the dog or something?
With U2 listed second amongst your list of music ... make every effort to see them someplace on this tour. I saw them opening night (North America) on Sat 12th here in Chicago; AWESOME! Hope all is well and you have recovered from your Bday.
This will be my 9th time working Junior's and it's a great club!
I think there is a big pie-eating contest (or tractor pull ...or something) down at the county fair or something when we're not shouting at drunks during our shows!
hey Jamie thanks for the ADD here too! :) Sorry I missed your show last night :( I really wanted to go and had reservations and all... BUT apparently a little bit of water and rain scares most people away! And my friends all backed down on going on me! And it is probably NEVER a good idea to go to a Comedy Club ALONE! lol... Especially if you are one of those who don't really want to get picked on! lol :) But thanks anyway and let us know when you are coming back to either Governor's or the Brokerage again!
I asked a very hot young lady that is way out of my league to go see your show with me...I want you to be impressed... Of course she hasn't gotten back to me yet, so I may have to show up with my julio friend Rich.
Lol...You poor bastard! You knew Mike wasn't gonna get the girl over Brando! I know you knew! He is a son of a bitch! Lol. Somehow we have to get the writers to show Mike a litte respect!
I ♥ed going to Pepperbelly's when I lived in the Bay Area. Wish I could see ya live & in action... Your ..My Boys.. episode rocked the other night! .. Knock 'em dead in Fairfield ;) .. ♥ always, E =D
Last nights show was probably my favorite one so far. . . so so FUNNY!!! Can't wait to see you again in Aug. Your last show in Vernon Hills was great. Loved how you kept turning around to the back stage curtain. . CRACKED ME UP!