Had my first show I headlined. (By myself. In the past, I've co-headlined with Norm MacDonald). It was at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California. Jokoy opened for me. He was hilarious. Then it was my turn. Had them laughing for about forty minutes. Then, nothing. For about fifteen minutes, I did jokes that always get a laugh and they just stared at me. What's going on, I thought. I started to sweat. Keep going, I thought. I'm getting paid, I better finish the rest of my act. Suddenly, it occured to me the air conditioning was off. It felt like it was about 90 degrees up on stage. "Are you guys really hot?" I asked. "Yeah", came the answer, slow and dreary like. So, I went into the music portion of my show. And slowly, I got the audience back. Well, most of them, anyway. Afterward, one woman came backstage. I said, "I don't know why the audience stopped laughing". And said to me, "Well, you had the unfortunate experience of following someone who was hilarious". Hmmm.... Well, I guess the show wasn't a total loss. Thank God for Jokoy!!!
that's great!! I've been a fan of your stuff since i was a kid... i hope to see you at the laugh factory one of these days... keep up the good work man!
I would've laughed as well. You're funny. I admire anyone who can get up on stage and try and make people laugh. It's really a terrifying prospect. It takes courage.
I give you a lot of credit Jon. Stand-up is tough. I used to do stand-up a while ago, but I had one bad show and I quit. I have studied film eversince at USC, expoloring my behind-the-camera talent. Although, I have done some comedy with my appearance on Blind Date, but I could never do stand-up again.
Performing stand-up can be a great high when you get them laughing and crying, but on the flip side, it can be a great disappointment when you get silence. Great job and I love seeing you in various films!!!
that's great!! I've been a fan of your stuff since i was a kid... i hope to see you at the laugh factory one of these days... keep up the good work man!
That's really honest of you to share that...
But I say,
if the air was on you woulda killed!
look forward to seeing you soon!
:)
I would've laughed as well. You're funny. I admire anyone who can get up on stage and try and make people laugh. It's really a terrifying prospect. It takes courage.
You still rock Jon. I'd work with you anytime.
All the best,
BulletHead
Me too. I Love Lovitz.
I give you a lot of credit Jon. Stand-up is tough. I used to do stand-up a while ago, but I had one bad show and I quit. I have studied film eversince at USC, expoloring my behind-the-camera talent. Although, I have done some comedy with my appearance on Blind Date, but I could never do stand-up again.
Performing stand-up can be a great high when you get them laughing and crying, but on the flip side, it can be a great disappointment when you get silence. Great job and I love seeing you in various films!!!
Luv,
Julie Rose