Claudia Stavola for Madhouse Magazine

Friday, September 4, 2020 Chris Charles 1

Comedienne and satirical news journalist Claudia Stavola is the driving force behind Madhouse Magazine, “where comedy meets rock & roll.” Madhouse brings a twisted satirical view of the music and entertainment industry.

The Stand-up Comedy of Vida Zukauskas NSFW

Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Admin Team 1

Above is Canadian comedienne Vida Zukauskas doing a short stand-up routine at one of the Yuk Yuk’s comedy clubs in Canada. (There are several, not sure which one this was at.)

The Original Hostess of USA Up All Night

Saturday, November 10, 2018 Chris Charles 0

Even though her successor became the best remembered Friday night hostess of the USA cable network’s 1989-1998 show, USA Up All Night, Caroline Schlitt was the original.

Remembering Debra Mayer

Saturday, May 5, 2018 Chris Charles 18

Debra Lynn Mayrovitz passed away on May 5th, 2015. She went professionally by Debra Mayer. Her death was not reported by any news sources, only by some friends of hers on social media and a few articles on horror film blogs.

Rachael Robbins – Behind the Scenes with Mike James

Friday, June 10, 2016 Chris Charles 1

Rachael was included in my first James Girls feature and a subsequent solo interview. Her resume includes Playboy magazine to, more recently, her role as the leader of the Van Houten sisters in the indie horror Bleeding Hearts.

Collette England PODCAST

Thursday, February 25, 2016 Chris Charles 4

Drummer for the Norfolk-based all-female rock trio, the Drendas, Collette England was interviewed alongside her two bandmates, guitarist Holly Womack and bassist Denise Lawrence, here in July of last year.

Margaret Cho & Jodi Long – All-American Girl

Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Chris Charles 0

The above clip from the pilot episode of the short-lived sitcom All-American Girl, features a then-25 year-old Margaret Cho and a then-40-year-old Jodi Long, as her mother.

Vanessa Bayer Moves to “I Don’t Want to Know” POPULAR

Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Chris Charles 11

Named by the Huffington Post as one of the best Saturday Night Live sketches of 2013, “Divorce Meeting” features Vanessa Bayer and Paul Rudd as a bitter couple meeting in a neutral location.

Rachael Robbins

Thursday, April 10, 2014 Chris Charles 5

Actress, model, and comedienne Rachael Robbins has ventured down several avenues of show biz throughout her career, so far. She started modeling for Playboy in 1997 and delved into acting a couple of years later with the 1999 comedy-horror film

Cecily Strong – SNL’s Hottest Female Cast Member Ever

Monday, December 2, 2013 Chris Charles 8

This is just this author’s opinion (which is all that counts here, anyway), but while only in her sophomore year on Saturday Night Live, Chicago-area native Cecily Strong has established herself, not only as one of the foremost funny ladies

Teresa Hui – Jingle Bell Rock

Friday, December 21, 2012 Chris Charles 0

To get you into the Christmas spirit, here’s comedienne/singer Teresa Hui performing the Yuletide classic “Jingle Bell Rock,” accompanying herself on the ukulele. I could do without her vocal embellishments at about 3/4 of the way through the song, but

Jenny Slate Drops F-Bomb during “Biker Chick Chat” Sketch

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Chris Charles 3

Rookie SNL cast member Jenny Slate unintentionally made what will most likely be an everlasting impression during her debut sketch appearance last Saturday night, live.