March 20th, 2006
Did a run-through of sorts of the internet talk show -- NewzViewz -- on Friday. Went well. This is going to be a lot of fun (and work). Anxious to get going on it. Launch date is tentatively set for April 4th.
Tomorrow we begin production on that new Discovery show I'm involved in. Here we go...
Watched The Good, The Bad and The Ugly over the weekend. Funny to watch a western made up of largely Italian actors. But it was good/entertaining.
My team, K.U., lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Oy vey...
Bob
March 16th, 2006
Last day in L.A. Last day of shooting for my Pepper Dennis gig. So far so good on that. Cast and crew are great. Friendly and professional. Looking forward to seeing the finished product (and coming back again to reprise my role as Lance Powers).
Yesterday was an off day for me so I:
1.) Got way too much exposure to the L.A. sun and, as a result, got a not-so-flattering red neck and face (I do not do well in the sun folks). Remember Will Farrell's makeup from the Oscars this year? That's basically what I look like now.
2.) Shot m.o.s. interviews on the Santa Monica promenade for an upcoming episode of my new internet-only talk show: www.newzviewz.com. If you go to the site now, you'll see an old version of what newzviewz used to be. They're going to re-launch it (with me as the host) in the coming weeks. The format, at this point, is evolving (and somewhat limitless) so I'm trying hard to make what I bring to it fun, interesting and different from any other news-based programing out there (TV, radio or internet). I'll let you know when the launch is imminent so you can log in and watch...
3.) Auditioned for a sitcom pilot at CBS.
4.) Had another meeting with Comedy Central folks here. We'll see what, if anything, happens from it. Either way, good to get to know these folks (and vice-versa). I'm hopeful that, down the line, we can sell some original programming ideas to them. And, who knows, maybe I'll do some more on-camera work for them at some point. We'll see...
Right now my heart and efforts (and loyalty) lie with The Discovery Channel where I'll be hosting that new show for them. Production starts next week in New York. Can't wait. This is going to be a great show! I'm very impressed with the network programming these days (good, smart, fun shows that are very well produced). Looking forward to throwing myself into the mix...
5.) Finished my day with a wonderful Mexican dinner with my friends that I'm staying with here in L.A. Marc Campbell is a founding member of Neutrino and owner of a new (great) improv/comedy theater in Santa Monica called the Westside Eclectic. The place is taking off for him which is wonderful to see/hear. We're hopeful that Neutrino will be able to come here later this year to perform at the space and maybe offer a workshop or two on improv (and improvsing for the camera). We'll see...
Off to the Pepper Dennis set...
Bob
March 13th, 2006
I'm in L.A. for the Pepper Dennis shoot. I play a guy by the name of Lance Powers. Should be fun...
Spent part of the plane ride out here writing content for Matt and I's new website. We haven't made the progress yet that we had hoped. Matt's in a play. I'm plenty busy (and have the baby in my life now) so time is being a little squeezed for both of us. Regardless, it'll get done soon enough. I'm excited about what we have so far and look forward to debuting it.
Gotta get some sleep now...
March 2nd, 2006
Good meetings today.
Had a lunch-time meeting with what I call my "brain trust" -- representatives, writing partner and producer we're working with -- on the TV show ideas we're going to try to explore with some networks in the coming months. I feel like we have some really good, do-able ideas. Just gotta put in the work to flush them out.
Met with the folks behind the new website I'll be hosting some original programming on in the near future. The site is called Channel Blast. Check it out here. I'll be hosting a news/issues show for the site when it launches in a few weeks. Once it's up, you'll be able to watch me on the internet on a regular basis doing new content every week -- and leading people from around the world in a conversation about topics/issues in our world today. Should be fun, thought-provo