. . . As the late Shelly Duval says in the legendary "Annie Hall". In which, of course, the only response would be, "thank you". That and talking about the movies, "Home Alone" today and how it was just a little film that could AND the brand new Netflix movie, "Beverly Hills Cop 4", which, spoiler alert, is Awesome! I guess I didn't do much this we…

This week on the podcast it's partying with the young kids a old man Juskow downs multiple jello shots and outdrinks everyone at the party. Proper Hydration works like a charm. Also reviews of the new Broadway play with Holland Taylor called N/A and the Netflix movie, A Family Affair with Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman. And finally, my friend's legend…

Today we travel to the legendary Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan, USA to find a little hidden gem, open 24 hours that fixes your flat or gives you a new tire under 5 minutes. I don't understand it, I'm not questioning it, and still can't believe it exists. It's not even a garage. It's impossible to explain, but I try today on the podcast. I also end up…

On this week's episode we Juskow in the City, becomes Juskow in the Country. A place with no cell service and a possible recreation of the Manson ranch scene from "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". Also, another trip to Philadelphia with comedian Mark Normand and the new city I find I really don't like but keep having to return to. Get ready -- it's …

Yuk Yuk’s is the cornerstone of Canadian standup comedy. The Toronto club was founded in 1976 and has helped launch the careers of such iconic Canadian comedians as Jim Carrey, Howie Mandel, Russell Peters, and Norm Macdonald. And we talk to comedian Evan Carter - who was there at the very beginning on the history of this legendary Learn more about…

Comedian Judy Gold put together a day to tour the October 7th exhibit on Wall Street for some of the comics last Monday, including me and Dave Attell. Of course Judy also yelled at some of the people there that run comedy clubs because she wasn't getting booked and, well, that was pretty hilarious BUT that's what comics do - as you'll here today on…

Dangerfield’s was a NYC comedy club – named after part-owner Rodney Dangerfield. It opened in 1969 (and closed in 2020) and was plain CREEPY. Dangerfield’s can be seen in the movie, The Joker and the legendary Young Comedian’s special that launched Sam Kinison, Andrew Dice Clay, and Louie Anderson. And we talk to comedian Dave Juskow about the hist…

Today we go old school USA and cross the Delaware once again to go the small little town of Bucks County PA. This little town has been around since the 70's and when I say 70's I mean the 1970's because I'm there to see Richard Kline from Three's Company and Marilu Henner from Taxi so . . . hey ooooo! Then it's back to Brooklyn for a CNN Correspond…

Seeing The Rolling Stones for the first time was quite the thrill but getting to MetLife Stadium to see them called for an appearance by everyone's favorite character, Juskadan. And clearly all the people that kept yelling out my name at the concert means Juskadan is truly a fan favorite. And to continue legendary bands from the 60's Saturday night…

CH101 Select; Michael Small was a staff member of The Harvard Lampoon. He is our guest today - on his history at one of the oldest and most prestigious humor magazines in the world. The alumni of The Harvard Lampoon include such icons in comedy as Conan O'Brien, Greg Daniels, Jim Downey, Colin Jost, BJ Novak - and numerous writers for SNL, The Simp…

The Nightfly is back to do a tiny tribute to the great David Sanborn and some of his influence, especially his work with the great Dave Grusin, Sting, David Bowie and David Juskow (I added my name in to make another David reference - I should see if he worked with Dave Grohl -- although I do have a clip of him on David Letterman - SO. . . we're goo…

Juskow in the City is thinking of moving to the State of West Virginia - I mean, probably not but did you know it's only 4½ hours away from NYC? I didn't know that. Also, I have dinner with showrunner of One Day at a Time on Netflix, Mike Royce who confesses he told Dave Attell to give up comedy in 1988. You know, cause it just wasn't for him. 😅 An…

This week we go to the legendary 54 Below Cabaret room (a possible crummy snobatorium) where me AND my friend Chris got into a fight with the waiter over anchovies. So already it's a great podcast. You know you love my restaurant fight stories. 😂 The last day of class was an extremely memorable one as we all said goodbye and received some extraordi…

On this week's episode we are reminded how Taxis in New York City need to go (but not the television series), why the CBS Network needs to go (and all their series) and how the only saving grace this week was the joy of looking at a nice clean convenience store out the window of a sad bar in New Jersey (cause they're gross in New York City). Also, …

Today being Passover Professor Juskow takes a lesson plan page out of my class and we discuss films released in 1982. Although I think I forgot 1981 hilariously (we'll get back to it) there certainly is a treasure trove to discuss. We'll discuss the hilarious Morgan Fairchild vehicle, The Seduction; the awful sequel to Grease, Grease 2 and the clas…

This week we go down to the West Village to see David Yazbek's new musical, "Dead Outlaw", which is terrific. We also run into my old managing partner from the firm at the play where I have become the Voldemort of the place (as in he who must not be named) - so EPIC. Also, as I go to see my friends Julian and Paul play piano also in the West Villag…

CH101 Select: In 2006, a producer thought it would be a good idea for double-acquitted murderer OJ Simpson's comeback project to be a zany hidden camera prank show called Juice'd. As in, a prank is pulled, OJ Simpson pops out, and goes, "You've been Juiced," at which point the person pranked goes, "HEY, AREN'T YOU THAT GUY WHO MURDERED THOSE PEOPLE…

That's right. One hundred years or so ago there were riots right here in River City (downtown Manhattan) over who's theatre had the better production of Hamlet. I only bring it up because it's my new course lecture and well -- it's incredibly hilarious and may make you feel a little better about the world today because nothing seems to change so. .…

Three Presidents past and present came into town this week and I know the first thing you thought of was "how would this affect Dave Juskow of Juskow in the City?" - and I appreciate that. Well, it was a nightmare, as usual. I thought they all hated New York City (except for Clinton), why do they bother me? Anyhoo, that, our friend Marcie coming to…

Chris Farley was one of the most dynamic and beloved comedians to ever grace the stage at both Second City and Saturday Night Live. And I talk to Brent Hodge, director of the documentary, I Am Chris Farley. We do a deep dive into the life and times of this legendary comedian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

On today's episode I lecture to my class on the importance of friendship and relationships. I'm worried about this generation of kids not having personal contacts and too much AI. I know it sounds silly but I've been seeing things with newer comics and my students that are worrying signs about the Earth's future. I know, right? But don't worry -- w…

Jewish comedians, such as Lenny Bruce, Joan Rivers, Gilbert Gottfried, have always broke norms and challenged taboos of American culture. We talk to Eddy Portney of YIVO Institute for Jewish Research - historian and curator of the course: Is Anything Okay? The History of Jews and Comedy in America. We dive into the roots of Jewish humor from the Bo…

On this week's episode we travel to Connecticut from the City which is a horrible task to have dinner with the great Paul Shaffer only to find out we're not having dinner with the great Paul Shaffer (Spoiler Alert); also another awful dinner at Morso which is just so classic that I keep showing up there; a visit to the Geek Squad trying to sell the…

Just for Laughs is (was) the largest comedy festival in the world. Based in Montreal, the festival has helped launch the careers of such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Mitch Hedberg, Jimmy Fallon, Ali Wong, Amy Schumer, etc... And it was announced last week that this year's festival has been canceled - due to bankruptcy. We talk to Darren Frost - a C…

It's Spring Break again and it's once again time to Paaaarrrty! And, if you're like me that means a nice 6:00 pm reservation at a restaurant and then off to bed with you. But seriously folks. . . Went to dinner 3 times this week and nothing really horrible happened (darn). We did, however, get to burn that restaurant from last week as Evan called t…

This week the director of Clueless & Fast Times at Ridgemont High comes to class to regale us with her incredible stories of how Clueless got made and how a woman in 1982 was able to direct a motion picture; AND, how the book club I joined and left pulled a "Blue Man Group" on me (you'll get it); also, scathing articles on my favorite restaurant, J…

The legendary Comedy Cellar - is the Yankee Stadium of NYC comedy clubs. Founded in 1982, the club has helped launch the careers of Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle, Colin Quinn, Dave Attell, Amy Schumer, Ray Romano...(you get the idea). And we talk to comedian Dave Juskow, who is a Comedy Cellar regular - and host of the Comedy Cellar Tuesday podcast, …

The Carlyle hotel in New York City is a fancy hotel alright -- they have the fruit flavored tootsie rolls at the front desk and let me tell you something -- that's usually only Halloween candy - so that's real class. Also, this week, since I've become a professor, I've started giving notes on friends Stand-Up specials - even when they don't ask. Ca…

As no one in this great nation of ours has the GUTS to release it, I had to take matters into my own hands to see the new Woody Allen movie. Also this week, the continuing pain in the ass literally and figuratively that comes from getting into a car accident that is not your fault; all the women of a certain age that asked me to dance on, ironicall…

CH101 Select: Mr. Bill is one of the most iconic characters in the history of Saturday Night Live. Mr. Bill got his start in the first season of SNL - as a viewer-submitted Super 8 film. In his heyday, this bundle of Play-Do was the third most beloved character on SNL - right behind John Belushi and Gilda Radner. And we talk to Walter Williams - th…

Yes, this week I went to see the Broadway musical, Days of Wine & Roses, which leads to the question, why make a musical on Days of Wine & Roses. BUT, I do enjoy complaining so - I like to see everything and it's hard for anything to live up to Back to the Future at this point so. . . Also, this week - a funeral for one of the comedy club owners in…

I got into a fun car accident this week with a crazy guy who didn't want to exchange insurance or involve the police. He said he could fix my car and to prove it he showed me his Home Depot card. WTF!!! Anyway, more on that later -- also the unbelievable Weehawken show at the Elks club and the Weehawken Rockin' Ferry Terminal - again, WTF!!! And, t…

On today's episode - I have a run in with an escaped mental patient on the loose and lose a pair of pants along the way. All in the same week? What a show! Also, how many questions can you answer on my first quiz of the year AND "Hot Dog, the Movie" from 1984 -- should be the worst movie ever made but in a first viewing the cinematography is incred…

On today's episode of Juskow in the City, we head down to West 11th Street in the Greenwich Village twice this week for a restaurant that has been there since 1919 and I've never been to or heard of and yet I was there twice in five days. One of them was to celebrate the G.O.A.T.'s birthday, Dave Attell. Some annoying lady just sat down with us for…

There's nothing worse than horrible stand up comedy (ooops, I forgot about improv) -- well anyway, must we sit through the worst people in stand up to support a friend? That's what happened this week. Also, everyone's favorite, another waiter incident, in which this time instead of bringing back the billfold with change, they told us they ran out o…

Happy New Year everyone and welcome back to an all new year of Juskow in the City and quality podcasting. You're welcome in advance. On this episode we discuss New Year's Eve, of course, at the Comedy Cellar; comedian Rachel Feinstein's Netflix taping; my 70's tap dance teacher's passing; how eating too much at the movies led to a tummy ache like a…

Happy New Year everyone. On this "interim" Juskow in the City we take a look back at 80's syndicated television where every single writer and producer was high as a kite. Clearly. I'll be teaching this this semester at the university so here's a little preview. 😀 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

We wrap up the year with a sampling of the best of 2023 Comedy History 101 interviews. Featuring episode excerpts on Kids in the Hall, Mr. Bill, Comedy Culture Wars, Shemp Howard, Found Footage Festival, the Dublin Comedy Scenes, Michael Richards Infamous Meldown, Last Comic Standing, The Harvard Lampoon, Revenge of the Nerds, and more.. Learn more…

Bruce Cherry is a comedian who wrote jokes and comedy material for George W. Bush and a host of other politicians. And we do a deep dive into the writing process on creating humor for the Commander-in-Chief. I originally interviewed Bruce for a story I did in Vice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…