Yep, you're looking at a picture of a new Blues Brothers slot machine currently being unveiled in Las Vegas. It's one of several themed around Saturday Night Live and they feature, according to the press release, images of John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Adam Sandler, Gilda Radner, Chris Farley, Jane Curtin, Phil Hartman, Norm McDonald, Jon Lovitz, David Spade, Kevin Nealon, Joe Piscopo and others. I especially like the Belushi and Farley machines. When I'm gambling, I always like to think about guys who died of drug overdoses and doing other self-destructive things to excess. Also, the Joe Piscopo machine is fun because, if you need change, Joe Piscopo himself brings it to you. And there's even a Church Lady slot where you can lose your money while being scolded about the evils of gambling.
For a few years now, Frank Ferrante has been touring in two different shows in which he plays Groucho Marx. Groucho: A Life in Revue is more of a play, involving a cast of four. An Evening With Groucho is a one-man performance (actually, one man plus a pianist) of Marxist songs and anecdotes. Those of you in Southern California can catch the latter for two weeks at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, beginning October 29. Click here for more info. Mr. Ferrante also has a one-man show wherein he plays George S. Kaufman and I'd love to see it, but it doesn't seem to be scheduled at the moment.