Getting ready for tonight's webcast Conversation with Jeff Altman. We will speak of many things but I want to talk about a long-ago Golden Era at places like The Comedy Store when you could go in and see a lineup where you'd see a half-dozen new comedians on their way up…then see them in the months that followed on with Carson, in their new sitcoms, in movies, etc. Jeff was, for me, in the Top Five.
I'm not watching much news but I did just catch a brief clip of Dr. Anthony Fauci saying that in matters of health and science, people ought to listen to experienced experts on health and science. I never thought I'd see the day when a lot of people, including some in high positions of power, would argue with a statement like that.
Meanwhile, it's ten days since the Fourth of July. When are those people who live a block or two away from going to run out of fireworks? And what's so great about setting them off after Midnight?
Lastly for now: Seth Meyers is back with the sharpest/funniest political commentary on television. He will retain that distinction until John Oliver returns this Sunday night.