IT'S NOT OVER

When I was a child, my grandfather would ask me, "how's that broken arm healing?" - a reference to the fact that I had not written him a letter in a while. This was back in the days when letters were written on paper with pens, and we all wore wind up watches.

That's a little bit how it's been with that blog. Back then my excuse was that I had been busy playing conkers and cricket and taking part in other British pastimes that were popular in the late 20th Century. My excuse here is that we have been making this show more or less in real time - having complete shows with challenges and reality and stand up comedy turned around in about ten days from shooting to finished edit. I don't recommend it. Our editors are all buying Mercedes and second homes with their overtime money, and none of us has had much time for blogging. So apologies for that.

So how have you been? Enjoying the shows, I hope. Actually, I know how you've been because you are kind enough to tell me in the refreshingly frank and fearless way I've come to so much enjoy. Here are some answers to those refreshingly blunt questions/observations.

Here goes:

Anne writes:
"Is this blog thing over?"

Answer:
No.

Anne goes on to say:
"I agree that semi-professional comedians shouldn't be allowed... and more stand-up should be required. Not having to go head-to-head means not having to perform so someone can win without having shown any comedy? WTF?"

Answer:
I don't agree about semi-professional comedians not being allowed. Believe me, watching an open-miker stretch their 15 minutes of material over several episodes would be painful. You have to trust me on this. Also, this is the first year that we've had 4 out of the final 5 not perform. I wish it were otherwise, but we only got 3 challenge episodes this year. I wish we had 5 like in season 2. Maybe next year, what do you think?

Rex writes:
"Jerry Dee has been horrible, even with editing to try find a scrap of humor somewhere he has said nothing funny. His bogus audition was a pass through by the judges just because he's been on the show twice before...and what does that tell you? Yet he gets to be in the final five, having done nothing, and Matt Kirshen, who is at least fresh has to go home. Please, I'm begging you, make somebody earn their way into the final five, and bring on the new rising stars that are funny. I know I'm funnier than Jerry Dee."

Answer:
Enough of this Gerry Dee is no good stuff. Anyone who saw Wednesday's show can see that he's a very talented comic. I think his material is not as well suited to 30 - 90 second chunks which is what you see in the early stages of the competition, but when you can see his act for more than a couple of minutes you see how well he builds his jokes and develops his premises. As I said before, I wish more people had earned their way into the final 5, but there you go.

Grace writes:
"Your site really sucks and even though it says 'episode posted next day 2AM'...it's a lie.
Thanks for lying to us...assholes."

Answer:
I love that someone called Grace called us "assholes". I don't know the answer to that question Grace, but I'm hoping that by singling out your posting, someone at nbc.com will come to your rescue. And sorry for lying to you.

Tc writes:
"Here is the thing. Love the show. Not crazy about all of the finalists chosen, though. Really disappointed in the head to head competitions. It doesn't seem fair to have two people go home at once and the way those people are chosen doesn't seem right either. Why doesn't the person with the most votes get to choose who he or she goes against? They should be able to have a chance to choose their fate. This whole system seems a little screwed up to me this season. And for what it is worth, I do not think Doug Benson should have gone home!"

Answer:
The original idea was that the home audience would decide who made it through the head to heads, but that turned out not to be possible for a reasons too boring to go into. I would like to go back to having two people in the head to head. I thought that was more satisfying and more dramatic. By the way Benson fans, Doug will be back on as a guest performer soon, so keep watching.

Bipolarcorpse writes:
I loved it when the judges were switched in the last challenge. It really shook some of the comedians up and put them off gaurd. Great Idea. However I was confused or I missed something. Where was the sixth judge? Two models from deal or no deal, a drag queen, a nunn and a clown. Where and who was the sixth judge?"

Answer:
Very observant. We also had a drill sergeant and a biker (we had 5 switched judges for safety), but we cut them out. We're like that. By the way, bipolarcorpse is the kind of posting moniker I want to encourage. As is Danielle Steele.

Danielle Steele writes:
"Being a female impersonator myself i was affended bye the two comments calling the female impersonator a transvestite . Obviously they were upset but they offended me and I am sure I was not the only one. Thank you for having this forum and the opportunity to share my oppinion."

Answer:
Sorry about that. I am a big Jackie Beat fan and I hope she wasn't offended. By the way, who knew Danielle Steele was a female impersonator? Take that "Insider"! Come back soon for more shocking scoops and showbiz tittle tattle.

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Can someone please tell me when the NY City auditions for NY City be held?

When will the 2008 auditions for NY City be held?

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I think you are wrong about amateur comics. The reason American Idol is popular is because people want to feel like they discovered someone instead of producers picking them. There are plenty of comics that are considered amateurs that are just as good if not better than the ones with representation. Your audition process allows too many name comics in the door instead of giving newer comics a chance.

I'd like to make one comment on a comment by "Danielle Steele." What do you think the word "transvestite" means!?

Posted by Christopher Bassoo, Canada

I wanted to thank you for the informative and enjoyable read. I have been sitting here with my coffee and laptop enjoying a Bassoo family evening. Again many thanks, warmest of regards Chris Bassoo, Toronto, Canada

When are the NY City auditions for the new season?

Dear Eric Gaither,
One way to be sure that your name will be big next season is to put it in all caps; as I can see you've already done that, kudos for your forward thought.
Love,
Your soon-to-be adoring public

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