Early Jeff Dunham

Here is agreat clip I stumbled onto on Youtube and must say I have watched a lot of Jeff Dunahm videos for years but have never saw this one.  Early Peanut and Jeff along with a baby?  hmm..Paris love child?  Maybe..just watch.

Enjoy.

2012 Vent Haven Ventriloquist ConVention

Be sure to check out the line up and details for this years Ventriloquist ConVention.

I am excited for the new venue and the appearance of Ronn Lucas at this years ConVention. It is also a great time to see those wonderful people I do not get to see throughout the year.

Chec out the Vent Haven conVention web site here.

Jeff Dunham on Bill O'reilly

I am sure I posted this before but I really think the short clip of Jeff when he was 13(I believe he said it was when he was 13 in his book) with Bill O'Reilly show how great his skill is and his character Monty Ballew.  Obviously Jeff has gone on to make comedy history and deservedly so.  His dedication to his dreams and hard work prove you can achieve your goals if only you stick to it and strive for greatness. 

Way to go Jeff!

Side note:  Just heard an interview with Jeff on Opie and Anothony on youtube and he said he was 14 in the interview.

Happy New Year!!

With 2011 becoming a memory and 2012 getting ready to kick off, We wanted to say thank you to everyone we had the great opportunity to spend time with, to talk to, to share with, and to learn from during 2011.

Going to the ventriloquist Convention in July is always a highlight and you can read about it in my July and August posts. It was a Wonderful tribute to the Great Jimmy Nelson. We're looking forward to seeing all of you again in July 2012 and hopefully we will have a surprise or two in store.



2012 has some interesting and fun things in store for all of us. IT continues to be the 150th commemorations of the American Civil War with some major battles such as thye Battle of Antietam in Maryland.  Lets take some time to remember those who gave all then and now to keep this great nation free.



 It is also the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812. I recently learned there was a very sizable battle that took place here in Michigan near what is now Trenton. I am looking to read more about it.

   2012 is also the year the Mayan calendar runs out so there is the scare about that. I recall when iw as in 8th grade the planets were going to align and that was supposed to cause the world to end as well, but here I am writing this blog some 30 years later, HOLY MOLEY 30 years later! where does the time go?? ha! Well my friends I think this too will pass without catastrophic events other than the man made events resulting from their paranoia. Well at least I hope so! hehe.



For now, have a VERY Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing everyone soon.



Tim Minchin Comedy

I heard of Tim Minchin while driving home listening to a comedy channel on the radio. Went on you tube and found so much more of his material. He is quite funny.

This has become one of our favorites.

Enjoy.

ParaNorman

OK,this looks great! Not sure how I missed the this before but next August is going to see another GREAT animation from Laika, same people who made Coraline, called ParaNorman. Check out the trailer below and as I learn more I will post it here.

Enjoy.



(thought I posted this on the 5th but somehow it was saved as a draft. Oooops! )

Jay Johnson on the MDA Labor Day Telethon

Great performance by Jay Johnson and his friend, the Worlds only Genus Reptilious Articulous. (If I spelled that correctly hehe).

Jay has fantastic lip control and brings his characters to life with such apparent ease. A great inspiration to Vents as well as VERY entertaining to all who get the chance to see him perform.

Check out his one man show, "The Two and Only" if you get the chance.

Edgar Bergen Creates his lovable characters

This is a great clip from the AMC special on Bergen. Not too sure all of the details are 100% correct but a great clip non the less.

Enjoy

Jeff Dunham ABC Interview

Here is a great interview with Americas leading entertainer, Jeff Dunham.

Enjoy.



Check out his website for tour dates and cool stuff.

Ok..last Songify but this one is even better!

The video says it all......

Another Songify

Here is another great songify video.



And remember,

"Reality hits you hard Bro."

Songify

OK so Tim and I were taling and he had to show me this. Hilarious! These guys will "Songify" about anythying and a lot of it is funny as heck.

Check out Chalrie Sheens new hit !

Pirates! Band of Misfits by Aardman animation

It's so great to see a new Stop Motion animated movie coming out. I originally posted the trailer a few months ago but here it is again with a 2nd video of great behind the scenes.

Here is the trailer , enjoy!



Here is the behind the scenes of the Latest Aardman adventure due out Spring of 2012, The Pirates! Band of misfits.

Check it out.

Jeff Dunham Biography Special

Tonight there will be a special on the Biography channel about Jeff Dunham and his career as a Ventriloquist. I have read the book and listened to the audio version and I know Jeff has worked hard to get where he is and even harder to maintain it. This looks like a wonderful behind the scenes look into his world through the good and bad times. I am looking forwad to seeing this.

Kudos to you Jeff!

here is a clip from the special.



And if you haven't read his book yet, grab a copy and I promise you will love it!

Have a Great day!

CJ

Dick Smith Oscar for lifetime achievement

I think it appropriate to take a minute to acknowledge that on Saturday November 12th, 2011 Mr. Dick Smith, make-up artist, was honored with an Oscar for life time achievement in make-up artistry. The ceremony had a nice tribute by J.J. Abrams and a very touching presentation by Smith protégé Rick Baker. Dick Smith has touched so many lives with his makeup knowledge but more so with his kindness and genuine love of people. My personal story goes back to July 19th, 1990 when I was a young 22 yr old kid who wanted to learn more about how to break down a full face sculpt into multiple pieces, a technique which Dick pioneered many years prior. I had read in an issue of the magazine Cinefex that Dick lived in Larchmont New York at the time so I called information and low and behold they had his number listed. I wrote it down and contemplated for a few minutes and then made the call. The voice on the other end of the line was unassuming and warm. He greeted my call like an old friend and quickly eased my nerves with his reception of a makeup enthusiast looking to the master for knowledge. 45 minutes later I had a good understanding of not only how to break down the sculpture but a great recipe for PA-X paint for my final foam latex prosthetics. This made a huge impression on me and to this day, 22 years later, I still look back on that call and smile. Yes I still have my original notes, I keep them safely stored within the binders housing Dicks course in advanced makeup, which I was fortunate to be accepted to several years later. I will share that story another time but for now, Thank you Dick for all you have done, not only for makeup but for humanity. You are an inspiration to us all. God Bless you.

The Hobbit - Peter Jackson Vlog post #4

Here is the latest in the video Blogs/Vlogs from Peter Jackson during the making of his next adventure into Middle Earth, The Hobbit. I am SO anxious to see this film! I fell in love with Middle Earth and Hobbits when I was in 7th grade and read the hobbit and Lord of the rings. I have to admit I really enoy the books, films, and all things Hobbits. Looking forward to the release of The Hobbit in December of 2012, Wow I hope it comes out before 12/21/12 when the Inca Calendar stops. I love the behind the scenes stuff for the makeup and the insite in the 3D process they are using. Good stuff. Anywhooo enjoy the video and support Middle Earth and Hobbits. ;)

Happy Halloween!!!

Well here it is..23 minutes left of this, our favorite time of year. We're sad to see it go but we had a blast this year. We began decorating the house in September and kept on right through today. This year we were surprised to have Zac, Shawna, Nick and kristina join us. All in costume. Tamara was a Zombie and I must say a damn good looking one ;) I decided to do a mad deformed scientist theme. We had the Neighbors over for dinner, which was very nice, I look forward to having them over more. Good people. Buster had to have a costume this year as well so of course he wanted to be a Ghost"Buster", we thought it was a great idea and got his the costume. heh.

Here are the pics from our night, Enjoy! We did!

5 and OH!

Yes folks..THE Detroit Lions are 5 and 0 on the season! This is the first time since 1956 and we're loving it. They have finally put together a team with potential AND the ability to harness that potential. They have ahd skilled players before but they were never able to capatalize on them.

Go Lions!

The Thing!

I am not usually too thrilled by sequals, however the latest remix of "The Thing" looks like it will be a worthy follow-up, or prequal as th case may be, to the original John Carpenter version from 1982. The effects for the original were created by Rob Bottin, a fantastic makeup artist! I imagine a lot of the effects in the newest installment will be computer generated.

I am looking forward to seeing this next weekend.

Jeff Dunham Controlled Chaos!!!!!

Remember to check out the Newest Jeff Dunham special Controlled Chaos on Sunday September 25th!

In Typical Jeff Dunham fashion this will be a Fantastic show! Dont miss it!

Here is a clip with Peanut and one of the newest charatcers Little Jeff, check it out...



Remember to check out Jeffdunham.com too!