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Friday, November 16, 2007

MAD about Branson!


I've enjoyed the opportunity to perform on a variety of national television shows over the years including FOX's Comic Strip Live, A&E's Caroline's Comedy Hour, and VICKI! the Vicki Lawrence show to name a few. My favorite appearance was on CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" earlier this year. The cast and crew of the Ed Sullivan theater couldn't have been any nicer or more professional to work with. Performing on the same stage that introduced so many great variety acts and music groups to America was a blast.

My latest (and perhaps most unusual) tv appearance occurs next Saturday when MADtv (FOX, 10 Central) invades Branson.

I was invited to be part of a sketch featuring two of the shows newest cast members, Johnny Sanchez III and Bobby Lee who were in the midst of an unscripted tour across the midwest in the MADtv RV. As an "Authentic" Titanic Ballroom Ventriloquist aboard the popular Branson based "Titanic - World's Largest Museum Attraction", the tables were turned on me as I became the brunt of the joke as a "freaked out" Bobby Lee went into a rant at the shocking sight of Seville and I. It was actually quite funny, though predictably irreverent and edgy.

It was fun being lampooned by one of Hollywood's most popular late night comedy shows. Thanks to Titanic co-owner Mary Kellogg for inviting me aboard, and also to Bobby Lee, Johnny Sanchez and the crew of MADtv!


Friday, November 9, 2007

Hamner Barber Win Best Show Award

Thank you to BranSon Christian News for selecting the Hamner Barber Variety Show as it's pick for "Best Variety Show in Branson 2007."

We appreciate the award, and thank the publishers John and Lila Sacoulas for their determination to promote quality family entertainment in the Branson area as well as provide encouragement to their readers with inspirational articles of faith, courage and present news.

"Comedy, magic, music, dance and birds are all part of the Hamner Barber Variety Show. Growing up watching Ed Sullivan makes us realize that the traditional variety programs are hard to find these days. When you see them on television now they are so cheesy and crass we can't bear to put our family through it! Dave Hamner and Jim Barber are a breath of fresh air!"
- John & Lila Sacoulas, Publishers