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January 5, 2007
Talk Show with Bob Wiltfong @ The PIT - 1.4.7
By: Keith Huang
Former Daily Show correspondent Bob Wiltfong's newest project at The People's Improv Theater, Talk Show With Bob Wiltfong, has been billed as a "show for the 22nd century"--a century which manages to retain many of the familiarities of today such as frisky rats, videoconferencing, and Liam McEneaney.
The inaugural episode began with a live-camera feed outside the theater where Wiltfong lured a passerby to come in for an interview, setting the proverbial stage for Wiltfong's earnest what-you-see-is-what-you-get style of comedy. Next, Wiltfong spoke to Raquel Cintron and Kendra Mara of The New York City Rat Meetup Group--a tough act to follow, but no major challenge for seasoned standup McEneaney. Finally, to close the show, musician Nicola very literally rocked the house with an acoustic guitar.
Perhaps the most endearing moments of the evening came when Wiltfong played "Would You Rather...?" with his mother and brother live via Webcam--posing hypotheticals about pornography, The Oak Ridge Boys, and an ejaculating Snuffleupagus to both parties. "Come on, folks, this is my mom here," Wiltfong would say, mocking the audience's discomfort. But it is quite apparent Wiltfong's humor was first bred at home and that funny is a household word amongst his family.
Talk Show With Bob Wiltfong can be seen at The PIT every Thursday at 8PM in a double-header with improv gurus, Threat. TICKETS
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Posted by The Apiary at January 5, 2007 11:53 AM