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  • News

    January 25, 2012

    Tea Party Princess

    Victoria Jackson went from the big leagues of comedy to the rabid right of modern politics

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2012

    This Week in the Voice: Victoria Jackson, Tea Party Princess

    This week in the Voice, out today: Gus Garcia-Roberts profiles Victoria Jackson, chronicling how the former Saturday Night Live star became a Tea Party darling: "Her comedy career, which took her from Johnny Carson's stage in Los Angeles to 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, long ago squeaked it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2012

    Jimmy Castor, R.I.P.

    Jimmy Castor was a smart aleck; a wise guy; a clean shit-talker with so much joie de vivre you had to laugh even when his truth-telling smacked you upside the head. So when he died this past Martin Luther King Jr. Day at 71 near his home outside of Las Vegas, far away from the streets of Harlem he o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2011

    Barry Z TV Alert!

    ​Barry Z is the genial, slightly nebbishy (in an adorable way) host who gets in celebrities' faces and asks them things like "Why is the show called Evita?" or "How can we go to bed with you tonight?" Well, thank God he's back because I've always found Barry to be the new Johnny Carson (but ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2011

    Scientology's Spies, its Prison System, and Training Jerry Seinfeld: The Spectacular Life of Nancy Many

    ​In both of the two major books about Scientology coming out this summer, Janet Reitman's Inside Scientology, and Hugh Urban's academic history, The Church of Scientology, we noticed that Nancy Many shows up multiple times. And no wonder: the former Scientologist has lived an amazing life. She ... More >>

  • Film

    February 9, 2011

    Not Nearly Enough Playtime for Jonathan Winters in the Wildly Uneven Certifiably Jonathan

    ​In both of the two major books about Scientology coming out this summer, Janet Reitman's Inside Scientology, and Hugh Urban's academic history, The Church of Scientology, we noticed that Nancy Many shows up multiple times. And no wonder: the former Scientologist has lived an amazing life. She ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2011

    Malcolm McDowell and Anthony Burgess Talk 'Clockwork Orange'

    ​Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. January 20, 1972, Vol. XVII, No. 3 A pain in the gullivar By Arthur Bell The star of the hottest sinny in town came to town last week for a bit of promo on the old telly, and it was a case of clockwork orange, American style, wherein t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2010

    The Bieber Bowl: The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Live Blog

    Just how awkward will the awkwardly staged moment between Kanye West and Taylor Swift be? Will Eminem deign to smile? Which uncomfortable pop star will B.o.B choose to bring up on stage with him? And how will your hosts, Pitchfork's Ryan Dombal and eMusic's Sean Fennessey, make it to midnight withou ... More >>

  • Theater

    August 18, 2010

    Fringe (Festival) Benefits

    A play or two from outer space, but some hit closer to home

  • Film

    June 8, 2010

    Joan Rivers, Can We Talk?

    There's got to be more to this piece of work

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2010

    The Maharishi Makes the Scene

    ​Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. January 25, 1968, Vol. XIII, No. 15 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: The Politics of Salvation by Richard Goldstein The question of the hour is: can an honest man still be a fraud? The Maharishi Mahesh Yogi arrived in New York last Thursday, f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2010

    Andrew Sarris Harshes on 'Casino Royale' and 'Barefoot in the Park'

    ​Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. June 15, 1967, Vol. XII, No. 35 Films By Andrew Sarris "CASINO ROYALE" is said to be doing spectacular business despite moderately unfavorable reviews. Most of the proceedings were too esoteric for this reviewer. At times, it seemed th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2010

    Barrett: Larry Kudlow Sniffs Around For More Political Power

    ​On the heels of Scott Brown's big win, Larry Kudlow, the CNBC rudderless anchor, is apparently considering a senate run against New York's Chuck Schumer, pushed by GOP and Tea Party allies and admirers. It would make Schumer the only incumbent known to be facing two reformed cokeheads in th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2009

    Clip Job: Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out

    ​Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. September 29, 1966, Vol. XI, No. 50 Dr. Leary's Formula: Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out By Stephanie Harrington Not in lights exactly, but up there in big letters on the marquee of the Village Theatre are the names of the latest headline ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2009

    Fug You -- Hanging with Ed Sanders

    ​Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. January 27, 1966, Vol. XI, No. 15 Rolling Stoned with Joyous 'Pornographer' By Stephanie Harrington Ed Sanders: "Fuck You" editor - publisher - printer - conceiver. Fugs founder. Pharoah fancier fantastic. Classicist, cigar store cle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2009

    Ed McMahon, 1923-2009

    Ed McMahon, who died early this morning at 86, made a pile with Star Search, but as that show led to the nightmare that is American Idol and dozens of similar monstrosities, let us remember him for his yeoman service, or should we say Hey-o!man service, as Johnny Carson's second in command over 30 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    Andrea Peyser Spreads War on Late-Night to Conan O'Brien; Jimmy Kimmel Seeks Non-Aggression Pact

    The rightblogger War on Letterman, lovingly detailed here earlier, has opened a second front -- against Conan O'Brien. And they're bringing in the big guns -- that is, the New York Post's first-string scold, Andrea Peyser. "JOHNNY CARSON is rolling over in his grave," she begins. "Even the late L ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2009

    Dom DeLuise, 1933-2009

    Fans of Paul Lynde, Joe Flynn, Charles Nelson Reilly, and other fey icons of bygone years mourn the passing of Dom DeLuise. He was in most of his film and TV appearances chubby and childlike and absolutely hilarious, probably the closest thing to Fatty Arbuckle we've had since the silent era. He a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2009

    "His Cocks Seemed Invincible": Studies in Crap Meets The Gamecock

    Your Crap Archivist brings you the finest in forgotten and bewildering crap culled from basements, thrift stores, estate sales and flea markets. He does this for one reason: Knowledge is power. The Gamecock Date: May 1966 Discovered at: Antique mall The cover promises: "The Monthly Magazine Devoted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2009

    Everyone Is Just Jealous: Studies in Crap Brings it On With 1983's CHEERLEADING!

    Your Crap Archivist brings you the finest in forgotten and bewildering crap culled from basements, thrift stores, estate sales and flea markets. I do this for one reason: Knowledge is power. CHEERLEADING! Author: Pauline Finberg & Peter Filichia Publisher: Scholastic Date: 1983 Discovered a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2008

    A Plea For Hugh Jackman To Put His Oscars Tuxedo To Good Use

    Your Crap Archivist brings you the finest in forgotten and bewildering crap culled from basements, thrift stores, estate sales and flea markets. I do this for one reason: Knowledge is power. CHEERLEADING! Author: Pauline Finberg & Peter Filichia Publisher: Scholastic Date: 1983 Discovered a ... More >>

  • News

    December 10, 2008

    Bloggers Vs. an Author: No One Wins

    Thoughts on book tours, literary self-promotion, and one published writer's blog spat

  • Film

    September 3, 2008

    Anthology Film Archives Revives the Public Mischief of Robert Downey Sr.

    Thoughts on book tours, literary self-promotion, and one published writer's blog spat

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2008

    YouTube Treasure: Little Lena Zavaroni's Volcanic Singing

    Thoughts on book tours, literary self-promotion, and one published writer's blog spat

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2008

    The Grammy Awards: A Running Diary

    Thoughts on book tours, literary self-promotion, and one published writer's blog spat

  • Books

    June 12, 2007

    The Gotham Book Mart's Final Chapter?

    How the literary landmark came tumbling down—and its hopes to live again

  • Music

    November 15, 2005

    Apocalypse Then

    Patti Smith revives Horses on stage and disc to honor its 30th anniversary

  • Specials

    October 18, 2005

    1966–1975 Peace & Protest

    From the Summer of Love to Women's Lib, Gay Rights and Black Panthers

  • Specials

    October 18, 2005

    What's Stranger Than Paradise?

    Or, How We Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the 'Burbs

  • Film

    September 20, 2005

    Hoffman Overpowers as Truman in 'Cold'-Blooded Biopic

    Or, How We Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the 'Burbs

  • Film

    February 1, 2005

    Bigmouth Strikes Again

    Deep impact: Porno doc looks back at the culture wars set off by a landmark '70s skin flick

  • News

    May 6, 2003

    Staying in the Game

    How Bill Maher Got Dixie Chicked and Survived

  • News

    March 11, 2003

    Fire Music

    Lincoln Center Thaws Its Cold War on Jazz Activism

  • Music

    December 17, 2002

    Jazzman of the Year: Clark Terry

    Many Happy Returns

  • Books

    November 26, 2002

    Jump Cuts

    Many Happy Returns

  • Dining

    November 19, 2002

    A Short History of Fruitcake

    Many Happy Returns

  • Music

    March 20, 2001

    Music

    Many Happy Returns

  • Art

    July 18, 2000

    Auntie-Hero

    Many Happy Returns

  • Film

    February 1, 2000

    Love and Anarchy

    Many Happy Returns

  • Art

    August 10, 1999

    Fame Fatale

    Many Happy Returns

  • Music

    August 3, 1999

    A (Re-)United Front

    Many Happy Returns

  • News

    April 20, 1999

    Seduction Theory

    Erogenous Zoning South of Times Square

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