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Thursday, June 9, 2022 Volume 68 | Number 40
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Steve Martin & Martin Short Showcase rapid-fire jokes and irreplaceable chemistry
By Alison Elsner
In This Issue
Defend Against Scams.........................2 Calendar of Events...............................6 BBQ Ribs Recipe..................................8 What is Flag Day?................................9
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his show from two of the most prolific and influential funny men of the past century reframes the comedy form in unexpected and profound ways. Their humor is often subversive, but it is always a joyous self-deprecating romp from two comedy masters. The jokes come off at rapid-fire pace as they mock Hollywood and the fickle nature of celebrity, but the comedy truly soars when they lovingly (and relentlessly) roast each other with unique chemistry and impeccable timing. Long before their most recent “Only Murders in the Building,” a 2021 Hulu film, Martin and Short worked together in the films “Three Amigos!” (1986), “Father of the Bride” (1991), and “Father of the Bride Part II” (1995). They also both voiced characters in the 1998 animated film “The Prince of Egypt.” They started touring together in 2015 for their first live show, “A Very Stupid Conversation.” Steve Martin of “A Wild and Crazy Guy” fame is an actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He has won five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and was awarded an Honorary Academy Award at the Academy’s 5th Annual Gov-
• Boston College has a policy allowing employees’ children to attend for free once they’ve been accepted. One janitor’s five children all made it in, saving the family almost $700,000 in tuition costs. • At some point, you’ve probably promised someone you’d “be there in a jiffy,” but did you know
1. GEOGRAPHY: LuWhich country owns the Canary Islands? 2. MOVIES: Which movie features the song “Moon River”? 3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “non ducor, duco” mean in English? 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of ducks called? 5. LITERATURE: Which 20th-century novel features a character called Sethe?
ernors Awards in 2013. In 2004, Comedy Central ranked Steve Martin at sixth place in a list of the 100 greatest stand-up comics. Martin Short hails from Canada and is an actor, comedian, singer, and writer. He is known for his work on the television programs SCTV and Saturday Night Live. He has starred in comedy films such as “Innerspace” (1987), “Three Fugitives” (1989), “Captain Ron” (1992), “Clifford” (1994), “Mars Attacks!” (1996), “Jungle 2 Jungle” (1997), and “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” (2006). Short created the characters Jiminy Glick and Ed Grimley.
He earned a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Critics Choice Television Award nomination for his work in the Hulu comedy series “Only Murders in the Building.” Promising a bit of music, plenty of new sketches, and tons of laughs, the duo’s new show is a delight for comedy afficionados and casual fans alike. Steve Martin and Martin Short take the stage at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage at 8 p.m. on June 18. For tickets, visit aguacalientecasinos.com or call 800-5143849.
that’s an actual unit of time? 1/100th of a second, to be precise.
• The Eco Gym in Rochester, New York, uses cardio equipment that harvests energy from members’ workouts as a means of reducing energy costs. Savings are passed on to the members as an incentive to keep coming back for regular exercise.
• Bob Ross, known for his TV show “The Joy of Painting,” received up to 200 fan letters per day. If regular correspondents failed to keep in touch, he would phone them to make sure they were all right. • The “XXX” that is often used to signify “poison” originated from moonshiners, indicating that their alcohol had been run through the still three times and was now pure and strong.
• The numbers on a roulette wheel, when added together, sum up to 666. • Since snowflakes fall at about the rate of 1.5 mph, every one you see has traveled from 45-60 minutes to reach the ground. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
6. TELEVISION: What drive-in diner is featured in the 1970s TV sitcom “Happy Days”? 7. MUSIC: When did Lynyrd Skynyrd’s anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” chart in the Top 10? 8. U.S. STATES: Which state’s motto is “Eureka”? 9. HISTORY: When did Wyoming give women the right to vote, hold public office and own property? 10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president had an estate called The Hermitage?
(c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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