Comedy

Video: Richard Belzer on LateNet with Ray Ellin Part 3

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:44:34 +0000

Richard Belzer Part 3 - Richard talks about his early career days in the New York comedy scene. Richard Jay Belzer is an American stand up comedian, writer, and actor, perhaps best known for his work as Det. John Munch, on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. A social misfit, he was kicked out of every school he ever attended, due to his uncontrollable wit.

Video: Richard Belzer on LateNet with Ray Ellin Part 2

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:44:43 +0000

Richard Belzer gets a call from Paul Shaffer. Richard Jay Belzer is an American stand up comedian, writer, and actor, perhaps best known for his work as Det. John Munch, on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. A social misfit, was kicked out of every school he ever attended, due to his uncontrollable wit.

Video: Richard Belzer on LateNet with Ray Ellin Part 1

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:45:06 +0000

Richard Belzer talks about how he got started in comedy. Richard Jay Belzer is an American stand up comedian, writer, and actor, perhaps best known for his work as Det. John Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. A social misfit, was kicked out of every school he ever attended, due to his uncontrollable wit.

Video: Big Los aka The Minister of Comedy

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:45:18 +0000

big los at his best

Video: The Last Episode

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:16:56 +0000

The 562nd and last episode of "The Ointment."

Video: Comments

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:16:35 +0000

Steve reads some comments from the past 560 episodes.

Video: Guest Host Mary Manofsky-Tatham

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:12:09 +0000

Steve's wife fills in for him as host on this, the third-to-the-last episode of "The Ointment."

Video: Guests

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:22:00 +0000

Steve thanks all the guests that have appeared in the two and a half years that the Ointment has been running and shares some of the funniest moments.

Video: Putting the "Me" in Media

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:04:35 +0000

As the end of "The Ointment" aspproaches, Steve looks back at some media coverage of the show.

Video: The Daily Show's Rob Kutner

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:18:10 +0000

Emmy-award winning writer and author of the new book "Apocalyspe How" is the guest on today's episode of "The Ointment."

Video: Today's News

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:13:24 +0000

The news for Tuesday, July 1, 2008 including Barack Obama and Bill Clinton's meeting, Prince Charles drinking and driving and some other stuff. But, quite honestly, today's episode is well... let's just say there have been better.

Video: My Style is Impetuous

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:24:06 +0000

It's Mike Tyson's birthday but that's not all. John McCain talks about World War III - is he trying to lose? The actors' unions talk about going on strike because they are trying to destroy what showbiz there is left and a genuine hero of the day.

Video: Shut Up!

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:12:37 +0000

Ralph Nader mouths off. Democrats are steamed about poor eating habits.Karl Rove tries to paint barack Obama as a country club, martini-swilling wise guy. And Brad and Angelina prove, once again, why they are better than you. All this and more news for Thursday, June 26, 2008.

Video: Comedian Mike Lukas, Part II

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:34:50 +0000

Comedian Mike Lukas (Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central) talks about working at Disney World on today's episode of "The Ointment."

Video: Republican Defends McCain Advisor Charlie Black

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:08:00 +0000

Te Chairman of the Republican national Committee defends remarks by senior John McCain campaign official who said a terrorist on US soil would "a big advantage' for McCain.

Video: In Memory of George Carlin

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:30:16 +0000

There's lots of news today that George Carlin certainly would have had much to say about.

Video: High Gas Prices Song

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:30:06 +0000

"Ain't No Gas Price High Enough," a musical salute to the Hummer.

Video: Some News and Stuff

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:39:53 +0000

Today's news headlines: Newt Gingrich's birthday. Gay marriage legal in California. Amy Winehouse in deep trouble. Not a complete sentence to be found amongst any of these these stories.

Video: Mexican Gas Wanted

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:04:21 +0000

Gay marriage is legal in California. Gas is cheaper south of the border. Lakers try unsuccesfully to choke and who won the Tony Awards. All this and more news for Monday, June 16, 2008.

Video: Week in Review 6/13/08

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:42:32 +0000

A look back at some news highlights for the week ending June 13, 2008.

Video: Rage Against the Machine

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:12:28 +0000

The President of Iran is enraged. Fox News is pissed. And Dennis Kucinich is spitting mad. Everybody's plenty angry on today's news... even your host who can get a little irrate sometimes.

Video: Guest: Mike Lukas

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:07:02 +0000

Comedian Mike Lukas (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien) is the guest on today's show.

Video: Fake iPhone Commercial

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:14:13 +0000

To celebrate the announcement of iPhone 2.0, The Ointment offers this iPhone commercial spoof.

Video: Gas Pain

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:48:53 +0000

Hillary Clinton is out. Gas prices are up. The economy is down and Robbie Knievel is over. All this and more news for Monday, June 9, 2008.

Video: Tatum and Tatham

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:11:41 +0000

Tatum O'Neal is busted for trying to buy some crack on the streets and yet Steve Tatham is somehow left free to run amuck in the world of fake news.

Video: Who's Counting?

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:04:53 +0000

Democrats come to a solution about delegates in Florida and Michigan. Clinton wins Puerto Rico. Obama ditches his church. American Airlines charges you to bring a suitcase. And Yves St. Laurent dies. All this and more news for June 2, 2008.

Video: Spelled Out

Fri, 30 May 2008 07:59:47 +0000

Steve spells the news on this the day of the National Spelling Bee. And a farewell to Harvey Korman.

Video: Ten Jokes in Four Minutes

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:24:10 +0000

Steve tries to cram in a little more in to today's fake news coverage, because, damn it, you deserve it.

Video: Drawing Obama

Tue, 27 May 2008 08:33:10 +0000

Steve, tired of the news, decides to draw a picture today.

Video: Week in Review 5/23/08

Fri, 23 May 2008 07:08:51 +0000

A look back at some of the news highlights for the week ending May 23, 2008.

Video: American Idol News

Thu, 22 May 2008 07:43:40 +0000

news of American Idol, a talent singing contest and some other things that are less important, like who's going to be the next President of the United States.

Video: Guest: Kevin Avery, Part II

Wed, 21 May 2008 08:00:53 +0000

Comedian Kevinv Avery of the podcast "Siskel and Negro" i a guest on today's show in the second part of a two-part interview.

Video: Huckabee the Hilarious

Mon, 19 May 2008 07:11:39 +0000

The masses flock to Barack. Meanwhile, Mike Huckabbe learns how hard comedy really is. And some crazy things are happening in the UK. All this and more news for Monday, May 19, 2008.

Video: For Art's Sake

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:58:23 +0000

Today's news plus a tribute to artist Robert Rauschenberg.

Video: Mr. Tatham Went to Washington

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:03:02 +0000

Steve is back with all the latest news including updates on polar bears, Cindy McCain's money and the confessions of a Madame. All this and more for May 15, 2008.

Video: Happy Mothers Day

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:02 +0000

A look back at the news of the week for May 9, 2008.

Video: Guest: Kevin Avery

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:05:25 +0000

Kevin Avery of "Siskel and Negro" is a guest on today's episode of "The Ointment."

Video: Obama Clinton Grudge Match

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:13:26 +0000

This is it. Obama and Clinton in a decisive battle. That is until it's not a decisve battle. Indiana and North Carolina weigh in on the long slog toward the Democratic nomination for president.

Video: Down to the Finish

Mon, 05 May 2008 07:22:02 +0000

The Kentucky Derby, the election and the Bush administration are all wrapping up and in no case is it pretty.

Video: Week in Review 5/2/08

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:05:46 +0000

Steve looks back on the week's news.

Video: May Day

Thu, 01 May 2008 07:58:05 +0000

It's the first of May and time to get out your May pole and celebrate. Interest rates are coming downand the body count in Iraq is going up. All that and the rest of today's news for May 1, 2008.

Video: Guest: Carrie Snow

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:19:10 +0000

Comedian Carrie Snow (The Aristocrats, Roseanne, The Late Show, Comedy Central) is the guest on today's episode of "The Ointment."

Video: Old Flames

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:26:26 +0000

Old flames, new court rulings and more. It's news, news and more news today. Oh yeah, and you can still vote for me in the political pundit contest here: http://broadcasting.projectbreakout.com/media_page/entry_id/187

Video: Project Breakout

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:12:51 +0000

Steve shames himself by begging you to vote for him in some online contest. It's at http://broadcasting.projectbreakout.com/media_page/entry_id/187.

Video: Don't Count on It

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:08:43 +0000

After a three-day absence Steve is back with some fresh news of the day. Wesley Snipes can't count taxes, Hillary Clinton can't count votes and the Republicans may not be able to count on Jenna Bush.

Video: Patriots Day

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:42:42 +0000

On this Patriots Day, Steve gives you highlights of today's news in this land of liberty.

Video: Week in Review 4/18/08

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:40:57 +0000

Steve looks back at some of the stories making an impact for the week ending April 18, 2008.

Video: High Five Day

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:03:55 +0000

It's High Five Day and there are at least five stories in today's newscast.

Video: Guest: Hillary Clinton, Part II

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:39:24 +0000

Hillary Clinton speaks out on a number of important issues, including her potential running mate, Ann Coulter and fashion.

Video: Tax Deadline

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:30:16 +0000

Steve gives the days news while finishing up his taxes.