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  • Tim Wilson Passes Away At 52 From Heart Attack

    Famed comedian Tim Wilson died of a heart attack on Wednesday, just four days after giving his last performance. He was 52 years old.

    According to his manager Chris DiPetta, the stand-up comic and country music artist performed at a gig in Bay City, Michigan after which he traveled to his hometown of Columbus, Georgia to visit his brother. Wilson was set to perform in multiple shows for the upcoming weekend at the comedy club The Stardome in Birmingham, Alabama.

    The comedian was rushed to the hospital by his brother after Wilson complained of shortness of breath. It was at the hospital that Wilson suffered a massive heart attack, to which he succumbed at 9:15 p.m.

    Timothy Collins “Tim” Wilson was best known for his distinctive style of comedy, which he infused with original country songs such as Garth Brooks Ruined My Life and Jeff Gordon’s Gay. He has also been a recurring figure on the American radio program “The Bob and Tom Show” since 1995.

    DiPetta, who has also managed comic great Steve Harvey and “Mike and Molly” star Billy Gardell, said that Wilson was a well-loved fellow who had a flair for telling stories through his music and comedic characters. Apart from stand-up, Wilson also recorded more than a dozen records and appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Wilson also wrote a book with author Roger C Keiss entitled, “Happy New Year – Ted”, which discusses Keiss’ theory about serial killings that took place in the 1970s.

    Several friends in the comedy community have tweeted their condolences to Wilson’s friends and family. The FOX-syndicated radio program The John Boy and Billy Big Show paid Wilson a tribute by posting montage of memories on their website.

     

     

    Wilson is survived by his wife Deidre, 24-year-old daughter, and 15-year-old son. DiPetta announced that the comedian’s funeral services will be held this weekend in his hometown.

     

    Tim Wilson: The Punchline

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  • Sid Caesar: Revered TV Comic Dies At 91

    It’s a sad day for comedy. Sid Caesar, best known for his shows “Caesar’s Hour” and “Your Show of Shows”, has passed away. He died at the age of 91 in his home on the morning of February 12. The news was confirmed by Carl Reiner, one of Caesar’s friends and collaborators.

    The comedic legend was discovered during the Second World War, when he was serving as a Coast Guard and took part in a musical titled “Tars and Spars.” He went on to appear in the movie version, which highlighted his talent in dancing, singing, and of course—comedy. One thing led to another, and soon Caesar found himself in other roles on television, stage, and film.

    The early 1950s brought “Your Show of Shows,” which Caesar hosted with Imogene Coca. Coca shared that she and Caesar had perfect comedic chemistry, both of them finding the same things funny, which made the show a success. In 1954, Caesar was made the star of his own show “Caesar’s Hour,” which made him a millionaire.

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    He next went onstage for the musical “Little Me,” in which he played seven different roles, including a European prince, a young man that seemed to be too perfect, and a movie director bent on tyranny. His acting earned him a nomination for a Tony. His film credits include “It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World” in 1963 and “Silent Movie” in 1976, in which he showed off his pantomime skills.

    The times weren’t all happy for Caesar, however. By then he had grown to rely on alcohol and pills, and it took its toll, affecting his performance one day in 1977 when he was doing “The Last of the Red Hot Lovers”. His mind suddenly went blank. He dived into recovery cold turkey and with the help of his wife Florence, fought off his demons—and succeeded.

    Caesar influenced a whole generation of comedy writers, including Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, and Woody Allen, whose first big break was writing for “The King,” a name Caesar was called by his friends and fellow comics. He also inspired comedy actors Richard Lewis and Billy Crystal, among others who have turned comedy into art.

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  • Paula Deen Comic to be Released in October

    Paula Deen is soon to be the star of her own comic book.

    Yeah, she’s a super-hero now.

    Though she was dropped faster than a speeding bullet by many of her sponsors after she admitted to using the “N word” in the past, Bluewater Productions, which had been planning to release a biographical comic book based on Deen’s life, has decided to move forward.

    The book is to be a part of a “Female Force” series that showcases the accomplishments of notable women. Previous subjects of the series have included Angelina Jolie, Hilary Clinton, Cher, and Gabrielle Giffords.

    Bluewater president Darren G. Davis has said that the company does “not condone her use of racial insensitivities, and think that intolerance has no place in a just society. But despite her recent failings, we also strongly believe she still has a powerful story to tell; one that fits the female empowerment model of our books.”

    While Paula’s recent troubles will be part of the comic narrative, the book will largely focus on her successes.

    The writer of “Female Force: Paula Deen,” Michael Troy, says that it will be about a strong, hard-working female: “Paula Deen is still an inspirational woman who has suffered much adversity in her life and overcome many obstacles. Her story is fascinating and it’s easy to see why Bluewater would consider her for their Female Force line of biography comic books that [focus] on powerful women.”

    Deen’s problems started when she was named a defendant in a lawsuit brought by Lisa Jackson, a former employee who alleged that employment at Deen’s restaurant was tainted by both sexual and racial improprieties. In a deposition in that matter, Deen admitted using the “N word” in the past, specifically in reference to a burglar she’ d encountered in 1986. Jackson claims that Deen and her brother Bubba had both used the term in her presence.

    The “Female Force” comic is set to be released in October 2013.

  • IPad 3 is the New Chuck Norris

    IPad 3 is the New Chuck Norris

    Did you know?:

    iPad 3 is so high-def, it makes reality look pixelated!

    iPad 3 includes a night light, because the dark is afraid it.

    iPad 3 is so awesome, Chinese workers pay to assemble it.

    And my personal favorite:

    iPad 3 doesn’t search the internet, it just b****slaps Siri until it gets the information.

    Joyoftech.com came out with a new comic slamming the leaks and hype surrounding the potential IPad 3 release. Revel in the awesomeness that is IPad 3, or post some jokes of your own:

    All joking aside, IPad 3 will have some awesome features that make it Chuck Norris worthy (and remember these are all rumors):

    The iPad 3 will be thicker, more rounded and carry a larger screen than the iPad 2.

    Most Apple watchers have been predicting a retina display for the iPad 3. And It looks like these rumors have been confirmed, we’ll soon get to see what a retina display looks like on a 9.7-inch screen.

    The iPad 3 will be getting a significant camera upgrade. Some rumors have suggested that the it will get an 8 MP camera to match the one found in the iPhone 4S, but the opening on the rear panel doesn’t quite confirm that. Interestingly, despite the iPad 3′s thicker form factor, the photos appear to show that some cases designed for the iPad 2 will fit the iPad 3.

    Look for it March 7th!!! (again, rumor)