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  • And now it’s time for…

    I was a little skeptical about this weeks challenge at first – writing sketches for what (in some cases) are iconic characters created by comic geniuses felt intimidating and limiting.  But for me, it ended up being a way of bringing some of my favorite characters into the modern world, and seeing what they’d think of it.  So here’s my take on…well, why ruin the surprise….

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  • MacGruber? Really?

    I know from searching the net that I’m not the only one deeply disappointed with much of the modern content of SNL. In particular, I hate the MacGruber segments because they seem to me nothing more than lazy. They aren’t that funny to begin with – and to run multiple sketches in one episode of SNL is a symptom of a much deeper lapse in FUNNY. Anyway, here’s my take on what a couple of past performers on the show might have had to say if they got cast in one of today’s shows… It’s a little segment they like to call… Really?
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  • Peter’s Commentary on the “Time Travel” Edition

    Here’s my commentary for the latest round of Sketchwar, which had the theme “Time Travel.”

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  • Technology

    Hi all — here’s my take on the “time travel” edition of Sketchwar….

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  • The Adventures of Professor Grebitus

    [fountain]

    INT. INVENTOR’S LAB – DAY

    PROFESSOR GREBITUS and his assistant, MERL, stand among the various whirling contraptions and bubbling beakers. Professor Grebitus holds in his hands a small, golden device that looks a lot like a pocket watch.

    PROFESSOR GREBITUS
    Behold, Merl, my greatest invention! I hold in my hand, the power to control time itself. And thanks to my genius, it’s so simple a child could operate it. (more…)

  • Barring Some Newfound Ability to Manipulate Time…

    …I predict that there will be no sketch from me today. I’ll try to catch up later, because I love the topic.

    However, I’ll link to a story I wrote a few years ago that touches on the theme.

    “Pulling the Trigger.”

    Enjoy.

  • Clusterfuck: An Existential Time Travel Crisis

    Another fun one from E.L. Raica. I think it’s about time to get that lady her own account! This one had me laughing from the word go. Well, technically it had me laughing from the word “Kyle”. You’ll see what I mean. Enjoy, and be sure to let E.L. know what you think.
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  • The Day Before Yesterday!!!

    I want you to picture the worst possible special effects on this one. I mean, the kind of thing that would have embarrassed the I Dream of Jeannie crew. The kind of stuff that Irwin Allen would have been ashamed to show his mother. Visible guidewires, cheap green screens, the works.

    And now…

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  • Fight for the future

    Come with me if you want to live…

    (yeah, I couldn’t resist adding a second blackout-length sketch this week…it’s a sickness)

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  • I’m rich, bitch!

    I can make you a millionaire overnight!

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