Margaret Cho Is On The Loose

Margaret Cho is on the loose! Where shall we begin? Season five of "Drop Dead Diva" on Lifetime seems like a good starting point, follow that up with new tour dates for her acclaimed comedy show "Mother".

Not to mention her three women fresh out of jail YouTube series "In Transition" and she's baaaaaack co-hosting "The View" Thursday July 25th and Friday July 26th, hoping to take over one of the vacant seats.

There are so many other things I could say, instead of reading my shopping list let's let Margaret tell us herself.

MS: "Drop Dead Diva" is back! Did you think that would happen since Lifetime initially cancelled it?

MC: You never really know with TV. You never know how things are going to go, that's the nature of it. What's really great is the fans really love "Drop Dead Diva" and they wanted to see more.

MS: It's a cute show, I've seen it a couple of times. It puts a smile on your face when you're in a bad mood.

MC: I like that.

MS: Sandra Bernhard is a guest this season.

MC: She's amazing, I'm such a fan of hers. We talked about what a sexist Jerry Lewis is when it comes to women in comedy, it's disturbing. I was talking to her about how amazing she was in "The King of Comedy".

MS: Oh she's so good in that!

MC: Sooooo good! It's legendary, a great movie! I think it's Martin Scorsese at his best. With Sandra as a mad stalker...she is so hilarious and so sexy.

MS: She scared the Hell out of me in that!

MC: I love her when she's scary, that's when she's at her best. She's just fabulous in every way, as a comedian, actress and a musician. She is someone I admire tremendously so it was great to have her as part of our show.

                                               Margaret's YouTube Series "In Transition"


MS: By the way "Mistress Lina" I was on season 2 of "Where The Bears Are" and so were you!

MC: Oh that's great! I haven't seen it yet, what part did you play?

MS: I got some good face time in the Faultline Bar scene.

MC: Oh My God I have to watch it. I'm saving it up to watch it all at once, I hate to watch one episode and not be able to see the next one, I have to see it all at once.

MS: Well I was caught of guard by your role as "Mistress Lina" when you pulled the demure Asian Woman thing and when the Bears fell for it you called them racist. (laughs)

MC: I know, it was fun!

MS: Like, where did that come from?! Sorry I sound like Janis Joplin today, I got the rasps this morning.

MC: That's OK.

MS: So I saw you on "The View" was that fun?

MC: That is the job I want most of all. I am in the running to be a host.

MS: Oh wow, that's awesome!

MC: It's a great thing, it would be so cool, I would love it!

MS: Personally I wished Elisabeth Hasselbeck had been on the day you were I would have liked to see an exchange between the two of you. I don't think she's stupid, I think she doesn't articulate her opinions in a clear manner.

MC: She's great, they're all great for their own different points of view, ideas and jokes. It's a real rock-n-roll sort of thing, they all play their different instruments and I'd really love be a part of that band.

MS: How was doing "In Bed With Joan"?

MC: It was a blast! I love Joan Rivers, and I love going over to her house. It's so exciting, and she is so hysterical. I've know her for a long time, and I respect her and love her so dearly.

MS: Like I told a friend recently when you are 80 you want to be Joan Rivers, she has the stamina of a 20 year old and still has her wits about her.

MC: Totally! She is so cool and has such a strong work ethic. An unbelievable presence, such a cool lady.

MS: Since I know touring is your favorite thing, hit me with when you are doing it some more.

MC: At the end of August I will be playing some gigs in Georgia, Athens & Atlanta - I will also be touring all over Europe.

Tour Dates For Margaret Cho:

2013 Mother Tour dates

Monday, August 19
Athens, GA - The World Famous


Tuesday, August 20
Athens, GA - The World Famous


Thursday, August 22 – Sunday Aug 25
Atlanta, GA - The Laughing Skull


Friday, September 6
Las Vegas, NV - The Mirage


Friday, September 20
Buffalo, NY - Helium Comedy Club


Saturday, September 21
Buffalo, NY - Helium Comedy Club


Friday, September 27
Nashville, TN - Zanies


Saturday, September 28
Nashville, TN - Zanies


Sunday, September 29
Nashville, TN - Zanies


Saturday, October 12
San Francisco, CA - Nob Hill Masonic Center


Friday, October 18
Denver, CO - Paramount Theater


Saturday, October 19
Chicago, IL - Chicago Theater


Sunday, October 20
Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theatre


Wednesday, October 23
Austin, Texas - Paramount Theater


Thursday, October 24
Dallas, Texas - The Majestic Theatre

Saturday, November 2
Sacramento, CA – Crest Theatre   

Wednesday, November 6
Boston, MA - Wilbur Theatre


Saturday, November 9
Washington, DC - Warner Theatre


Friday, November 15
Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall


Saturday, November 16
Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre


Tuesday, December 3
Phoenix, AZ - Orpheum Theatre


Wednesday, December 4
Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre


Thursday, December 5
San Diego, CA - Balboa Theatre


Friday, December 6
Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern


Monday, December 9
Berlin, Germany - AdmiralsPalast


Thursday, December 12
Cologne, Germany - Gloria Theater


Friday, December 13
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Comedy Theater


Saturday, December 14
Copenhagen, Denmark - Bremen


Sunday, December 15
Oslo, Norway - Latter


Monday, December 16
Zurich, Switzerland -  Bernhard- Theater


Wednesday, December 18
Stockholm, Sweden - Sodra Teatern


Thursday, December 19
Helsinki, Finland - Savoy Teatteri


Friday, December 20
Munich, Germany - Freiheiz

Check it with Margaret: http://www.margaretcho.com/

Gad Zooks! It's Ben Zook, From "Where The Bears Are" Season 2...!

Ben Zook

"Where The Bears Are" is what they like to call in biz speak an Internet Phenom. IP for short. The season two premiere is coming at you, well, really soon - this Monday June 10th 2013!

Can I get a collective Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! In the house we have none other than Ben Zook aka "Nelson" and producer extraordinaire of the series. Oh and FYI I make an appearance on the the show this season. It's time to Zook out, with Ben!

MS: So Ben season deux of "Where The Bears Are" is coming up this Monday?

BZ: Monday, yes!

MS: It's also another murder mystery.

BZ: Yes, it's another murder mystery this season, yes the Bears find themselves involved in yet another murder. This one involves a friend of Reggie's who he went to college with, who is a politician, and he ends up getting shot. So The Bears have to figure out who shot him.

MS: Ahhhhhhhh, there's a formula here, do you think lightning will strike the second time?

BZ: I hope so! We realized, we have to have another murder. That's what drives the show really, a murder, looking around for clues, stumbling onto things and one clue leads to the next situation. The formula worked last season so we thought we should stick with it, that's what we know, zany comedy! (laughs)

Margaret Cho & The Bears

MS: You have someone I know, and obviously you know on the show this season, Margaret Cho.

BZ: I've known Margaret for years. We've known each other from playing clubs, gigs and stuff. She actually did an independent feature we were in together back in the 90's called "Can't Stop Dancing" which is about a bunch of lame Theme Park Dancers who move out to Hollywood to make it big. It didn't get distribution and is a cult thing. She and I were both in the dance troupe, so we wore spandex and stuff, and we've been friends ever since. She wanted to do the show last season, but ended up booking a movie, this season she was able to do it.

MS: It has something to do with dildos.

BZ: S&M, bondage, pretty raunchy. Well, this whole season is a lot raunchier than last season.

MS: It's funny when I did the photo blog from the set at The Faultline, Joe (Dietl, The Director & Ben's partner) thanked me for not giving anything away. I really could not tell what was going on anyway.

BZ: Yeah, I don't think anyone could really pick up much of what was happening. I don't even think we knew what was actually happening. (laughs)

MS: Only new character additions, that's what I could have figured out.

BZ: I believe you actually end up being seen on camera.

MS: Well there is one good scene where somebody cruised me and I cruised them back so maybe that's the scene that's in there.

BZ: Hmmmmmmmm, I think it might be....

MS: I saw that Cyril, the killer from last season returns for season deux.

BZ: Well Cyril does show up in the Christmas episode we shot for DVD as Santa Claus. So this season we sort of find out why he ended up at the Christmas Party, and what's going on with him. We're not really sure, is he, or isn't he out of prison, what's going on? Is he a figment of Nelson's imagination? So it's sort of a Mind Fuck, as to what the Hell is going on with Cyril. It's part of the mystery this season.

MS: From the looks of it, it seems like Nelson and "Hot Toddy" are having an open relationship.

BZ: You know what? In season two....I can't really reveal much. Our relationship definitely goes to a different level.

MS: Well I thought last season was really funny and I'm looking forward to the premiere of this one.

BZ: Well Thank You. We had a blast doing both seasons, and we're thrilled that people like the show.

MS: You also have Rick Copp on board who was one of the writer's of "The Golden Girls"

BZ: He wrote for the show at the age of twenty-four. He started writing for them in the sixth or seventh season.

MS: Isn't it weird that silly faux nude of Bea Arthur sold for 1.9 Million?

BZ: I know, isn't that funny?

Be there June 10th 2013: http://wherethebearsare.tv/

On Set: "Where The Bears Are" Season 2

Lions & Tigers...nope, only "Bears" the WTBA Gang

That's right, those wild and crazy Bears: Nelson, Wood & Reggie are coming back for round two! Along for the ride as well are Hot Toddy & Detective Winters with some spanking new faces added, this season of  WTBA is wrapped in a cloak of secrecy....

As a fan of the first season and a blogger/journalist I was invited down to the evening shoot at The Faultline Bar in Los Angeles, CA to check it out, a shout out to Joe Dietl, Ben Zook & Rick Copp - thanks for having me!

While I can not give anything away that I witnessed being filmed I can tell you two things 1) You will see me in this years season and 2) Things are definitely getting harrier. Was that vague enough for you?

So instead of continuing to tease you with what I'm not allowed to say how about I show you some behind the scenes photos I took? Yeah, that works...Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

What could be possibly be happening in the The Bathroom?

Caged Bears

"Action" Joe Dietl, Bear Director 

Hot Toddy Anyone?

Detective Winters I presume...

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Keep up with The Bears on the trail to Season Two at:

https://www.facebook.com/WhereTheBearsAre?fref=ts

Check out Season One on: http://wherethebearsare.tv/

10 Stupid Questions: "Where The Bears Are"

"Whereeeeee The Bears Are" OK, Connie Francis did not croon THAT song, but undoubtedly it was the inspiration for the title of the hit web series "Where The Bears Are" - Set in the furry woods, of beards, male realness and Colt model used to be's of Silverlake, CA.

"The Bears" comes from the creative team of Rick Copp, Joe Dietl and Ben Zook. The web series is a comedy mystery that follows the misadventures of three Gay Bear Roomates living in the Los Angeles, CA neighborhood of Silverlake, CA as they attempt to solve the murder of a partyguest that has turned up dead in their bathroom.

Hey Bears let's get to it strike a pose, there's nothing to it....

MS: What do you Bears do in the woods?

Bears: Showtunes. 

MS: How do  you make a "Hot Toddy"?

Bears: You script a part that calls for someone brooding and sexy, then put an ad on Craigslist and cast an incredibly talented and hot actor named Ian Parks. 

MS: Were any of your neighborhoods sprayed with DDT when you were children?

Bears: We used to run alongside the truck and wave and chase it, all the while breathing in the toxic chemicals. I'm not kidding. 

MS: Margaret Cho or Kathy Griffin?

Bears: Love them both. In fact, I actually HAVE loved them both...in a drunken three 
way back in the 90's. 
 
MS: Every cruised Craigslist?

Bears: Yes, but not for what you think. 
 
MS: Has anyone ever died at any of your Birthday parties?

Bears: Of boredom, yes. 

 
MS: The "Eagle" or "The Faultline" bar ?

Bears: Love them both. But, have to give it up to The Eagle, who let us shoot the series there for two days. Love Charlie and Hunter. 
 

MS: If there was a drink called a "Bear Bomb" what would it have in it?

Bears: As many carbs as possible. 
 

MS: Want to buy Sharon Tate's house?

Bears: No, but I would love to buy Sharon Stone's house. 
 

MS: OK, guys whose the sexiest Bear alive?

Bears: All bears are sexy. But, I just got back from Chicago and let me tell ya', there are some big, hot, hairy men there. 

Get your Bear on! At: www.wherethebearsare.tv