VIDEO: The Ministry of Unknown Science: Operation Balls

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The unaired pilot from our comedy troupe, “The Ministry of Unknown Science.”  It was for Spike TV, hence the focus on testicles.  We were never picked up due to a change in network management, but to this day I am honored to have been part of creating something this unlikely, strange, and hilarious.

Also, I’ve lost a lot of weight since then.  Ladies, take note.

“Ball Sac Spray”

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A Ministry classic, and the secret origins of Ball Saxbury.*

*Actually, the real secret origins of Ball Saxbury have long been buried by forces inside the U.S. government and agents of Quinn-Martin Productions.

FUN HISTORICAL FACT! – We always meant to do a tighter cut of this, but left in the “breathing room” for the laughs during out live show. (And because we ran out of time.)

Bob Newhart, America!

NEWS: The Comedy Shorts Art

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I have created posters for my comedy shorts.  Gaze upon them and weep.

And tickets are still available at http://www.lacomedyshorts.com/

Batman Relieves at the L.A. Comedy Shorts Festival, Friday April 16th, 2:00 PM

Operation Balls screens at the L.A. Comedy Shorts Fest, Sunday April 18th, 2:00PM

Operation Balls screens at the L.A. Comedy Shorts Fest, Sunday April 18th, 2:00PM

(And apparently I have to put this extra space at the end or wordpress will f*** up my lay-out. )

Goddamn right-wing communist wordpress.

NEWS: LA Comedy Shorts Schedule Up

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The schedule for the L.A. Comedy Shorts Festival is now up!

http://www.lacomedyshorts.com/lacs2010/schedule.htm

For those of you evolved individuals who are going to check out my shorts, my personal schedule is…

  • Batman RelievesFriday 2:00PM, part of the “I’d Rather Be Pissed Off Than Pissed On” block.
  • The Ministry of Unknown Science: Operation BallsSunday 2:00PM, part of the “You Kiss Your Mama With That Mouth?” block.
  • Eric’s triumph over cancer, human poverty, and peak oil – Sunday 7:00 PM – Closing Night Red Carpet Awards Gala at the Elevate Lounge.

Tickets are available off the schedule page, and if you can get a discount if you use the code ‘film10’.  Drop me a line if you’re gonna be there.

And I’m still looking into details the whole “Filmmaker Q&A” thingie, so I’ll keep you apprised.  And appraised.  (You’re worth less than you think on the open market.)

NEWS: I’ve been accepted to the 2010 L.A. Comedy Shorts Festival… Twice!

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Official Selection L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival 2010
Yes, ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between, I’m tickled the proverbial shade of pink. I’ve had not one, but two films selected for the L.A Comedy Shorts Film Festival.

http://www.lacomedyshorts.com/

The first is “Batman Relieves,” the short I shot last year around this time. (And yes, it was at one point called “Batman: Number One,” but this made it damn near impossible to search for on youtube.)

The other is our classic Ministry of Unknown Science pilot “Operation Balls.” We were always unnaturally proud of this, and we’re super excited that it’s finally going to get shown before an audience.

Both of the these little nuggets of comedy can be found by clicking on my videos section and ignoring anything labeled “Iraqi Banjo Tour.”

  • BATMAN RELIEVES will be shown FRIDAY, APRIL 16th at 2:00pm.
  • THE MINISTRY OF UNKNOWN SCIENCE: OPERATION BALLS will be shown SUNDAY, APRIL 18th at 2:00pm.

The schedule can be found at… http://www.lacomedyshorts.com/lacs2010/schedule.htm

And tickets can be obtained by shaking down Will Ferrel the next time you see him.  (Or on the web site.  Whatever.)

If you’re gonna come on down, drop me a line!  I’ll be handing out tacos!