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- Frequency: 1/wk
- Release date: Tuesdays
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- Available: International, U.S. & Canada
Humor Hotel
No fancy doorman, no mints on pillows or gold seals on the toilet paper … only guaranteed entertainment from four talented “Hotel” guests: actress Diane Farr; columnist Mark Bazer; and standup comedian Greg Schwem.
For something completely new on the humor scene, TMS’ Humor Hotel each week plays host to one of these talked-about writers. Their 600-word columns will rotate through the package on a monthly basis, covering pop culture, current events, relationships, the workplace, personal narratives and some out-of-the-blue takes on contemporary society. They’ll make a four-star connection with readers navigating the vagaries and absurdities of day-to-day life.
Diane Farr: Best known for her appearances on TV’s “Californication,” “Numb3rs” and “Rescue Me,” Farr is also the author of the best seller “The Girl Code” and writes for many national magazines, including Mademoiselle, Marie Claire and GQ.
Mark Bazer: A nationally syndicated columnist who examines cultural trends, politics and the eccentricities of family life with a dry wit and unexpected perspective, Bazer also hosts Chicago’s popular live “The Interview Show” and guest hosts on WGN radio.
Greg Schwem: Greg Schwem is a husband, father and veteran standup comedian who specializes in finding funniness in how we cope with technology and the stresses of modern life. He frequently performs his show, “Comedy With a Byte,” for Fortune 500 companies, and recently published a book, “Text Me if You’re Breathing: Observations, Frustrations and Life Lessons From a Low-Tech Dad.”
Humor Hotel Samples
Greg Schwem: The robot is in the driveway
My hometown of Chicago is extremely quiet and boring in February with the exception of two events. The first is a massive surprise snowstorm that will begin precisely at 7 a.m., just as thousands of commuters are headed to work.
Greg Schwem: How to annoy your parents in any language
We are driving. We are hoping to experience zip lining for the first time. My wife has the steering wheel in a death grip while I desperately try to read the directions from our hotel concierge.
Greg Schwem: Running the country from the three-point arc
Like most of the country, I spent the past week reading Jodi Kantor's revealing portrayal of our nation's first couple. Isn't that how most of the country reads today?
Mark Bazer: A vacation day -- and more -- stolen
We got broken into. The worst part? I had a couple of vacation days to use up at the end of 2011, because, with two little kids, we never go anywhere.
Greg Schwem: The perfect snowball only costs 10 bucks
Sometimes I wonder how I reached nearly the half-century mark of life, particularly when my kids seem just inches from serious bodily injury or worse on a daily basis.
Greg Schwem: A super dilemma only the president can solve
Dear Mr. President: I hope this letter reaches you before Feb. 5; if not, simply stick it in the official White House shredder alongside all those memos and suggestions from John Boehner. I don't need to remind you that Feb. 5 is Super Bowl Sunday.
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