Producers Stand by “The Ghost of John McCain” Play Amid Criticism from Meghan McCain
Killer comedy tour
Ricky Gervais is hitting the road with his Mortality tour, currently in the UK and continuing into 2025 and beyond. Celebs are already getting their tickets booked.
Regarding the name of the tour, he says: “We’re all going to die, might as well have a laugh about it.” Not exactly sure what’s funny about that.
He hopes to avoid dying on stage and is currently performing at clubs to perfect his jokes.
Politics play wrong notes
The producers of “The Ghost of John McCain” are seeking a redo. They are in need of a major revamp.
The show was co-created with the late Grant Woods, McCain’s former chief of staff.
They state: “Our comedy reflects McCain’s appreciation for satire. He would find it amusing — although it can get quite outrageous.
“Woods spoke at McCain’s funeral with the utmost respect. Our new musical is meant to honor him, not tarnish his legacy. Meghan McCain’s comments on our show leave us wondering, how can you judge a production without seeing it first?
“Comedy has the power to bridge divides, promote understanding, and change perspectives. Our hilarious exploration of power, competition, and the human experience sheds light on leadership and democracy, topics much needed during this chaotic election cycle.
The show opens on Tuesday, September 24 at the Soho Playhouse. We look forward to your feedback. This form of art is a wonderful way to celebrate a life well-lived and a political system at a pivotal moment.”
Jason Rose and Lynn Londen have yet to realize that sometimes garbage should not be seen, only smelled.
Facial felonies
Being incarcerated, like Ghislaine Maxwell, means no access to hairdressers, electrologists, podiatrists, dentists, maids, facialists, trainers, manicurists, lovers, cosmetic surgeries, shapewear, beauty treatments, cosmetics, massages, and everything else that helps an older woman look perpetually youthful.
Forget about Chanel, it’s all mass-produced clothing. No makeup allowed. Tweezers are a luxury. It’s no wonder circuses used to feature bearded women.
How much can you improve your appearance by using a bobby pin to reduce the size of your chin? Either braid your lower lip or spend your time in prison looking like Santa Claus. Eyelashes are a thing of the past, and the last pedicure was at age 11.
No assistants, drivers, luxury sheets, Evian water, scented soaps? Austerity is the name of the game for Ghislaine.
Party crasher
In 1948, the “Dixiecrats” nominated South Carolina Sen. Strom Thurmond for president, while liberals supported Henry A. Wallace. Incumbent President Truman’s approval rating dropped to the lowest of any president ever at 32%. In the previous election, Democrats had lost control of the House and Senate.
Senate leader Alben Barkley, a congressman for 40 years, became Truman’s vice president after chartering a plane for 250 speeches.
Years later, back in Kentucky, Barkley won a senate seat against GOP Sen. John Sherman Cooper.
As a freshman senator, Barkley chose to sit in the back row, stating at Washington and Lee University — the alma mater of New York’s former Chief Judge Sol Wachtler — “I would rather be a servant in the House of the Lord than to sit in the seat of the mighty.”
That was on April 30, 1956, when the vice president passed away while speaking at the podium.
On a lighter note, RFK, who is now endorsing Trump, could consider donating the funds he has collected to Donald. Or even to a deceased bear.
A public relations-driven woman, known for her appearances in newspapers, was asked about her new PR person. She replied, “Great! My house has caught fire, I’ve been robbed twice, had a car accident, received three suicide notes from potential husbands, and now I’m being threatened by robbers. He’s great!”
Only in LA, kids, only in LA.
