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Tag Archives: Danny Cashman
When The Writer’s Left Unsupervised
Last night was another new taping of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman, Modern Philosophers. The thing about writing a TV show is that all my work is done before the taping. Once we are on the set, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged behind the scenes, Danny Cashman, Gracie Theatre, Humor, Modern Philosopher, photography, Sarcasm, satire, The Nite Show, writing
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A Novel Distraction: The Nite Show Is Back!
Querying agents and trying to get a novel published can be demoralizing, depressing, and frustrating, Modern Philosophers. And trust me, there are way more words than those three that I could use to describe the process. It’s important to have … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Danny Cashman, Humor, Modern Philosopher, monologue jokes, query letters, Sarcasm, satire, The Nite Show, writing, writing for TV
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Something Shiny For The Mantel
Ever since I was a wee lad, Modern Philosophers, it’s been my dream to win the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. I believe my Oscar lust was fueled at a very early age by watching the awards the year … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged Awards, Danny Cashman, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, television, The Nite Show, writing
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Monologue Rejects For A CDC Rock Star
We all have an inner fanboy or fangirl that’s just dying to get out and meet that one person we think of as a total rock star, Modern Philosophers. It might be one of the few things that all humans … Continue reading
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Tagged CDC, Danny Cashman, Dr Nirav Shah, Humor, Modern Philosopher, monologue jokes, rejected jokes, Sarcasm, satire, The Nite Show
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Sunrise, Sunset
Yesterday was a very long day, Modern Philosophers. It started off with a morning run, during which I got to witness the gorgeous sunrise depicted in this photo. After that, it was off to my desk job, which was busy … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Danny Cashman, Gracie Theatre, Humor, Modern Philosopher, monologue jokes, Sarcasm, satire, The Nite Show, writing
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Jokes Not Ready For Late Night (Holiday Edition)
Christmas is almost here, Modern Philosophers! Holiday specials are showing up on every channel, and last night, The Nite Show with Danny Cashman aired its Christmas episode. I write monologue jokes for the show, and every taping, I turn in … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor, Writing
Tagged Christmas, Danny Cashman, Humor, Modern Philosopher, monologue jokes, rejected jokes, sarcasm, satire, television, The Nite Show, writing
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Jokes Not Worthy Of Late Night
Happy Sunday, Modern Philosophers! A new episode of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman aired last night, which means some of my monologue jokes made it onto your television. The truth is, I write dozens of jokes for every show, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged Danny Cashman, Halloween, Humor, Modern Philosopher, monologue jokes, sarcasm, satire, Sunday rejects, The Nite Show, TV, writing
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The Unexpected Shout-Out
I was just siting there, minding my own business, when something exciting happened, Modern Philosophers. Okay, let me backtrack a bit and fill in some details so that intriguing opening sentence makes sense. Last night was the final taping of … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged Danny Cashman, Humor, Miss Maine, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, The Nite Show, TV, writing
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20 Years Of Nite Show Fun
Sorry that there’s been nothing new on the blog for the last few days, Modern Philosophers, but I was busy writing monologue jokes for tonight’s historic taping of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman. Was the taping historic because this … Continue reading
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Tagged 20th anniversary, Danny Cashman, Humor, late night TV, Maine, Modern Philosopher, monologue jokes, sarcasm, satire, The Nite Show, writing for television
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Old Friends And New Laughs On The Nite Show
Today was a special matinee taping of The Nite Show, Modern Philosophers. We taped the show earlier than usual because it was a make up date made necessary by a previous blizzard. And guess what happened yesterday? Winter Storm Stella … Continue reading