FAQ Update
Jun 6, 2000 | 1:45 am
#31
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Texas, U.S.A.
Posts: 19,523
This may be old news, but I just came across it today...FYI:
Stars to Head to Montreal for Laughs
Tim Allen, William Shatner, ``King of Queens'' star Kevin James, Monty Python's Eric Idle and ``Family Feud's'' Louie Anderson are among the stars heading to Montreal for the 18th edition of the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival July 13-23.
The lineup for the event was unveiled at a press conference Monday in Montreal. The event drew more than 1 million people to its indoor and outdoor shows last summer and remains one of the key laugh festivals on the continent.
James, former Montrealer Shatner, Idle, Allen, and Anderson will each be hosting galas at the St. Denis Theater, which are the main comedy showcases at the festival. Other performers slated to appear at the festival include D.L. Hughley from ``The Hughleys,'' ``Saturday Night Live'' alumni Jim Breuer and Rich Hall, Bob Saget, Kathy Kinney from ``The Drew Carey Show,'' U.K. comic Harry Hill, former ``Conan O'Brien'' regular Andy Richter, Pauly Shore, pop star Kim Stockwood, Bobby Slayton, Dom Irrera, Andy Kindler, Jeff Rothpan and Suzanne Westenhoeffer.
Christopher Titus will perform his solo show ``Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding,'' which inspired his hit midseason Fox sitcom ``Titus.'' In addition, San Francisco puppeteer Basil Twist will bring his underwater puppet/music/dance show, ''Symphonie Fantastique,'' for a 20-day run at the Monument National. The festival will also host the North American premiere of ``Gumboots!,'' a South African-flavored song-and-dance show featuring a cappella singing and contemporary percussion.
The festival has an expanded film section this year following its recent merger with Montreal genre-film festival Fantasia.
The film programs include short-picture section ``Eat My Shorts''; a showcase of nine features, ``Comedia''; and ``Comedy Classics,'' which will this year pay tribute to Buster Keaton.
There is also a parallel French-language festival, Juste Pour Rire, with performances by Franco funnymen Anthony Kavanagh, Michel Boujenah, Normand Brathwaite, Martin Petit, Mario Jean, and Maxim Martin.
Tim Allen, William Shatner, ``King of Queens'' star Kevin James, Monty Python's Eric Idle and ``Family Feud's'' Louie Anderson are among the stars heading to Montreal for the 18th edition of the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival July 13-23.
The lineup for the event was unveiled at a press conference Monday in Montreal. The event drew more than 1 million people to its indoor and outdoor shows last summer and remains one of the key laugh festivals on the continent.
James, former Montrealer Shatner, Idle, Allen, and Anderson will each be hosting galas at the St. Denis Theater, which are the main comedy showcases at the festival. Other performers slated to appear at the festival include D.L. Hughley from ``The Hughleys,'' ``Saturday Night Live'' alumni Jim Breuer and Rich Hall, Bob Saget, Kathy Kinney from ``The Drew Carey Show,'' U.K. comic Harry Hill, former ``Conan O'Brien'' regular Andy Richter, Pauly Shore, pop star Kim Stockwood, Bobby Slayton, Dom Irrera, Andy Kindler, Jeff Rothpan and Suzanne Westenhoeffer.
Christopher Titus will perform his solo show ``Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding,'' which inspired his hit midseason Fox sitcom ``Titus.'' In addition, San Francisco puppeteer Basil Twist will bring his underwater puppet/music/dance show, ''Symphonie Fantastique,'' for a 20-day run at the Monument National. The festival will also host the North American premiere of ``Gumboots!,'' a South African-flavored song-and-dance show featuring a cappella singing and contemporary percussion.
The festival has an expanded film section this year following its recent merger with Montreal genre-film festival Fantasia.
The film programs include short-picture section ``Eat My Shorts''; a showcase of nine features, ``Comedia''; and ``Comedy Classics,'' which will this year pay tribute to Buster Keaton.
There is also a parallel French-language festival, Juste Pour Rire, with performances by Franco funnymen Anthony Kavanagh, Michel Boujenah, Normand Brathwaite, Martin Petit, Mario Jean, and Maxim Martin.
Jun 6, 2000 | 1:15 pm
#34
Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
Mr. Flyme2: My name is Commander Catcop and I would like to confirm that I too will be attending the F-A-Q that weekend to keep the event proper and clean and EVERYONE IN LINE! 
My cathair raised when I see stuff like "Eat My shorts" and this Amber woman! I don't want my friend Catman arrested at this event (the scandal! The PIctures!)
See you in about a month!
CDMR CATCOP
My cathair raised when I see stuff like "Eat My shorts" and this Amber woman! I don't want my friend Catman arrested at this event (the scandal! The PIctures!)
See you in about a month!
CDMR CATCOP
Jun 6, 2000 | 6:55 pm
#35
In Memoriam
Join Date: May 1999
Location: San Francisco UA1K; AA Gold
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The jetboat ride on the Lachine Rapids sounds fun - count me it!
Way Omni: the son of the inventor of the jet boat decided back in 1960 to try going upstream through the Grand Canyon. Lava Falls (rating varies between 8 and 10 on the 10-point scale that's unique to the Canyon) provided the most difficulty - it took something like 45 attempts (over a couple of days, I think). After that, the rest of the Canyon was a piece of cake.
The Park Service immediately added a regulation prohibiting upstream runs!
Way Omni: the son of the inventor of the jet boat decided back in 1960 to try going upstream through the Grand Canyon. Lava Falls (rating varies between 8 and 10 on the 10-point scale that's unique to the Canyon) provided the most difficulty - it took something like 45 attempts (over a couple of days, I think). After that, the rest of the Canyon was a piece of cake.
The Park Service immediately added a regulation prohibiting upstream runs!
Jun 6, 2000 | 8:53 pm
#36
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Montral, Canada
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Commander Catcop: I'm sure I don't know what you mean. From what PremEx has led me to believe "Eat My Shorts" is a short documentary film done by the National Film Board of Canada detailing the horrific events surrounding a UA flight gone awry that is forced to land in a remote area of Northern Ontario (Canada). Short on rations, the all-vegetarian crew and pax must find a creative solution to those terrible pangs of hunger. Not being the roots and berries types, they resort to...well, eating their clothing...hence the title. The story does end happily, however, when they are all rescued and treated for (over) exposure. Red/Green will be doing their take on the story in September.
Jun 7, 2000 | 7:28 am
#39
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Chicago, IL (ORD)
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Count me in for the jet boat ride as well, sounds like a blast! As long as you don't have to be an accomplished rafter/jet boat rider, I'm game!
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Regards,
- Anna
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Regards,
- Anna
Jun 7, 2000 | 10:02 am
#40
Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
Oh, the Canadian version of "Eat My Shorts!"
Poor CMDR Catcop was misinformed. He thought they and you all were going to show the more "adult" U-S version. I told him of his error.
And I think Amber Lynn now works at teh Krispy kreame at teh World Trade Center.
Poor CMDR Catcop was misinformed. He thought they and you all were going to show the more "adult" U-S version. I told him of his error.
And I think Amber Lynn now works at teh Krispy kreame at teh World Trade Center.
Jun 7, 2000 | 1:10 pm
#41
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 528
Okay flyme2, I'm coming out of the closet...anyone peeking?
As things stand right now, count me in for the dinner. I have eaten there in the past and can vouch that the food is worthy of 5 stars. Again, thank you for the warm invitation. I'm really looking forward to meeting the attendees.
See you all in July!
As things stand right now, count me in for the dinner. I have eaten there in the past and can vouch that the food is worthy of 5 stars. Again, thank you for the warm invitation. I'm really looking forward to meeting the attendees.
See you all in July!
Jun 7, 2000 | 8:27 pm
#42
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Montral, Canada
Posts: 1,610
I'm glad you decided to make it public, but even happier to have you as a part of our little soiree. I am anxious to get YOUR horror stories, because quite frankly, I've heard enough from the other side. I think this will be the first FT event where an airline insider will be in attendance. Don't be intimidated, though, Flygirl. We're all just regular folks...with this one tiny compulsive trait: WE LOVE TO FLY...or for some of us WE HAVE TO FLY! I guess we're all just part of the FlyerTalk family.
Jun 7, 2000 | 10:15 pm
#43
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 1,777
A Flygirl,
This will truly be a treat. As flyme2 says, this will be a new style of event in that an actual airline employee will be a participant. Thanks again for all your input to these boards, and I look forward to seeing you in Montreal.
- Chris
This will truly be a treat. As flyme2 says, this will be a new style of event in that an actual airline employee will be a participant. Thanks again for all your input to these boards, and I look forward to seeing you in Montreal.
- Chris
Jun 8, 2000 | 8:23 pm
#44
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Montral, Canada
Posts: 1,610
After a little persuasion on FlyerTalk Live and a couple of Glenfiddich's I have decided to combine the pastry eating, wine tasting and my Cheapskates Guide to Platinum or How I Flew Over 80,000 Miles for $225 and Got Booted Up Front More Often Than Not seminar. If any of you attendees have some info/tip/advice/hints on frequent travel that you would like to share with the rest of the FAQ'ers, please email me and I will give you equal time at the speaker's podium.
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