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1981

Posted on May 11, 2012 by bob

Fondly remember a night in August 1981. Took a free seat at a table in the front, armed with just purchased new albums by Richie Havens (“Connections”) and Bob Dylan (“Shot of Love”). Picked on immediately by the MC who … Continue reading →

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A son saying goodbye Part 5 -final

Posted on October 8, 2011 by bob

Hello dear family and friends.. today, on the last day of Yom Kippur and the Jewish New Year begins, life renews itself, and we turn a page forward to breath again, live again, and be warmed by the sunshine. I … Continue reading →

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A son saying goodbye Part 4

Posted on October 8, 2011 by bob

Sept 24th 2011 Hi dear ones… just letting you know that my Mother, Esta, took her quiet, peaceful last breath this morning surrounded by all of her loved ones, with her the entire time. It was remarkable, beautiful, and masterful. … Continue reading →

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A son saying goodbye Part 3

Posted on October 8, 2011 by bob

good evening dear ones… I’m going to attempt to describe what I am experiencing here.. My Mother is still holding onto Life – 6 weeks after becoming a Hospice patient, and probably years after having Stage 5 Cancer. She had … Continue reading →

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A son saying goodbye to his mom- Part 1

Posted on September 5, 2011 by bob

One of the best parts of having owned this comedy club was the people who worked there, the folks who became friends and then the folks who transcend all that and became part of one’s life. My dear friend Scott … Continue reading →

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A son saying goodbye to his mom Part 2

Posted on September 5, 2011 by bob

One of the best parts of having owned this comedy club was the people who worked there, the folks who became friends and then the folks who transcend all that and became part of one’s life. My dear friend Scott … Continue reading →

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The Kevin Meaney Video that changed everything

Posted on June 21, 2011 by bob

Here it is..

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Just funny, from a brilliant comedic actor Alan Arkin

Posted on May 4, 2011 by bob
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Was it all a dream?

Posted on August 30, 2008 by bob

Hello Others, If you are reading this you might consider yourself lucky for two reasons: 1.    You have actually survived the last 25 years, and 2.     You were a part of and privy to something very unique and special. . … Continue reading →

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I was a waitress at The Other in 1979

Posted on May 22, 2008 by bob

Hi I have alot of fun memories of the other cafe I worked as a waitress in 1979 and also as a cook and barista there. I saw Barry Sobel and many other great comedic acts. Loved open mic night … Continue reading →

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A Toast to The Other by Susan Edwards

Posted on April 25, 2008 by bob

It was 1978 and the Great Disco Scare had descended on San Francisco. I was new in town, a little lost, working two awful jobs and living in the Haight, which was seedy and long past its glory days. It … Continue reading →

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Some Nights I remember…

Posted on April 7, 2008 by bob

BobCat’s First Audition Night Bob Goldthwait’s first performed on a Monday auditions night – no one was sure whether his voice was real or character.. there were very few laughs until the audience grasped his unusual brilliant style – then … Continue reading →

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