You may know paula poundstone from her smart, quick, witty comedy heard on wait wait dont tell me, nprs weekly news quiz show. She hosts the popular maximum fun comedy podcast, nobody listens to paula poundstone. Poundstone has had numerous hbo specials, including her second special paula poundstone goes to harvard, which marked the first time the. The attention was strong enough to land the paula poundstone show on abc in 1993, although it failed after two episodes. Read paula poundstones bio and find out more about paula poundstones songs, albums, and chart history. These days i have watched and rewatched many specials from those days but one of my personal favorites was paula poundstone goes to harvard. In 1997, she adopted two girls, toshia and allison. Nov 01, 2018 poundstone voiced the character forgotten paula in disneypixars inside out.
In fact, hbos paula poundstone goes to harvard was the only time the elite university has allowed its name to be used in the title of a television show. Sep 24, 2019 poundstone has had numerous hbo specials, including her second special paula poundstone goes to harvard, which marked the first time the elite university allowed its name to be used in the. Poundstone home movies paula cal by paula poundstone. But if you want the scoop on how the selfproclaimed standup comicmotherwriter manages to raise three kids, 11 cats, read harry potter, perform standup and fly to chicago every week to record an npr. The closest we get to the funny lady is when we listen to her on the weekly. Poundstone voiced the character forgotten paula in disneypixars inside out.
This author, actress, and all around funny lady is known for her smart observational humor and her spontaneous wit. What was the lewd act that paula poundstone was busted for. If it means anything to anyone, paula is recognized as one of comedy centrals 100 greatest standups of all time. The radio also kept most of poundstone and kondabolu riffing about pigeons taking a bus in delhi. In 2001 poundstone was arrested on a felony warrant for three counts of committing a lewd act on an unidentified girl under the age of 14. Paula poundstone headlines the variety playhouse at variety. Poundstone will start off at milwaukees pabst theater this friday, then continue on to the barrymore theatre in madison on saturday. Her second special for hbo, paula poundstone goes to harvard, marked the first time the elite university allowed its name to be used in the title of a television show. If you want to hear a hilarious indepth account of paula poundstones recent legal woes, then pick up a copy of her acclaimed book theres nothing in this book that i meant to say. Paula poundstone is a humorist, author and comedian known for her clever, observational humor and spontaneous wit.
Paula poundstone is on a quest to gather all of the worlds knowledge. It premiered in 1996 and i can recall watching it in many, many, subsequent airings on hbo through 9798 iirc. Although, sadly, we will not be making anymore episodes of live from the poundstone institute, because the institutes endowment was lost on a shady investment, my head of research, adam felber, and i can soon be heard on a new podcast. Nov 20, 2006 comedian and author paula poundstone talks about her new book, theres nothing in this book that i meant to say, the best part of her arrest, and why she never wins on wait, wait, dont tell me. Paula poundstone goes to harvard standup comic paula poundstone expounds on everything from politics to child care to sex education in this hbo comedy hour special taped before a live audience at harvard university. What do to this weekend go to it events around boston. Well, if it was love, this little buddy apparently loves the republicans even more. This author, actress, and all around funny lady is known for her smart observational humor and. She is the host of the starburns audio podcast previously a member of. Paula is the reason ellen and rosie had their major falling out. She provided backstage commentary during the 1992 presidential election on the tonight show with jay leno. Poundstone flirted with fame off and on throughout the 90s but never quite took off like. Cain paula poundstone is brusque and freckled, with a crunchy massachusetts accent.
Beginning in the late 1980s, she performed a series of onehour hbo comedy specials. Opening to paula poundstone goes to harvard bill maher. Paula poundstone born december 29, 1959 is an american standup comedian, author, actress, interviewer, and commentator. Poundstones family moved to sudbury, massachusetts when she was young some sources incorrectly state poundstone was born in sudburycitation needed. I let them go to school late because we went to see the premiere of the new video lion king ii last night. Paula goes to harvard, her neurosis follows arts the. Jul 26, 2019 her second special for hbo, paula poundstone goes to harvard, marked the first time the elite university allowed its name to be used in the title of a television show. Poundstone had her own bravo special in 2006 as part of their threepart funny girls series, along with caroline rhea and joan rivers, titled paula poundstone. Comedy performance from paula poundstone on 12202020 moss. Dec, 2006 the joking stopped for standup comedian paula poundstone in 2001, when she was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol with her adopted children in the car. Paula poundstone has been a standup comic for twentyseven years. Her second special for hbo, paula poundstone goes to harvard, marked the first time the prestigious university allowed its name to be used in the title of a television show. Paula poundstone born december 29, 1959 is an american standup comedian, author. Read paula poundstone s bio and find out more about paula poundstone s songs, albums, and chart history.
Jul 09, 2008 catch a taping of the acclaimed npr show wait, wait dont tell me, with paula poundstone, december th at the blender. Mining gold from the lives of abraham lincoln, helen keller, joan of arc, and beethoven, among others, the eccentric and utterly inimitable mind of paula. Poundstone also has two standup shows december 14th in peekskill and december 22nd at the gramercy theatre in manhattan. Paula poundstone set to return to raue center northwest. She has had numerous hbo specials and starred in her own series on hbo and abc.
Poundstone went on to another first with her second hbo standup special, paula poundstone goes to harvard, taped on campus in sanders theatre. Paula poundstone is a comedian and author known for her smart, observational humor and spontaneous wit. Paula poundstone goes to harvard 1996 paula poundstone. It seems as though, when it comes to comedy, paula poundstone can do it all. Ellen stood by poundstone, and helped paula out while rosie slammed poundstone without due cause and or any knowledge about the situation. Or even what do i do if i encounter a bear and should i get a penis pi. Why did she have to up and leave boston and move to the left coast. The chief difference might be that poundstone, 52, spends her weekends performing standup comedy, including a.
Lost paula poundstone goes to harvard 1996 hbo standup. Mar 21, 2008 poundstone s family moved to sudbury, massachusetts when she was young some sources incorrectly state poundstone was born in sudburycitation needed. May 20, 2017 paula poundstone went on so many tangents that some of them couldnt fit into the show. Her long list of successes includes hbo specials, an emmy award, two cable ace awards, and an american comedy award for best female standup. Paula poundstone is one of the best comedians of all time. She is the star of several hbo specials including cats, cops and stuff and goes to harvard. Paula poundstone goes to harvard presents the hbo favorite in an allnew standup special, debuting on saturday. Poundstone is filming an hbo comedy special, paula poundstone goes to harvard. Paula poundstone is playing carnegie hall on wednesday as part of a women in comedy festival. Details for comedy performance from paula poundstone at moss arts center at virginia tech in. Paula poundstone at sellersville theater 1894 on dec 17, 2020 8.
The 44yearold comedian known for her trademark necktie and interaction with her audience. Where else can you find advice on topics from how to keep a friend to how to translate your verizon bill. I would love to stuff all her shoulder pads down her big, obnoxious yap and toss her into the sewer, where she would be ravaged my albino alligators. She has starred in her own comedy specials on hbo and bravo. The wages of sin are death, but by the time taxes are taken out, its just sort of a tired feeling. The joking stopped for standup comedian paula poundstone in 2001, when she was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol with her adopted children in the car. Overall, though, the hourlong radio edit was a lot less weird, and less funny, than the twohour. Opening to paula poundstone goes to harvardbill maher. The interrogator from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. Poundstone began quietly raising children on her own. Live from the poundstone institute paula poundstone is on a quest to gather all of the worlds knowledge. Paula poundstone returns for 3rd appearance at raue center.
Standup comic paula poundstone expounds on everything from politics to child care to sex education in this hbo comedy hour special taped before a live audience at harvard university. Part memoir, part monologue, with a dash of startling honesty, theres nothing in this book that i meant to say features biographies of legendary historical figures from which paula poundstone cant help digressing to tell her own story. Stuff that struck me funny vhs 1996 by thevideolover2. If you are experiencing problems, please describe them. Jul 09, 2007 paula poundstone talks comedy, quiz shows, and cat cams duration. Paula recently released her second book, the totally unscientific study of the search for human happiness.
Or, as she puts it, to get less stupid, one topic at a time. Paula poundstone rescheduled performing arts live music. She won an american comedy award for best female standup comic. March 21, 1996 this tape was originally used for award consideration. The one i would love to see on video is paula at harvard for the hasty pudding performance distributors, where are you. Allegations of child abuse were later dropped, and she pleaded guilty to a felony charge of child endangerment, was sentenced to probation and spent six months in a rehab facility. Comedian paula poundstone balances life on the road with. Her second special for hbo, paula poundstone goes to harvard, marked the first time the elite university.
The chief difference might be that poundstone, 52, spends her weekends performing standup comedy, including a stop friday at. Paula poundstone went on so many tangents that some of them couldnt fit into the show. Poundstone has had numerous hbo specials and starred in her own series on hbo and abc. Shes been a standup comic for decades, roadwarrioring her way back and forth across the country, melding clever. What exactly did paula poundstone do to her daughter sexually. She now appears regularly on national public radios wait wait. Jan 22, 2002 the attention was strong enough to land the paula poundstone show on abc in 1993, although it failed after two episodes. Paula poundstone, a comic and regular panelist of wait wait dont tell me.
Oct 22, 2019 paula poundstone is one of the best comedians of all time. Lost paula poundstone goes to harvard 1996 hbo standup comedy special being a 90s kid meant i got to enjoy the renaissanceboom of standup comedy that was all over cable at the time. Jan 20, 2004 paula poundstone says people make mistakes, and all you can do is learn from them and move on. Paula poundstone set to return to raue center northwest herald. The good standup of that era was usually found on the comedy channel, ha. What was the lewd act that paula poundstone was busted. Paula poundstone talks comedy, quiz shows, and cat cams duration. When she isnt touring, you can find paula at home, in. Comedian and author paula poundstone talks about her new book, theres nothing in this book that i meant to say, the best part of her arrest, and why she never wins on wait, wait, dont tell me. Nobody listens to paula poundstone on apple podcasts. Nobody listens to paula poundstone is a comedy field guide to life, or at least a set of ikea assembly instructions. Paula was the first woman, in its then 73rd year, to perform standup comedy at the white house correspondents dinner.
Paula poundstone says people make mistakes, and all you can do is learn from them and move on. Eric mazers profile and production credits staff me up. Paula poundstone headlines the variety playhouse at. She is included on comedy centrals list of 100 greatest standup comedians of all time, and has recorded two hbo comedy specials cats, cops and stuff and paula poundstone goes to harvard. In fact, paula poundstone goes to harvard, on hbo, was the only time the elite university has allowed their name to be used in the title of a television show. Hi, my name is sneeze, and i hate paula poundstone. Paula goes to harvard, her neurosis follows arts the harvard. Nobody listens to paula poundstone, a comedy advice podcast, will drop soon. I dont have a bank account, because i dont know my mothers maiden name.
Standup comic paula poundstone expounds on everything from politics to child care to sex education in this hbo comedy hour special taped. Paula is the first woman, in its then 73rd year, to share the dais with the president and host the white house correspondents dinner. Oct 14, 2017 live from the poundstone institute paula poundstone is on a quest to gather all of the worlds knowledge. The paula poundstone show is an american variety show that aired on saturday night from october 30, 1993 to november 6, 1993.
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