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SNL meets The Daily Show in this constantly changing news-driven sketch romp through a week’s worth of headlines. Every Sunday at 9 Big News brings you a brand new 60-minute scripted show, which has been called the most ambitious weekly schedule of any LA theater. Come see the show the LA Times called, “a marathon of mockery that shows no sign of slowing down.” To buy episodes on DVD for $5, please contact StudioFred.com

  1. 07/30/2009 ·  Video

    Top Story! Weekly with standup Asterios Kokkinos

    Chapter skip by clicking the links! ************* Episode 10: "Live from Minnesota" 1. TMZ R.I.P. by Michael Hughes Harvey Levin (Jim), Max aka Surfer Guy (Christopher), Dreadlocks Guy (Matt), Formerly Spiky-Haired Creepy Guy (Ray), Sarcastic Brunette Girl (Kipleigh), Sassy Black Girl (Derek), Guy Who Looks Like John Cusack in the '80's (Gregg) 2. I.O.U. by Erich Eilenberger Arnold Schwarzenegger (Phillip), John Chiang (Erich), Bank Teller (Jen) 4m15s 3. THE COFFEE PULL by Matt Blitz Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (Derek), Parviz Davoodi (Ray) 8m54s 4. LARRY KING NOT ALIVE by Matt Manser Larry King (Phillip), Kate Jackson (Jen), Joe Jackson (Gregg), Don King (Derek) 12m44s 5. BACK TO WORK by Tom Repetto Manuela Zelaya (Matt), Consuela (Kipleigh), Jorge (Jim), Roberto (Christopher) 16m34s 6. BUBBLES THE CHIMP by Joanna Quraishi Bubbles (Phillip), Publicist (Jim), Reporter #1 (Jen), Reporter #2 (Erich), Reporter #3 (Christopher), Reporter #4 (Ray) 19m21s 7. MY BREAKFAST WITH BERNIE by Kyle Isao Bernie Madoff (Gregg), Ruth Madoff (Kipleigh), Judge Chin (Ray), Court Stenographer (Erich) 25m31s 8. BILLY CLEAN by Douglas Sarine Vince Offer (Christopher), Mom (Jen), Dad (Matt), Hooker (Kipleigh), Father McElhorne (Erich) 28m58s 9. AGE OF THE DEMOCRATS by Kristina Adelmeyer Barack Obama (Matt), Al Franken (Phillip), Dianne Feinstein (Kipleigh), Barbara Boxer (Jen), Arlen Specter (Jim), Harry Reid (Gregg), Roland Burris (Derek), Senators (Christopher, Erich, Ray) 34m07s 10. SPECIAL GUEST: Asterios Kokkinos Intro (Derek) 37m07s 11. BIG NEWS REPORT by Boodman, Burkhart, Carlow, Dixon, Eilenberger, Hughes, Kiyooka, Kublin, Lopez, Manser, McClain, Orvedahl, Paulas, Perlmutter, Ranta, Reber, Ricker, Saliman Reingold, Scheer, Tippler and Wilburn Kipleigh/Matt/Phillip/Jen et al. 45m10s ************* Subscribe to the Top Story! Weekly playlist here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F04B44A9CA8E6996 ************* Buy this DVD here: http://studiofred.com/topstoryweekly/#dvdnodetail ************* http://www.topstoryweekly.com See 'Top Story Weekly!' (formerly 'Big News') LIVE in Hollywood - A Brand New Show Every Sunday, Ripped Straight From The Day's Headlines! ** Sunday Nights at 9pm ** I.O. West 6366 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)962-7560

    58 min

  2. 07/30/2009 ·  Video

    Top Story! Weekly with standup John Fugelsang

    Chapter skip by clicking the links! ************* Episode 11: "Revenge of the Fallen" 1. THE HAMSTERS MEMORIAL by Ben Boodman Dad (Jim), Mom (Melissa), Son (Michael), Brooke (Kipleigh), Al (Derek), Usher (Matt), John (Gregg), Brother (Peter) 2. MCNAIR THERE by Tom Repetto Walter (Peter), Denise (Melissa) 4m16s 3. MANCHURIAN FRANKEN by Matt Blitz Barbara (Kipleigh), Harry (Derek), Roland (Matt), Al (Jim), Lorne (Gregg) 8m4s 4. POINT/COUNTERPOINT by Scott Garner Announcer (Kipleigh), Gertrude (Melissa), William (Michael), Truman (Peter), Robert (Gregg) 12m47s 5. ARSENAL ENVY by Phil Ranta Dmitry (Jim), Barack (Matt), Kim (Derek) 17m52s 6. PALINS PAL TO THE BITTER END by John Hallmann Chris (Gregg), John (Michael) 22m10s 7. MAGIC by Scott Garner Harry (Jim), Crabbe (Peter), Ron (Derek), Hermione (Melissa), Dobby (Kipleigh), Dumbledore (Gregg) 25m55s 8. KEEP REACHING FOR THE STARS by Michael Hughes Craig (Matt), Danielle (Kipleigh), Casey (Michael) 31m23s 9. SPECIAL GUEST: John Fugelsang Intro (Derek) 36m37s 10. TOP STORY! WEEKLY REPORT by Boodman, Brown, Carlow, Cativiela, Ciaccio, Eilenberger, Faga, Goldmark, Hughes, Isao, Kublin, Lopez, Manser, McClain, Mondlock, Morelli, Orvedahl, Perlmutter, Ranta, Reber, Saliman Reingold, Shur, and Starr Melissa/Matt/Peter/Gregg et al. 47m19s ************* Subscribe to the Top Story! Weekly playlist here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F04B44A9CA8E6996 ************* Buy this DVD here: http://studiofred.com/topstoryweekly/#dvdnodetail ************* http://www.topstoryweekly.com See 'Top Story Weekly!' (formerly 'Big News') LIVE in Hollywood - A Brand New Show Every Sunday, Ripped Straight From The Day's Headlines! ** Sunday Nights at 9pm ** I.O. West 6366 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)962-7560

    59 min

  3. 07/30/2009 ·  Video

    Top Story! Weekly 6-28-09 with standup Sean Green

    Chapter skip by clicking the links! ************* Episode 9: "Presenting the Jackson 4" 1. HUMAN NATURE by Michael Hughes Craig Harvey (Jim), Reporter #1 (Gregg), Reporter #2 (Tammie), Reporter #3 (Derek), Reporter #4 (Melissa), Reporter #5 (Brian), Reporter #6 (Matt), Reporter #7 (Kipleigh) 2. NO SMOKING, MR. PRESIDENT by Tom Repetto Barack (Derek), Michelle (Tammie), Wolf (Phillip), Joe (Gregg) 4m04s 3. GOVERNOR ON A HOT TIN ROOF by Michael Hughes Jenny Sanford (Melissa), Andre Bauer (Brian), Bug (Jim), Sweet Pea (Matt), Big Daddy (Phillip), Drifter (Derek) 7m08s 4. SPECIAL SCHOOL TIES by Erich Eilenberger Mitsy (Tammie), Suzette (Kipleigh), Jed (Brian), Ms. Wallinger (Melissa), Peter (Gregg) 13m10s 5. UNEMPLOYMENT: ACTION! by Michael Wakcher Obama (Derek), Chip (Gregg), Jennifer (Tammie), Jacob (Phillip), Reporter 4 (Melissa), Reporter 5 (Brian), Reporter 6 (Jim), Reporter 7 (Kipleigh), Secret Service Man (Matt) 18m49s 6. THE HANGOVER 2 by Tom Repetto Bradley (Brian), Ed (Jim), Zach (Gregg), Announcer (Tammie), Mr. Chow (Matt), Fred (Derek), Mark Sanford (Phillip) 22m10s 7. JON AND KATE PLUS BLIND DATES by Tom Repetto Kate (Melissa), Carl (Phillip), Jon (Matt), Amy (Tammie), Collin (Jim), Aaden (Brian) 24m42s 8. NERD PATROL by Greg Shouse Marty (Brian), Jill (Kipleigh), Sergeant Razor (Matt) 29m14s 9. MCMAHONS MOMENT by Peter Soby Jr. Ed (Phillip), St. Peter (Gregg), God (Jim), Farrah (Kipleigh), Michael (Derek), Johnny (Matt) 32m40s 10. SPECIAL GUEST: Sean Green Intro (Kipleigh) 38m20s 11. TOP STORY! WEEKLY REPORT by Boodman, Burkhart, Carlow, Dixon, Eilenberger, Engel, Goldmark, Guidish, Hawkins, Hughes, Isao, Kelley, Kiyooka, Kublin, Lopez, Manser, McClain, Nordvall, Orvedahl, Perlmutter, Ranta, Reber, Saliman Reingold, Ricker, Tippler, Weitz and Wright Melissa/Matt/Tammie/Phillip et al. 45m51s ************* Subscribe to the Top Story! Weekly playlist here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F04B44A9CA8E6996 ************* Buy this DVD here: http://studiofred.com/topstoryweekly/#dvdnodetail ************* http://www.topstoryweekly.com See 'Top Story Weekly!' (formerly 'Big News') LIVE in Hollywood - A Brand New Show Every Sunday, Ripped Straight From The Day's Headlines! ** Sunday Nights at 9pm ** I.O. West 6366 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)962-7560

    58 min

  4. 07/30/2009 ·  Video

    Top Story! Weekly 6-21-09 with standup Vance Sanders

    Chapter skip by clicking the links! ************* Episode 8: "Thou Dost Protest Too Much" 1. INTERNET HATING by Greg Shouse Hillary (Susan), Mahmoud (Matt M.), Al (Phillip) 2. RA-RA-RIOT by Erich Eilenberger Narrator (Jim), Mohammed (Matt H.), Joe (Christopher) 4m00s 3. ADDERALL by Spencer Dobson Doctor (Peter), Mr. Smith (Brian), Mrs. Smith (Melissa) 6m52s 4. EL PARADE DE LOS LAKERS by Tom Repetto Joe (Christopher), Mickey (Matt M.), Jerry (Jim), Phil (Phillip), Jeannie (Susan), Kobe (Matt H.), Stan (Peter) 12m00s 5. THE BOY WHO SPELLED ADULTERY by Andy Sklar Dad (Phillip), Son (Christopher) 16m01s 6. SARAH PALIN ANTI-COMEDY INSTITUTE by Tony Goldmark Sarah (Susan), Youth (Matt H.), Actor 1 (Jim), Actor 2 (Brian), Graduate (Melissa) 19m45s 7. BLOCK TWITTER by Mary Iacono Mahmoud (Matt M.), Ali (Brian), Mostafa (Peter) 22m42s 8. WHAT JON AND KATE IS REALLY ABOUT by Erin Lawrence & Ray Stakenas Mitch (Matt H.), Jon (Matt M.), Kate (Melissa), Kid (Christopher), Clayton (Phillip), Stacy (Susan), Paul (Peter), Buddy (Jim) 27m10s 9. CAPTAIN AMERICA TO THE RESCUE by Jason McClain Captain America (Jim), Steve (Brian), Dave (Christopher), Marcus (Matt M.) 31m09s 10. NOT ABOUT YOU by Kristina Adelmeyer George (Phillip), Laura (Melissa), Waitress (Susan), Barack (Matt H.), Billy Bob (Peter) 34m02s 11. SPECIAL GUEST: Vance Sanders Intro (Matt H.) 38m30s 12. TOP STORY! WEEKLY REPORT by Alexander, Boodman, Carlow, Dixon, Engel, Hughes, King, Kiyooka, Kublin, Lopez, Manser, McClain, Mondlock, Morelli, Orvedahl, Paulas, Ranta, Reber, Saliman Reingold, Repetto, Ricker, Shouse, Starr, and Van Vleet Melissa/Matt/Phillip/Susan et al. 47m05s ************* Subscribe to the Top Story! Weekly playlist here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F04B44A9CA8E6996 ************* Buy this DVD here: http://studiofred.com/topstoryweekly/#dvdnodetail ************* http://www.topstoryweekly.com See 'Top Story Weekly!' (formerly 'Big News') LIVE in Hollywood - A Brand New Show Every Sunday, Ripped Straight From The Day's Headlines! ** Sunday Nights at 9pm ** I.O. West 6366 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)962-7560

    1 hr

  5. 07/30/2009 ·  Video

    Top Story! Weekly 6-14-09 with standup Heather Thomson

    Chapter skip by clicking the links! ************* 1. COMING OUT LIKE ADAM by Ben Boodman Zack (Derek), Lance (Jimmy), Clay (Christopher), Rod (Michael), Carrie (Kipleigh), Tom (Phillip), Tinky Winky (Artemis) 2. WELCOME TO CHRYSLER/FIAT by Erich Eilenberger Giovanni (Neil), Bernadette (Melissa), Luke (Michael), Francesca (Bailee) 5m33s 3. LETS MAKE A DEARR by Tom Repetto Al (Phillip), Howie (Christopher), Kim (Artemis) 10m00s 4. BRUIN PRIDE by Michael Hughes Caitlin (Melissa), Hunter (Jimmy), Erin (Kipleigh), Gene (Michael), Brad (Neil) 15m35s 5. THE ORACLE by Tom Repetto Janet (Melissa), Neo (Derek), Trinity (Bailee), Agent Smith (Neil) 20m44s 6. CALIFORNIA VACATION by Greg Shouse Clark (Phillip), Ellen (Kipleigh), Russ (Christopher), Audrey (Bailee), Lasky (Jimmy), Roy (Michael), Cop 1 (Neil), Cop 2 (Derek) 24m08s 7. THE CURSE OF JUNE 12 by Michael Hughes Steve (Neil), Gwen (Artemis) 27m23s 8. MICROSOFT CRASH by Gen Kiyooka Bill (Christopher), Amy (Melissa), Joe (Derek), Fawn (Kipleigh), Bernie (Jimmy) 31m01s 9. SHES GOT BALLS, CHER by Michael Hughes Cher (Artemis), Chastity (Bailee), Sonny (Phillip) 33m52s 10. SPECIAL GUEST: Heather Thomson Intro (Neil) 38m35s 11. TOP STORY! WEEKLY REPORT by Boodman, Carlow, Curry, Dixon, Engel, Faga, Goldmark, Hughes, Isao, Kiyooka, Kublin, Lopez, Malewitz, Manser, McClain, Moore, Morelli, Nordvall, Orvedahl, Paulas, Perlmutter, Ranta, Reber, Saliman Reingold, Ricker, Rosen, Starr, Van Vleet, and West Melissa/Michael/Artemis/Bailee et al. 46m12s ************* Subscribe to the Top Story! Weekly playlist here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F04B44A9CA8E6996 ************* Buy this DVD here: http://studiofred.com/topstoryweekly/#dvdnodetail ************* http://www.topstoryweekly.com See 'Top Story Weekly!' (formerly 'Big News') LIVE in Hollywood - A Brand New Show Every Sunday, Ripped Straight From The Day's Headlines! ** Sunday Nights at 9pm ** I.O. West 6366 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)962-7560

    58 min

  6. 06/12/2009 ·  Video

    Top Story! Weekly 6-7-09 with standup Bennie Arthur

    Episode 6: "Talk Like an Egyptian" 1. ALL THE PRESIDENTS MEN by Erich Eilenberger Barack Obama (Matt), Joe Biden (Phillip), Tim Geithner (Danny), Lawrence Summers (Peter), Sonia Sotomayor (Melissa), Hillary Clinton (Kipleigh) 2. FORTUNATE SON by Michael Hughes Kim Jong-Il (Artemis), Kim Jong-Un (Bailee), Kim Jong-Chul (Erich), Kim Jong-Nam (Adam) 5m32s 3. AL QAE-DUH by Rick Paulas Abdul (Danny), Khalil (Adam) 10m32s 4. CHENEY LATELY by Markus Kublin Dick (Phillip), Liz (Kipleigh), Harry (Erich), Sonia (Melissa) 13m30s 5. THE INTERROGATION by Spencer Dobson Officer #1 (Matt), Officer #2 (Peter), Scott (Erich) 18m54s 6. FUNEMPLOYMENT by Scott Garner Carl (Phillip), Stu (Matt), Ann (Kipleigh), Carol (Artemis) 23m25s 7. MY CHINESE LOVE by Tom Repetto Mitch (Danny), Heather (Melissa), Andy (Adam), Pyongchang (Peter) 28m35s 9. SURF'S UP AT AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S by Erich Eilenberger Aung San Suu Kyi (Bailee), Michael Phelps (Erich), Betty (Melissa), Jamie (Adam), Ned Merrill (Phillip) 32m08s 10. SPECIAL GUEST: Bennie Arthur Intro (Bailee) 35m59s 11. TOP STORY! WEEKLY REPORT by Boodman, Breckenridge, Carlow, Curry, Dixon, Eilenberger, Engel, Faga, Hughes, Isao, King, Kiyooka, Kublin, Lopez, Manser, McClain, Mondlock, Nordvall, Paulas, Philips, Ranta, Reber, Saliman Reingold, Repetto, Ricker and Van Vleet 45m10s

    57 min

  7. 06/04/2009 ·  Video

    Top Story! Weekly 5-31-09 with standup Blaine Capatch

    Episode 5: "Supreme Court Side Story" 1. WHO DOESN?T LOVE A BBQ? by Joanna Quraishi and Michael Hughes Barack Obama (Jason), Kim Jong-Il (Artemis), George Bush (Phillip), Sonia Sotomayor (Melissa), Joe Biden (Jimmy), Rush Limbaugh (George), Newt Gingrich (Gregg) 2. TERMINATOR: RELATIONS by Douglas Sarine John Connor (Ray), Doctor (George), Reese (Douglas) 4m50s 3. A NEW JAY by Michael Hughes Jay Leno (Jimmy), Kevin Eubanks (Jason), Johnny Carson's Ghost (Phillip) 10m00s 4. BEAT THE PRESS by Kristina Adelmeyer and Douglas Sarine Susan (Artemis), Spokesman (Jason), Tom (Douglas), Ted (Phillip), Russell (Gregg) 15m13s 5. ARCHIE?S PROPOSAL by Matt Mondlock Archie (Phillip), Betty (Melissa), Moose (Ray), Jughead (Gregg), Reggie (Douglas), Veronica (Artemis) 18m30s 6. SPLIT DECISION by Michael Hughes Carolyn (Artemis), Rebecca (Melissa), Newscaster (Jimmy) 23m00s 7. CLARK CANNED by Mike McLendon and Douglas Sarine Clark (Douglas), David (Ray), Peter (Gregg) 26m15s 8. ARNOLD VERSUS RUSH by Danny Ricker Arnold (Phillip), Rush (George), Hype Guys (Jason, Jimmy) 29m40s 9. RED BLUES by Douglas Sarine Guitar Bums (Douglas and George), Bum Investor (Ray), Bum Fine Diner (Melissa), Bum Athlete (Jason), Bum Cool Kid (Jimmy), Bum Geek (Gregg) 33m44s 10. SPECIAL GUEST: Blaine Capatch Intro (Gregg) 37m03s 11. TOP STORY! WEEKLY REPORT by Boodman, Breckenridge, Carlow, Curry, Dixon, Faga, Garner, Goldmark, Hughes, King, Kiyooka, Kublin, Lopez, Manser, McClain, McLendon, Mondlock, Morelli, Nordvall, Ranta, Reber, Repetto, Ricker, Rosen, Starr, Tippler, Van Vleet, Waldinger and West Melissa/George/Artemis/Jason et al. 47m50s ************* Subscribe to the Top Story! Weekly playlist here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F04B44A9CA8E6996 ************* Buy this DVD here: http://studiofred.com/topstoryweekly/#dvdnodetail ************* http://www.topstoryweekly.com See 'Top Story Weekly!' (formerly 'Big News') LIVE in Hollywood - A Brand New Show Every Sunday, Ripped Straight From The Day's Headlines! ** Sunday Nights at 9pm ** I.O. West 6366 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)962-7560

    58 min

  8. 05/24/2009 ·  Video

    Top Story! Weekly 5-17-09 with standup Jimmy Dore

    See 'Top Story Weekly!' (formerly 'Big News') LIVE in Hollywood - A Brand New Show Every Sunday, Ripped Straight From The Day's Headlines! ** Sunday Nights at 9pm ** I.O. West 6366 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)962-7560

    58 min
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SNL meets The Daily Show in this constantly changing news-driven sketch romp through a week’s worth of headlines. Every Sunday at 9 Big News brings you a brand new 60-minute scripted show, which has been called the most ambitious weekly schedule of any LA theater. Come see the show the LA Times called, “a marathon of mockery that shows no sign of slowing down.” To buy episodes on DVD for $5, please contact StudioFred.com

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