Time flies when we're having fun (we're having fun, right?). And, so, we find ourselves with another Introduce Yourself Weekend. And, as has become a bit of a trademark for me, there's another theme. Five points to whoever can figure out the theme. And, if you get it, expect confetti...just like the type RIP TAYLOR would throw around.
My name is Doug Kayne. I'm a comedian, writer, actor, and all around smart-ass.
I fell in love with acting at an early age. I was fascinated with the actors and actresses on television and film. Plus, I did get to go to a lot of live theater. Living in Los Angeles means you see celebrities relatively often. I still remember the very first one I ever saw in person: NELL CARTER, during the days of "Gimme A Break" (I may have just dated myself!)
I've done short films, movies, TV, web series, and a bunch of stage plays. Feel free to check out my IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443458/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1
I'm a member of the unscripted comedy group, Those Four Misfits (www.ThoseFourMisfits.com). We have our next show on January 31 at the Whitmore-Lindley Theater in North Hollywood. It's a great trio of comedians, and every show is different (because we are mostly improvising). I've been doing improv comedy in one way or another since 1994. I've had the chance to perform at the Ice House and Comedy Store, and even done improv with celebrities such as Kylie Bunbury and DEBRA WILSON (not at the same time, though).
Currently, I'm preparing to shoot a teaser scene for my sci-fi comedy series that I co-wrote, "Going Commander". I've attached a little video below. Ultimately, the goal is to pitch it, sell it, and hopefully be in it. There are tons of guest roles that would be perfect for people who have worked in the genre before (like HERBERT JEFFERSON, JR. of "Battlestar Galactica" fame), and some who haven't (DENZEL WASHINGTON and AMY ADAMS) would be perfect. When writing it, I was going for a Star-Trek-meets-Rosencranz-and-Guildenstern-are-dead vibe, but as it turns out, I was also influenced by a bunch of other things.
Few other odds and ends: I'm a major comic book fan and Star Wars fan. I've been lucky enough to encounter a few people from Star Wars: Got to perform with Angelique Bates, stood near Peter Mayhew, and met Mark Hamill. Not HARRISON FORD, though.
A few movies and TV shows that have influenced me:
Star Wars (naturally)
Ghostbusters
THE TRUMAN SHOW
A Few Good Men
THE ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLAINE
Airplane
HOT IN CLEVELAND
Scrubs
Titus
BILLY MADISON
ACTION JACKSON
The Orville
Okay...some of those are not true. But, I needed to give more hints to the theme.
I look forward to working with all sorts of really cool, creative people.
Pleasure to meet you all!
Doug Kayne
Hint Count: 12 (13 including the title).
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Hey, Doug Kayne. Hope you, your family, and friends are safe and didn't lose anything in the fires! I'm stumped on this month's game.
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Thanks, Maurice Vaughan. No danger where I am specifically from the fires, but I’ve got some friends who are a lot closer than they’d like to be. And, maybe I should have made this month’s contest worth a little more than five points? Keep trying.
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You're welcome, Doug Kayne. Glad you're far from the danger. Here are some resources and info if you, your family, and friends need them: www.stage32.com/lounge/anything_goes/L-A-Wildfires-How-to-Help-Updates-a...
I tried to think of the theme, and I got nothing. Haha
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Thanks, Maurice Vaughan. We’ll see if somebody else gets it this time.
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You're welcome, Doug Kayne. Yeah, I'll let someone else get it. I got it last time. I don't wanna be greedy. Haha
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Okay…going to throw in a few more hints,,,in case it’s still proving too difficult.
I had a dream last night that I was showrunning a new sitcom, starring BEA ARTHUR, DON JOHNSON, SEAN HAYES, and HUGH GRANT, with the theme song being “We Want the Funk” by GEORGE CLINTON.
(Additional hint count: 5)
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American Presidents Doug Kayne!
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You got it, Nick Phillips! Well done! Five points!
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Hey Doug, I love Sci-Fi comedy! Have you ever watched Red Dwarf? its genius and also features a crew that have to run a huge ship after the crew are taken out! It was my favorite sitcom on TV for years!
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Hey, Simon Alveranga! i’ve watched the first few seasons of Red Dwarf. it’s been a while, so I probably should revisit it at some point. I do recall enjoying it.
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Hey Doug Kayne - Nick Phillips beat me to it. Awesome list and game. It always helps when you add P-Funk to the mix. I actually got meet Rip Taylor once - he walked in and sprayed confetti everywhere in the office - there's probably still some in that carpet - he was an amazing energy and true original. Thanks for sharing the Going Commander teaser - please keep us posted on your progress with the series.
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Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, Sam Sokolow. Don’t you worry…if and when GOING COMMANDER becomes a series, EVERYONE is going to know!