Comments on: Title of One Man Show from the 1980s

Question: Title of One Man Show from the 1980s

Beholder — Thu, 29 Apr 2004 18:45:50 -0800

In the 1980s, pbs aired an off broadway performance (at least I think it was off broadway) that featured a one man show.

The show was about a character trying to write a work report, from his apartment. Unfortunately, the character's low attention span kept distracting him in various entertaining ways, which created many laughs for the audience, but infuriated his boss, who would call him on the phone in between bits.

After so many years, I could be wrong on every single detail, but the show's vibe was fairly unique (for tv at that time), so I'm hoping some one might recognize what I'm talking about, in spite of my poor description.

By: PinkStainlessTail

PinkStainlessTail — Thu, 29 Apr 2004 19:53:19 -0800

Specifically I don't recognize this, but it sounds an awful lot like something Michael Smith might do.

By: Beholder

Beholder — Thu, 29 Apr 2004 21:57:52 -0800

Not him, but thanks for trying.

By: jeribus

jeribus — Thu, 29 Apr 2004 23:27:36 -0800

did this show involve a rant about attempting to milk a cat and get enough for a bowl of cereal?

i have odd memories of such a show on late night PBS, and would love to find it again.

not that this helps you though. but it sounds like the same format kinda programing for those willing to tread the "milk a cat" sections of the internet.

By: Beholder

Beholder — Fri, 30 Apr 2004 00:21:30 -0800

It was a stage show. The character was a geek who was obsessed with pop culture. He did several impersonations, one of which was Bob Dylan. There was a music theme running throughout the entire performance. The character was in a rush to get a work project completed, but all he really wanted to do was sit around all day and goof off.

It occurs to me that I can e-mail PBS, but I'm not sure how much luck I would have. Maybe the network has a message board, where diehard fans discus the latest Frontline or Nova. I might have to investigate that possibility.

By: quibx

quibx — Fri, 30 Apr 2004 06:52:04 -0800

I remember this. I remember him drumming with pencils.

His name was Steven Banks.

He had a show called "The Steven Banks Show".

By: quibx

quibx — Fri, 30 Apr 2004 06:55:32 -0800

UPDATE: The one man show was called "HOME ENTERTAINMENT CENTER".

He now writes childrens shows for nickelodeon, including Catdog.

I love Google.

By: grabbingsand

grabbingsand — Fri, 30 Apr 2004 07:31:21 -0800

The Steven Banks Show

Wow. I've not thought of that show in years..... good question, Beholder.

By: Beholder

Beholder — Fri, 30 Apr 2004 08:40:12 -0800

Thanks quibx, you made my day!

By: rainbaby

rainbaby — Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:47:54 -0800

Banks Banks Banks Banks Banks Banks Banks Banks Banks Banks Banks Banks

Thanks for reminding me!