by Jerry Corley – Founder of The Stand Up Comedy Clinic
There’s been so much online content created by people lately that it’s hard to find the good stuff. Whether it’s dancing kittens or smoking Indonesian toddlers, the stuff isn’t usually anything that warrants a click of your mouse, much less a minute of your viewing time…until now! Welcome to Hindsight News! A new online program created and developed by Producer-Directors Robert Narholz and David Conolly…who happen to be students at The Stand Up Comedy Clinic, Jerry Corley’s comedy class based in the Los Angeles area.
“Hindsight News!” is a spoof news program that premiered today online at www.hindsightnews.com and on YouTube. It really deserves a look. Like I said, it’s not often you come across something like this that is fresh, intelligent and funny. The production quality is better than good, the acting is terrific and the graphics, editing and score really help to move the presentation along. It views like a “Tosh 2.0” meets “Monty Python’s Flying Circus.” Maybe that feel comes from comedian and host, David Conolly, an English ex-pat, who has all the likeability and zany comic appeal of a Michael Palin or Eric Idle from the Monty Python troupe.
The sketches are funny and play out in a “news-story” way, which is what helps carry the comedy. “Hindsight News!” runs contrary to most of these programs designed for the web in that it’s not so much “in your face,” but delivered in a fun, fresh way. The acting is not bad either. All the actors came from The Stand Up Comedy Clinic and I am happy to report that they did a fantastic job. A lot of young comedians mug or seem drastically uncomfortable in front of the camera. But not these guys…they did and exellent job with the material and the sketches. The actors included clinic students Patrick Kanehann, Brian Zuanich, John Hamm, David Conolly Robert Narholz and the lovely and always funny, Annie Girard.
I think these guys are on to something! If you want to kill 8 minutes and really enjoy it. Check out Hindsight News! It’s really a great time!
