Dan Pasternack

Flashback: Jimmy Kimmel Celebrates Cleto Escobedo’s 50th Birthday on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jimmy Kimmel’s 2016 on-air tribute to bandleader Cleto Escobedo—filled with wild childhood stories and genuine affection—now stands as a poignant reminder of their lifelong friendship following Escobedo’s death at 59.

Jimmy Kimmel’s 2016 on-air tribute to bandleader Cleto Escobedo—filled with wild childhood stories and genuine affection—now stands as a poignant reminder of their lifelong friendship following Escobedo’s death at 59.

Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel’s Bandleader, Dies at 59 - LateNighter Saxophonist Cleto Escobedo III, the longtime musical director of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and childhood friend of the late-night host, died early Tuesday morning. He was 59.

Saxophonist Cleto Escobedo III, the longtime musical director of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and childhood friend of the late-night host, died early Tuesday morning. He was 59.

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Jonathan Winters was born 100 years ago today. His mind made him a genius. His heart made him my friend.

The Carson 100: A Centennial Tribute to the Host Who Defined Late Night - LateNighter In honor of what would have been Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday, LateNighter revisits 100 moments that shaped his legacy as the King of Late Night and defined The Tonight Show for a generation.

Today is Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday. In tribute to the King of Late Night, I had the honor of putting together this piece with 100 memorable moments from Carson’s Tonight Show for LateNighter with Mark Malkoff and Jed Rosenzweig.

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Olan Soule, John Brown and Frances Bavier.

Ryan Reynolds displays his copy of the Paul Myers book John Candy: A Life in Comedy.

Steven Page, Ryan Reynolds, Paul Myers, and Dan Pasternack pose with a copy of the book John Candy: A Life In Comedy.

Ryan Reynolds, Paul Myers, Steven Page, and Dan Pasternack on stage at the Schubert Theatre in Boston celebrating the doc John Candy: I Like Me, and Paul Myers’s book John Candy: A Life In Comedy.

What a special time last night at the Shubert Theatre in Boston, as my fellow “Candyologist” Ryan Reynolds invited me to be a guest on the final night of his I Like Me movie screening tour, hosted by Dan Pasternack, and featuring Steven Page.
My book John Candy: A Life In Comedy is in stores now!

Wow, this has been quite a run of milestones. Now today, on Lenny Bruce’s 100th birthday, @marcmaron.bsky.social drops the final WTF with his guest @barackobama.bsky.social. Congratulations Marc and thank you for the past 16 years. We’re good.

Dr. Demento

October 11, 2025 is a milestone in comedy history. Not only is it the 50th anniversary of the 1st SNL, today is also the final new Dr. Demento show. After 55 years, Barret Hansen is hanging up his top hat. Please go to drdemento.com to hear his all time demented top 40 countdown special.

Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the very first episode of Saturday Night Live. To mark the occasion, here is original Not Ready For Primetime Player Laraine Newman with the inaugural installment of the new SNL cast member questionnaire from @latenightercom.bsky.social.

Hugh appeared as a special guest of Ryan Reynolds at tonight’s Brooklyn, NY screening of John Candy: I Like Me. A few photos of the Q&A are starting to trickle in! #hughjackman #ryanreynolds #johncandy #ilikeme #repost

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Thank you SO much. So glad you enjoyed it. It was a really special night for us too.

Hanging in Philly with my friends Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac. At the screening of John Candy: I Like Me, a documentary that Ryan produced.
7th row was awesome, as was the film.

Missing this guy today

Everything in culture is a Rorschach Test these days. You may see a fearless first amendment warrior or an enemy to your fragile world view. Or maybe just a TV host. I see a loyal friend and one of the most decent, honorable people I've ever known. I pray for him and for us all. Crazy, scary times.

Ryan Reynolds Going on Tour to Support Colin Hanks’ Documentary ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Presented by Clearly Canadian in partnership with Mills Entertainment, Maximum Effort and Amazon MGM Studios, the tour will stop in eight cities and feature screenings and moderated chats.

BIG announcement! This has been in the works for a while! Excited to finally be able to share! If you like John Candy, Ryan Reynolds and/or joy, this is for you! Cities and dates for the tour in the article. Tickets go on sale later this week! Stay tuned! www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

STAND BY ME ‍Some stories don’t fade with time—they grow deeper. For 40 years, Stand By Me has spoken to something timeless in all of us: the wonder and heartbreak of growing up, the bonds we form in childhood, and the way those moments stay with us long after the journey ends.

Can you believe what our friend (and this week's #FFAA co-host) @danpasternack.bsky.social is up to?! Two new dates for the Stand By Me live tour (produced and moderated by none other than DAN himself) have just been announced today!

AIRPLANE! Unreleased Director’s Cut Screening and Q&A! You ever seen a… screening of the greatest comedy to ever hit the skies? Well surely you’ve seen Airplane! - but not like this! We have clearance, Clarence, to screen a never-before-released edit of Airplane! straight from the vault of the legendary film’s co-writer & co-director, David Zucker!

HEY DALLAS! Check out what our pal (and this week's #FFAA co-host) @danpasternack.bsky.social is up to! He's not only a mensch, but a bonafide producer and moderator!

Wolfman Jack!

#FFAA #6!
In this conclusion of a two-part episode, FRANK and guest co-host DAN PASTERNACK talk to Emmy-winning writer-actor-director ROBERT SMIGEL about Charles Schulz, Lorne Michaels, Blackwolf the Dragonmaster and MORE! Hear it NOW at funforallagespodcast...! @franksantopadre.bsky.social

On this week's #FFAA, our guests ROBERT SMIGEL, DAN PASTERNACK and FRANK SANTOPADRE discuss the origin story of The Ambiguously Gay Duo! Hear it NOW at funforallagespodcast...! @franksantopadre.bsky.social @triumphicdhq.bsky.social @danpasternack.bsky.social

Happy 73rd birthday to one of my all time favorite comedians and humans, @eboosler.bsky.social.

YouTube video by Justysia313 CSI: Miami, theme song (The Who "Won't get fooled again")

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YouTube video by Nice Time "TV Funhouse" Turns 25! w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack

This was definitely the most fun podcast I've done in a long time. And I didn't know TV Funhouse turned 25! Time sure flies when no one cares. @franksantopadre.bsky.social @danpasternack.bsky.social @funforallages.bsky.social
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Had a blast on the @funforallages.bsky.social podcast with @franksantopadre.bsky.social and @triumphicdhq.bsky.social. Give it a listen! If you like it, there will be a part two coming soon!

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If you can find it, Ray made a hilarious appearance on Jack Benny’s TV show demonstrating how he created sound effects for radio. He was a very funny and sweet man.

Happy 85th to the great @philproctor.bsky.social!

Very sad to learn of the passing of the brilliant and biting Tom Lehrer at 97. Even though he stopping writing and performing satirical songs a half century or more ago, I derived great joy knowing that he still walked among us. His work will forever remain the gold standard.