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About the Artist
What 32-year old stand up comic was able to marry John Travolta in the feature film Lucky Numbers, got to make out with John Cryer on the ABC series The Trouble with Normal and teach Jenna Elfman how to play violin on the hit series Dharma and Greg? Who taught Stuart Little Geography? Maria Bamford! That's who, kiddo!
Maria started her stand up career performing at theaters and comedy clubs in Minneapolis. She made a stop on her way to Hollywood at the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado. Her unique character-based, edgy stand-up continues to excite Hollywood television and film executives and she's been chosen by Variety as one of the top ten "COMICS TO WATCH"!
Maria has performed her stand-up comedy three times on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and on hit late night talk show Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Her half-hour Comedy Central Presents special was rated #5 overall in a viewer poll of favorite comedians! NUMBER 5! She has also appeared on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, USO Tour, Comedy from Down Under, Make Me Laugh and NBC series Late Friday.
Maria's talent is not limited to television and film. She is a series regular on the animated Nickelodeon series CatDog and guest star on Oxygen series Hey Monie!.
On a more personal note, Maria can't wait to settle down and get married and or be surrounded by warm, rising bread dough.
Product Description
Maria Bamford speaks in many voices. No, She is not an impressionist, unless you count the stellar impression of her mom. Maria feels her high-pitched voice does not command respect, as a result, she has taken on many voices to help her in her wickedly funny jokes. Decidedly off-beat, Maria has a wide-eyed innocence that comes shining through on this, her debut on CD.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Love This CD!,
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This review is from: The Burning Bridges Tour (Audio CD)
When I first listened to this debut CD, what immediately grabbed my attention was the dynamic array of voices she easily switches into -- they almost take on a life of their own, and you can vividly picture the characters in front of you as you burst out in laughter. The execution of her jokes is near perfection, and she doesn't miss a beat in her delivery. On a number of the tracks, her humor takes on an almost confessional quality, and one has to admire her willingness to be open in front of audiences which may or may not be just as willing to listen. On other tracks, she tackles conventional topics in unconventional ways, yet does ~NOT~ insult the intelligence of her audience. This is simple (and equally insightful) comedy that crosses many different boundaries. I played the CD earlier in the evening to my 6-year-old nephew, and he loved it. Even a friend of mine who moved to DC from Germany and doesn't "get" a lot of American culture/humor thinks she is hilarious! I've never recommended a stand-up CD in my life, but I highly recommend "Burning Bridges." It's amazing to me this artist isn't more popular than she currently is, and it's only a matter of time before the entertainment industry catches on to what many who are hungering for something new and better in comedy have already known for a long time -- a talented phenomena where jagged brutal honesty clothed behind a warmly kind demeanor does exist, and exists without compromise. Thank you Maria Bamford for providing an original voice that's been missing in contemporary entertainment.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Bamford at her Best!,
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This review is from: The Burning Bridges Tour (Audio CD)
At last, Maria Bamford's wonderful comedy is on a CD!Recorded at the Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis, MN on October 25 & 26, 2002, Maria is in top form as she performs most of her classic material plus a few gems never shown on TV. This is by far the most complete collection of Maria's comedy to date. Maria may appear to be a sweet, Midwestern blonde at first blush, but look out... beneath the beaming smiles and vulnerability are the lethal satirical jabs of a very witty and intelligent performer. It is so refreshing to hear a comedian who doesn't rely on foul language and venom to get laughs. Instead she relies on her intelligence and her unique view of the world... not to mention her incredible array of voices and vocal sound effects! It is no wonder she is in demand for cartoon voiceovers as well as for her stand-up comedy. If you are a Maria Bamford fan, get this CD. You won't regret it. If you haven't heard Maria's unique comedy, catch her next TV performance and see why her fans are so crazy about her. Then buy the CD so you can hear all the good stuff they cut from the TV shows. Maria, you rock! For Reals!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Burning Bridges Tour-Maria Bamford,
By Marty (Naples, FL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Burning Bridges Tour (Audio CD)
For any fan of stand up, or anyone with ears, you must buy this CD. Maria can be seen on Comedy Central from time to time, but now you get to hear the whole act. I have listened to it over and over again, there is a lot of funny material here! I played it for a friend and she thought it was hilarious too. Maria has the uncanny ability to use her many voices to tell the stories of her life and making fun of her mother like no one else can. Fulfill your potential and order it today.
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