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Greg Morton returns to the Comedy Stop, Aug. 19 – 25

by gregmorton, posted in Uncategorized

ImageThis summer, the Comedy Stop is pulling out all the stops! To celebrate its 30th Anniversary, Producer Bob Kephart has put together a killer lineup of shows.  

 

If you were unable to make it to the July 1st week of shows, then you missed an incredible lineup of heavy hitters.  Karen Rontowski, who recently appeared on The Late Show, with David Letterman.  Jay Black, writer for the Howard Stern Show who just completed two network pilots, and Greg Morton who holds the Comedy Stop record for the most standing ovations. 

 

All of these comedians are headliners in their own right, but to see them all on the same show is a rarity.  What Tropicana Blackjack player wouldn’t want these three Comedy Aces in their hand?

 

Visit The Comedy Stop web site and check out Kephart’s  All Star Comedy lineup.  Three seasoned headliners, every show, every week.  It proves that after 30 years in the business, The Comedy Stop is still dedicated to bringing you the best in standup comedy.

Comedian Greg Morton would like to extend a personal thanks to everyone who made it out to the show last week and remind them that he will be returning to The Comedy Stop, Aug. 19 – 25th.  

The Jersey Shore is back ba-by!  Let’s celebrate!

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Remembering our father on father’s day.

by gregmorton, posted in Uncategorized

Since our father passed away three years ago, Father’s day has been one of the toughest holidays to endure. The constant bombardment of television ads, greeting cards and commercial spam found in my inbox serves as a constant reminder of his absence.  

On this day, I’d like to honour his memory by directing you to a beautifully written article, September in the Rain, by my sister, Nanette.  Her column, Nerds Eye View, appears monthly on zendixie.com and I’m very proud of her.

If your father is still alive, give him a big hug and wish him a Happy Father’s Day! 😉

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Greg Morton performs @ the 15th Annual Charity Benefit for ALS

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Saturday, April 27th/2013, comedian Greg Morton performed at the at the 15th Annual Charity Benefit for ALS in Lloydminster.  The small town with a big and generous heart on the border of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Earlier that morning, I caught up with Colleen Christie, the remarkable woman who started it all.  I found her zipping around in her chair making last minute preparations for that evening’s dinner, show, and silent auction.  She asked me if everything was okay and if my room was comfortable.  She even supplied me with several bottles of water and a couple of cans of my favourite addiction, RED BULL ENERGY DRINK!  I was left thinking, WOW!  This woman has ALS?  She has more energy than I do!!!

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Colleen Christie and Comedian Greg Morton @ the 15th Annual ALS benefit. 2013

What is ALS?  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, attacks the motor neurons which convey the brain’s electrical impulses or signals to muscles throughout the body.  When the muscles do not receive these messages, they lose their strength and in time the patient becomes paralyzed.  

ALS manifest itself in different ways, some people trip and fall, some lose the use of their hands and arms, some find it difficult to swallow and some have difficulty breathing.  ALS does not affect the senses – touch, taste, sight, smell or hearing.

All the proceeds from last nights benefit went to the University of Alberta ALS research Team, ALS Society of Alberta for research, special equipment and information.

I had such a great time performing at the Lloydminster Exhibition Stockade Center last night, and it is my sincere hope that one day, we will find a cure for this disease.