George Clinton and his P-Funk crew have gone through countless changes since their heyday in the 70s and 80s. Along the way, their catalog became the reservoir for rap beats, with Dr. Dre and others liberally sampling their unique grooves. Clinton’s musical and biological family grew, and he now shares the stage with his rapping grandchildren and other young disciples. Key members such as Bootsy Collins parted ways with Clinton and company, and just months ago, the band lost Garry “Diaper Man” Shider.
At its worst, Tim and Eric Awesome Show tilts more towards boring than funny, even when that’s what they’re going for. But at its best, Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim defend themselves through dead-on satire of what they’re not: corporate comedy.
When one of the biggest names in televised comedy goes on tour, it’s a rare opportunity to deliver the best material, with no censorship, night after night. Likewise, Conan O’Brien gave the packed Mohegan Sun Arena much more than an hour of stand-up. All of his old friends from late night helped out onstage: Andy Richter, the house band, even Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog, via video.