It is something every comic dreams of..taping a DVD hour comedy special.  Why? Well for some, it gives more exposure for the comic. For some, it is a way to make extra money on the road.   After a live show, people like to buy a dvd so it is good to have one for sale.  For me, I just wanted to express myself and show a different side of me.   Many people just see me on tv shows which do not actually show my viewpoint of comedy. This taping would allow me to produce myself and show people what I like to talk and laugh at.

First of all, taping a good DVD can be costly.  I was fortunate to have a production company to offer me a deal to tape it. We will license it to a network and sell it in stores and online.  Then I had to find a title for the DVD. I wanted a titled that defined me and how I felt about my comedy. So I choose “America’s Sister”.  I love America and I love entertaining America.  I love the term Sister because I have befriended so many people through my comedy that I feel like they are my family.

I included many surprises to my special.  I have an beautiful set, opening dance number and some skits.  The taping was very easy and the audience was great.  Many comics need to realize that a taping is very different from a live performance.  My taped performances are always different…that is why I tell people, you can look at the DVD and enjoy it, but when you see me live, it is a different show!!

 Now that I have completed my first special, I see how simple and fun it was, I am working on my next one!!

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