Another Kooky Krazy Page


Albert Brooks is an underrated genius. Although considered one of the wittiest, most incisive performers in film today, he is still underappreciated. A perfect example of this being no web page dedicated to him- before now. If he worked as often as Woody Allen, perhaps he would be awarded more recognition. But I can give him my own little tribute...

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Page last updated January 5th, 2004
Special thanks to Mark's Friggin' web site, where I swiped the picture of the flag.

Albert Newsupdated
Old News
Check out some of the old news items you may have missed!

If you read any interesting articles, or hear of appearances Albert is scheduled to make on a talk show, please drop me a line so I can post it here. (please be sure to mention Albert in the subject line, so your letter isn't mistaken for junk-mail!)

Please keep in mind that I have no actual contact with Albert Brooks- I'm just a fan. So, I won't be able to send him any scripts you think he'd be perfect for, etc. I know most of you have figured this out, but let me just say that it was necessary to spell it out for some people. Of course, if you have any projects you'd like my cousin Andrew to star in, feel free to let me know...

Keep checking back for more updates, and any upcoming television appearances!


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Career Synopsis

Albert on Rosie O'Donnell



Here is a brief synopsis of Albert's career- from his days as a stand-up comedian, to his album recordings, through his years on television, and all the way up to his films.



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Albert: Bigger, Longer & Uncut!
A Kooky Krazy Page Exclusive

We are fortunate enough to have among our ranks someone who has provided us with an exclusive. That's right, only here will you be able to read the UNCUT, UNEDITED version of Mr. Bill Zehme's Playboy Interview!!

Mr. Zehme, who also wrote the wonderful Rolling Stone piece on Albert a few years back, is another "Albertphile" who wanted all of us to be able to enjoy the interview as it was intended.

I'm sure you all join me in thanking him for his generousity, and please head on over and check out the

Uncut Playboy Interview

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It's Official!

Yes, that's right. The Unoffical Albert Brooks Page is now Official. Well, maybe not "Official". But less "Un"official anyway... Mr. Brooks himself has seen the page, and here is his exact quote (taken from the AOL chat transcript):


Question: Mr. Brooks, it's an honor. I'm Laura, creator of the first (and only) web site dedicated to the genius that is...You. I was wondering if you've ever seen or heard about it? If you have any questions about your career, you should check it out.

Albert Brk: I actually have seen it. I think you've done a wonderful job. The only advice I'd give is "don't link to bad reviews!" The Chinese have an expression: Link only to the good! When I'm ready to put up my own web site, I'll need to take my name back.

So, take comfort in the knowledge that you're connected to the page that has the
"ALBERT BROOKS SEAL OF APPROVAL"
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Albert Brooks Sound Clips

Here are a few Albert Brooks Sounds in .wav format, including standup and film clips.
Albert at Mother premiere
Also available for your listening pleasure is an interview that Albert did with NPR's Fresh Air back in '96, in RAM format.
Special thanks to Tom for the heads-up!

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Albert Brooks Links

Here are some great links to a slew of Albert-related sites, including film reviews and tributes.

Articles
I'm going to be adding the text of some articles about Albert that I have- starting with these articles, including Time Magazine, August 1975; Rolling Stone, 1991; People Magazine, 1997; and now Hollywood Reporter, 1997- which finally gives some info on the elusive Monica Johnson!

I have to give a big Thank You to Roger, without whom this section wouldn't be possible.

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Albert on Television
For a schedule of all of Albert's television appearances each month, check out the Albert Brooks TV Schedule, a great site updated monthly.


Discussion List

I've started a discussion list for the dedicated Albert fans on the net. We've got a nice group of about 100 people going, and if you would like to be included, just enter your e-mail address here:


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Talk about his work, his life, his comedy, his hair, or just quote some favorite lines. Whatever you'd like.

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Albert Brooks Honors

  • 1974 Grammy Award Nomination
    for the album A Star Is Bought

  • 1985 National Society of Film Critics Award
    for Best Original Screenplay for Lost In America, shared with Monica Johnson

  • 1987 Academy Award Nomination, Best Supporting Actor
    for his role in Broadcast News

  • 1995 American Film Institute Honor
    for career acheivement, given at the First US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado

  • 1996 New York Film Critics Circle Award
    1996 National Society of Film Critics Award
    Albert, Debbie Reynolds & Monica Johnson at ShoWest
    1996 ShoWest Award
    for Best Original Screenplay (along with Monica Johnson), for Mother

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Bookstore

 books The Unofficial Albert Brooks Page, in association with Amazon.com Books, presents the Kooky Krazy Bookstore. You'll be able to purchase books, music, videotapes & dvds through the page, and have them delivered directly to your home! That's right! From your home, to your home. You can even search the entire Amazon.com library right from the comfort of this very page!

I've included Albert's films on VHS & DVD, and there will be books by and about comedians, film, and other related fields. Enjoy! And read!

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Some more favorite comedian and comedy links:


Woody Allen
Mr. Show with Bob & David
Mike Nichols and Elaine May
The Daily Show Experience (Jon Stewart)
Janeane Garofalo
Louis C.K.
Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm
Bill Hicks
Eddie Izzard
The Fairly Incomplete and Rather Badly Illustrated Monty Python Page
The Marx Brothers- Why a Duck?
Jack Benny on the Web
The Chris Rock Show Website
The Conan O'Brien S & M Page
Satellite News - The Official MST3K Info Club Web Site
The Larry Sanders Show
Preston Sturges Index
Dot City: Dorothy Parker's New York
Dr. Katz
A South Park Information Page
Michael Moore's The Awful Truth
The View Askew-niverse (an official page devoted to Kevin Smith and his work)
The Simpsons Archive
The State's Official Webpage
The Onion Online
Joe Bob Briggs
The Unofficial David Sedaris Internet Resource
The Odd Couple Homepage
All In the Family
Peter Sellers


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This page was started on a whim, with a Basic Web Design book and no software. Please excuse its appearance, as it is constantly under construction and I'm learning as I go along. I'm open to any suggestions/contributions/additions!


If there's anything you'd like to see added, or see any mistakes that need correcting, or just feel like getting some use out of your e-mail provider, feel free to write me at Shmuggs@aol.com, but please be sure to mention Albert in the subject line- I don't want to mistake your letter for junk-mail!

And also, please remember that I have no actual contact with Albert Brooks- I'm just a fan, like you.

This probably isn't of interest to anyone but me, but Another Kooky Krazy Page has reached a milestone- 60,000 HITS! I know it's not much compared to most other pages, but coming from such humble beginnings, I'm really happy that the page has become as successful as it has, and I'd like to thank everyone for their support, encouragement, suggestions, and most of all,

hits!

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