Biff, the bully from 'Back to the Future', grew up to become a well-adjusted comedian. Back in the day Biff was fond of calling people "Butt head", and he made life miserable for Michael J. Fox's character in those movies. He was gruff, mean, and didn't have anything good (or funny) to say.

These days his on-stage persona is a friendly but in-your-face comedian who plays a mean guitar and has a great voice which he uses to belt out clever, upbeat, humorous songs that poke fun at his acting career and other real-life experiences. The jokes come so steadily that his audience never really gets a chance to catch their breath between laughs. He knows how to hold an audience.

Tom Wilson is his real name and his high-energy show is non-stop laugh-out-loud funny because he knows how to take his real-life situations and twist them, then twist them again. Like those awkward situations when people recognize him as 'Biff' and when he is repeatedly asked inane questions about it by strangers. Don't get him started.

And since he referenced it in his song, is it just me or does he look like he could he be related to Gary Busey?

OK, moving on.

To introduce his foot-tapping and memorable 'Biff's Question Song' he writes: "Have a question about 'Back to the Future' for the guy who played "BIFF?" Yeah, well so do a billion other people! Here's a song ... it's my little time-saver!"

His next very original and witty song, The Daughter Song, is just as good. Also taken from real-life, it's a song every father who has daughters will want to memorize. Every line is funny, the music is perfectly played and -- unlike many trained, full time singers -- he enunciates every word so well that you never miss a punchline.

Wilson's humor is intelligent and his language is rated-G, a refreshing change from other comedians who believe that every line must be laced with four-letter words to be funny. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

After watching his very funny videos you'll want to look up his website to see when he's going to play your city. Or -- like I've done: save these videos as 'favorites' and play them over and over again.

The Daughter Song

From YouTube.com user: TomWilsonUSA

Labels: aitkins, Back to the Future, Biff, comedy, Michael J. Fox, questions, Tom Wilson

From YouTube.com user: LUCYinLA

Lucy’s introductory blog is really straightforward. Sure there are a lot of cuts but she sounds spot on about trying to make it as an actor in LA. Lucy comes across as cynical but she’s making these videos, which shows that she’s hopeful. Also, this is mostly a cautionary tale to people who have misconceptions of what Hollywood is. In the entertainment business you have to create your own work and Lucy is doing just that. I could really see her getting an acting job from them because she is charming and endearing to watch.

Labels: actor, hollywood, LUCYinLA, mischler, people

From YouTube.com user: mlhbdc

If you’ve played the Wii at all you’re probably addicted by now, but you’re in good company. Stephen Colbert is listing the Wii as his top Holiday threat for just that reason. The Wii Sports game that comes with the console is a ton of fun after you and your buddies create some Mii’s and Stephen shows just one of the many uses. After creating his own Mii as well as one for Nancy Pelosi, Stephen hops into the oldest political ring for a smear campaign (with his fists). There’s so much fun to be had creating Mii’s of people you don’t like or are just plain sick of hearing about (Britney Spears) and destroying them at sports, whether you’re punching them in the face or smashing a serve down their throat. Who are your favorites to beat up on?

Labels: comedy, mischler, mlhbdc, stephen colbert, wii