Jill Alexander and Zabeth Russell on Jimmy Kimmel Live

posted by Kevin on Tuesday May 14, 2013

Filed under: Reasons Why We're Awesome, The Internets

Check out current Wife Jill Alexander and ex-Wife Zabeth Russell in this sketch from Jimmy Kimmel Live. Jill and Zabs co-star with Kerry Washington as a group of housewives obsessed with Scandal. Be sure to stick around for Zabs’ last line:

Trophy Wife 8th Anniversary Show - April 16th @ 9:30pm at iOWest

posted by Kevin on Thursday April 11, 2013

Filed under: Announcements of Mild Importance, Reasons Why We're Awesome

In April of 2005, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was inaugurated as the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church taking the name Pope Benedict XVI.

Halfway across the world, a small rag-tag group of Los Angeles improvisers took the name Trophy Wife and performed their first show on the mainstage at iOWest.

Eight years later, guess who's still standing?

That's right, bitches. We outlast Popes.

So join us Tuesday, April 16th at 9:30pm at iOWest as we gloat over outliving a Papal Reign. We'll have special guests, t-shirt giveaways, and much much more.

Trophy Wife's 8th Anniversary Show
Tuesday, April 16th @ 9:30pm
iOWest Mainstage
6366 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles

Trophy Wife Ties for First at NerdMelt LA

posted by Kevin on Friday March 1, 2013

Filed under: Guess You Had To Be There, Reasons Why We're Awesome

We had a great time last night at IMPRO (vs) TANDUP at NerdMelt LA. For the uninitiated, the show pits an single improv team against a trio of stand-ups with the audience deciding who they liked better.

After our show (no video, sorry), stand-ups Andrew Santino, Melissa Villasenor, and Andy Peters took to the stage for back-to-back sets. Despite repeatedly calling us “improvers,” all three comics were polished and hilarious. You should definitely check them out at your favorite comedy venue whenever they’re there.

After the stand-up sets, it was time to turn the tables. The improvisers had to do three minutes of stand-up and the stand-ups had to do three minutes of improv. We elected our own Mike Coen to represent us. Mike killed it – taking a suggestion from the audience and riffing on his age with references to Faces of Death, White Rain, and Dan Haggerty (from our most recent show) in the charming, self-deprecating way that only Mike can.

Then the stand-ups took to the stage and improvised a few scenes that included some good-natured ribbing at improvisers in general (it’s true, we do say “yes and” a lot).

The crowd was small, but very enthusiastic, and after the votes were counted, we actually tied with the stand-ups – which we immediately called bullshit on. We teamed up with the stand-ups and threatened to take on the audience and our hosts. Luckily, no blows were thrown.

Thanks to our hosts Rajan Dharni and Christian Spicer for inviting us to play. It’s always fun to perform in new venues and for new audiences and IMPRO (vs) TANDUP was no exeception. Be sure to check out their next show on April 11th at UCB.

Dave Park Finds a Human Skull in the LA River

posted by Kevin on Tuesday February 26, 2013

Filed under: The Internets, Shameless Plugging

Okay, so Dave didn’t actually find a human skull in the LA River, but the Friends of the LA River society he talks to on this episode of Brain Food Daily once did. Big deal, I say. Call me if they ever find my dignity. I dumped it in the river 10 years ago after a night of whiskey and wandering. Oh, to live the hobo life again….

Dave Park is a Friend of the LA River for Brain Food Daily

posted by Kevin on Friday February 22, 2013

Filed under: Shameless Plugging, The Internets

Dave Park is a friend to all – man, fish, and fowl. So check him out in this new episode of Brain Food Daily where he talks about The Friends of the LA River organization with founder Louis McAcdams:

Trophy Wife at NerdMelt - Feb. 28th at 7pm

posted by Kevin on Thursday February 21, 2013

Filed under: Announcements of Mild Importance, Reasons Why We're Awesome

So this is cool. We’ve been asked by the good people at Impro(vs)tandup to represent the improv half of their next show at the NerdMelt Showroom at Meltdown in Hollywood. Past guests have included King Ten, Dasariski, and others, so we’re honored to be among their company.

The show includes standup from Andrew Santino (Arrested Development, Punk’d) and Melissa Villasenor (Family Guy, Adventure Time), so there’s bound to be something for everyone who likes to laugh.

So join us next Thursday at Meltdown. We’re not sure if it’s an actual competition, but if it is, we’re siccing Dave Park on them.

Trophy Wife in Impro(vs)tandup
Thursday, February 28th, 2013 at 7pm
The NerdMelt Showroom at Meltdown
7522 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood CA
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Rachael Drummond and Jill Alexander Back It Up

posted by Kevin on Friday February 15, 2013

Filed under: Miscellaneous Jackassery, Reasons Why We're Awesome

In our show Watermelon, Rach and Jill Alexander played two divorcees on a booze cruise looking for love. Here’s an animated GIF of them proving they still got it. Enjoy.