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Mike Reiss

@mikereisswriter.bsky.social

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Mike Reiss has won 4 Emmys during his 36 years writing for "The Simpsons". He's lectured on "The Simpsons" and comedy in 24 countries. https://gothamartists.com/mike_reiss/

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Nov 30

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT! "What Am I Doing Here: The Book!"
A writer for
@TheSimpsons
visits the World's Hellholes so you don't have to! amazon.com/dp/195415824...

Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · 12h

This was so much fun. And I got to tell ALL my Carson stories!

Fun For All Ages with Frank Santopadre! @funforallages.bsky.social · 2d

To celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary Johnny Carson, producer-historian DAN PASTERNACK, former "Tonight Show" writer MIKE REISS and comedian-podcaster MARK MALKOFF join Frank for a look at some of the most memorable moments from Johnny's career! Hear it NOW at funforallagespodcast...

Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · 5d

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · 5d

Ivan the Terrible suddenly becomes nice guy after No Czars march.

Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · 8d

Hollywood Halloween Horrors!
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Hollywood Halloween Horrors!

A Humorous Look at Dangerous Travel

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · 9d

This week's Paid Substack was such a hit, I'm giving it away free. If you like it, subscriptions start at just 11 cents a day!
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Hollywood Halloween Horrors!

A Humorous Look at Dangerous Travel

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · 29d

This was last night at a Czech TV festival. I did well, but my translator killed:

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Denise Reiss on Reels

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Sep 23

NORTH VS. SOUTH: Which Pole is Funnier?
The secret is revealed in today's Substack!
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North vs. South: Which Pole is Funnier?

My writing partner and I had an idea for a sitcom called “Twenty Below”.

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Sep 17

In memory of Robert Redford, today's bonus Substack goes IN SEARCH OF BUTCH AND SUNDANCE.
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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Sep 16

Happy Birthday to great magician & better guy David @Copperfield. He's the star of today's Substack.
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Dine 'n' Dash with David Copperfield

Two ogres walk into Czechoslovakia, intent on eating everyone in sight.

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Sep 9

Trump team claims drawing is an upside down Grinch.

Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Sep 9

Which Springfield do The Simpsons live in? I make my case in today's Substack.
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My Springfield...

It’s my birthday this week, and my gift to you is a personal tour of my birthplace: Bristol, Connecticut.

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Sep 2

In celebration of Labor Day, I tell you about MY WORST JOB EVER!
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My Worst Job Ever!

Happy Labor Day!

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Aug 26

I've been to 147 countries. Which one was the WORST? Find out in today's Substack.
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Worst Vacation Ever!

Going bananas in Honduras

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Aug 24

I put Jerry Adler in all my plays -- audiences loved him and he got laughs on every line.
I joked to him, "You worked with Woody Allen and Larry David. You happy to be working with a GOOD writer?"
He said, "I'm happy to be working with a SANE writer!"
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'Sopranos' actor Jerry Adler dies at 96

Adler spent the majority of his career behind the scenes of some of Broadway's most iconic shows, not stepping forward to act until he was in his 60s.

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Aug 19

Hurricane Katrina turns 20 this week! My Substack goes to Mardi Gras!
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Hurricane Katrina was 20 years ago this week.

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Aug 12

In today's Substack, I pretend to be a scientist to crash a solar eclipse expedition:
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Total Solar Eclipses!

One year from this week, there will be a solar eclipse over Spain.

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Aug 4

We stay in Lizzie Borden's house! It's Murder Week in my Substack!
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There's No Place Like Homicide!

This week, in 1892, Lizzie Borden axed her parents!

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Jul 31

My FREE Substack ends October 1 -- after that, you gotta pay, baby.
Check out all the fun PAID subscribers had in July:
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Here's What You Missed in July...

...by not being a Premium Subscriber!

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Jul 29

In Today's Substack, we visit THE WORST OLYMPICS EVER!
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Worst Olympics Ever!

The Olympics -- they're like the Olympics on steroids!

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Jul 22

In today's Substack, we go inside NORTH KOREA!
This is the trip nobody's taken!
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North Korea Part II: 3 Perfect Days in Hell

Whether you’re a tourist to North Korea, a journalist, or Dennis Rodman, you all get the same three-day trip.

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Jul 15

Join me on Substack for my most dangerous adventure yet:
HOW I GOT INTO NORTH KOREA!
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How I Got Into North Korea!

If you’ve learned anything about me through this Substack, it’s that I only do two things: I write comedy and I travel.

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Jul 8

One of my best Substacks this week: God's Least Favorite Churches!
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God's Least Favorite Churches

We visited New Orleans shortly after Hurricane Katrina and saw community after community wiped off the map.

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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Jul 1

The Bart Building, San Antonio, Texas.
Plus, the Alamo!
It's all in today's Substack:
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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Jun 27

Eating a Whale Burger in Norway. Yes, there were ethical concerns. Whale meat isn't kosher.
For more exotic food stories, check out my Substack:
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Mike Reiss @mikereisswriter.bsky.social · Jun 26

Me, Joyce DeWitt, Peter Tork & Micky Dolenz!
Just one thing you missed in June by not getting a Premium Subscription to my Substack!
JUST 16 CENTS A DAY!
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Here's What You Missed in June...

By not being a PAID SUBSCRIBER!

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