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EMMY WIN FOR WIZARDS, NBC CONSIDERS NEXT TOP COMEDY
Hollywood, CA – Wizards of Waverly Place Wins Emmy Bill Chott returns to LA for two more episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place this month. The Disney Channel show is now the top rated show on cable. Just this week, Chott attended a working table read for Bob Odenkirk’s sitcom pilot Incompetent Husbands which featured the talents of David Cross, Jeff Garlin, Andy Richter, Beth Littleford and Lee Majors. The table read was attended by NBC’s top execs and Conan O’Brien himself, expected to produce the pilot.
Wizards of Waverly Place takes the Emmy for Outstanding Children's Programing
Hollywood, CA - Mr. Laritate is back to shoot another episode of Wizards of Waverly Place this week, and just in time for the premeire of the Wizards of Waverly Place movie, starring Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Maria Canals-Barrera, Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise.
Bill Chott shot a scene in the film as Mr. Laritate which will most likely make it to the DVD extras. To see backstage pics and find out about behind the scenes action on the set in San Juan Puerto Rico, and help Bill with a letter-writing campaign, please see his blog by clicking HERE.
Bill Chott and Selena Gomez
St. Louis, MO - Bill Chott’s Improv Trick premiered a new show this Saturday with Bill Chott’s Comedy Cabaret at the Gaslight Theater . This is a historic tie-in because modern improv in it’s early decades was performed at Gaslight Square in the early days of the Compass Theater which later evolved into The Second City. Their regular Tuesday show The Harold Night and Longform Jam was reviewed this week in St. Louis by KDHX 88.1 FM.
KDHX critic Sheila Schultz said:
“…hilarious sketches…”
“…The results were a scream, especially the musical.”
“One improv included audience volunteers. The audience response was especially favorable. I admit it was a blast to see my guest strut her stuff. …leaving us wanting more.”
“I found the Improv Trick filled with talent…”
Bill Chott at The Feel Good Film Festival
Hollywood, CA – Bill Chott is judging short films in the Feel Good Film Festival. This summer he has been heavily hitting the festival circuit, including a five week run as the Spotlight Series of the LA Comedy Festival with Supergroup.
The Feel Good Film Festival is in it’s second year, and is wildly successful with a SOLD OUT opening night gala. Bill was selected for his “feel good” career working with Disney, Special Olympics and strong volunteerism and service at The Improv Trick in St. Louis. He joined celebrities Andy Dick, Kate Flannery, Eric Roberts and many more. For images from this event, click HERE.
Chott will also attend the award ceremonies on Sunday August 9th.
— Posted by Marc Pruter
Los Angeles, CA – Bill Chott will Join SuperGroup in the LA Comedy Festival in an ALL-STAR Lineup.
Supergroup is: Steve Agee, Frank Caeti, Bill Chott, Tom Clark, Drew Droege, Matt Kaye, Annie Sertich, Mark Teich
Guitar: Michael Berson
Performers and Guests from: SNL, MAD TV, The Sarah Silverman Program, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, The Office, The Late Late Show on CBS, Comedy Central – Premium Blend, Reno 911, Jimmy Kimmel-Live, Frank TV, The Groundlings Main Co., The F*#king Bastards, The Second City, IO, Upright Citizens Brigade, etc.
Tickets: $10
Reservations, click HERE.
– Posted by Marc Pruter
St. Louis, MO – Hear Bill Chott and The Improv Trick on John Carney’s show tonight on KMOX AM 1120, Tuesday June 23rd sometime after 10:30! John Carney has been incredibly supportive of The Improv Trick and now we’re going to make a mess of his studio. We’ll be discussing The Stage Match, Harold Night and Bill’s 40th Birthday Comedy Roast. For more details, visit www.theimprovtrick.com and see our “EVENTS” page. Tickets available online.
- Doug Golden, Bill Chott and George Malich prepare for Comedy Battle
St. Louis, MO – Two hilarious Bill Chott DVD’s hit the market this week, nationwide. Meanwhile, Bill Chott prepares The Improv Trick for an opening of The Stagematch at The Stable (1821 Cherokee) on June 3rd at 10:00pm.
Bill’s first commercial movie appearance, Galaxy Quest, gets the “Deluxe Edition” treatment and is released on DVD on May 12th. “By Grabthar’s Hammer,” don’t miss it!
And, after years of rabid fans pleading, ABC has released The Dana Carvey Show on DVD this week! This was Bill’s first television series and while it only lasted one season, it introduced an incredible cast of then unknowns like Bill, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carrell, and writers Charlie Kaufman, Louis C.K., and Dave Chappelle. It includes the unaired 8th episode and some commentary by Dana and co-creator Robert Smigel.
Check out the review from Entertainment Weekly at http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20276914,00.html.
– Reported by Mary Roth
San Juan, PR – Bill Chott is in San Juan Puerto Rico shooting The Rum Diary with Johnny Depp. The Wizards of Waverly Place Movie is also shooting in San Juan, and he was asked to shoot a cameo in that film as well.
The Rum Diary is scheduled for release in 2010, and Wizards is slated for release next year as well.
Wizards Exec. Producer Peter Murrieta (left) and Bill read The Watchmen and the MAD Magazine parody of the graphic novel. Who's Reading The Watchmen?
About Bill Chott
Bill Chott is currently shooting The Rum Diary with Johnny Depp and appears regularly in the Disney hit show Wizards of Waverly Place. Orginally from St. Louis Missouri, He has a successful career in Hollywood and owns an improv school in his home town as well.
He attended Central Methodist University and trained in Improvisation at The Second City. There he worked with such comedy powerhouses as Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert among many others.
Bill starred on The Dana Carvey Show, does cartoon voices on PBS, Saturday Night Live and in film, he appeared in Galaxy Quest, Dude Where’s My Car, and he was a lead role as Thomas, the Special Olympian who brings home the bronze in the Farrelly Bros. film The Ringer.
His family-friendly humor is infused with a twisted dark side that shows you can play clean and still be very, very disturbed.
9 Comments
May 17, 2009 at 8:10 am
Hey. It is Christine from myspace.com… I just wanted to stop by and check out the website
May 18, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Thanks Christine,
I hope you’ll stop by the website again and say “hi” from time to time.
Sincerely,
Bill
June 5, 2009 at 10:04 am
Hey Bill,
I just wanted to tell you I really enjoyed the Auditions, Tips and Tricks class. It was very informative and fun. It was infotainment. Continued success in all your endeavors! You ROCK!
Don
June 5, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Thanks Don, you guys had a great class. Good luck with all things in the Acting world and beyond.
June 9, 2009 at 11:54 am
Hey Bill,
I have followed one of your suggestions. Here’s my word press blog. Let me know what you think. We hope your voice has recovered completely.
http://doncmcdaniel.wordpress.com/
June 27, 2009 at 10:34 am
Thanks for the autograph from Tony in St. Louis. I think you are very funny. I can’t wait for the Wizards of Waverly Place movie.
July 21, 2009 at 1:43 am
Hey Bill just wanted to check out the website and say hi
September 26, 2009 at 9:17 am
Dear Bill,
My son seems to think I’m “nosey” and “not very cool” because I don’t want him to be on the computer when I’m not around. What are your thoughts?
Signed,
Worried in Washington.
September 27, 2009 at 9:02 am
Dear Worried,
You are nosey and not very cool. I’d suggest to make it up to your son that you give him a credit card with an unlimited line of credit and tell him to go “hog wild”.
Sincerely,
Yer Ole Great Unca’ Bill