Author: Gilrod

Gilrod, loyal man-servant to the Lord of the Manor - Mr. Butt.

Old Promo 1996

Check out this groovy old promo flyer from 1996.  Before I wore my glasses onstage. (Such vanity!)

Hiccups Season 2

A lot of people have been asking me when Season 2 of “Hiccups” will be released on DVD or VOD or various other three-lettered methods of viewing shows electronically at your convenience.  Many of these queries have come to me via Twitter, which often isn’t the best place to respond to a question, due to… Read more »

Bob Newhart

In honour of the great Bob Newhart joining Twitter (@BobNewhart to follow him), here’s a picture of a magic moment in my life, when I got to go backstage and meet him after one of his shows.  One of the true highlights of my career, and a true right of passage for any comic.

Old SaskTel Commercial

Check me out in this OLLLLLD TV commercial for SaskTel (pre-Corner Gas days). httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sky8aAcGsoo&feature=related

ALBUM DESIGN WINNER

Hi Folks!  About a week ago, on Twitter, I posted a goofy picture of me wearing a Las Vegas style showgirl’s headdress.  It was taken of me backstage before a standup show a few years back.  Anyway, I always liked the photo, especially the dichotomy of the splashy festive feathered headwear accompanied by my sad… Read more »

A Million Cheezie Thanks

On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, a man passed away at his home in Belleville, Ontario at the age of 90.  I had never met that man, but he still managed to play a role in my life.  The man’s name was James E. Marker, and he invented my favourite snacking food; Cheezies. The word “cheezies”… Read more »

Leo Award Announcement

We’ve been nominated for 3 Leo Awards (BC Film & TV).  Here’s my announcement and a thank you to everyone who watched. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLH950as_EE

Getting it DONE!!!

Look at me making it happen!!! Boy, when I direct, I make Hitchcock look like… some not so good director.