While the news from the Middle East is very upsetting, I wanted to share some positive news on the showbusiness front. Comedy Central has agreed to air on their Internet Channel "Motherload" a new show starring all Middle Eastern-American comics and performers. It's a hybrid stand up and sketch show called, "The Watch List."

Obviously, this is the first time in US history that a major American entertainment company has given us the opportunity to tell our story to our fellow Americans (through comedy that is.) Our hope is that the show goes so well, that next year we will tape a season for Comedy Central's TV network.

Please let friends in the NYC area know about this show since we need a big crowd for the taping and to impress the Comedy Central executives.

Thank you.
Dean Obeidallah



"The Watch List" - Stand up Comedy Taping for Comedy Central



Be a part of the audience for the taping of an historic new Comedy Central Internet show entitled, “The Watch List,” featuring the top comics of Middle Eastern-American heritage including Ahmed Ahmed (Comedy Central, Punk'd), Maz Jobrani ("Curb Your Enthusiasm," co-star new ABC sitcom this fall, "Lets Rob,"), Dean Obeidallah (CNN, Air America Radio), Aron Kader (Comedy Central), Maysoon Zayid (MTV, NBC Nightly News), Nasry Malak (ABC's "20/20"), Ronnie Khalil and more. "The Watch List" is the first show by a major American entertainment company which stars performers who are all of Middle Eastern-American heritage.

The show details are below. Reservations in advance are strongly suggested.

Date: Monday, July 31, 2006

Time: 8:00 PM

Venue: The new Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W.23rd Street, between 7th and 8th Aves. NY, NY

Cover $10 plus 2 drink min.

Reservations: 212-367-9000