Central Soya
September 16, 2002
To Whom It May Concern,
Bob Zany performed for Central Soya
Company, Inc.’s Processing divisional meeting on September 7th,
2002.
My first contact with Bob was a few hours
before the show. I found Bob to be a very personable and likable
guy. Bob took time to gather information on our company and
industry over the phone, and then later in person. By
incorporating our company and the audience into his act, he
personalized the show for the audience. He asked for guidelines
on his show, and then he stuck by them. His good natured
“ribbing” of people in the audience was a hit, even to those he
was picking on.
Bob performed for about 35 minutes, and he
had people laughing so hard they were crying. Many people had
come up to me before that night asking if the entertainment was
worth staying for since it was our last night. I assured them
that it would be. To a man, those same people came back
expressing their gratitude for encouraging them to stay.
To say the least, The Bob Zany act was a
major success. To say the most, this might help my career.
Sincerely,
Brian Scott
Systems Manager/Accounting Supervisor |
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining
Company
March 10, 2003
Alan Chamberlin
Stand-Up Management
Dear Alan:
I want to thank you for once again
providing the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company with an
excellent reference for an unforgettable Holiday Party.
Bob Zany’s comedic act was absolutely
hilarious. Everyone enjoyed his quick wit and tasteful sense of
humor. I really appreciate how Bob was able to get the audience
involved in his act. No one was safe from his antics: Bob’s
comments were directed at the CEO, the photographer, the opening
remarks, the door prizes, the bartender, and even the DJs; not
to mention anyone else who somehow brought attention to
themselves. Everyone in the room had a good laugh and really
enjoyed the evening because of Bob.
I realize that because of Bob’s father, it
was not easy for him to do the wonderful job that he did for us.
My company enjoyed the evening without flaw because of Bob, and
as a result of this dedication and talent, I can definitely be
added to his fan list.
Thanks again,
Kathy Conlin |
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
September 12, 2001
Dear Bob,
You were sensational. I have a problem. I
gush when I am enthusiastic regarding a performer. I asked you
for a heavy-duty commitment. My confidence in you never wavered
because I KNEW you were the right person to work with Casey. You
validated me. I asked you to step in and deliver. Bob, you
stepped up the plate and hit a home run.
We were all overjoyed with your
contribution. This show gives very inventive performers, such as
your self, a chance to be on stage and help sick children. It’s
a good thing.
As you were more involved this year, you
can see this production has massive logistics, which can be
overwhelming. Each year we have an anxiety. Who can we rely on
and “can we do better than last year.” Well, we did the best
ever.
It must be nice to know you gave your gift
of talent and that gift may get a child out of a wheelchair.
On behalf of Jerry, his Kids, MDA and all
of us who care for the right reason, I thank you for being
there.
Sincerely,
Eddie Foy III
Senior Talent Consultant |
Jerry Lewis DA Telethon
September 7, 2001
Dear Bob,
Only a short time has passed since the
completion of the most successful telethon ever in the Jerry
Lewis/Muscular Dystrophy’s long history. The 56 million dollars
“plus” set a new and exciting record for us and will succeed
even further in underwriting the research and patient care so
needed to conquer this horrendous disease. And we will conquer
it because we will have the funds because of the contributions
of the wonderful performers who gave their time and talent so
that we could send the message loudly and clearly to the
American television audience.
Not only did you do your usual first class
spot this year, but you were also superb in the overnight hours.
You did just as I wanted, funny and loose and on target.
Those hours are hard and fast and difficult
and I worry bout them a lot. This year, thanks to your help and
humor, they were as good as any I can remember. So thank you for
being there on short notice and for being sensational as well.
Thank you for your dedication and a job
well done.
Sincerely,
Lee miller
Producer |
MDA Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc.
September 10, 2002
Dear Bob:
Great performances like yours on our
Telethon are crucial to the show. They’re the means by which we
capture tan hold the audience we’re so dependent upon for the
Telethon’s ultimate success.
Thanks to you and your fellow Telethon 2002
stars, this year we staged a show that riveted the attention and
stirred the hearts of tens of millions of viewers. Your
tremendous talent gave our Telethon momentum, which helped carry
it to l record-breaking $58.3 million achievement.
On behalf of all those for whom you’ve
helped provide unprecedented care and hope, I thank you deeply.
With every good wish…
Sincerely,
Barry
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OCH International, Inc.
August 17, 1993
Dear Bob,
I would like to express my sincerest thanks
to you for your outstanding performances this weekend at The
Bite. All of us at OCH International, Inc. enjoyed each one of
your shows.
Bob, I also appreciate all of the work you
put into making this year’s Comedy Stage a great success. The
comedians you brought to Portland performed outstanding shows
every night. Brad, Erin and John were all delightful people as
well as excellent comedians.
Finally, I want to thank you for your
second year in “the tent” and for all the help you have given to
The Oregon Special Olympics by making the comedy show a great
success. I look forward to seeing you next summer for The Bite
’94.
Best regards,
John E. Shepanek
President |
Comedy Express Agency
March 26, 1997
Dear Bob,
We received rave reviews after your March
13th performance for Pacesetter Corporation. The 50th birthday
party for Pacesetter’s president, Harley Schrager, was a huge
success due in part to your outstanding comedy/roast
performance.
The CEO of Pacesetter Corporation, Phillip
G. Schrager, sent the enclosed letter expressing his admiration
and satisfaction with the evening.
We would also like to extend our thanks for
providing our clients with the ultimate in stand-up comedy.
Comics like you continue to expand our business and our
reputation.
Sincerely,
Dana A. MacCraw |
The Pacesetter Corporation
March 14, 1997
Dear Bob,
I just want to tell you how absolutely
hilarious you were last night at our 50th birthday roast for my
brother Harley. It was a sensational night, and you were the
crowning jewel. You played the crowd letter perfect and, in case
you didn’t notice, everyone was o the floor from the beginning
of your routine to the very end.
I know I’ll have opportunities in the
future to call on you again, and it would be my pleasure to
recommend you to anyone who would like to hire a first-rate,
stand-u[p comedian. Again, thank you so much for joining us last
night. It was a real pleasure getting to know you.
Sincerely,
Phil Schrager |
Senator Bill Lockyer
February 21, 1996
Dear Bob:
Thanks again for agreeing to entertain my
crowd at the Fairmont dinner. You were terrific!
Often political dinners are thought to be
somewhat dull affairs; fortunately your humor and perspective
provided an amusing and enjoyable evening for all the guests. I
heard many favorable comments from attendees; even your joke
about the “carpenters” was fine.
Again, thank you for your performance. I
really enjoy your work and hope to stay in touch.
Warm regards,
Bill Lockyer. |
Jerry Lewis
July 28, 1994
Dear Bob,
On behalf of MDA, “my kids”, Le miller,
Eddie Foy and everyone that was there Wednesday night…you were
wonderful!!
And I felt like I had a command performance
going which I am most grateful for.
I wish you all good things… good health and
continued bravos for the terrific work you do.
Yours Sincerely,
Jerry |
Jerry Lewis Stars Across America
Sept 24, 1996
Dear Bob,
Well you did it again.
You just calmly walk out on the stage and
you have the audience in your back pocket. As always you were
wonderful. The years of your schooling…the knowledge of the
audience…your total sense of professionalism came right to the
front.
Your segment was delightful…the reaction
has been sensational…calls about you have been one hell of a
lot… in other words you were the best…a great topper to one of
the excellent telethons we’ve done and you were there to be a
major part of it.
I fall down at the way you just go forward
and ignore all the bull…you have the ability to make things
happen and that’s what makes you soooo very good!
Thanks my friend,
Most Sincerely,
Eddie Foy III |
America’s Funniest People
March 21, 1994
Dear Bob,
Just wanted to tell you what a pleasure it
was to meet you and to thank you for joining us on, “The new
America’s Funniest People”. The studio audience loved your act
and we’re sure the viewing audience will love it even more.
Thanks for making it all happen.
Fondly,
Paula Ferguson |
Fore Thought
January 7, 1998
Dear Mr. Zany,
On behalf of The Forethought Group, Inc., a
subsidiary of Fortune 500 Hillenbrand Industries, I would like
to express my sincerest appreciation with regard to your
performance at our International Sales and Marketing Conference
in Palm Springs in December.
Your performance before our sales and
marketing group met our every expectation and then some. Your
witty, spontaneous and rapid-fire brand of humor was uniformly
entertaining to our widely diverse group. The audience
participation in your performance added a special dimension and
increased our group’s overall enjoyment.
The research and reading you did on our
company in preparing for your appearance no doubt added
significantly to the overall positive reaction and the
impression that your performance had been tailored to the
audience.
Once again, thanks to you for a most
entertaining evening and accept our best wishes for success in
the future.
Sincerely,
Michael E. James |
Fore Thought
To whom it may concern:
Bob Zany entertained at our International
Sales conference December 13, 1997 in Palm Springs, California
and he was a smashing success. He performed his stand-up routine
for our group of over 100 sales representatives, managers, and
home office associates.
We were seeking a professional comedian to
close out our final day of meetings, and selected Bob from among
a number of well-known performers. We made the right choice.
Bob’s material was fresh, fast paced, and his delivery was
superb. His choice of material and topics was also well suited
to a corporate audience.
I intend to recommend Bob to meeting
planners in our other operating companies, and would look
forward to working with him again. If your company has a “work
hard, play hard,” culture like ours, and is seeking some comic
relief, you’ll get more than you bargained for with Bob.
Sincerely yours,
Mark A Jorgensen
Vice President & General Manager. |
Jerry Lewis Stars Across America!
September 28, 1995
Dear Bob,
“It’s just business baby.” “Yea…right Ed.”
I hit the damn floor. You put me away. Bob,
a big thank you for your presence, time, talent because you were
perfect. I can say without any hesitation your appearance was a
wonderful delight to us all, especially me!
Zany, you did it again. You were a smooth
success. The whole set went super. You delivered a joy and
laughter with your delicious fun. It’s refreshing that giving
show people make the time so vital and my task so easy. I may be
repeating myself but I die at your creativity. When you did the
Ed bit…truthfully…I was on my face. It’s funny how one tiny
piece will stay with you.
Jerry said to me when he saw you were
coming, “Well, now your happy…you got Zany…” He was absolutely
correct.
When kids need help and the call goes out
to sensitive performers, such as your self, the response is
affirmative and it gives me continued faith in the family of
entertainment.
Bob, I thank you, Jerry thanks you, the
kids thank you and most of all humanity thanks you. Keep Labor
Day open in 1996. If I’m there…you’re there.
With much respect,
Eddie Foy III |
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