Will Andy Kaufman Return From The Dead?
He's Supposed to Resurrect on Sunday
The AP reports: "Andy Kaufman died of lung cancer on May 16, 1984, but according to legend, the eccentric comedian said if he were faking, he'd resurface 20 years later to the day.
"'So, just in case, a party is being planned by Bob Zmuda, Kaufman's best friend and partner, at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on May 16. (Ed note: This Sunday)
"'Over 100 personal ads will be taken out across the country and abroad, reminding him of his words. Will he show?' Zmuda asked on the Web site for Comic Relief, a series of shows that raise money for health care for the homeless. Zmuda founded Comic Relief after Kaufman's death.
"VIP tickets to the Andy Kaufman � Dead or Alive? tribute offer 'select seating and celebrity reception (hopefully with Andy).'"
Is this the second coming of Latke? Was Andy Kaufman's death a hoax? Will Zmuda make a bundle for Comic Relief and the homeless, two worthy charities, BTW.
Tune in. Comment here, or VH1's Best Week Ever. I can't say I believe this to be anything other than Zmuda drumming up money for worthy charities with dubious means, but, say, wouldn't it be wild if Kaufman actually pulled a prank of galactic proportions that took 20 years to pull off? How ... Kaufmanesque ... would that be?
3 comments:
What's kind of curious about this event is this note on the webpage advertising the event:
"Audience members will not be allowed to enter or leave the theater during the last 30 minutes of Andy Kaufman -- Dead or Alive?"
Wonder why?
hmmmm. This thing has got me obsessed all week.
Me too - Zemuda's pretty good at this stuff, although we all know he's dead . . .
Although why am I suddenly picturing CNN.com headlines like: "Bulletin: Andy Kaufman revealed alive and well. Pope declares end of the world. Details to come . . ."
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