I know where I’m not going to be on Aug. 17 – on Fillmore Plaza for the casting call for “Supernanny.”
The ABC series is sending its producer Andy Hirsch to Denver to find families to appear in the next season of the show – which places a strict English nanny into the house of a totally dysfunctional family to whip the whippersnappers into shape.
I’ve seen the show – and witnessed some of the worst behavior in kids I’ve ever seen. They’re monsters.
“Tell me about it,” says
Hirsch. “You see screaming and kicking and whining and hitting and spitting and barking.”
Now I’m not saying Denver has rotten kids – but I bet some real bad seeds show up for the auditions. So be afraid, people. And if your kids are truly unruly, get over there.
Hirsch says “Supernanny” can help.
Tattoo you
Al Markove, the former owner of Paul’s Place who turned 70 this year, is sporting a huge new full-color tattoo on his left shoulder. It’s a picture of his wife, Lauren, and his doggie, Hercules. And it’s one big tat.
“I thought it would be cool and show (my wife) how much I love her,” he says. “She thinks it’s cool too.”
Is this just the beginning of Al’s tattooing?
“People laugh at it,” he says. “I’m really happy I did it, but that’s it. No Harley, no chains, no whips, no nuttin’.”
The bully’s back
Local writer Harry McLean awaits the re-release in December of his award-winning, true- crime best seller “In Broad Daylight.” It’s the story of a small town where the citizens rise up against the town bully. He’s murdered in broad daylight. It’s still a cold case – but with more than 45 eye-witnesses who maintain a code of silence. The book has some new info and evidence – marking the 25th anniversary of the killing. The TV movie starred the perfectly cast Brian Dennehy.
City spirit
The boys are back in town! Big Head Todd & the Monsters are booked to play the Paramount on New Year’s Eve again … The Bull & Bush Pub & Brewery celebrates 35 years Friday night with the Legendary 4-Nikators, free beer 6-7 p.m. … Sightem: David Gray playing the piano in the lobby of the JW Marriott before his Thursday night Red Rocks show … Colorado Humane Society celebrates its 125th anniversary with a bash Aug. 19 at Adam’s Mark. Fox 31’s Sari Padorr and KHOW’s Craig Silverman emcee; auction includes painted doggie bowls from Kim Christiansen, Mark Koebrich, Anne Trujillo, Ron Zappolo, Libby Weaver, Jamey Carroll, Ed Greene, Jim Benemann, Asha Blake and others. Call 303-961-3151 … Rocky Mountain MS Center hosts an Adult Field Day Saturday at Greenwood Athletic Club. Comedian Josh Blue is expected with other Colorado comics – and organizers are hoping the “Real World” kids will make an appearance … Mark yours! Denver apheerleaders Calendar-release party 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Cowboy Lounge, 1941 Market St. … Sporting News names Sports Column as one of the country’s 25 top sports bars … Cherry Creek North Gourmet Series brings in PBS star chefs Rick Bayless and Lidia Bastianich Friday and Saturday … Sez who: “I’m nuts and I know it.” Red Skelton
Bill Husted’s column appears Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Husted also appears Tuesdays and Fridays on “Good Day Colorado” on Fox 31. You can reach him at 303-820-1486 or at bhusted@denverpost.com.
