Pauly Shore Shares Nostalgic MTV Moment With Kennedy Ahead Of NYC Comedy Show
The 90s icon reconnects with former VJ before returning to New York for stand-up performance
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Comedian Pauly Shore is taking fans on a nostalgic journey back to his MTV heyday ahead of his upcoming New York comedy performance. The stand-up veteran recently shared a throwback photo featuring himself alongside former MTV VJ Kennedy outside the network’s iconic New York City headquarters.
In his Instagram post, Shore invited followers to “Check out this Totally Pauly with @kennedynation hanging outside MTV in NYC.” The image shows a younger Shore and Kennedy in what appears to be a candid moment from their time at the music television network, capturing a slice of 90s pop culture history.
The post serves as both a nostalgic throwback and a promotional announcement, as Shore added, “I’m back in New York next week, ‘Pauly Shore and Bud-dys,’ May 1 at @thestandnyc.”
MTV Legacy And Career Revival
For those who grew up in the 1990s, Pauly Shore was a ubiquitous presence on MTV, hosting his own show “Totally Pauly” from 1990 to 1994. Shore developed his surfer dude persona known as “The Weasel” during this period, characterized by his unique vocabulary and laid-back demeanor. This character and his MTV platform helped launch Shore into mainstream comedy films like “Encino Man,” “Son in Law,” and “Bio-Dome.”
Kennedy (Lisa Kennedy Montgomery) was another prominent MTV personality during the network’s golden era, serving as a VJ from 1992 to 1997 and hosting shows like “Alternative Nation.” The photo Shore shared captures a moment between two figures who helped define MTV’s influence on 90s youth culture.
Comedy Tour And Recent Projects
Shore has been maintaining an active touring schedule in recent weeks. Before his upcoming New York appearance, he performed at several venues across Texas, including the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, where he presented his one-man show “Stick with the Dancing.” According to his recent social media posts, he also took this autobiographical show to San Antonio’s Woodlawn Comedy.
The comedian has also been busy with his podcast ventures. His “PMS Podcast” recently featured an episode with comedian Harland Williams that Shore described as “hands-down the weirdest episode yet,” complete with musical guests FartBarf and The Galactivators.
Comedy Club Performances
Shore’s upcoming New York show at The Stand NYC continues his pattern of performing at prominent comedy venues across the country. He recently posted about performances at Wiseguys Comedy in Las Vegas and The Comedy Store in Los Angeles – the latter having special significance as it was founded by his mother, Mitzi Shore.
In fact, Shore recently shared a tribute to his mother on the anniversary of her passing on April 11. Mitzi Shore, often referred to as “The Godmother of Stand-Up Comedy,” transformed The Comedy Store into a comedy institution that helped launch the careers of numerous comedians including Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, and David Letterman.
Musical Ventures
Beyond stand-up and podcasting, Shore has also ventured into music. He recently announced the release of music from “Pauly Shore and The Crustys” on Spotify and other streaming platforms, showing his continued willingness to explore different creative outlets.
Shore’s career has experienced various phases since his 90s heyday, but his current touring schedule and diverse projects demonstrate his enduring appeal and work ethic in the entertainment industry. The throwback photo with Kennedy serves as a reminder of his cultural impact during MTV’s influential years while simultaneously promoting his continued presence in the comedy world.
For fans interested in seeing Shore perform live, tickets for his May 1 show “Pauly Shore and Bud-dys” at The Stand NYC are currently available, offering an opportunity to experience the comedian’s evolved style while perhaps catching glimpses of the persona that first made him famous over three decades ago.
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