Drew and the Gang

I was only home for about 14 hours before getting back on yet another plane. Every year during Super Bowl weekend, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas hosts “Drew Carey and the Improv All Stars” and Drew brought me out this year to document the occasion.

 

The flight wasn’t too bad because I slept for 3 of the 6 hours. A friend recently bought me one of those neck pillows and I used it for the first time. While it looks quite goofy, I actually didn’t have any pain in my neck when I woke up!

Many of my friends were in Arizona covering the Super Bowl this weekend, but I got to hang out in Vegas and could legally bet on the game. How about those Giants, huh?

It’s a lot of fun working with Drew. When I landed at McCarran International, I spotted a nice lady with an MGM sign that said “BERGMAN.” She escorted me to a gold limo that would take me to the VIP check-in area at the hotel.

It always feels kind of funny sitting by myself in the back of a limo, but I won’t complain.

There’s a special VIP check-in where they offer you drinks while you sit with a concierge to get your account settled. Nice.

BIGGEST PET PEEVE EVER: How come there are never enough power outlets in hotel rooms? I was in a very nice room on a VIP floor at the MGM Grand and there’s only ONE available plug near the desk. What’s that all about?

Even in hotels that cater to “business travelers,” there are never enough power outlets.

Between my computer and all my battery chargers (cameras, iphone, airport express, etc), I need at least four plugs.

Of course that’s why I travel with a mini power strip made by Monster. One of the best little gadgets ever made.

As for photos, I tried to use the spotlight during Drew’s monologue to make an iconic photo of him.

In addition to the show pics, I also clowned around with Chip Esten backstage. He was pretending to eat a meal that would feed 10, but if you know Chip, you know that he could probably really eat the whole thing by himself.

 
 

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