New Times got Bellamy on the horn from the set of October Road, a new show hes shooting for ABC where he plays an eccentric New York agent working for a backwoods writer. Hes a mile a minute his voice peaking with a combination of comedic timing and passion as he discusses his return to Last Comic Standing to host its sixth season. You know, they dont have to call you back, man, he quips about the producers asking him back, breaking into laughter. You can lose your funny card. Theyll revoke that thing like the DMV! But the truth is, Bellamy knows youve got to keep moving in this business, and Last Comic is a perfect example of that. Theres so many new kinds of funny I see [doing the show]. It keeps the game interesting. Bellamy also wouldnt have to look farther than his own family to see how a single slip-up can put you on the outs with fans. His cousin, Shaquille ONeal, is experiencing a bout of the lows right now with the Miami Heat. At the moment, Im hoping he might be a step-cousin or adopted cousin, Bellamy jokes. Hes got to work his way back in the family right now. But hes still a big cruise ship. We just want him to keep floating.
Bellamy himself will be doing more of a butterfly stroke when he visits the Improv (5700 Seminole Way, Hollywood) this weekend. Stand up keeps you real, he says. Its the best inside scoop on who I am as a person. Its like a one-on-one with my audience thats grown up with me. Your personal invite costs $22. Call 954-981-5653, or visit www.improvftl.com.
Jan. 18-20, 2008