Jerky Boys
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The Jerky Boys were an American comedy troupe from Queens, New York whose routine consisted of prank calls and other related situations (such as fast food drive-through speakers). They were led by Kamal and Johnny B. They used a form of comedy called middle comedy, which is a mix of actions and witty things.
Originally known as "The Subjectivist League", the Jerky Boys officially formed in 1989 and split in 2001. It's been said from people close to them, that the rumors of their split was because of personal differences between the two.
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[edit] Timeline
- Late 1989/Early 1990 - The Jerky Boys (including John Musacha), were formed in Queens, New York.
- Summer 1991 - a tape recording of some of the Jerky Boys' early calls is bootlegged and widely circulated throughout the US.
- 1992
- Circa 1992 - First appearance in some prank call compilation.
- Late 1992 - The Jerky Boys sign a recording contract with Atlantic Records.
- April 1993 - First album Jerky Boys is released.
- July 1994 - Jerky Boys 2 is released.
- 1995 - Kamal and Johnny B. and the group take a break after two years of hard work.
- Jerky Boys 2 is nominated for the Grammy for Best Comedy Album.
- The home video Don't Hang Up, Tough Guy! is released.
- February - Jerky Boys: The Movie was in theaters and the soundtrack was released.
- September - Jerky Boys: The Movie is released on video.
- Late 1995 - The Jerky Boys sign a new contract to Mercury Records.
- August 1996 - Jerky Boys 3 is released.
- October 1997 - Jerky Boys 4 is released.
- May 1999 - Stop Staring At Me! is released.
- Late 2000/2001 - The Jerky Boys announce that they would be on hiatus.
- April 2001 - The Jerky Tapes is released and would be the Jerky Boys' last album together.
- February 2007-According to TheJerkyBoys.com, Johnny Brennan's resurrection of the Jerky Boys will be displayed with the release of "The Jerky Boys: Sol's Rusty Trombone" CD.
[edit] Films and TV
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
- Don't Hang Up, Tough Guy! (1995)
- Jerky Boys: The Movie (1995)
- Big Money Hustlas (2000)
- Family Guy (Johnny B., as Johnny Brennan) (2001–2002)
[edit] Characters
- Frank Rizzo - an extremely abrasive mobster-like Italian-American New Yorker with bizarre complaints and requests and has a violent attitude.
- Brett Weir - comes up in a few calls like "super across the way" actually Johnny B's brother-in-law. Not really a character
- Jack Tors - a flaming homosexual man who has outrageous requests
- Sol Rosenberg - A nebbishy male 50-something Jewish New Yorker who suffers from various and often ridiculous problems
- Tarbash, the Egyptian Magician - a Middle Easterner with a repertoire of dangerous stage tricks who burns himself with hot coals
- Kissel - a confused war veteran who has a hysterical wife
- Big Ole Badass Bob The Cattle Rustler - A westerner who drives a semi-truck
- Jocko Johnson - Sort of like Frank Rizzo. Wants his wife's house knocked down while she is out of town.
- Mike Derucki - born as Michael Derucki, he is an out of work painter who is also homosexual
- Pico - An abused Mexican immigrant. Often appears with Kissel.
- Rosine - Latino Flamer
- Nikos Nikos - Greek immigrant grocery store owner. Rare.
- Silverman - A phony sports agent. "Silverman Baby!"
- Tom Houlahan - (on Kamal's release - Once a Jerk, Always a Jerk)
- Jake - handles calls for Mr. Silverman the phony sports agent (Big Hock).
- Lucas Vandenburg Esq. - pop singer looking for a break
- Curly G, Cradle Rock - Throwback rap artist trying to catch a break. Has appeared on one track to date (BAMM!)
[edit] See also
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