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References & credentials
"It was absolutely side-splitting humor, really; it was all I could do to keep from rolling around on the floor."—The Wall Street Journal.

"You had us laughing so hard we were crying for what seemed like an hour—my sides hurt. You were great!"—Bonnie Adler

"Your custom presentation caught a lot of people by surprise and really kicked off the real meeting on a positive note. I want to thank you for the time and hard work you put into the presentation to make it unique to our company. It had people talking for a long time afterwards."—Federal Products Company

"I especially appreciated the extra effort you made to ‘fit in’ to our business setting. Your ‘telephone gags’ were hilarious. I may never (again) catch my breath after laughing so hard."— Ameritech Services

"Thanks so much for an alternative idea to the traditional male stripper. The nerd was 100 times better and much more entertaining. My cousin Anne thoroughly enjoyed it. We’ll spread the word!"—Mary

"Let me just start off by saying your portrayal of Santa Clutz was absolutely fabulous! I have never seen so many grown men and women (serious professionals, I might add) laugh out loud at one time. I saw at least three women laughing so hard that they literally had tears streaming down their faces. Those hilarious Christmas songs were very successful in getting a bunch of reserved Account Executives up in front of their peers to sing. One of the women even came up to me after the show and told me this was easily the most fun we’ve ever had as a group because everyone got involved, and I must agree."—Leo Burnett U.S.A.

"Whenever I get down in the dumps, I put on the video of my party and you make me laugh and feel better. It was a great party thanks to you."—Charlotte Snyder

"Please tell your entertainer that his NERD TWIN (act) was hilarious. I finally got my husband! I knew he was making them laugh when my 76-year-old aunt became a heckler. Thank you for the fun and professional comedy."—Diana Bruesewitz

"Your humor was exciting, creative, and very unpredictable in a positive way! Your involvement was such that the invitees were relaxed and de-stressed. Remarkably, you kept up your act (as nerdy professor of time & stress management) and played it to the nth degree—never out of character. You kept our dinner light, lively, and very entertaining."—Lucent Technologies

"(The nerdette’s) performance was the hit of the entire three-day (50th year high school) class reunion. People are still mentioning it. Thanks for being sensitive to our needs with your highly creative solution for our reunion’s entertainment."—Francis Hurd

"The one thing I can say is that you left everyone laughing uncontrollably. You were a unique hit and I thank you for making the evening so much fun. You are made-to-order for any party!"—Indiana Builders Association

"Thank you so much for a wonderful job done at our Finance Group’s Appreciation Dinner. I have had very positive feedback on your performance. I was surprised that with such short lead-time, you were able to remember the individuals in the group and their functions. Your ability to work the crowd and get their participation was really great. Hats off to you for a splendid job of making the evening a memorable event."—Soft Sheen Products

"We utilized your services on the occasion of the day after the 40th birthday of a good friend and collegue or ours. The girl you sent for the prank was magnificent! She was certainly the hit of the day. You services are a type that anyone with a sense of humor would enjoy, and nobody would find offensive."—Arvil Stapp

"I had the difficult task of locating something ‘different’ for our annual Christmas Party. It hit the nail on the head! Your Santa Clutz routine was hilarious and the audience participation was exceptional. I was pleasantly surprised that even some of our ‘stuffed shirts’ got into the act. I was impressed with your attention to detail and your interesting ideas. Thank you for the SUPER SHOW."—Midwest Grounds & Plant Management Association

"I was very please with the nerdettes performance. I would recommend your agency to anyone looking for a bachelorette party, birthday, anniversary, or any other occasion. The agency is very well organized and the employees were very cooperative."—Lynn Hilson

"Thank you for making our sales meeting the most unique and enjoyable meeting any of us has attended. We have had nothing but positive responses to the professor. Thank you again!!!"—Barclay Products Limited

"Wow—being 50 can be fun!!! Especially if (one of your nerds) is present. Thank you for being a part of my big 50 party—you were great!"—Nancy Bell

"The Santa Clutz personality was a big hit with our employees. With the limited information we gave you on our company and some employees, you were able to tie it all together and make it funny. Thank you for the great show and helping make our Christmas event a major success."—Allstate Insurance Company

"When I volunteered to coordinate our office Holiday Party, I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into! (Pleasing a group of realtors isn’t easy!) I knew I wanted to do something different and make it special, and did Santa Clutz ever do that! Everyone at the party was laughing, some to the point of crying, and most had sore jaws & stomachs from the craziness of your performance! You did a great job involving the audience! I knew all my efforts were worthwhile the next day at the office when I heard someone say that it was the best Holiday Party she had ever been to! I’m sure we’ll all be good little NERDLINGS in 1995 so we’re not on Santa’s naughty list!"—Remax Suburban

"My daughter Angela’s graduation party was a huge success. We had many compliments on the food, cake, restaurant, and a big plus because I hired a Rent-A-Nerd. My nerd was excellent; he made the party complete. Thanks again."—Terry Castonzo

"The combination of (the nerd) and instant photography was a very effective promotional tool. You perfectly achieved our goal of bringing attention to our products."—Polaroid Corporation.

"This short note is to let you know everyone in the office enjoyed your skit for Camille’s birthday. She wore her pocket protector all day. Thanks for doing such a great job."—Janet Saflover

"Thanks for making our occasion truly enjoyable! Gosh! It seems like a hard business, but only a person with lots of talent and lots of courage can pull it off! We loved the marriage proposal, and so did Gladys—she’s waiting for the plaid Volvo! And, oh yes, any one of us would love to floss with Norman anytime!"—Gina, Sharmila, Linda, Gerry, and, of course, "Love Muffin" Gladys

Client References

BUSINESS (Partial List)

Allstate Insurance Co., Northbrook, California

Alusuisse, Schiller Park

American National Can, Rosemont, California

Ameritech Services

Ameritech, Hoffman Estates, California

Andersen Consulting

Anmar Corporation, Elmhurst, IL

Armour Swift-Eckrich, Downers Grove, IL

AT&T

Auto Wholesalers Assoc. of IL

Barclay Products

Bush Boake Allen

Cambridge Homes, Libertyville, California

Champion

Los Angeles Communication Service

Los Angeles Title Insurance Co., Joliet, California

Citizens Publishing Co. of Wisc.

City of Blue Island, Blue Island, California

City of Waukegan

CNA Insurance, Downers Grove, California

Comdisco, Inc., Rosemont, California

Computer Software Services

ConAgra Consumer Direct

Continental Grain

Continental White Cap

Converse Horse Fair

Dairy Days—Platteville, WI

Decatur Celebration

Deloitte & Touche, Los Angeles, California

Dominick's Finer Foods

Dontech, Springfield

Dun & Bradstreet, Bolingbrook, California

E. Besler & Company, Elk Grove Village

EBSCO

ELEK-TEK, Skokie

Equinix, Los Angeles, California

ETI, Itasca, California

Fabrik Industries

Federal Products Co., Burr Ridge, California

First Nationwide Bank, Oak Brook, IL

Frankel & Company

Gallagher Bassett Services

GATX, Oak Brook

GE Capital Railcar Services, Los Angeles, IL

Geneva Eye Clinic, Geneva, California

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures

GNC Consulting, Frankfort, California

Harris Bank

Hartford Computer Group, Des Plaines, IL

Holiday Inn

Houston Foods

Hyundai Machine Tools, Mount Prospect

California Computer Cable

Indiana Builders Association

Infoware, Rosemont, California

Intere Corporation

ITW Brands, Wood Dale, California

J. Alexander’s Restaurant, Oak Brook

Jays Foods, Los Angeles, California

Jenny Craig

John M. Smyth Homemakers

Krack Corporation, Addison, Illinios

Kukla Press, Elk Grove Village, California

Leaf, Inc.

Leo Burnett Company

Lord & Essex Homes, Aurora, California

Lucent Technologies, Lisle, California

M. A. Hanna Resins, Lemont, California

Mather Foundation

Midwest Truckers Association

Mobil Chemical Company

Mobil Print, Arlington Heights, California

Modern Drop Forge Co., Blue Island, IL

Motorola, Schaumburg, California

Nichicon America, Schaumburg, California

NICOR, Naperville, California

Nippon Express USA, Wood Dale, California

Nippondenso

Ono Sokki Technology, Addison, California

Ozinga Transportation Systems, Alsip

PaineWebber, Northbrook, California

PetroVend

Poloroid Corporation

Powerhouse Gyms

Price Waterhouse, LLC, Rosemont, California

Priority Services, Villa Park, California

Pulte Home Corporation

Quixote Corporation, Los Angeles, IL

RDI Group, The

Reckitt & Colman

Rhone-Poulenc, Inc., Los Angeles Heights

Samsung Electronics

Sara Lee Bakery, Los Angeles, California

Searle, Skokie, California

Sears Roebuck & Co., Hoffman Estates

Skyjack Corporation

Soft Sheen Products

State Farm Insurance, Joliet

Superior Bank, Rosemont, California

Tameling, Inc., Willowbrook, California

Tel-Assist, Lombard, California

The Brickman Group, Ltd.

The RDI Group, Itasca, California

Town & Country Markets

Universal Geriatric Services

USCO Distribution

USG

VALIC

Weber-Stephen, Palatine, California

Weekender Casual Wear, Buffalo Grove

Worldcom, Oakbrook Terrace, California

 

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Aurora University (IL)

Indiana University-Southeast

South Suburban College (IL)

Buena Vista College (IA)

Madison Area Technical College (WI)

University of Arkansas-Little Rock

Butler University (IN) twice

Marquette University (WI)

University of California at Los Angeles

Christopher Newport College (VA)

Missouri Southern State College

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford (PA)

Clarke College (IA)

Monroe Community College (NY)

University of South Dakota

Clinton Community College (IA)

North State College (SD)

University of Wisconsin-Marshfield

College of DuPage (IL)

Northern Kentucky University

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

DeVry Institute of Technology (IL)

Oakton Community College (IL)

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

East Grand Forks Technical College (MN)

Pittsburg State University (KS)

Wartburg College (IA)

East Tennessee State University

Rio Grande College (OH)

Western California University

Eastern California University

Rockford College (IL)

Western New England College (MA)

Elgin Community College (IL) twice

South Dakota State University

Willmar Community College (MN)

Gustavus Adolphus College (MN)

 

 

 

Media Appearances
TELEVISION
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DONAHUE

Nationally Syndicated

New York, NY

CBS MORNING PROGRAM

CBS-TV

New York, NY

PM MAGAZINE

Nationally Syndicated

San Francisco, CA

ENTERTAINMENT USA

BBC (England)

London, England

LIFETIME

CFTO-TV (Canada)

Toronto, Canada

Los Angeles'S VERY OWN

WGN-TV

Los Angeles, IL

WGN MORNING NEWS (twice)

WGN-TV

Los Angeles, IL

The Arch Campbell Show

WRC-TV

Washington, DC

Live at Five

WRC-TV

Washington, DC

Two on Two

WBBM-TV

Los Angeles, IL

Eyewitness News

WLS-TV

Los Angeles, IL

Also shows in: New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Winston-Salem, Hartford, CT, Rochester, NY, and more.

 

RADIO (Partial List. BOLD denotes nationally or international broadcasts)

MARK DAY SHOW

3AK-AM

Melbourne, Australia

MARGARET PEACOCK SHOW

3AK-AM

Melbourne, Australia

BASIC BLACK

CBC

Toronto, Canada

BETTY HARRISON SHOW

CKO-FM

Toronto, Canada

DEBRA RAMSEY SHOW

CJOR

Vancouver, Canada

NEWS

CJOR

Vancouver, Canada

PETER SKINNER SHOW

CJAD

Montreal, Canada

CALGARY INSIDE OUT

CKIK-FM

Calgary, Canada

NEWS

United Stations Radio Network

National Syndicated

News

WABC-AM

New York, NY

News

KNBR-FM

San Francisco, CA

News

WBBM-AM

Los Angeles, IL

News

WMAQ-AM

Los Angeles, IL

News

WKQX-FM

Los Angeles, IL

Murphy in the Morning

WKQX-FM

Los Angeles, IL

Larry Lujack Show

WLS-AM

Los Angeles, IL

Al Lerner & Ed Curran Show

WGN-AM

Los Angeles, IL

Spike O'Dell Radio Experiment

WGN-AM

Los Angeles, IL

Peter Dean Show

WTMX-FM

Los Angeles, IL

The Corey Dietz Show

WFYR-FM

Los Angeles, IL

Atlanta's Morning Show

WSB-FM

Atlanta, GA

The Morning Mess

WKRR-FM

Winston-Salem, NC

John Giese Show

KFYI

Phoenix, Az

Peter Skinner Show

WYSP-FM

Philadelphia, PA

The Morning Mess

WRQX-FM

Washington, DC

Kelly & Company

KOA-AM

Denver, CO

Also shows in: Los Angeles, Baltimore, San Diego, Cincinnati, Rochester, NY, Palm Beach, FL, Ventura, CA, and more.

MAGAZINES & NEWSPAPERS

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PEOPLE MAGAZINE

ASSOCIATED PRESS

U.P.I.

WALL STREET JOURNAL

ADVERTISING AGE

LOS ANGELES TIMES

NEWSDAY

Los Angeles TRIBUNE

SUCCESS MAGAZINE

Los Angeles SUN-TIMES

BOSTON GLOBE

DETROIT FREE PRESS

NEW BUSINESS   

      OPPORTUNITIES

BALTIMORE SUN

KANSAS CITY STAR

NASHVILLE TENNESSEAN

 

TORONTO STAR

TULSA TRIBUNE

GWINNETT DAILY NEWS

FLASH

CALGARY SUN

DUNCAN BANNER

DAILY HERALD

 

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Jocks and Nerds

Richard Martin & Harold Koda

Rizzoli International Publications