The Wisconsin Department of Tourism is planning a news conference Thursday, Dec. 15, featuring the department secretary and David Zucker, the Shorewood-grown writer, director and producer of such funny films as “Airplane,” “The Naked Gun” series, “Ruthless People” and the last two installments of “Scary Movie.” That’s also the day Zucker is scheduled to shoot a commercial for tourism in Wisconsin, where – the state points out – he hasn’t worked in 40 years.
“While I haven’t had opportunities to work in my home state, I remain a tried and true Wisconsin booster,” Zucker said in a news release from the state. “I hope this is the beginning of working on more projects in the state.”
Also in the news:
Catch the OnMilwaukee.Com interview with Milwaukee TV meteorologist Rob Haswell, who credits his “yes, and…” training in improv comedy for some of his on-air success.
And thanks to Duane Dudek dere, at Tap Milwaukee once, for passing along that Fond du Lac native Jonathon Brandmeier will be doing drive-time radio at WGN in Chicago. Brandmeier is the guy who gave us the “Hey Der Milwaukee Polka,” performed below with his band, the Leisure Suits. Give a listen.