…is “Brother Theodore,” a documentary about the…well, hell, what was Brother Theodore? Well, he was part performance artist, part stand-up comedian, and if the guy was still alive, he’d probably be a regular contributor to NPR and would be a household name…well, in your cooler households, anyway.
If you’re unfamiliar with him by name, you might still know him if you’ve ever seen “The ‘Burbs,” where he played Uncle Reuben Klopek, but here’s a short but mighty sweet 32-second clip of him on “Late Night with David Letterman” that shows how completely into his character he would disappear during his appearances on Dave’s show:
The documentary, which is being put together by Spontaneous Productions, covers Theodore’s life and times, and it includes interviews with Penn Jillette, Eric Bogosian, and others about their love of and experiences with the great man. It’s reportedly on target for a 2007 release, but nothing more specific than that has been divulged.
Personally, though, I’m psyched.
