During the 9/11 attacks of the World Trade Center, in a dazed confused shock, Jeff knocked on Steve's door at 9:30 in theevening with the concept to record a song parody that would be heard across the country and become the #1 Internet Comedy Song on MP3.COM for five straight months! "The Bin Laden Banana Boat Song" became the top hit on their CD "The Afghan Files," and pretty soon skits like "Muslim Barbie" and "The Afghanistan Dating Game" became some of the most requested downloads on the Internet.

The four then started focusing on promoting a 'live' show that could present their studio material in with a new trend that was just starting to hit the comedy market, Interactive Theater Games. While setting up performance dates, the four of them started getting cast in separate performances. Steve started getting lead roles in independent film projects, Jen was performing Stand-up and raising a family, while Dave and Jeff were performing Shakespeareand also in the middle of starting their own families.

In 2002, Steve moved the MCG office to sunny Sarasota, Florida, and The Misplaced Comedy Group was Re-Born with a whole new roster! Although, Steve remains the only original member, a whole new and larger cast of Misplaced Players joined in to carry on the tradition of creating some of the sickest humor available! Joining the new cast were: Traci 'Keychain' Kanaan, Bryan Tupper, Loren Evans, Stan Koci, Melissa Holmes, Tami Vaughan, Kevin Allen, Linda Cleet & BOB! ..who eventually became the webmaster for the site.

In 2003, Many changes came into play since the new location was established.  A New Logo was developed, and an entirely new interactive website was created (as previous fans can tell), which included a Forum where Misplaced Fans and Members can interact and post MCG's Latest Happenings.  Also! A brand new line of "Misplaced Gear" was made available for fans all around to show their support for Misplaced Comedy!

The troup then took to the stage with an entirely new show that featured a variety format that included improv, as well as their sketches and characters found on their CD's. This new show gave audiences the opportunity to actually 'see' the voices and characters heard from their CD's, as well as witness for the first time, the Misplaced Comedy "Joke Board." A giant 12 foot logo that enabled members to pop out of hidden doors and tell a joke, to break up a scene, inspired by Rowan and Martin's "Laugh-In."

 

The shows were then followed by several months in production, for the simultaneous release of CDs "Absurd Sensationalism" and "Misplaced Holidays." They were both released in late October 2004, and spoofed the National Election, as well as other current events of the time.  The parody song, "Swift Boats (Are a Comin')" became an electoral hit, as it reached number four on the Internet comedy charts, and the National Syndicated radio show, "Dr. Demento Show," featured a classic episode of The Elderly Superfolkes.

 

Then in 2005, realizing that they are able to expand in their productions, they started to produce videos to add to the many features to their website, with hopes to soon release their first DVD. They've also adapted to the ever changing mediums now available on the Internet by producing Podcasts, which include segments from prior CD's, as well as new and unreleased material.   A revolving cast always seems evident as the show goes on, but the Misplaced Comedy Group continues to keep writing and producing new batches of skits and parodies, while booking and performing their new live show!   In 2005, to continue in the madness, new members Jan Day, Annie Jackson and Mackenzie Karney joined in, rounding out a complete cast of seasoned characters.  The newest CD, "Un-Real Estate" is scheduled for release in mid November 2005. The upcoming 2006 Live show will include the same brand of humor, sketches, parodies, theater handles and other material that can only be seen during their performances, BUT they also plan to include 'projection video' in addition to their massive joke board.   With all of this going on, Misplaced Fans should definitely keep posted on MCG's latest events by checking often on the website updates, forum postings, new podcasts, videos and their upcoming Live Performances! As long as The Misplaced Comedy Group's around, fans everywhere will be blessed with some of the most sick and twisted comedy around.

M.C.G. 2005-06