Zane Lamprey
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Zane Lamprey is a comedian
, actor
, editor, producer, and writer
for television and movies. He grew up in Syracuse and attended SUNY Cortland
in Cortland
, New York where he majored in fine arts and minored in theatre.
He has had a varied career in entertainment. Early in his career he worked on several projects for Comedy Central
, VH1
and Nickelodeon
. He was also a cast member on MTV's Damage Control
and host of VH1's
reality show
Motormouth
.
He is best known for hosting Three Sheets, which ran on MOJO HD from 2006 through 2008, Fine Living
channel in 2009 and the Travel Channel
in 2010. He also hosted Have Fork, Will Travel
, which previously ran on Food Network
, a show similar to Three Sheets focusing on local food and eating customs. The February/March 2009 of Mutineer Magazine featured an extensive interview with Zane Lamprey, which highlighted Lamprey's views of fine beverage and the evolution of Three Sheets. Zane Lamprey appeared on the April/May 2009 cover of Mutineer Magazine, which also featured an exclusive behind the scenes look at Three Sheets with photos from Lamprey's personal collection.
On December 16, 2008 Zane Lamprey hosted a rally in Los Angeles
, California
which attracted about 400 people. A second rally on December 18, 2008 in New York City
attracted about 700 people. The rallies were to draw attention to his show Three Sheets in hopes it would be picked up by other networks. During the NYC rally, the chairman of HDNet
, Mark Cuban
attended and expressed interest in acquiring the show.
February / March 2009 developments -
Zane wrote on March 18, 2009:
On May 2, 2009 Zane hosted "Zano De Mayo", which became the "We Saved Three Sheets" party. At the function it was announced that the Fine Living Network (FLN) has purchased Three Sheets. Three Sheets was originally to begin airing on FLN
on Friday May 29, 2009 at 11:00pm and 11:30pm. It was announced on Lamprey's website that the deal still had not been closed and that Three Sheets would premiere on June 5, 2009 instead with the first two of 19 new episodes.
However, on June 2, 2009, Lamprey reported that the deal was still not complete. On June 22, FLN finally made the official announcement that Three Sheets would begin broadcasting on July 20, 2009 and would air new episodes on Monday with rerun episodes scheduled to run Tuesday through Friday. Lamprey said on his website that the likelihood of the show being picked up for a fifth season will depend on the ratings of Season 4, and especially on the ratings of the premiere.
In October 2009, it was announced that FLN would be re-branded as Cooking Channel, with content similar to sister channel Food Network. Three Sheets would become homeless once again. In 2010 Three Sheets made a temporary stop on the Travel Channel after Zane fans pounded their Facebook page calling for Three Sheets to be added to their lineup, however after one month, no promotion at all and little support, Travel Channel dropped Three Sheets.
As of February 2011, Three Sheets is currently airing on Spike TV. No formal announcement or details of the deal have been announced.
"Three Sheets: Drinking Made Easy!" Book
Lamprey's book "Three Sheets: Drinking Made Easy!" was released on March 16, 2010.
"Drinking Made Easy With Zane Lamprey" Tour
In March 2010, Lamprey announced on his official website that he was taking his comedy tour on the road. His tour will include comedian Marc Ryan (Three Sheets: Las Vegas) and Steve McKenna (a fixture of the Three Sheets television show). The "Drinking Made Easy" live show includes discussions of all things alcohol including production, consumption and intoxication.
"Drinking Made Easy With Zane Lamprey" on HDNet
On October 6, 2010, Lamprey premiered an apparent revival of "Three Sheets" on HDNet
, titled "Drinking Made Easy". Following the "Three Sheets" format, "Drinking Made Easy" follows Lamprey, Steve McKenna and Marc Ryan as they travel across the country discovering local pubs, watering holes, breweries and distilleries. Drinking customs have contributed to our great nation's birth, growth and distinction, and "Drinking Made Easy" documents the group as they seek out the adult beverages, culture and mixologies that are unique to America's cities. Over 24 episodes, viewers will join Lamprey, his cohorts and 15-person crew as their tour bus logs over 10,000 miles of America to Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Miami, Milwaukee, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle among many others to discover each city's drink made easy.
"Drinking Made Easy" Season 2 premieres on HDNet on October 5, 2011. The season features brand new episodes in cities like Baltimore, Cape Cod, Charlotte, Key West, Maui, Memphis, Missoula, Newport, Nashville, Savannah, Seattle, Spokane and Washington, DC. Lamprey also executive produces the series through his production company, Inzane Entertainment.
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, editor, producer, and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
for television and movies. He grew up in Syracuse and attended SUNY Cortland
State University of New York at Cortland
The State University of New York College at Cortland, also officially called SUNY Cortland or informally known as Cortland State, is a coeducational university located in Cortland, New York...
in Cortland
Cortland, New York
Cortland is a city in Cortland County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 18,740. It is the county seat of Cortland County.The City of Cortland, near the west border of the county, is surrounded by the Town of Cortlandville....
, New York where he majored in fine arts and minored in theatre.
He has had a varied career in entertainment. Early in his career he worked on several projects for Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
, VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
and Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
. He was also a cast member on MTV's Damage Control
Damage Control (TV series)
Damage Control is a reality TV series produced by MTV. Hosted by Simple Plan frontman Pierre Bouvier, and directed by Sebastian Doggart, the show was a real-life version of the movie Risky Business. It first aired on MTV on March 6, 2005...
and host of VH1's
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
reality show
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
Motormouth
Motormouth (VH1)
Motormouth is a reality show on VH1 which showcases people unknowingly being taped in their cars while singing a song. It began airing October 26, 2004. The skits would end when the victim stopped and the cast went in and Zane would say to them, "You've been Motormouth-ed".-External links:*...
.
He is best known for hosting Three Sheets, which ran on MOJO HD from 2006 through 2008, Fine Living
Fine Living
Fine Living Network was an American specialty television network owned by Scripps Networks Interactive...
channel in 2009 and the Travel Channel
Travel Channel
The Travel Channel is a satellite and cable television channel that is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, US. It features documentaries and how-to shows related to travel and leisure around the United States and throughout the world. Programming has included shows in African animal safaris,...
in 2010. He also hosted Have Fork, Will Travel
Have Fork, Will Travel
Have Fork, Will Travel is a television show that premiered on September 4, 2007, and is broadcast on the Food Network. Host Zane Lamprey travels to various countries, exploring the native cuisine and culture. Visited countries include France, Jamaica, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Norway, and Russia...
, which previously ran on Food Network
Food Network
Food Network is a television specialty channel that airs both one-time and recurring programs about food and cooking. Scripps Networks Interactive owns 70 percent of the network, with Tribune Company controlling the remaining 30 percent....
, a show similar to Three Sheets focusing on local food and eating customs. The February/March 2009 of Mutineer Magazine featured an extensive interview with Zane Lamprey, which highlighted Lamprey's views of fine beverage and the evolution of Three Sheets. Zane Lamprey appeared on the April/May 2009 cover of Mutineer Magazine, which also featured an exclusive behind the scenes look at Three Sheets with photos from Lamprey's personal collection.
Zane Lamprey's Three Sheets
After MOJO HD went off the air on December 1, 2008, Zane worked to find a network to pick up the Three Sheets television series. Several networks were approached about purchasing the series, including the former MOJO HD network, the Screaming Flea Productions.On December 16, 2008 Zane Lamprey hosted a rally in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
which attracted about 400 people. A second rally on December 18, 2008 in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
attracted about 700 people. The rallies were to draw attention to his show Three Sheets in hopes it would be picked up by other networks. During the NYC rally, the chairman of HDNet
HDNet
HDNet is a men's interest television channel in the United States, broadcasting exclusively in high-definition format and available via cable and satellite television...
, Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban is an American business magnate and investor. He is the owner of the National Basketball Association's Dallas Mavericks, Landmark Theatres, and Magnolia Pictures, and the chairman of the HDTV cable network HDNet....
attended and expressed interest in acquiring the show.
February / March 2009 developments -
The show has been picked up by a new network and the details were to be put on Zane's official web site on March 16, 2009, however, the announcement stated
"While I did get 'the call' from the production company that Three Sheets has a new home, I've been told by MOJO HD that the deal is not yet done. SO... I can't make the official announcement yet. Some people jumped the gun by telling me that it was a done deal... That doesn't mean that it's not going to happen-- that means that it IS. It just has to be lawyered first...
I can tell you that I've even been told to get ready to shoot season five. In fact, the 'official' announcement will probably happen this week. I'll post it here on my web site the moment I get the nod from the network. But, before you get frustrated and think that I didn't deliver... Read this...
Although I have not spoken with the new network, or had them tell me not to say anything, I'm opting to let them decide when and how to make the public announcement. However, I did tell my close friends. And, one of those friends, who I won't name (Steve McKenna) spilled the beans at the party. So, if you're resource (and I know you are), a little fishing should leave you satisfied.
Salud!"
Zane wrote on March 18, 2009:
I've spoken with the new network, and they've asked that I personally make the announcement Three Sheets will be gracing their network. But, they've asked that I wait until the deal is done-- when they assure me is by the end of this week, or early next week. So... Three Sheets is saved. And as soon as I get the official nod, I'll post it here on my web site. In the meantime, if you were at the party and heard Steve McKenna leak the news, please refrain from posting the name of the new network here. I gotta respect our new home. It'll only be a few days now. I promise!
On May 2, 2009 Zane hosted "Zano De Mayo", which became the "We Saved Three Sheets" party. At the function it was announced that the Fine Living Network (FLN) has purchased Three Sheets. Three Sheets was originally to begin airing on FLN
Fine Living
Fine Living Network was an American specialty television network owned by Scripps Networks Interactive...
on Friday May 29, 2009 at 11:00pm and 11:30pm. It was announced on Lamprey's website that the deal still had not been closed and that Three Sheets would premiere on June 5, 2009 instead with the first two of 19 new episodes.
However, on June 2, 2009, Lamprey reported that the deal was still not complete. On June 22, FLN finally made the official announcement that Three Sheets would begin broadcasting on July 20, 2009 and would air new episodes on Monday with rerun episodes scheduled to run Tuesday through Friday. Lamprey said on his website that the likelihood of the show being picked up for a fifth season will depend on the ratings of Season 4, and especially on the ratings of the premiere.
In October 2009, it was announced that FLN would be re-branded as Cooking Channel, with content similar to sister channel Food Network. Three Sheets would become homeless once again. In 2010 Three Sheets made a temporary stop on the Travel Channel after Zane fans pounded their Facebook page calling for Three Sheets to be added to their lineup, however after one month, no promotion at all and little support, Travel Channel dropped Three Sheets.
As of February 2011, Three Sheets is currently airing on Spike TV. No formal announcement or details of the deal have been announced.
"Three Sheets: Drinking Made Easy!" Book
Lamprey's book "Three Sheets: Drinking Made Easy!" was released on March 16, 2010.
"Drinking Made Easy With Zane Lamprey" Tour
In March 2010, Lamprey announced on his official website that he was taking his comedy tour on the road. His tour will include comedian Marc Ryan (Three Sheets: Las Vegas) and Steve McKenna (a fixture of the Three Sheets television show). The "Drinking Made Easy" live show includes discussions of all things alcohol including production, consumption and intoxication.
"Drinking Made Easy With Zane Lamprey" on HDNet
On October 6, 2010, Lamprey premiered an apparent revival of "Three Sheets" on HDNet
HDNet
HDNet is a men's interest television channel in the United States, broadcasting exclusively in high-definition format and available via cable and satellite television...
, titled "Drinking Made Easy". Following the "Three Sheets" format, "Drinking Made Easy" follows Lamprey, Steve McKenna and Marc Ryan as they travel across the country discovering local pubs, watering holes, breweries and distilleries. Drinking customs have contributed to our great nation's birth, growth and distinction, and "Drinking Made Easy" documents the group as they seek out the adult beverages, culture and mixologies that are unique to America's cities. Over 24 episodes, viewers will join Lamprey, his cohorts and 15-person crew as their tour bus logs over 10,000 miles of America to Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Miami, Milwaukee, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle among many others to discover each city's drink made easy.
"Drinking Made Easy" Season 2 premieres on HDNet on October 5, 2011. The season features brand new episodes in cities like Baltimore, Cape Cod, Charlotte, Key West, Maui, Memphis, Missoula, Newport, Nashville, Savannah, Seattle, Spokane and Washington, DC. Lamprey also executive produces the series through his production company, Inzane Entertainment.
Writer
- "Have Fork, Will TravelHave Fork, Will TravelHave Fork, Will Travel is a television show that premiered on September 4, 2007, and is broadcast on the Food Network. Host Zane Lamprey travels to various countries, exploring the native cuisine and culture. Visited countries include France, Jamaica, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Norway, and Russia...
" (13 episodes, 2007–2008) - "Three Sheets" (52 episodes, 2006–2010)
- "Show Me the FunnyShow Me The FunnyShow Me The Funny was a British reality show in which a group of ten comedians of varying experience visit ten different cities around the UK, performing tasks that are somehow meant to equip them with local knowledge to work into five-minute-long new live routines, which they then showcase in...
" (2 episodes, 2004)
Actor
- "Prescriptions" (2006) TV series .... Pete Diamond
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" .... Colonel McCloskey / ... (5 episodes, 2005) - "Open Call" .... Host (1 episode, 2005)
- "MotormouthMotormouth (VH1)Motormouth is a reality show on VH1 which showcases people unknowingly being taped in their cars while singing a song. It began airing October 26, 2004. The skits would end when the victim stopped and the cast went in and Zane would say to them, "You've been Motormouth-ed".-External links:*...
" (2004) TV series .... Host (pilot 2004) (unknown episodes) - "Show Me the FunnyShow Me The FunnyShow Me The Funny was a British reality show in which a group of ten comedians of varying experience visit ten different cities around the UK, performing tasks that are somehow meant to equip them with local knowledge to work into five-minute-long new live routines, which they then showcase in...
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(1999) (uncredited) .... Man at Airport
Producer
- "Drinking Made EasyDrinking Made EasyDrinking Made Easy is a pub-crawl television series which premiered in 2010 and airs on HDNet in the United States. Comedian Zane Lamprey hosts a humorous bus trip around the United States, exploring the local drinking culture of various cities in the country...
" (2010–Present) (executive producer) - "Wee Sing with Wee Friends" (2004) (V) (producer)
- "Show Me the FunnyShow Me The FunnyShow Me The Funny was a British reality show in which a group of ten comedians of varying experience visit ten different cities around the UK, performing tasks that are somehow meant to equip them with local knowledge to work into five-minute-long new live routines, which they then showcase in...
" (2004) TV series (co-producer) (unknown episodes) - "Offshore Super SeriesOffshore Super SeriesThe Offshore Super Series is an offshore powerboat racing organization founded in December 2003 by 30 of the top offshore race boat teams in the USA. The teams were dissatisfied with the way their sport was going...
" (2004) TV series (co-producer)
Editor
- Jessica Simpson: Reality Tour Live (2004) (V)
- "Show Me the FunnyShow Me The FunnyShow Me The Funny was a British reality show in which a group of ten comedians of varying experience visit ten different cities around the UK, performing tasks that are somehow meant to equip them with local knowledge to work into five-minute-long new live routines, which they then showcase in...
" (2004) TV series (unknown episodes) - "Offshore Super SeriesOffshore Super SeriesThe Offshore Super Series is an offshore powerboat racing organization founded in December 2003 by 30 of the top offshore race boat teams in the USA. The teams were dissatisfied with the way their sport was going...
" (2004) TV series
Self
- "Drinking Made EasyDrinking Made EasyDrinking Made Easy is a pub-crawl television series which premiered in 2010 and airs on HDNet in the United States. Comedian Zane Lamprey hosts a humorous bus trip around the United States, exploring the local drinking culture of various cities in the country...
" ....Himself - Host (24 Episodes Announced, 2010-) - "Last Call with Carson DalyLast Call with Carson DalyLast Call with Carson Daly is an American late night talk show that is broadcast on NBC. The show is hosted by Carson Daly, the half-hour show featuring celebrity interviews, documentary-style coverage of a topic, and musical performances. Last Call airs weeknights at 1:35 a.m. Eastern / 12:35 a.m....
" ....Himself (1 episode, 2009) - "The Tonight Show with Conan O'BrienThe Tonight Show with Conan O'BrienThe Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show that featured Conan O'Brien as host from June 1, 2009 to January 22, 2010 as part of NBC's long-running Tonight Show franchise...
" ....Himself (1 episode, 2009) - "Three Sheets" .... Himself - Host / ... (52 episodes, 2006–2010)
- "Have Fork, Will TravelHave Fork, Will TravelHave Fork, Will Travel is a television show that premiered on September 4, 2007, and is broadcast on the Food Network. Host Zane Lamprey travels to various countries, exploring the native cuisine and culture. Visited countries include France, Jamaica, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Norway, and Russia...
" .... Himself - Host (13 episodes, 2007–2008) - "The Most Outrageous TV Moments" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
- "After Hours with Daniel Boulud" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
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- "Robin & Company" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
- "Headline News" .... Himself / Guest (1 episode, 2006)