Christmas Comes Early to the Steve Allen Theater
The Doorknockers: Randy Liedtke (Left) and Davey Johnson are ready for Christmas. Photo Credit: Heather Landis
The pageant aspires to be a corny tribute to the TV Christmas special--a variety show in the style of Bob Hope or even Lawrence Welk. According to Liedtke, expect "comedy, magic, juggling, ballet, opera, cookies" as well as "The John 3 Reillys," which, as the name would suggest, are three musical John C. Reilly impersonators.
Johnson and Liedtke cut their chops as performers on the Tomorrow Show, a Saturday night tradition at the Steve Allen, where they would often interrupt sketches, earning them the title of Doorknockers.
Last year's inaugural pageant was such a success they have decided to reprise this year. And they have brought their friends along for the ride; these include comic Laura Kightlinger, singer Mela Lee, and Ron Lynch, co-host of the Tomorrow Show. While the season may be the reason, any excuse is a good one to throw a party for the Doorknockers; in the words of Johnson, "We're inspired by parties. Any excuse is the perfect excuse to have one."