She's A FOX TV Producer By Day and a Jeweler By Night

There seems to be many Penn alumni with multiple careers.

Just a week ago, I posted a story about THESE former college roommate lawyers with a jewelry business.  Now news of another alum with a TV day job with a similar side passion for designing jewelry!

When she's not producing and writing for "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren" on Fox News, Kim Rittberg (C'02, UA, Kappa Alpha Theta) is a jewelry designer with her own jewelry line - k ritt jewelry.

The line has been featured in Women's Wear Daily, Life & Style, Playboy, NY Daily News, nymag.com, Scheckys, CW11, NY1, Newsday, NY Post, worn by Heidi Klum and Sarah Silverman and has been sold at Henri Bendel in New York and other boutiques in Manhattan.

Click HERE to find out more about:

• what inspired Kim to pursue her own dreams
• her attention-getting signature piece: the "Asymmeterical Necklace"
• her career working in television

And apparently juggling careers runs in Kim's family.  Check out the post I did on her Penn alum brother Matt Rittberg HERE.

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His Riveting Documentary: Injured Firefighter Prepares for NYC Marathon

Several months ago I did a post about Glenn Osten Anderson's (C'02, Pennfest 2007) coverage of the US Olympic Track and Field Trials.

Since May of 2008 Glenn Osten Anderson (C'02) has been working as a correspondent video producer for Runner's World and has covered the US Olympic Trials, New York City Marathon and has done two documentary profiles.

Now he as another new project out for Runner's World called “26.2 or Die” -- a short form 7 episode documentary profiling an injured FDNY firefighter as he prepares for and competes I the 2008 NYC Marathon.

This is Glenn's second documentary about NYC's disabled running community after the award winning The Long Road in 2005. Glenn had previously developed and produced web video programming for CBS College Sports -- in addition to his work with Runner's World, Glenn is currently working with Money-Media.com part of the Financial Times.

Watch the first episode above

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Alumni Make History with Viral Videos

Two weeks ago I wrote a post about how Executive producers Todd Shotz (C'96) and Andrew Oldershaw (C'02), as well as writer/director Dan Kay (C'97) created four very viral "No on Prop 8" viral videos.

This past week, in a first for an American political campaign, the NO on Prop 8 campaign paid to air the clever video you see above - which was originally produced just for the web by our Penn alumni supporters.

So far, this video has aired during Jimmy Kimmel, Daily Show, Colbert Report, and Saturday Night Live.

Be sure to go out and vote tomorrow everyone!

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Three Alumni Go Viral with "No on Prop 8" Celebrity Videos

On November 4th, Californians will be asked to make a monumental civil rights decision around the issue of same-sex marriage.

Last week, three Los Angeles based Penn alumni decided to take action against this Proposition 8.  Executive producers Todd Shotz (C'96) and Andrew Oldershaw (C'02), as well as writer/director  Dan Kay (C'97) created four very viral PSAs against this proposition including the talents of Margaret Cho and Molly Ringwald.  FYI, Dan Kay wrote and directed the one with Margaret Cho (see above).

Since they debuted these videos, they have gotten over a million hits on Perez Hilton, Huffington Post, People.com, and E! Online. Yesterday, Wolf Blitzer showed one of them on CNN. Because of the response, they're already deep into pre-production on more.

Per Todd, "We could not have hoped for more coverage to add our support to this campaign. Enjoy! And of course, please vote NO on Prop 8."

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They Gave Him a Shoutout on Last Night's Fringe

Did you see JJ Abrams' new show Fringe last night?

If you did, you may have missed a quick shout out to Bad Robot (production company behind Fringe) exec Dave Baronoff (C'99, L'02, Mask and Wig, AEPi ). Watch the short clip above to check it out (minute 7:35)!

The show is really well done and the characters and story are well developed.  The reviews also are great...

The New York Times says:
"… as pilots go, this one is sensational, an artful, suspenseful mix of horror, science fiction, layered conspiracies and extended car chases. "Fringe" sets out to stretch the boundaries of conventional network series. …"

The Hollywood Reporter says:
"… What really makes "Fringe" so promising is that it is potentially reminiscent, in a small way, of the battle-of-the-sexes charm that once made "Moonlighting" the best hour of TV of its time. "

After I published this post,  Dr. Mark Milstein (C'97, Mask and Wig) notified me that he is quoted on the Popular Mechanics website regarding the scientific/medical accuracy of Fringe's Pilot episode.

Click here to see Mark's response to "Can LSD and probe-laden tanks connect your brain to the comatose?"

Watch the entire exciting episode below!:

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His Web Documentaries Are Olympic

The other day I wrote about some Penn alumni who have been involved in different parts of the 2008 Olympics ...one as a gold medal winner ...the other as a musician...

Now news of another alumnus who is doing some interesting work related to this summer's Olympics.

Since Glenn Osten Anderson's (C'02, Pennfest 2007) web-video project for The Long Road got nominated for a Webby Award, he has been working with his producing partners Brian Sabin (RW Staff Producer) & Josh Cox (World Class Marathoner and On-air personality) at Runner's World magazine to program and produce web video coverage of the US Olympic Track and Field Trials.

Per Glenn,

“We wanted to give a sort of 'insiders' view of the meet and the incredible atmosphere -- so we did feature stories, post-race interviews and daily recaps. We also wanted to deliver a really well-produced high quality production. There is a temptation with web-video (especially within the sports world) for fast turnover and thus getting 'something/ anything' up quickly -- we sought to truly produce the pieces like TV packages and the reaction has been fantastic (which helps justify the 22+ hour days out in Eugene).”

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May's Monster of a Contest: Interact with DT and Win!

This month's contest is all about interactivity! To win a copy of the recently released Cloverfield DVD, all* Penn undergrads, alumni, staff and prospects have to do is be sure to first register with DT (so I have all your contact info) and then just interact with this site by doing any or all of the following:

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Special thanks to Cloverfield Associate Producer Dave Baronoff (C'99, L'02) for supplying us with our May Contest prize, the Cloverfield DVD! Regarding the film, per Dave,

"I can honestly say that Cloverfield is unlike any movie you've ever seen. It's an epic story with heart, shot through a narrow, unconventional lens, with characters you actually root for and relate to. There's also a giant monster in it, I've heard."

Get the contest details here...+/-

*Contest Details:

• Only Penn undergrads, alumni, staff and prospects can participate


• 1 winner will be chosen at random from eligible applicants to receive (via mail) a Cloverfield DVD.


• Each "interaction" with the site as described above will be considered one entry.


• In addition to registering with the site, be sure to indicate your name and class year within an entry.


• Contest ends on Saturday, May 31, 11:59 pm


• Winner will be notified the week of June 3

If you can't wait, get the Cloverfield DVD here!



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CoverBoy: Recognized for his Monster of a Campaign

A couple of months ago one Penn alum was featured on the cover of a popular magazine and now news of another alum on a magazine cover.

Dave Baronoff (C'99, L'02, Mask and Wig) was selected by Ad Age magazine (leading advertising/media industry publication) for their Digital-A List for running a top 10 digital campaign. Dave has been recognized for developing the viral online marketing campaign for the Cloverfield movie.

Read the article here to find out how he generated worldwide excitement for the film!

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(great for anyone considering a career change or career in Hollywood)

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His Nominated Documentary Needs Your Vote

Glenn Osten Anderson's (C'02, Pennfest 2007) web-video project for The Long Road just got nominated for a Webby Award yesterday and he needs your help.

From the film's press release,

“The Long Road not only builds on our mission to promote exercise and athletics, but gives us the opportunity to profile a unique side of the student athlete community” said Armory Foundation President and New York City Marathon winner Norbert Sander, MD. “ Never before has a documentary been able to go this deep inside the marathon. The unprecedented access afforded to this production by New York Road Runners and The Achilles Track Club helps to craft these powerful and important stories.”

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Hey, Hey, Hey...he's hosting this Penn festival

Click here to find out which TV and film star is hosting Mask and Wig's 10th annual Intercollegiate Comedy Festival.

Started in 1998 by Cloverfield associate producer Dave Baronoff (C'99, L'02, Mask and Wig), Mask and Wig is now celebrating its 10th annual Intercollegate Comedy Festival with host Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live, Nickelodeon's All That, & star of film remake of Fat Albert.

Groups performing on this night include Penn's Mask and Wig Club, Princeton's The Triangle Club, Boston College's Hello Shovelhead, University of Maryland's Sketchup.

Past hosts include Ana Gasteyer, Bob Saget, Kevin Nealon, Stephen Colbert, Tim Meadows, Gilbert Gottfried, and Dan Bakkedahl.

As you can see by the picture above, Kenan often dresses in drag on SNL. It would be awesome if he did that for this upcoming show and interacted with Mask and Wig! Check back for photos and video from the show!

More info and tickets here

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From Lawyer to Cloverfield Associate Producer

What happens when a Penn alum leaves his successful NY legal career for a shot in Hollywood?

Ask Dave Baronoff (C'99, L'02 - Mask and Wig, AEPi ) who is currently working as an associate producer for JJ Abrams on Cloverfield, one of the hottest movies coming out this year. Dave says "the movie is almost as terrifying as my 40 more years of Stafford loan repayment."

So let's support Dave, and check out Cloverfield later this week when it opens on January 18!!! Meanwhile, check out the exclusive 5 minute clip above!

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U of Pee-A: Undergrads and Alumni can't hold it in

Hold in their talent, that is.

Remember a month ago when we covered this story and video about undergrads peeing on Ben on the Bench?

Well, for some odd reason, there's been more pee-related stories whizzing past me and I can't hold it in any longer... Here wee go... (okay, I'll stop be annoying with these oh-so-clever pee references)

1) Check out this video of "It's a Privilege to Pee" from the undergrads' preview performance of Urinetown (on campus this week from November 15-17).


2) And click here to check out this potty humor of Danish Rhythm's new "revealing" video entitled, Executive Bathroom, starring Gary Lundy (C'05), Spencer Crawford (C'05), Joel Rubin (C'03) and directed by Ryan Baber (C'02).

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Life after Mask and Wig: Taking their comedy to the web!

So what happens when you graduate from a performing arts group like Mask and Wig and group members want to continue writing and performing together?



Through the years out here in Los Angeles, there's been a small contingency of Mask and Wiggers that have continued performing sketch comedy. Some, like myself, Todd Lieberman, Norm Golightly and Brian Yanish tried to resurrect working together again in a group called Minus Ten. That lasted for one show and that was that. It was a good try though...



Others have been more persistent and successful with performing sketch comedy.



Take Mask and Wig alumni Gary Lundy (C'05), Spencer Crawford (C'05), Ryan Baber (C'02), Tom Christensen (W'03), Joel Rubin (C'03), and Gabe Laskin (C'05). They have started a group called Danish Rhythm and in addition to a stage show over a year ago, they are now devoted to making original comedic short films. And let me say they've got some smart, irreverent comedy, with some unique Mask and Wig flavor (as you'll see in the Fosse video below).



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-Hotel del Monico (NOT safe for work!)

-Glen



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Glenn Osten Anderson's (C'02) documentary journey down The Long Road

Just last week, Glenn Osten Anderson (C'02) flew to LA to attend Pennfest 2007 where we showed a clip from his film Mission: SEC Football.(it just won two ACCOLADE TELEVISION awards one for Best Internet TV and one for Videography)

Apparently, Glenn has a thing for sports related films.

His latest project, The Long Run is an "intimate and powerful" documentary about two disabled student-athletes preparing for the ING New York City Marathon.

From the film's press release, “The Long Road not only builds on our mission to promote exercise and athletics, but gives us the opportunity to profile a unique side of the student athlete community” said Armory Foundation President and New York City Marathon winner Norbert Sander, MD. “ Never before has a documentary been able to go this deep inside the marathon. The unprecedented access afforded to this production by New York Road Runners and The Achilles Track Club helps to craft these powerful and important stories.”

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