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I’ve been doing some thinking and I’ve determined that it would be possible to improve Downton Abbey and make it accessible to all types of audiences. The video above is a 20 second example to show just how easy it would be.

Okay, so maybe it’s stupid to premiere a video about a British TV drama the day after America’s biggest TV watching day, but I’m proud of this, so here it is again.

Here are a few highlights from the enhanced version of Downton Abbey I did for PBS. Basically, an image of me pops into frame to interrupt the episode and explain cultural and historical information to Americans.

Also, I’m lying about that, but that’s the framing device for my Downton Abbey jokes in this video.

(Also, be careful, because if you’re not up to date with PBS’ airing of the show, because there are spoilers. It won’t spoil future stuff though.)

Ramsey Ess and Katy Perry Present “Firework” (1990’s Rock Version)

The link to the mp3 version of this seems to have died, so instead of reposting it, I made a music video out of it.

Here’s what I originally wrote about it:

“So, whenever I become obsessed with some ridiculous pop song, I can’t just enjoy it and keep it a secret like everybody else. I have to subvert it in some way to make an excuse for myself as to why I’m listening to that song over and over again. “No, no. ‘Hands on Me’ by Vanessa Carlton is my number one most played song in iTunes so I could make that music video.”

Anyway„ I can’t stop listening to “Firework” by Katy Perry. I burned a CD with just that song on it for my car. My fiance knows all the words to it, and she hates it. So, I did what must be done. I downloaded an a cappella version of the track and made this 1990’s Rock version of “Firework.”

I hope you enjoy it as much as I will deny enjoying it.”

RamseyEss.com Presents The Lost Sketches of Ramsey Ess

Featuring the likenesses of Rob Webber, Sarah Claspell, Tim Dunn and Mary Grill.

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Written by Matt Moskovciak

Edited and Shot by Ramsey Ess

Starring Mary Grill, Sarah Claspell and Rob Webber

Here’s one of the last sketches I did with Gorilla Gorilla, my former sketch team at the UCB Theatre, entitled “Drunk Dad.”

Starring Ben Ramaeka, Tim Dunn, Fran Gillespie, Davram Stiefler, Dan Bookbinder (and featuring appearances from Alison Bennett, Matt Moskovciak and Owen Parsons) and directed by Jodi Lennon.

Here’s a video of the coolest thing I ever did.

At last year’s WFMU Marathon, just a few days after I had my retinal reattachment surgery, Tom Scharpling asked me if I knew how to play acoustic guitar for his big show closer song. I told him I did.

So, here now is a video of me playing guitar as Tom Scharpling, John Hodgman and Patton Oswalt perform Donovan’s “Atlantis.” Please enjoy.

(The original video was found on YouTube and was taken by fellow “Friend of Tom” scratchbomb. I added the annoying annotations.)

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Vag Magazine Episode 1, “Fumbling Toward Ecstasy”

Vag Magazine founders Sylvie, Fennel, and Bethany lay out their editorial vision for Vag shortly after buying out fashion magazine Gemma with the proceeds from their Etsy shop. Staffers Heavy Flo and Reba are on board, but lone Gemma holdover Meghan is skeptical.

Above is a video made by some very funny folks at the UCB that I helped out with by doing some charming graphic design. In this particular episode, you can see a fake Etsy listing and in upcoming ones, some pretty sweet looking magazine covers. I was so excited when they asked me to participate and I’m proud of the work, just as I’m sure everyone else who has worked on the project is as well.

Please enjoy.