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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...forms for use of the material on their albums. Most of Brennan and Kamal's "victims" acquiesce when they hear the tape of their conversation with a Jerky Boy. Many of the targets appreciate the hilarity of their little chats; others see a chance at five minutes of recorded fame...

Author: By Daniel Altman, | Title: Jerky Boys Called on Their Pranks | 2/16/1995 | See Source »

...Jerky Boys deny any responsibility for "Red: Phone Pranks Can Kill a Man," the 35-minute movie starring Lawrence Tierney (of Reservoir Dogs fame) that features those calls, punk...

Author: By Daniel Altman, | Title: Jerky Boys Called on Their Pranks | 2/16/1995 | See Source »

When asked what they planned to do when their fame or enthusiasm runs its course, Kamal first makes a half-hearted allusion to his bass guitar playing. But he finally responds, "I'll probably go back to shucking clams...

Author: By Daniel Altman, | Title: Jerky Boys Called on Their Pranks | 2/16/1995 | See Source »

...could any parent hire a man who has gained worldwide recognition for his unruly and obnoxious behavior? One word answers the question: fame...

Author: By Jill L. Brenner, | Title: Society: Guilty As Charged | 2/16/1995 | See Source »

Guilty of entrancing ourselves with the concept of fame in the world of sports. Guilty of wanting to settle for nothing less than perfection from the world's star-studded athletes. Guilty of putting our youngest and brightest at risk by exposing them to the working world too soon...

Author: By Jill L. Brenner, | Title: Society: Guilty As Charged | 2/16/1995 | See Source »

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