Kevin Smith, Darryl Philbin to appear at Improv Saturday

By William Loeffler
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, February 29, 2008

Fans of the NBC Comedy series “The Office,” know that Darryl Philbin is not a man to be trifled with.

The warehouse manager at Dunder-Mifflin has a fierce glower that says “Please don’t make me tear off your arm and beat you with it,”which is probably what he’d like to do to his clueless boss Michael (Steve Carell).

Robinson used his powers of intimidation to great effect in a scene-stealing turn as a club doorman in Judd Apatow’s smash movie comedy “Knocked Up.”

Robinson, who’s in town filming “Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” will perform a stand-up show March 8 at the Pittsburgh Improv at the Waterfront in Homestead.

Some of the other “Zack and Miri” cast will be on hand to sign autographs and contribute to the hoopla, including actor Seth Rogen and director Kevin Smith, who will serve as host.

Robinson, a keyboard player and singer, will log double duty by performing with his band.

“It’s going to be his show but he’s bringing members of the cast of ‘Zack and Miri Make a Porno,’ ” says Improv manager Aimee Arnold.

There’s no word on whether cast members Traci Lords or Elizabeth Banks will show.

Tickets to the 11 p.m. show are $20. Details: 412-462-5233