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Todd Oliver

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Review 1 for Todd Oliver

5 / 5

Todd Oliver as funny as ever

Effingham Performance Center @

- Effingham @

, IL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Posted 02/19/2012

by norsemaj

Location:Decatur, Il

Third time seeing Todd and he never disapoints. Is a great family show. Took my two grandkids 5 and 9 and they both laughed throughout the show

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Review 2 for Todd Oliver

5 / 5

Dogs Gone Wild was excellent and very funny

Effingham Performance Center @

- Effingham @

, IL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Posted 02/19/2012

by mustangmama49

Location:Effingham, Il area

It was very enjoyable and laughed a lot. Thanks for bringing the show to Effingham

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- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

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Review 3 for Todd Oliver

3 / 5

Dogs Gone Wild - not so wild

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- Effingham @

, IL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Posted 02/19/2012

by TJRog

Location:Effingham, IL

This show was an eclectic combination of average skills. I think that Todd Oliver needs to decide whether he wants to be a ventriloquist (if so, he needs to hone those skills, a bit more), a piano player (he was OK, but chose a really "put you to sleep" song during a time when it would have been better to raise the energy in the room) OR sing with a band (which, to be honest, was not very good).

What I THOUGHT we were going to see was a "dog performance" act - and there was no evidence of dog training / performaning - definitely no "Gone Wild" canines to be found. The dogs didn't even do minor parlor tricks. In fact, the main dog fell asleep through much of his time on stage. I think the show is poorly named - and that set me up for disappointment.

One positive thing was that the other guys in the band (base player, lead guitar and drummer) really had genuine smiles on their faces while performing, which made me feel like I should have liked the music more than it was worth liking.

Todd Oliver appeared nervous during the performance, which started 10 minutes late. His ventriloquist skills are not awesome, but you are mostly looking at the dogs, that are wearing funny masks on their jaws so that they appear like living puppets (and so that Mr. Oliver can make their mouths move to his words). It is truly a funny sight - and covers for the average ventriloquist work.

The marterial needed a make-over, too. The jokes weren't terribly funny. Curiously, he made a point of informing the audience that all the material was original (they wrote the songs, the scripts etc....). I think he would be wise to get a professional comedy writer to create some really funny material and perhaps enlist the help of some professional song writers, too, to help create better music for them and the show would have been more enjoyable, I think.

All in all - it was an average experience for me, but far better than staying home and watching TV!

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- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

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Review 4 for Todd Oliver

4 / 5

Todd Oliver-Dogs Gone Wild was great!!!

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, IL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Posted 02/19/2012

by SuLin

I really enjoyed my evening, was really great that he included people from the audience.
Laughed til my jaws hurt....

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- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

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Review 5 for Todd Oliver

2 / 5

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- Effingham @

, IL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When it ended. @

Posted 02/19/2012

by Anonymous

Not funny at all. Was called dogs gone wild but he sang his original songs several times trying to sell cds.

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- Effingham @

, IL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

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Review 6 for Todd Oliver

5 / 5

Funny, fun show!

Jim Stafford Theatre @

- Branson @

, MO @

- Wed, Dec 28, 2011 @

Favorite moment: My wife was up on the stage with Todd. Hillarious! @

Posted 12/31/2011

by TwinMaples

Thje Todd Oliver show is something you'll want to see when in Branson. Todd is a very good ventriloquist, and his dogs help carry the show. He plays in his band Smiling Eyes, and for 4 musicians, they sound terrific.

The picnic lunch? It was OK; my hot dog was warm, not hot. It filled you up, but it won't be your best meal in Branson. It helped make the show more "economical".

And, it is set in the beautiful Jim Stafford theater, a great venue.

I highly recommend this show! Get the VIP seating,it is very comfortable.

Jim Stafford Theatre @

- Branson @

, MO @

- Wed, Dec 28, 2011 @

Favorite moment: My wife was up on the stage with Todd. Hillarious! @

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Review 7 for Todd Oliver

2 / 5

The meal and service was lousy!

Jim Stafford Theatre @

- Branson @

, MO @

- Fri, Nov 11, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The dogs of course are the favorite moment and the two kids on stage. @

Posted 11/14/2011

by Arkie5

Location:Kansas City, MO metro

First it was totally disorganized downstairs for the line and then to let the bus people go in before all of us that had stood there for 30 minutes was WRONG!! We finally get upstairs and it is more disaster as to the line. On your website you listed that you had a choice of a sandwich, hotdog, or PBJ. Hotdog with or without chili was all we were offered and the lady was rather abrupt and rushing people. Potato salad, chips, or baked beans - no choice - a bag of chips. Cookies, or cupcakes - cookies only choice. Strawberry soup was there and "more" - never found the more. Inadequate sitting - of course you made sure the tour group was seated first and leftovers for those of us that waited, paid, and waited some more. I had five grandchildren with me, my two daughters, two son-in-laws, my husband, and a foreign exchange student which Todd embarrassed at the beginning of the show. I think my greatest disappointment was the way lunch was handled - food, organziation of lines, and seating. That was very poor!!!

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, MO @

- Fri, Nov 11, 2011 @

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Review 8 for Todd Oliver

4 / 5

very good, family friendly show

Jim Stafford Theatre @

- Branson @

, MO @

- Wed, Aug 24, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Elvis @

Posted 08/28/2011

by seathred

Not sure sometimes what do with my parents because we have very different taste. This show was great for them and my wife and I loved it too. Not a huge fan of the music genre, but the comedy was fantastic. Thanks for making it a great weekend

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- Branson @

, MO @

- Wed, Aug 24, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Elvis @

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Review 9 for Todd Oliver

3 / 5

Talking Dog's

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- Branson @

, MO @

- Mon, Aug 1, 2011 @

Posted 08/03/2011

by Grammy222222

Location:St. Charles, MO

I liked the show but went so my 6yr old granddaughter could see the talking dogs. She did not like all the singing. Could not always understand the words, bad sound system. Would have liked more of the dogs. She wanted to go by intermission so we left. We did enjoy the lunch.

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- Mon, Aug 1, 2011 @

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Review 10 for Todd Oliver

4 / 5

Todd's new show was great!

Jim Stafford Theatre @

- Branson @

, MO @

- Sat, Jul 30, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Meeting Todd and the dogs after the show in the lobby! @

Posted 08/02/2011

by Rrusty

My family saw Todd Oliver last summer on the Branson Belle and decided to check out his new show at the Jim Stafford theater. Its still Todd and the dogs, but he has added a few other pieces to the show including his band. My whole family enjoyed the show including my kids (ages 8, 10, & 12).

The show does include a light lunch...very, very light. Hot dog, chips, a pickle spear, a cookie, and "strawberry soup" (think strawberry dessert topping mixed with heavy cream).

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, MO @

- Sat, Jul 30, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Meeting Todd and the dogs after the show in the lobby! @

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Review 11 for Todd Oliver

5 / 5

Todd Oliver Better than Ever

Jim Stafford Theatre @

- Branson @

, MO @

- Sat, Jul 16, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When I was on stage and I kissed the Old Man Dummy! @

Posted 07/18/2011

by RedQueenDeb

Location:Kansas City,Kansas

We had seen his show on the Branson Belle and was impressed with him then.
Now that he has his own show he adds a new dimension with his musical talent with his band "The Smiling Eyes". The overall mix of music and comedy went very well.
As always his cast of characters in his ventriloquist act are astounding and hilarious! He did things with them that you will see no where else. The lunch was simple yet good ! Had never had strawberry soup before,loved it.

Jim Stafford Theatre @

- Branson @

, MO @

- Sat, Jul 16, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When I was on stage and I kissed the Old Man Dummy! @

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Review 12 for Todd Oliver

5 / 5

Hilarious show!

Jim Stafford Theatre @

- Branson @

, MO @

- Sat, May 21, 2011 @

Posted 05/24/2011

by KMH1962

My family and I laughed until our stomachs hurt! Definitely worth the trip to Branson.

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- Sat, May 21, 2011 @

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Review 13 for Todd Oliver

5 / 5

A show like no other!

Jim Stafford Theatre @

- Branson @

, MO @

- Fri, Mar 18, 2011 @

Favorite moment: he asked How I was doing tonight, SIr? I just smiled, he asked me my name and when I told him he was embarressed to find out I was not a Sir @

Posted 03/20/2011

by Chromealiscious

Location:Oklahoma

Todd and his talking dogs were doggone hilarious. The music was good to. All the staff at the theater were very helpful and considerate. I highly recommend this show if you have children that love dogs.

Jim Stafford Theatre @

- Branson @

, MO @

- Fri, Mar 18, 2011 @

Favorite moment: he asked How I was doing tonight, SIr? I just smiled, he asked me my name and when I told him he was embarressed to find out I was not a Sir @

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Review 14 for Todd Oliver

5 / 5

We enjoyed it very much.

Lakeland Center Youkey Theatre @

- Lakeland @

, FL @

- Sun, Jan 9, 2011 @

Favorite moment: when the Bulldog's "jaw" moved and he "spoke" @

Posted 01/12/2011

by DMTJ

. Mr. Oliver is an excellent ventriloquist and very clever with having the animals "speak".
It was varied too with the addition of the music and pictures of the dogs. The opening act was very entertaining also.

Lakeland Center Youkey Theatre @

- Lakeland @

, FL @

- Sun, Jan 9, 2011 @

Favorite moment: when the Bulldog's "jaw" moved and he "spoke" @

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Review 15 for Todd Oliver

4 / 5

was good

Lakeland Center Youkey Theatre @

- Lakeland @

, FL @

- Sun, Jan 9, 2011 @

Favorite moment: when the basset hound would not co-operate @

Posted 01/11/2011

by toosweet9

Location:lake alfred fl

had front row and center seats, It was cute ,my wife laught the whole show. He has a band so there is four or five songs played. a good sunday afrernoon show.

Lakeland Center Youkey Theatre @

- Lakeland @

, FL @

- Sun, Jan 9, 2011 @

Favorite moment: when the basset hound would not co-operate @

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Review 16 for Todd Oliver

4 / 5

CLEVER PETS

Lakeland Center Youkey Theatre @

- Lakeland @

, FL @

- Sun, Jan 9, 2011 @

Posted 01/11/2011

by RUDYYODA

ENJOYED THE VENTRILOQUIST..VERY CLEVER USE OF A MUZZLE AND VERY FUNNY AT TIMES...ESPECIALLY WHEN HE TRIED IT ON HUMANS...GREAT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

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- Lakeland @

, FL @

- Sun, Jan 9, 2011 @

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