What did Rent-A-Friend do after Rent-A-Friend? He went on to host a very entertaining local TV show called Wild Chicago, spotlighting weird people and places around the city. If you like these highlights, there’s a full DVD of favorite episodes available here.
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VCR Party Live! Episode 4 – David Cross
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