Mandy Stadtmiller
Encyclopedia
Mandy Stadtmiller is a writer
for the New York Post
and a comedian
. She is best known for her dating column in the Post, called “About Last Night.” Her published exploits include a visit to Nevada
’s first male prostitute.
Her TV appearances include The Insider
, Howard Stern TV
, Fuse
network’s “10 Great Reasons,” Fox’s Good Day New York
, and VH1
’s “Rockumentaries.”
She has also written for The Washington Post
, Playgirl
, The Village Voice
, The Los Angeles Times, The Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, The Des Moines Register
, and Match.com
.
in 1975 to Patricia and Jerry Stadtmiller, an ex-Marine and Vietnam veteran
. She attended The University of San Diego High School
in California. In 1997, she received her bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University
. As an undergraduate, she received several writing awards including two top rankings in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program. After graduation, she interned with The Washington Post, where she contributed to stories for the Style section and helped cover the Marv Albert
trial. Other internships included The Village Voice, The Sun-Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale, Illinois Entertainer, and Mainstream, a national magazine for the disabled.
In August 2006, Stadtmiller was groped and bit by actor/comedian Andy Dick
during an interview following his appearance on the Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner. She wrote about the incident for Page Six of The New York Post. Dick claimed that Stadtmiller “slanted” the incident. He checked into rehabilitation shortly after the roast
.
In July 2007, she started a first-person dating column for the Post, “About Last Night.” The column began with her dates and dating tips from various experts, but soon evolved into a chronicle of her relationship with a man referred to only as “Super Preppy.” The final column ran in mid-2008.
In 2010, she went undercover as a client to hire the nation’s first legal male prostitute, who worked at the Shady Lady Ranch
. The article received notable attention from such media outlets as The Colbert Report and The Joy Behar Show
.
. She performs stand-up comedy throughout New York City at various clubs and venues.
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
for the New York Post
New York Post
The New York Post is the 13th-oldest newspaper published in the United States and is generally acknowledged as the oldest to have been published continuously as a daily, although – as is the case with most other papers – its publication has been periodically interrupted by labor actions...
and a comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
. She is best known for her dating column in the Post, called “About Last Night.” Her published exploits include a visit to Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
’s first male prostitute.
Her TV appearances include The Insider
The Insider (TV series)
The Insider is an American tabloid television news program covering events and celebrities. It debuted on September 13, 2004 as a spinoff of Entertainment Tonight and started as a popular segment that took viewers "behind closed doors" and gave them "inside" information...
, Howard Stern TV
Howard Stern
Howard Allan Stern is an American radio personality, television host, author, and actor best known for his radio show, which was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005. He gained wide recognition in the 1990s where he was labeled a "shock jock" for his outspoken and sometimes controversial style...
, Fuse
Fuse TV
Fuse is an American national television network dedicated exclusively to music. It features original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks....
network’s “10 Great Reasons,” Fox’s Good Day New York
Good Day New York
Good Day New York is a weekday morning news and entertainment feature show which airs on WNYW, the New York City flagship television station of the News Corporation-owned Fox Broadcasting Company...
, and VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
’s “Rockumentaries.”
She has also written for The Washington Post
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...
, Playgirl
Playgirl
Playgirl is a print quarterly adult magazine published in the United States that is marketed mainly to heterosexual women, but has also gained a considerable gay following...
, The Village Voice
The Village Voice
The Village Voice is a free weekly newspaper and news and features website in New York City that features investigative articles, analysis of current affairs and culture, arts and music coverage, and events listings for New York City...
, The Los Angeles Times, The Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, The Des Moines Register
Des Moines Register
The Des Moines Register is the daily morning newspaper of Des Moines, Iowa, in the United States. A separate edition of the Register is sold throughout much of Iowa.-History:...
, and Match.com
Match.com
Match.com is an online dating company which reportedly has more than 20 million members, made up of a 49/51 male/female ratio, and Web sites serving 25 countries in more than 8 different languages. Its headquarters are in Dallas, Texas and the company also has offices in West Hollywood, Tokyo, Rio,...
.
Early Life, Family, Education
Stadtmiller was born in San DiegoSan Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
in 1975 to Patricia and Jerry Stadtmiller, an ex-Marine and Vietnam veteran
Vietnam veteran
Vietnam veteran is a phrase used to describe someone who served in the armed forces of participating countries during the Vietnam War.The term has been used to describe veterans who were in the armed forces of South Vietnam, the United States armed forces, and countries allied to them, whether or...
. She attended The University of San Diego High School
University of San Diego High School
The University of San Diego High School , also known as The University High School or "Uni", was a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory secondary school located in San Diego, California...
in California. In 1997, she received her bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, USA. Northwestern has eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools offering 124 undergraduate degrees and 145 graduate and professional degrees....
. As an undergraduate, she received several writing awards including two top rankings in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program. After graduation, she interned with The Washington Post, where she contributed to stories for the Style section and helped cover the Marv Albert
Marv Albert
Marv Albert is an American television and radio sportscaster. Honored for his work as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, he is commonly referred to as "the voice of basketball." From 1967–2004, he was also known as "the voice of the New York Knicks."Including Super Bowl XLII, Marv has called...
trial. Other internships included The Village Voice, The Sun-Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale, Illinois Entertainer, and Mainstream, a national magazine for the disabled.
Career
From 1999-2000, Stadtmiller was the assistant director of publications and public relations for Northwestern’s Medical School. She later worked as a ghostwriter for the president of Northwestern University. In 2005 she was hired as an entertainment writer for The New York Post. She is a frequent contributor to the gossip pages of Page Six.In August 2006, Stadtmiller was groped and bit by actor/comedian Andy Dick
Andy Dick
Andrew R. "Andy" Dick is an American comedian, actor, musician and television/film producer. His first regular television role was on the short-lived but highly influential Ben Stiller Show. In the mid-1990s, he had a long-running stint on NBC's NewsRadio...
during an interview following his appearance on the Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner. She wrote about the incident for Page Six of The New York Post. Dick claimed that Stadtmiller “slanted” the incident. He checked into rehabilitation shortly after the roast
Roast (comedy)
A roast is an event in which an individual is subjected to a public presentation of comedic insults, praise, outlandish true and untrue stories, and heartwarming tributes, the implication being that the roastee is able to take the jokes in good humor and not as serious criticism or insult, and...
.
In July 2007, she started a first-person dating column for the Post, “About Last Night.” The column began with her dates and dating tips from various experts, but soon evolved into a chronicle of her relationship with a man referred to only as “Super Preppy.” The final column ran in mid-2008.
In 2010, she went undercover as a client to hire the nation’s first legal male prostitute, who worked at the Shady Lady Ranch
Shady Lady Ranch
The Shady Lady Ranch is a legal brothel in Nevada, located on U.S. Highway 95 about north of Beatty.In 2006, the owner Bobbi Davis, along with two newspapers and with help from the ACLU, challenged a 1979 state law which prohibited the advertising of brothels in counties where prostitution was...
. The article received notable attention from such media outlets as The Colbert Report and The Joy Behar Show
The Joy Behar Show
The Joy Behar Show is a news program and talk show that premiered on HLN on September 29, 2009. The show is hosted by Joy Behar, who is one of the five co-hosts of The View. The show originally aired in the 9:00PM EST slot and 8:00PM CST, but was moved to 10:00PM EST in January 2011...
.
Comedy career
In 2006, Stadtmiller won first place in New York's Funniest Reporter Show contest in the New York City Underground Comedy Festival. In October 2007, she became a semi-finalist in the search for New York's Funniest Stand-Up, a contest run by the New York Comedy FestivalNew York Comedy Festival
The New York Comedy Festival is an annual comedy festival started in 2004. The festival is produced in association with Comedy Central, the Huffington Post, and Caroline's comedy club located at Time's Square in New York City. The New York Comedy Festival is generally held in November, and features...
. She performs stand-up comedy throughout New York City at various clubs and venues.
TV Show Appearances
- Good Day New YorkGood Day New YorkGood Day New York is a weekday morning news and entertainment feature show which airs on WNYW, the New York City flagship television station of the News Corporation-owned Fox Broadcasting Company...
(2006) - Red EyeRed Eye w/ Greg GutfeldRed Eye w/Greg Gutfeld is a late-night/early-morning satirical talk show on the Fox News Channel, airing at 3:00 am ET Tuesday through Saturday. The show features panelists and guests discussing the latest news in politics, pop culture, entertainment, business, sports, and religion...
(2007) - Fuse TVFuse TVFuse is an American national television network dedicated exclusively to music. It features original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks....
’s “10 Great Reasons” (2007) - VH1VH1VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
’s “Rock Band Cometh” (2007)
Radio Show Appearances
- Howard SternHoward SternHoward Allan Stern is an American radio personality, television host, author, and actor best known for his radio show, which was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005. He gained wide recognition in the 1990s where he was labeled a "shock jock" for his outspoken and sometimes controversial style...
’s In Demand Channel (2006) - The Lazlow ShowThe Lazlow ShowThe Lazlow Show is an American radio show created by and hosted by Lazlow. It was first aired on K-Rock in 2005. Then was broadcast from 2005 through to 2009 on XM Satellite Radio as part of the "Saturday Night Virus" but is currently broadcast on ustream.com on Anthony Cumia's "Live From The...
(2006) - Raw Dog Comedy (2007)
- Opie and AnthonyOpie and AnthonyOpie and Anthony are the hosts of The Opie & Anthony Show, a talk radio program airing in the United States and Canada on XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio. Since the merger of the two satellite companies, this is now called Sirius/XM...
(2007) - Maxim RadioMaxim RadioSirius XM Stars Too, formerly known as Maxim Radio, is a talk channel heard on the Sirius and XM satellite radio platforms. The channel is a spin-off of its sister station Sirius XM Stars.-Maxim Radio :...
(2007) - WORWOR (AM)WOR is a class A , AM radio station located in New York, New York, U.S., operating on 710 kHz. The station has a talk format and has been owned by Buckley Broadcasting since 1987, after the station was sold by RKO. The station has conservative, or right-of-center hosts.Its call letters have no...
(2007)