Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Skylight Books, Los Angeles
Featuring new interviews with Weird Al and previously unseen photos by drummer and band archivist Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz, this pocket-sized tribute to funny music's finest writer and performer is perfect for long-time fans AND the comedy-curious. In 1984, "Weird Al" Yankovic released his second album, "Weird Al" Yankovic In 3-D, with a food-focused parody of Michael Jackson's iconic "Beat It" as its centerpiece. At the time, it seemed inevitable he would be known forever as "The 'Eat It' Guy." However, Yankovic has defied the odds, lasting in show business for over 40 years. Writer and musician Justin Remer explores how the success of "Eat It" and "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D, changed the face of comedy music through its meticulously crafted, radio-ready parodies and pop-culture-savvy music videos. Remer looks at Weird Al's influences, analyzes each song on the In 3-D album, and revisits Weird Al's early AL-TV specials on MTV. Justin Remer is a writer, filmmaker, musician, and podcaster based in Los Angeles. He has produced over 50 music videos for artists in the New York antifolk scene, and started an independent record label, Weemayk Music. Justin's music has appeared in a Troma film and in the CBS drama The Good Fight. He is a host on the Skylight Books podcast. Garon Cockrell is an award-winning LGBTQIA writer, podcaster, producer, streamer, and pop culture nerd living in Los Angeles by way of small town Michigan. He has two published books of genre fiction, Demonic and Other Tales [/book/9780692324868] and The Darkest Hours [https://skylightbooks.com/book/9781080997459]. He holds an MFA in Screenwriting, and has been a cast-member on the legendary podcast, Never Not Funny, for over 15 years. He also produces the much loved podcast How To Survive with Danielle and Kristine. He possesses a massive film and vinyl collection, plus he maintains an active social media presence that he uses to raise awareness for mental health and social issues, and to share his opinions on popular culture which no one has asked for.