The Tulsa Gridiron has been turning up the heat on Tulsa newsmakers since 1933, and this year the show, titled "Survivor: City Hall or… Goodness, Gracious, Great Tar Balls of Fire," features skits and song parodies written and performed by Tulsans from all walks of life. The University of Tulsa’s play-by-play announcer, Bruce Howard, joins this year’s writing team. Tulsa music and theatre fans will enjoy appearances by Bob Hendrick, Liz Masters, Rebecca Marks, Dave Garcia and Darell Christopher, among many others, in more than two dozen numbers. As usual, there’s humor to be found in a range of topics — everything from bedbugs to Wikileaks. My pal Rebecca Ungerman returns for a fourth year as director as well as a featured performer. County Commissioner Karen Keith, who appeared in the show during her TV days at KJRH, will serve as interlocutor. This year’s Tulsa Gridiron Roasting Ear Award will be presented to the very deserving 2010 City Council Chairman, Rick Westcott. Proceeds from the shows are dedicated to scholarships for students involved in the support of free speech and political and social commentary.