February 3, 2016

Remembering Comedy Legend Bob Elliott (1923-2016)

Regardless of whether you know the name or not-- let alone his comedy-- Bob Elliott contribution to comedy is one not only of note, but worth celebrating. From Fernwood Tonight to National Lampoon’s Radio Hour to SNL’s Weekend Update, Bob Elliott and his partner Ray Goulding set a standard that so many comics have tried their hardest to live up to. With partner Ray Goulding, they were masters of both improv comedy and parodying the media they appeared on, while satirizing everything with signature low-key, deadpan humor.
February 18, 2015

So Jimmy Kimmel Owns Chris Elliot Now?

Hold on because this gets confusing. Last night Chris Elliott was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel live, and Jimmy Kimmel wanted to talk about Chris Elliott's last appearance on Late Night with David Letterman, which was a beautiful touching moment.
February 11, 2015

Chris Elliott Says a Musical Emotional Goodbye to Letterman on What May Be His Last Appearance

Chris Elliott made what could be his very last Letterman appearance last night. He told Dave that he doesn't expect to have anything else to promote before Dave leaves the desk in May. With all of the history between them, we hope Chris will be back to say goodbyes in the final days, but in case he isn't,
December 15, 2014

Russell Peters Crushed a Packed Madison Square Garden, George Wallace TV Taping, and Whats New With Colin Quinn, Artie Lange, Joe List, and More!

Jeffrey Gurian is a writer and comedian in New York who loves to Jump Around. Follow his regular column, right here, to find out what’s happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York. This week, Jeffrey went to see Russell Peters at Madison Square Garden, George Wallace taping for TV, Colin Quinn and other greats at the Liberty Theater, and more.
February 11, 2014

Royal Families of Comedy

We don't have royalty in these United States of ours, but if we did, the following families would the kings, queens, lords and barons of comedy.