June 14, 2015

Rob Delaney’s Comedy ‘Catastrophe’ Will Premiere On Facebook

Amazon has announced they have acquired Rob Delaney's comedy series 'Catastrophe' for their Prime subscribers, but first you'll have a chance to watch the premiere episode on Facebook. Amazon will host the premiere episode exclusively on its Facebook page to give everyone a chance to check it out and spread the word. The series currently airs on UK Channel 4.
October 8, 2014

7 Comedians We Said Would Blow Up (And Did)

In August 2013 we gave you seven comedians who we predicted were about to blow up in a major way. From stand-up to television and beyond, here's a look at what's changed for these seven comedians since August 2013, and what they're up to now. Which ones did we get right, which were misses, and who is about to get even bigger?
July 1, 2014

Who Is Jeffrey Gurian and Why Does Everyone in Comedy Know Him!?

Jeffrey Gurian is one of the most well known fixtures in the comedy world. You'll see him in clubs, at most comedy festivals, and at red carpets with a microphone in hand ready to interview his favorite comics. He's not a comedian (although he has performed stand up), and he doesn't work for a major television network. He isn't a super agent, or comedy club owner. Jeffrey isn't a 'power player' in the usual sense of the word. He hosts his interviews for his own self-produced YouTube Channel, Comedy Matters TV. So you might not expect him to be one of the most connected people in the world of comedy, and yet, he is.
May 21, 2014

Who’s Riot is It Anyway? A Look at Improv Comedy on Primetime

Since Steve Carell’s arrival on the comedic scene, he’s done little wrong ‒minus, of course, leaving The Office, where his former “employees” have been forced to wither away without his leadership. In fact, Steve has been more than willing to put his reputation, and his actual body on the line for his comedic ambitions