March 19, 2015
A year ago, the NFL wanted to work with Funny or Die to create a video short with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
February 21, 2015
Aziz Ansari went on Tumblr to post a memorial for his friend Harris Wittels who worked with him on "Parks and Recreation" as a writer and co-executive producer. Harris passed away on Thursday at age 30 from what police called an apparent overdose.
February 16, 2015
Two of Saturday Night Live’s newest cast members, Pete Davidson and Leslie Jones, introduced a segment on the process of becoming a cast member. SNL 40’s […]
February 15, 2015
Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 40th season with gigantic special Sunday Night on NBC. It's a reunion of players, hosts and performers from the original season to current one and every one in between. So far, no one really knows what to expect when the special airs live on Sunday night. One of the anticipated moments is the return of Eddie Murphy to SNL after 31 years and he didn't know how it was all going to work.
February 8, 2015
The Chris Gethard show has been an unexplainable phenomenon for five years. You could call it a talk show or maybe a sketch show, and the word variety show might even fit-- but the show doesn't exactly fit into any of those categories. If you added the word punk in front of talk show or sketch show or variety show, you might get close.
January 26, 2015
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 reports from Colin Quinn's "Unconstitutional" taping, Eastville club, Comedy Juice and a benefit for Charlie Hebdo.
January 18, 2015
Two time Emmy nominee Pamela Adlon is getting a pilot deal on FX. Adlon, who not only appears on "Louie", but also produces and writes for the series, will star in the comedy pilot called "Better Things". She created the concept and will executive produce with Louis and he will also direct the pilot. Adlon and CK also collaborated on CK's first series, "Lucky Louie" where she played his Louie's wife.
January 8, 2015
The stories people talk about when the club closes and they're sitting at the bar....
December 19, 2014
Over the next two weeks, you'll see all of our picks for the greatest comedy releases and greatest moments in comedy of 2014. But if you want to know what really happened in comedy in 2014, you have to go to the source- the comedy clubs. We went straight to the bookers, club owners, managers and producers who put together some of the best shows in the country, and asked them their favorite moments in comedy this year. The answers they gave us, represent some of the brightest and best talents in the country.
December 11, 2014
Ho Ho Ho!!! It's almost Christmas, Hannukah and other assorted gift giving holidays. Is there any better gift than the gift of laughter? Support your favorite comedians while making your friends incredibly happy with the greatest gift in the world. Here are some new releases that will make great gifts in 2014. You don't have to leave your chair, just click a few links, and your holiday shopping is done. Don't be a cheapskate! But a few! You need the friends. Just click on the link in each listing to purchase and you'll be done in minutes.
November 15, 2014
Bob's Burgers is one of the most critically acclaimed comedies on TV, winning the Emmy for outstanding animated program in 2014. The show is known for its great writing and characters, who wouldn't be nearly as great without the impeccable voice casting behind the animation. Unlike most animated shows, all the actors all voice their characters together, which may also have contributed to the vitality of the series. But who are the voices, and where do you know them from?
November 3, 2014
Might seem strange to you but it seems like America loves the Anne Hathaway more than love Zach Galifianakis, more than they love Jonah Hill or Will Ferrell.
November 2, 2014
This week the New York Comedy Festival takes over a long list of New York City theaters and clubs. With well over 100 shows to choose from over the course of 5 days, you might be looking for some help deciding which events to attend.
October 23, 2014
SF Sketchfest, The San Francisco Comedy Festival returns next year for its 14th annual event.
October 23, 2014
Brad Pitt and a special appearance from the lead actor on 'Louie'? Move over Obama, you're old news.
October 16, 2014
The Daily Show's Jon Stewart will be back as host and master of ceremonies for Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together For Autism Programs".
October 15, 2014
Last night Zach Galifianakis did an appearance on The Daily Show to talk about the new movie, Birdman.
October 14, 2014
Here's who's bringing the laughs tonight in late night television.
October 14, 2014
Last night on the Tonight Show Zach Galifianakis told Jimmy how he handles stupid questions on the red carpet. He's out promoting the movie Birdman, which stars Michael Keaton.
October 13, 2014
It's Monday and there's plenty of comedy in late night to start your week.
October 10, 2014
October 1, 2014
September 18, 2014
if you want to try to understand the reach of the show, one place to get a good start is by reading "Live From New York: The Complete Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers and Guests." Authors and historians Tom Shales and Jim Miller conducted, compiled and edited the massive collection which tells the story of SNL through (as the title suggests) uncensored interviews with the cast, crew and guest hosts. Even at two lbs, and 800 pages, its the kind of book you can't put down with its fill of historical record, touching moments, fights, love, hate, and even backstage gossip. The original edition covering the first 25 years of Saturday Night Live was released in 2002, but a brand new release brings the book up to date covering the entire 40 year history. We couldn't wait to talk with author Jim Miller about the new edition, and the changes that have taken place during the last decade and a half.
August 29, 2014
August 27, 2014
FX has ordered the new half hour comedy series, Baskets, co-created by Zach Galifianakis, Louis CK, and Jonathan Krisel.
August 17, 2014
President Obama's episode of "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis on Funny Or Die won the Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program.
July 23, 2014
Fans of The National and their documentary film "Mistaken For Strangers" are sure to be disappointed in a new stage version of the play.