Bill Tressler, Author at The Interrobang

June 1, 2016

Published by Bill Tressler at June 1, 2016

The Container Store Gives Best Response to Jim Norton Tweet

Over on Twitter, The Container Store put on a clinic on how to use social media properly. Comedian Jim Norton tweeted Tuesday evening that, at that particular moment, he was struggling not to shit his pants in a New York City Container Store, a most terrible situation indeed. Norton received some likes and well wishes from fans, but also got a response from the official Container Store Twitter page.

May 26, 2016

Published by Bill Tressler at May 26, 2016

Comedian Jim Tews Releases New Animated Short

Comedian Jim Tews has released the first in what will be a series of animated shorts chronicling his experiences living in New York City, “Coolest Pretty good city in the world.”

May 26, 2016

Published by Bill Tressler at May 26, 2016

Kevin Bacon Has Issues in New ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ Preview

In anticipation of the premiere of Comedy Bang! Bang!’s fifth season, IFC has released a preview from the season’s first episode. In the clip, host Scott Aukerman and new band leader Weird Al Yankovic are joined by actor Kevin Bacon. Aukerman asks Bacon about his father’s career as a city planner, and Bacon reveals that he’s actually been working on designing a city of his own: Kevintown.

May 20, 2016

Published by Bill Tressler at May 20, 2016

New Dramedy Trailer Sets Record for Most Viewed

On Tuesday, Deadline reported that the trailer for This Is Us, NBC’s new dramedy, had received over 15 million views in the 48 hours that it […]

May 20, 2016

Published by Bill Tressler at May 20, 2016

Season 5 of Arrested Development “Definitely Happening”

Earlier this year, Deadline reported that Mitch Hurwitz, creator of the beloved sitcom Arrested Development, was still attempting to get the gang back together for a fifth season of the show. Very little has come out about the progress that’s been made since then.

May 19, 2016

Published by Bill Tressler at May 19, 2016

Hit Show “Oh Hello” Added to ‘Just for Laughs’ Plus More New Shows Announced

Hit Show "Oh Hello" Added to 'Just for Laughs'

May 18, 2016

Published by Bill Tressler at May 18, 2016

Line-Up for ‘This Is Not Happening’ S3 Announced

Earlier today, Comedy Central announced a huge chunk of the line-up for the third season of Ari Shaffir’s This Is Not Happening, and big surprise: it’s absolutely full of killers

May 18, 2016

Published by Bill Tressler at May 18, 2016

Ike Barinholtz to Join Cast of Amy Schumer’s New Movie

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that MADtv veteran Ike Barinholtz has joined the cast of Amy Schumer’s new film at Fox. Very little is known about […]

May 17, 2016

Published by Bill Tressler at May 17, 2016

Some of the Best Jokes from Seth Meyers’ NBC Upfront Set

Late Night host and SNL alum Seth Meyers reprised his role as late-night funny man last night at the NBC Upfront presentations at Radio City […]

May 17, 2016

Published by Bill Tressler at May 17, 2016

CNN Cancelled Larry Wilmore Appearance After His WHC Dinner Set

According to a report by Mediaite, comedian Larry Wilmore’s recent appearance at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner may have earned him more than just the ire of the crowd.

May 17, 2016

Published by Bill Tressler at May 17, 2016

Legion of Skanks Podcast Leaving The Anthony Cumia Network

Popular comedy podcast Legion of Skanks announced Monday via Twitter that they will be leaving The Anthony Cumia Network (recently renamed Compound Media) for good after May 31st. […]

May 15, 2016

Published by Bill Tressler at May 15, 2016

’The Carmichael Show’ Renewed for Third Season

The Carmichael Show Picks Up a Third Season