April 30, 2015
Published by Earl Douglas at April 30, 2015

The Filtered Excellence: April 30, 2015

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Once a week we take a break from comedy to bring you this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more:
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April 23, 2015
Published by Earl Douglas at April 23, 2015

The Filtered Excellence: April 23, 2015

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Once a week we take a break from comedy to bring you this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more.
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April 16, 2015
Published by Earl Douglas at April 16, 2015

The Filtered Excellence: April 16, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Once a week we take a break from comedy to bring you this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more
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April 7, 2015
Published by Earl Douglas at April 7, 2015

Earl Douglas Looks Back at The Ron and Fez Show

On the first day Ron and Fez arrived in New York to go on air at WNEW in February 2000, Earl Douglas was there. He later would become executive producer for the show, January of 2009 when he resigned on air. He spent nine years producing for the show and would become a giant part of the Ron and Fez story. Now with the Ron and Fez story coming to a close, Earl shares his thoughts.
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March 12, 2015
Published by Earl Douglas at March 12, 2015

The Filtered Excellence: March 12, 2015

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Once a week we take a break from comedy to bring you this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks toread,our favorite things to listen to and more:
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March 12, 2015
Published by Earl Douglas at March 12, 2015

Bill Hicks Albums, Unreleased Material To Be Re-Released

Bill Hicks, the influential comedian whose cutting wit and acute social observational brand of humor influenced everyone from Denis Leary, Marc Maron, Dave Attell and Patton Oswalt through Lewis Black and Russell Brand, will be the subject of a career spanning retrospective covering all of his audio and video output.
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February 27, 2015
Published by Earl Douglas at February 27, 2015

A Few More Words About Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy, best known for his role as Spock in the Star Trek series and films, passed away today from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 83.
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February 26, 2015
Published by Earl Douglas at February 26, 2015

The Filtered Excellence: February 26, 2015

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Once a week we take a break from comedy to bring you this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read,our favorite things to listen to and more:
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December 23, 2014
Published by Earl Douglas at December 23, 2014

Joe Cocker (1944 – 2014)

Joe Cocker, whose gruff, bluesy vocals and on stage mannerisms made him an fixture on the international rock scene for close to 50 years, passed away at his home in Colorado after a bout with cancer. He was 70 years old.
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November 21, 2014
Published by Earl Douglas at November 21, 2014

Ellen Barkin to Play Unhappy Headhunter On Showtime’s Happyish

Acclaimed actress Ellen Barkin will guest star on the Showtime pilot of Happyish. The Emmy and Tony Award winning actress will play Dani Kirschenbloom, a corporate headhunter who works closely with ad executive Thom Payne (Steve Coogan) who believes that the concept of happiness is a myth.
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October 29, 2014
Published by Earl Douglas at October 29, 2014

Hey White People! You Need an App to Make You Seem More Interesting!

If you've seen 'Dear White People' you have met Reggie Smith, a computer science major at Winchester University. For those who haven't, here's another good reason to see the film: Reggie's come up with a new app aimed at bridging the racial divide in a 'post-racial' America. Or, at the very least, skirt around it.
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October 29, 2014
Published by Earl Douglas at October 29, 2014

Hari Konabalu Kicks Off NYT Series on Comedy and Race

The New York Times is taking an in depth look at those who are using stand-up as a way to address how race - subtle and obvious - is being played out in America today. Off Color is a new online series that profiles four comedians of different ethnic backgrounds who are using their craft to confront and challenge stereotypes that they have dealt their entire lives.
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