February 23, 2016
If you're like us then you're enjoying the hell out of Baskets on FX starring Zach Galifianakis, Martha Kelly and Louie Anderson.
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February 23, 2016
Leonard Outzs is quickly becoming an essential part of New York comedy. He's a regular part of Jeffrey Gurian's Monday morning column and we've never seen him without laughing at an embarrassing volume. You've seen him on Gotham Comedy Live and last night he performed on Conan.
February 23, 2016
IFC announced it has greenlit two new scripted comedy series - Brockmire, from Funny Or Die, starring and executive produced by Hank Azaria and Stan Against Evil from creator and writer Dana Gould and 3Arts Entertainment.
February 22, 2016
Who’s on Late Night Tonight in Comedy? Here’s your guide to comedians hitting up the late night talk shows for this week, February 22, 2016. The […]
February 22, 2016
This morning our own Jeffrey Gurian brought our attention to the plight of stand-up comic Carlo Bellario, who is facing 5 years in prison for using a BB gun while filming an independent film.
February 22, 2016
Actor and musician Will Smith often comes up in the tabloids because of his unconditional parenting choices, but he is generally known as a likeable, friendly guy. Paul Rodriguez had a different experience with the “Fresh Prince”
February 22, 2016
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 covered the scene at Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, and New York Comedy Club.
February 21, 2016
As the audience waited patiently for the opening act at the Beacon Theater last week, They had no idea the surprise they were in for. "Please welcome Jerry's very special guest ...Steve Martin."
February 21, 2016
The coolest kid of the '80s who every kid wanted to be, Ferris Bueller is getting a little festival for himself in Chicago. Ferris Bueller's Day Off came out 30 years ago and Chicago wants to celebrate that fact with Ferris Fest.
February 21, 2016
All you Delco fans can finally get excited because Philly comedians John McKeever, Tommy Pope and Tim Butterly return on February 29th with new episodes of their web series Delco Proper.
February 21, 2016
Seeso, NBCUniversal Digital Enterprise’s new ad-free streaming comedy channel, has declared Sunday, February 21 the ”Day of Ha.”
February 21, 2016
With a petition going around to have Deadpool host SNL,
February 20, 2016
Earlier this week we posted 11 Stand Up Comedy Shows with a twist to shine a spotlight on some of the smaller but still terrific stand up comedy shows in New York City. But stand up isn't the only place to find great comedy, there are also top notch sketch and improv shows happening every where. Writer and Illustrator Grant Lindahl selected 11 great sketch and improv shows for you to check out in New York City.
February 20, 2016
Every day we get closer to the election of the next President of the United States and there are issues literally tearing the country apart. Thank goodness Paul F. Tompkins and his team of puppets and fleshier guests are there for us every Thursday night to wade through the truth, the bullshit and everything in between. Last night's episode of No You Shut Up! was a perfect example of why we love the show so much.
February 20, 2016
Cameron Esposito is one of comedy's hottest young stand up comics, and once you've seen her you can't forget her. Partly that's because she has a badass haircut and a signature look,
February 19, 2016
Amazon loves Woody Allen. Not only did they sign Allen to create his first serialized television show, they've also now grabbed up his latest romcom-- as yet untitled-- which will star Steve Carell, Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey and Jeannie Berlin.
February 19, 2016
truTV’s Spring lineup was announced with two new and two returning series.
February 19, 2016
Ari Shaffir’s This Is Not Happening enters the second season of its third incarnation Tuesday on Comedy Central.
February 18, 2016
SXSW and Stand Up Records pays tribute to Andy Ritchie, offers late comedians album as free download.
February 18, 2016
Amy Schumer made a joke. Not just any joke, but a joke about Taylor Swift. Not just ANY jokes about Taylor Swift. Amy Schumer dared to mention the body part, of another woman.
February 18, 2016
If you thought Susie Essman was tough and scary on Curb Your Enthusiasm, wait till you see her as a domineering Home Economics teacher. Susie Essman […]
February 18, 2016
A big part of being a comedian is taking risks. From stepping foot on stage to pushing your material as far as it can go and everything in between, it’s like playing a game of Operation with a blindfold on. But that’s half the fun. Which is why comedians generally enjoy doing shows that challenge them to step outside of their comfort zone. For both them and the audience, it breaks up the monotony of the typical stand-up comedy show. New York City residents have access to literally thousands of comedy shows every year. Here are some of the best shows in NYC where comedians perform stand-up with a twist.
February 18, 2016
Just minutes before SNL went live last Saturday, Kanye West went on a pretty epic meltdown rant, that included calling NBC staffers "white motherfuckers." Page Six got the exclusive audio clip of the rant, which seems to have started over a change in his set, when some flooring had to be removed.
February 18, 2016
You know a movie is a big deal when they release a special trailer just to tease that a trailer is coming soon. Paul Feig's Ghostbuster reboot is that big of a movie. Starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones is coming this summer, but the big news of the moment is that the trailer is coming soon.
February 17, 2016
Comedian Louie Anderson will be the next guest on Unmasked with host Ron Bennington at SiriusXM. Unmasked, is a series of uncensored conversations with the world’s greatest comedic voices.
February 17, 2016
What's up with The Feud? There always seems to be a video from the show making the rounds.
February 17, 2016
Rabid fans of Columbia Pictures Ghostbusters franchise are finally getting the attention they deserve. With Ghostbuster Fan clubs in every state, Director Brendan Mertens hopes to shine some light on the culture and personalities that make up Ghostbusters fandom. Adding credibility to the project, Mertens has already secured candid interviews with Ghostbusters royalty Ivan Reitman, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and William Atherton and hopes his new documentary will elevate the Ghostheads culture.