February 28, 2018
Tom Scharpling, Bob Odenkirk, Chris Gethard are Highlights of The Rebranded Fest We’ve been covering the AV Club’s 26th Annual Comedy Festival in Chicago since its […]
March 19, 2017
SXSW Comedy Festival Suffering From Arrrested Development? The first time I attended South by Southwest (SXSW or “South By”) was in 2012, primarily for music. However, […]
May 22, 2016
This weekend Vulture Festival is underway in New York City with some great panels, screenings, podcasts and discussions with media people of all kinds including plenty of comedy stars. We checked out a bunch of Vulture Fest events including an excellent panel discussion with the creators and principal cast of Better Call Saul. While technically not a comedy, BCS has some of the funniest moments on television pop up between and during some pretty intense drama.
April 20, 2016
Bob Odenkirk is a genius, but this project has disaster written all over it.
February 12, 2016
Bob Odenkirk is out promoting Season 2 of Better Call Saul and Thursday night he did an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
November 6, 2015
Thursday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross talked about Mr. Show. Bob talked about his edgy "it's 1979" tattoo that was once really cool but now seems a bit irrelevant.
October 5, 2015
Fusion networks announced today that the Paul F. Tompkins acclaimed news-slash-talk show with puppets, "No, You Shut Up!" will get a fourth season on the network.
September 30, 2015
The man you first met as foul mouthed Kenny Powers and the woman you probably saw for the first time as sexually desirous Janet in Rocky Horror share this animated love song so dirty it would make both those characters blush. It's probably the dirtiest animated loved song you've ever heard or watched.
September 16, 2015
They've been dishonorably discharged from the Navy Seals, but now Bob Odenkirk and David Cross are back serving our country making sketch comedy. Starting Friday November 13, Netflix will premiere W/ Bob and David starring Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, Paul F. Tompkins, Jill Talley, Jay Johnston, John Ennis, Brian Posehn and more.
August 9, 2015
Better Call Saul may not be defined as a comedy show but we’re not bound by those institutional labels maaan. As far as we’re concerned there’s […]
July 31, 2015
The Second City held the Chicago premiere for Spike TV’s upcoming documentary I Am Chris Farley this past Monday. Older brother Kevin Farley and the filmmakers hosted the event, welcoming a house packed full of friends, family, and super-Farley fans at the comedian’s improv stomping ground. It was here that Farley moved up the ranks to become a standout talent on the main stage, eventually impressing Lorne Michaels and finding himself on Saturday Night Live in the 1990 season.
July 28, 2015
Big announcements from Netflix today. New hour specials from comedians Anthony Jeselnik, John Mulaney, Brent Morin, Mike Epps, Demetri Martin, and Anjelah Johnson will air this fall, with details below.
April 16, 2015
It's official. Bob Odenkirk and David Cross are putting the band back together.
April 2, 2015
The guys who created "Mr. Show" are back with a new show.
March 31, 2015
Bob Odenkirk was on the Late Late Show last night with James Corden, and couchmate Claire Danes. Bob talked about being on Breaking Bad, and also Better Call Saul. He never expected a spin off, in fact, every time he picked up a script, he expected to read about his characters death.
March 30, 2015
It's a new week of comedy on late night television.
March 3, 2015
One of IFC's scripted comedies won't be coming back for a second season.
February 9, 2015
AMC knew to call Saul. The debut of the new series “Better Call Saul” set a new record for a cable series premiere audience Sunday night, drawing 6.9 million viewers.
February 6, 2015
Last night Bob Odenkirk was on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to talk about his new series Better Call Saul on AMC.
February 5, 2015
These very funny people were nice enough to pre-record some late night TV appearances.
February 4, 2015
Bob Odenkirk worked with and has written for some of the funniest people in the world including Chris Farley, Ben Stiller, David Cross, Gary Shandling, Larry David, Tim & Eric, and the names can go on and on. Bob's now the titular Saul in AMC's spin off of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul. In everything Odenkirk has done, he is a stand out. Whether it's his writing, his performing, or both, his contribution is always memorable. He's got a starring role on a gigantic new TV show in Better Call Saul but he's had some tremendous career highs even before Saul ever showed up on Breaking Bad. Here are 7 of them.
January 8, 2015
Conan O'Brien started his show on Wednesday with a statement about the murders at the offices of the satirical magazine "Charlie Hebdo" in France.
January 1, 2015
November 19, 2014
Bob Odenkirk is starting what should be a big 2015 early.
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 12, 2014
Having a bad week and you're only halfway there?
October 30, 2014
Everyone loves Bob Odenkirk and he has a new book, A Load of Hooey. He went on Conan last night to read all you good people an excerpt from the book, so you don't have to use your eyes.