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March 12, 2015

Published by Interrobang Staff at March 12, 2015

Norm Macdonald Named Third Judge for “Last Comic Standing” This Summer

NBC's stand up comedy competition show "Last Comic Standing" is back this Summer with a new judge, Norm Macdonald. The former SNL Weekend Update anchorman will be on the panel along side returning judges Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans. Norm Macdonald replaces Russell Peters as a judge on LCS. Peters is back on the road on his current "Almost Famous" world tour.

March 4, 2015

Published by Interrobang Staff at March 4, 2015

Marlon Wayans To Host Comedy Variety Show “I Can Do That” For NBC

Marlon Wayans hosting a variety show? NBC says yes. The new comedy variety show "I Can Do That" hosted by Marlon Wayans is coming to NBC this Summer. The show will feature 6 known entertainers who will have to push themselves in a performance area that they are unfamiliar with to put together a full variety show each week.

February 16, 2015

Published by Jeffrey Gurian at February 16, 2015

Gilbert Gottfried, John Oliver, Colin Quinn Represent at Benefit For Kids, Tom Arnold at GCL and Kevin Nealon Shares Stage with Jerry Springer

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 The Stand, Gotham Comedy Live and Gilbert Gottfried's benefit for school kids.

February 13, 2015

Published by Interrobang Staff at February 13, 2015

This Week Around the Industry in Comedy Stories from Tribeca Film, Justin Willman, and Skinny Sundays Rides Off Into the Sunset

The stories and news people talk about around the industry when the club closes and they’re sitting at the bar….

February 9, 2015

Published by Jeffrey Gurian at February 9, 2015

The Latest From Aries Spears and Wil Sylvince, News from Lisa Lampanelli, and Is Kevin Hart Pitching Househusband Headphones?

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 The Stand, Gotham Comedy Live and Westbury New York.

January 29, 2015

Published by Interrobang Staff at January 29, 2015

Watch the Trailer: Nick Thune Has Much Comedy On The Very Tour With Kate Berlant and Ben Kronberg

Nick Thune has a new trailer out.

January 25, 2015

Published by Interrobang Staff at January 25, 2015

Who What Where When and Why with Rachel Feinstein

In our new series we do quick interviews with our favorite comedians with great gigs coming up. Our first is an interview with Rachel Feinstein.

January 23, 2015

Published by Interrobang Staff at January 23, 2015

Keep Your Eye on Nick Guerra, Winner of the NBC Comedy Showcase

Nick Guerra picked up a big comedy victory when he was announced as the grand prize winner for Stand Up NBC.

January 20, 2015

Published by Interrobang Staff at January 20, 2015

Alingon Mitra Performs Stand Up on Conan

You remember Alingon Mitra from Last Comic Standing. He was the young comedian who went to Harvard, works for his parents accounting firm by day, and performs stand up at night.

January 15, 2015

Published by Interrobang Staff at January 15, 2015

Around the Industry This Week in Comedy, Leguizamo, Kamau Bell, LCS and more!

The stories and news people talk about around the industry when the club closes and they’re sitting at the bar….

January 15, 2015

Published by Interrobang Staff at January 15, 2015

Iliza Shlesinger Is Telling Women’s Secrets In Her Netflix Special “Freezing Hot”

Iliza Shlesinger is following up her hit comedy special "War Paint" with a brand new stand up hour, "Freezing Hot". Her new special will be available Friday, January 23rd on Netflix.

December 29, 2014

Published by Jeffrey Gurian at December 29, 2014

Jeffrey Gurian’s Favorite Comedy Things! A 2014 Year in Review

Any time you try to make a list of the "top" anything, it's always a little bit subjective, due to the point of view of the writer. With the understanding that it's not an exact science, and really just an opinion, I will give you my top 15 comedy events list of 2014, of all the events that I covered during the year. Some of the events I was involved with in some way, but most of them not! I tried to be as impartial as I could.