July 1, 2014
Published by Interrobang Staff at July 1, 2014

Who Is Jeffrey Gurian and Why Does Everyone in Comedy Know Him!?

Jeffrey Gurian is one of the most well known fixtures in the comedy world. You'll see him in clubs, at most comedy festivals, and at red carpets with a microphone in hand ready to interview his favorite comics. He's not a comedian (although he has performed stand up), and he doesn't work for a major television network. He isn't a super agent, or comedy club owner. Jeffrey isn't a 'power player' in the usual sense of the word. He hosts his interviews for his own self-produced YouTube Channel, Comedy Matters TV. So you might not expect him to be one of the most connected people in the world of comedy, and yet, he is.
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June 15, 2014
Published by Amy Hawthorne at June 15, 2014

Out of the Tarpit: The Rebirth of the LA Comedy Club Scene

A few years ago, anyone paying attention to the stand-up scene in Los Angeles would have been within their rights to think that the clubs were aging dinosaurs, sinking slowly to their death in a tar pit they’d never be able to escape. The Big Three (The Comedy Store, the Improv and the Laugh Factory) were not having their better days and it seemed like everything they did to get unstuck just made them sink deeper and deeper. But today, business is booming, with the clubs drawing stronger audiences to watch a broader range of comedians and really reasserting their relevance in comedy and pop culture.
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June 10, 2014
Published by Interrobang Staff at June 10, 2014

Jon Cryer Comedy Will Premier at Just for Laughs in Montreal

The Montreal Just for Laughs festival has announced four big movie events, including two movie premiers to take place at this year's event. The festival will debut a Jon Cryer rom-com, as well as a documentary on the legendary New York Club, "The Comic Strip."
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May 1, 2014
Published by Interrobang Staff at May 1, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: May 1, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are 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 24, 2014
Published by Interrobang Staff at April 24, 2014

Gilbert Gottfried Talks About the Joke That Tore Shecky Greene, and the Friars Club Apart

Here we go again, Gilbert Gottfried told a joke and someone's upset. Sounds familiar right? Gottfried's been in trouble a few times before (more on that below). This time, at least nobody is expecting an apology.
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April 14, 2014
Published by Otto Petersen at April 14, 2014

Otto Petersen: These Comedians Changed My Life

The great Otto Petersen passed away today. Otto was an outstanding comedian, and on a personal note, he was becoming a regular contributor to the interrobang. Earlier this year he reached out to us asking to write stories for us, and submitted two before he passed away. The first, about his favorite movies, was published on March 17, 2014, “Otto Petersen Picks 1974 as the Greatest Year in Film.” The second, is this one. Thanks Otto, we were honored to work with you, if only briefly.
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