The ongoing global recession already has impacted live stand-up comedy in a variety of ways. More Americans certainly are seeking out laughs to either escape and/or confront their real-life situations. But they have less money...
Read MoreSomething felt off last night as I sat at home watching TV, as if I knew I were missing out on a special comedy event. Sure enough: I could have been at the 92nd Street Y on the Upper East Side, listening to Jerry Seinfeld and...
Read MoreDo you remember last year when Charlyne Yi used YouTube to get the attentions of Saturday Night Live, and in particular, Fred Armisen? We do. And so did Lex Halaby, who directed Yi and Armisen in a full blind-date scene to...
Read MoreToday we have multiple tidings of joy to relay your way… HBO has heard us and listened, granting us with a second season of Eastbound & Down. What will Kenny Powers do next? We'll find out in 2010.Comedy Central...
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