1989 NYU film captures Chris Rock (and his mom!) as a young stand-up just before he got SNL
by An old NYU student film by Michael Dennis, Who's Chris Rock?, surfaced on YouTube over the weekend and is making the rounds (WFMU, Comedy.com). Shot …
Month: April 2010
George Lopez on how his relationship with golf has helped his comedy career
You may have formed an impression of George Lopez and his comedy based on his late-night TBS talker, Lopez Tonight, his ABC sitcom before that, …
Tell Your Friends! Lorne Michaels eyed Nick Thune before casting him in NBC sitcom pilot Beach Lane
You may have wondered over the weekend what exactly happened with the NBC sitcom pilot Beach Lane. You knew it starred Matthew Broderick as a …
SNL #35.19 with Ryan Phillipe, Ke$ha
Don't know about you, but I entered this week's episode very conflicted. We have your host, Ryan Phillipe, who co-stars as the non-SNL lead with …
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Feeding into stereotypes: Slim-Fast ad campaign features female stand-ups joking about weight loss
If you ever wonder what the advertising community thinks about stand-up comedians, well then, just watch the ads that feature stand-ups. I've featured before a …
Why is the new Zach Galifianakis movie having its world premiere in Asheville, N.C.? ActionFest!
The ShoWest comedy star of the year, Zach Galifianakis, has a new movie that has its world premiere tonight, in North Carolina, and you've likely …
Advice from Nick Kroll and Donald Glover on why and how to make your own Internet videos
My friends at Atom.com caught up with Nick Kroll and Donald Glover at the kickoff of their Axe Twisted Comedy Tour — they'll be appearing …
How do you end a late-night TV monologue? Zinger, smile, spin, cue the band: “The George Lopez Game”
I know it looks like I've given away everything right there in the headline, but Joe Mande and Totally J/K are at it again. Earlier, …
A few minutes with “30 Rock” writer and improviser Kay Cannon, courtesy of the UCB Theatre
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre's new backstage video series on UCBcomedy.com continues with a brief conversation with Kay Cannon, improviser and writer for NBC's 30 …
Funny or Die goes long with Charlie Sanders’ “The Big Dog,” debuting at L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Fest
The second annual L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival kicks off tonight with a sold-out collection hosted by Frangela that includes films featuring Jane Lynch, Wendi …