NBC continues stand-up shopping spree, dealing in Dan Levy for net’s fifth comedian sitcom in month
by And that's just counting the stand-up comedians who have made headlines! I wonder if NBC has deals with several other comics that we haven't heard …
Day: November 18, 2010
Bad joke: Cardon Ellis sneaks knife through airport security, brags about it, gets arrested
With all of the talk about the TSA "Sophie's Choice" — have someone look at you through X-ray glasses better than the ones advertised in …
Hollywood Improv launches nationwide contest for aspiring stand-ups to get booked throughout the chain
The Improv has launched a new contest that could fly you to Hollywood for a stand-up spot and a chance to get booked throughout the …
Out: Seattle comedy club Giggles. In: Seattle strip club Jiggles? Not without a permit fight
Word from the Pacific Northwest has it that one of Seattle's longtime comedy clubs, Giggles, is trying to be revived by its original owner, but …
Your house could host a comedy show for the TV, if you submit to Tig Notaro’s “Untitled Comedy Tour”
Have you wanted to see live comedy, but not wanted to leave your house to find parking, pay for tickets, deal with drink and food …
Have you heard the one about the stranded Carnival cruise? Hear Tracey B. Wilson tell all at Comix tonight
Every summer at Sketchfest NYC, you're likely to see Tracey B. Wilson darting about the sides of the audience with camera in hand as the …
Mark your calendars: Spring 2011 is the season comedians take over Broadway
As much fun as it may be to see Pee-wee Herman and Colin Quinn in their own Broadway shows right now, just wait a few …
Whose improv is it anyway? Drew Carey and friends return to TV with GSN show in 2011
Whose Line is it Anyway? may be a glimmering memory, and you may not even remember Drew Carey's Green Screen Show, but there is…another. Another …
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Maria Bamford back on Target for “Black Friday” TV ad campaign
Thanksgiving is still a week away, but last night, I saw an amazing new ad for Target's "Black Friday" 2-day post-Turkey-Day sale that showed comedian …
In case you missed it, watch nine minutes of live TV from the Childrens’ Hospital finale on Adult Swim!
The second season finale from Adult Swim's Childrens' Hospital is finally online for your viewing pleasure. They said it was "live," but if you paid …