Day: June 6, 2011

Tom Rhodes has been a world traveler for several years now — he was living in Amsterdam when I met him almost a decade ago — but back in 1995, he had the long hair that you remember from his NBC sitcom Mr. Rhodes, and a lanky frame. Rhodes recently unearthed the footage from an hourlong special he did for Comedy Central in 1995 called Viva Vietnam. Why don't I let him take care of the intro from here… Some of you may remember that many moons ago I had long hair and a strong presence on MTV (back when its soul was relatively intact) and Comedy Central. In 1995 CC gave me the opportunity to do what I love – travel across the world in an effort to explore and bring love and laughter to all. I decided to check out Vietnam, mainly because my father fought in the war and had a really shitty time. So I figured I'd go make up for it by leaving the weapons home and having a blast with my fellow man across the globe. The VHS has been out of print for years. So if you love it and want to own it, feel free to write Rhino & Comedy Central to let them know you'd like to purchase this beautiful gem of joy and laughter. This is one of my...

The inaugural Critics' Choice Television Awards announced their first slate of nominees today, and for those of you who bemoan the ritualistic snubbing of great TV comedies such as Louie, Community, Parks and Rec and Archer, well, no snubbing here! But the "critics" – who include correspondents from Extra, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonighta and websites even more obscure than this one — also still think Glee is a comedy. I suppose it is laughably ridiculous. But still. C'mon. Great to see honors for Nick Offerman and Danny Pudi, finally, plus some recognition for the groundbreaking work of Louis CK. Awards will go out June 20 in L.A., live-streaming on VH1.com and airing June 22 on ReelzChannel. For reelz. Here's the full list of the comedy nominees (via EW.com)… Best Comedy SeriesArcherThe Big Bang TheoryCommunityGleeLouieThe MiddleModern FamilyThe OfficeParks and Recreation30 Rock Best Actor in a Comedy SeriesAlec Baldwin, 30 RockSteve Carell, The OfficeLouis C.K., LouieCharlie Day, It‚Äôs Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaJoel McHale, CommunityJim Parsons, Big Bang Theory Best Actress in a Comedy SeriesCourteney Cox, Cougar TownEdie Falco, Nurse JackieTina Fey, 30 RockPatricia Heaton, The MiddleMartha Plimpton, Raising HopeAmy Poehler, Parks and Recreation Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesTy Burrell, Modern FamilyNeil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your MotherNick Offerman, Parks and RecreationEd O‚ÄôNeill, Modern FamilyDanny Pudi, CommunityEric Stonestreet, Modern Family Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesJulie Bowen, Modern FamilyJane Krakowski,...