IFC announces Portlandia: The Tour!
by Do you love IFC’s new sketch comedy series, Portlandia, but don’t live anywhere near Portland, Ore.? Not to worry, because Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein …
Month: November 2011
SNL #37.7 RECAP: Host Jason Segel, musical guest Florence and the Machine
Jason Segel has brought the Muppets back into our pop culture discussion with the new movie he wrote for them that premieres this Thanksgiving, and …
Showtime changes name of David Steinberg/Steve Carell documentary series to “Inside Comedy,” announces air dates
David Steinberg’s latest comedian interview show — with Steve Carell on-board with him as a fellow executive producer — has a new name, Inside Comedy, …
On Fallon, Iliza Shlesinger discusses her favorite commercials
Where is season six winner of Last Comic Standing now? Well, on Friday night, Iliza Shlesinger appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and she …
Netflix to revive “Arrested Development,” air new season online in 2013
After years of wishing it were so, it’s now a reality. Arrested Development, the critically-acclaimed and Emmy-winning but low-rated comedy that aired for three seasons …
On Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld ponders phone technology, boner pills
Jerry Seinfeld made the rounds of New York City comedy clubs on Monday night, which meant one thing: He was prepping for an appearance on …
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Ricky Gervais to return as Golden Globes host for 2012
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association decided to let Ricky Gervais take a third whack at them on live TV and bring him back as host …
Deciphering NBC’s midseason comedy shuffle
The incoming group of NBC executives this year knew they were inheriting a tough situation, with the Peacock Network in fourth place in the ratings …
South Park renewed through its 20th season
Happy day for fans and makers of Comedy Central’s South Park! The network announced it had reached a deal with Trey Parker and Matt Stone …
First look at Comedy Central’s “Key & Peele”
Former MADtv players Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele have a new sketch comedy series of their own debuting Jan. 31, 2012, on Comedy Central. It’s …