Lineups and tapings for fourth season of John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show on Comedy Central
by Hey, comedy fans! John Oliver isn’t only taking over the reins of The Daily Show this summer while Jon Stewart is making movies, but Oliver …
Year: 2013
Just For Laughs Montreal 2013: Colin Quinn to keynote; Joan Rivers, Eddie Izzard, Sarah Silverman, Seth Meyers hosting Galas
Bonjour! Allo! Hi. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening to you all. The biggest comedy confab of the year, Just For Laughs Montreal, has …
Reggie Watts makes ’em up for “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” but also is “Never Gonna Give You Up”
Reggie Watts performed on Thursday night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, and as Kimmel introduced, made up a song on the spot. That’s kinda his …
Comedy Headlines for 5/24/13
What’s making news in the comedy world this week… Sundance Channel (with EW magazine) is bringing The Writers Room to TV this summer, beginning July …
Jerry Lewis and The Man Problem: The Bullying of Women in Comedy
Jerry Lewis is at the Cannes Film Festival, so reporters had the bright idea to ask him if he has discovered any funny women in …
On Letterman, Tommy Johnagin on being a new dad, on having a mother who isn’t computer-savvy
Tommy Johnagin was back on Late Show with David Letterman last night. You may have heard about how Johnagin has become a father with his …
Carol Burnett to receive 2013 Mark Twain Prize from The Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center has announced it’s awarding Carol Burnett with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2013. Burnett, 80, is the 16th recipient …
Cloris Leachman, Ed Asner and Rip Taylor introduce EHHHHHHHH.com, for comedy fans of a certain age
Thanks to Funny or Die for realizing that the Internet may suffer from a generation gap in servicing comedy fans of all ages. That’s why …
On Conan, Tig Notaro shops her headshot at L.A. stores
In Los Angeles and New York City, you’re much more likely to walk into a restaurant or other business and find a wall of headshots …
Inside Amy Schumer: Behind the scenes recording her stand-up for the series
On her Comedy Central series, Inside Amy Schumer, the comedian breaks up her sketch format with pre-recorded stand-up routines. You may be familiar with how …