“My Life Is A Joke”: Five comedians talk about getting a boost of their OWN from Oprah
by If you caught David Letterman’s sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey last weekend, then you might have noticed ads promoting a special “sneak peek” at a …
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Is your comedy club “certified” by Comedy Central? Cable channel launches co-branding initiative
Restaurants receive grades from the health department and media alike. Hotels partner up with AAA. And now Comedy Central is looking to put its unofficial …
On The Tonight Show, Anthony Jeselnik previews his “Caligula” special
Anthony Jeselnik’s first hour-long TV special, Caligula, airs this weekend on Comedy Central in advance of his uncensored CD/DVD of the same name next week …
Kevin Hart tells Conan about adding fireworks and fire to his live stand-up shows
Does your stand-up show include fireworks? How about fire? No? Kevin Hart’s shows do. Then again, Hart tours arenas now — he sold out two …
The Simpsons, Seth MacFarlane earn first Academy Award nominations
Seth MacFarlane isn’t just hosting this year’s Academy Awards; he’s also a first-time nominee! MacFarlane earned an Oscar nomination this morning in the Best Original …
Looking for the Big Laugh with Professor Ritch Shydner: “Married With Children”
Married with Children By Ritch Shydner In the fall of 1986 I auditioned for a sitcom pilot, Married with Children. The role was for a …
Larry Miller returns to podcasting, nine months after life-threatening fall, brain injury
Good news for friends, loved ones and fans of comedian/actor Larry Miller. Miller returned to the podcast booth yesterday. The 59-year-old had fallen backward while …
Funny or Die to launch movie division
Funny or Die continues to expand and evolve past its original mission — when was the last time you remember voting on a user-submitted video …
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Comedy Headlines for 1/10/13
What’s happening in the comedy world now… Early ratings for Jimmy Kimmel’s first night of Jimmy Kimmel Live in the 11:35 p.m. start time placed …
Conan O’Brien and Ricky Gervais strip to their undies on TV for a bubble bath picture
On Wednesday night’s Conan, Conan O’Brien asked guest Ricky Gervais (there to promote his new TV series Derek, after making a similar stop at the …