The finale of Chelsea Handler’s “Chelsea Lately” on E!
by If there were any doubt about Chelsea Handler’s standing in show business or in late-night TV, then her live one-hour finale episode of Chelsea Lately …
Month: August 2014
Books / CDs/DVDs / Interviews
Kelly Carlin digs deep for a new memoir and a posthumous live CD or CDs from her father
For the better part of the past six years, Kelly Carlin (photographed above by Dan Dion) has been processing and sharing the lessons from her life …
Anjelah Johnson’s Bon Qui Qui covers Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It” to benefit Benefit Cosmetics
Anjelah Johnson‘s Bon Qui Qui is back with a new music video tribute parody of Montell Jordan’s 1990s hit, “This Is How We Do It.” …
Louis C.K., Sarah Silverman win comedy writing awards at 2014 Emmys
The top comedy writers on TV for 2014 were stand-up comedians, according to the Emmy Awards. Take that, comedy writers. In a telecast light on …
Mike Epps to play Richard Pryor in long-awaited on-again off-again biopic
The on-again off-again Richard Pryor biopic finally looks like a go, with Lee Daniels directing, Pryor’s widow Jennifer producing along with Oprah, and Mike Epps …
Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen taped new episodes for Fall 2014!
For all the grief I’ve given Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen for airing repeats five nights a week for the past seven years… Our long …
My Pod Week: Week ending 8/24/14
by Mike Flinn (@realmikeflinn) isn’t just a podcast producer and engineer; he’s also an avid fan of the form. “My Pod Week” recaps and reviews the …
Dave Chappelle surprises Hartford crowd on 2014 Funny or Die Oddball Tour with triumphant return performance
Last year’s stop on the Funny or Die Oddball tour in Hartford proved memorable for all of the wrong reasons, as the crowd turned on …
SNL’s 40th anniversary includes State Farm partnership bringing back Hans & Franz, Richmeister for NFL ads with Aaron Rodgers
To say this year’s State Farm “Discount Double Check” TV campaign is copying what worked for them last year isn’t saying it all. Say “makin’ …
Reviews / TV / Uncategorized
Review: Katt Williams, Priceless: Afterlife (HBO)
The most important, timely stand-up special of 2014 has come from Katt Williams. Forget the opening with the hype man saying “let’s get ready to …