Episode #100: Doug Stanhope
by Welcome to our 100th episode together of The Comic’s Comic Presents Last Things First. This isn’t like the other episodes, and not just because it’s …
Month: June 2016
Joel Kim Booster’s debut on Conan
Joel Kim Booster made his Conan debut on Wednesday, and explained what it was like growing up as an adopted Korean baby in the Midwest …
Stephen Colbert to broadcast LIVE editions of The Late Show during 2016 GOP, Democratic conventions
“We’ll do it live!” Stephen Colbert presided over a live edition of The Late Show on CBS this February following Super Bowl 50, and he’s hosted …
Kevin Hart releases own Nike sneaker, inks six-figure video deal with Facebook Live
In yet more signs that Kevin Hart’s comedic star power continues to reach previously unseen heights for other stand-up comedians, the Philadelphia native just released …
Inside Amy Schumer unveils previously unaired “Gun Lawyer” sketch after latest failed U.S. Senate votes on gun control
After the U.S. Senate failed once again to follow the overwhelming public support for reasonable gun control measures, shooting down four laws that would keep …
Julia Scotti’s groundbreaking audition for America’s Got Talent 2016
Julia Scotti is a 63-year-old stand-up comedian who impressed the judges Tuesday night during her audition on America’s Got Talent, then wowed them even more …
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UCB expands development slate with NBCUniversal’s TV, cable TV and Seeso
The Upright Citizens Brigade founders have a knack for announcing big news on the eve of their annual Del Close Marathon, and this year is …
Lewis Black’s limited 2016 Broadway engagement of “Black to the Future”
Lewis Black will be back on Broadway in the fall of 2016, but for four performances only of his one-man show, “Black to the Future.” …
Doug Smith’s debut on Conan
Fun fact about Doug Smith: His great-great-great grandfather was Ulysses S. Grant. Funnier fact about Smith: Monday night was his debut on Conan, and Smith …
Blake Griffin hosting “Midnight Surprise” comedy showcases at 2016 Montreal Just For Laughs
The NBA season is over. While LeBron James prodigal sons the championship trophy back to Cleveland as the Ohio city’s hero, and Steph Curry spends the summer …