CNN’s D.L. Hughley Breaks the News, take two
by Did D.L. Hughley make the necessary improvements to his comedic take on the headlines in his second week anchoring a CNN show? Judging by the …
Author: Sean L. McCarthy
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Jesse Case wins 2008 Rocky Mountain Laugh Off
Earlier this week, Nashville-based stand-up comedian Jesse Case proved he could make the Mormons laugh by winning the 2008 Rocky Mountain Laugh Off in Utah. …
Programming notes…
A couple of quick things to note on this first day of November: 1) If you missed last week’s episode of Saturday Night Live with …
When they were young: Sarah Silverman on Community Auditions
If you saw Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, then you already know that Sarah Silverman appeared as one of Kimmel’s guests, and it was their …
Harry Shearer brings the merry band of pranksters to Tribeca
Harry Shearer and his band, The High Value Detainees, will perform their first New York City concert Saturday, Nov. 1, at the new 92YTribeca. Shearer …
Looking for funny Halloween videos?
Yes, dear readers and lovers of laughter, tis the season to be Halloweening…so, what. You want to see something funny that’s in costume or something? …
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David Alan Grier begs: “Be cool, black people!”
With less than a week to go before Election Day, David Alan Grier used his platform as host of the new Comedy Central program, Chocolate …
Results, second semi: 2008 New York’s Funniest Stand-Up
There was a tie! We don’t know what that means, other than the fact that six more stand-up comedians made it into the finals of …
Video interview: Backstage with Jim Gaffigan, talking Town Hall, prepping his new hour special
Jim Gaffigan performed an hour unannounced Tuesday night in New York City, as he works out the final bits of what will be his new …
How Russell Brand found himself leaving BBC radio
Perhaps you have heard something or other about British comedian Russell Brand leaving obscene prank voice mail messages for actor Andrew Sachs, who played the …