Behind the CCP: Eugene Mirman, Jordan Rubin
by Another Friday, another double dose of new Comedy Central Presents half-hour specials. Tonight, it’s Eugene Mirman and Jordan Rubin (10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Eastern). …
Author: Sean L. McCarthy
Editor and publisher since 2007, when he was named New York's Funniest Reporter. Former newspaper reporter at the New York Daily News, Boston Herald and smaller dailies and community papers across America. Loves comedy so much he founded this site.
Craigslist missed comedy connections
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Eugene Mirman animated!
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In review, better late than never
As a journalist, reaching the final page of the notebook always prompts mixed emotions. First, excitement at the prospect of starting anew with a clean, …
ECNY extra extras!
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Brett Gelman’s “lil” New York lottery campaign?
Have you seen the new New York Lottery ads for Take 5, featuring the talking head of who appears to be Brett Gelman on a …
2008 ECNY Awards
Over the years, I’ve witnessed some of the uglier facets of comedy contests as both a participant and as a judge. Last night, however, I …