Louis CK, at Town Hall
by Back in August, I said that Louis CK had developed an even funnier hour of stand-up than he’d displayed in his most recent HBO special, …
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Charlie Murphy writes jokes while driving
Charlie Murphy started doing stand-up comedy about 20 years after his younger brother, Eddie. Perhaps you’ve heard of him. Eddie tasted superstardom success at an …
Damon Wayans, on stand-up, online comedy
Damon Wayans always seems to be getting back into the game, and this week is no different. The native New Yorker popped in to the …
Doug Benson gets ready for Carnegie Hall
Doug Benson will perform with Sarah Silverman and Todd Barry tonight at Carnegie Hall as part of the New York Comedy Festival. Big deal, right? …
Artie Lange’s “crazy weekend” (of comedy)
Artie Lange isn’t dead yet. I know you’re thinking it. Better yet, Artie Lange knows you’re thinking it. The comedian and sidekick for Howard Stern …
Shoot the Messenger, with Roseanne, Mo Rocca
The Ace of Clubs basement got packed more than I’d ever seen it Monday night for Lizz Winstead’s weekly Shoot the Messenger show, which has …
Bob Saget comes clean, sort of
To answer your first question: Yes, Bob Saget does keep in touch with his former castmates from TV’s Full House. The night before we spoke, …
SNL with Brian Williams
Brian Williams didn’t have to do a lot of heavy lifting, as they say, hosting Saturday Night Live over the weekend. And why should he …
Eliza Skinner is Shameless!
New Yorkers already have come to know and love Eliza Skinner for her musical talents as part of the popular musical improv duo I Eat …
Jim Norton on HBO: “Monster Rain”
Toward the end of Jim Norton’s new hour-long HBO special "Monster Rain" (debuts tonight at 10, available on DVD Tuesday), the 39-year-old comedian takes a …