Vicki Barbolak and Samuel J. Comroe perform on the finals of America’s Got Talent 2018
by We placed two stand-up comedians in the final round of America’s Got Talent for 2018, and Vicki Barbolak and Samuel J. Comroe tried to make …
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Stand-up comedians who have won Emmy Awards
Comedians love credits, even more than barkers outside comedy clubs love misappropriating those credits. Emmy-winning comedian ranks right up there near the top. So congratulations …
Fun fact? UCB Theatres also do not offer health insurance to employees
While comedy critics and comedians continue to debate the merits of paying the performers at the Upright Citizens Brigade theaters — yes, it remains a …
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Barry the big comedy winners at 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards
The best comedy on TV in 2018 centers on a female stand-up comedian in the late 1950s. If only reality could imitate art now. But …
Sebastian Maniscalco to headline Madison Square Garden in January 2019
A favorite of New York City who previously packed the Beacon Theatre for multiple nights, Sebastian Maniscalco is now arena-bound, booking Madison Square Garden for …
Episode #225: Mo Mandel
Mo Mandel is a stand-up comedian who created and executive produces Comedy Knockout for truTV, where comics zing each other and try to win over …
Team Coco celebrates 25 years of Conan with re-release of O’Brien’s Late Night debut
Ah, Sept. 13, 1993. We were all so much younger then. Can you believe nobody knew who Conan O’Brien was, nor did they give him …
Comedy Central sets eight-day South Park marathon to lead up to Season 22 premiere
Comedy Central will kick off a 273-episode, eight-day marathon airing of South Park on Sept. 19, leading up to the Season 22 premiere the following Wednesday night, …
Nikki Glaser will perform on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars in Fall 2018
Congrats to Nikki Glaser, named Wednesday as one of the celebrities competing this fall on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars! Glaser will be paired with …
Norm Macdonald talks about defending Louis CK in new “Unmasked” interview
Norm Macdonald’s publicity tour for his new Netflix talk show continues to make massive headlines. First, his interview with The Hollywood Reporter prompted SNL buddy …