Remember the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards? The 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards Did!
by Congrats and kudos to the comedy writers who put together that memorable ceremony for the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards, in those relatively halcyon days …
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Episode #347: Julia Scotti
Julia Scotti is a comedian who has enjoyed a career resurgence in her 60s, performing on America’s Got Talent in 2016, and in 2020 as …
Phoebe Robinson Guest Hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live
The last time Jimmy Kimmel took a vacation from his ABC late-night show, he brought in guest hosts over the summer, but they all filmed …
Wally Baram on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Wally Baram writes for TV shows, but on Wednesday night’s Late Show, she got to perform stand-up on the TV. She may only still be …
Michael Winslow Auditioned for America’s Got Talent in 2021?!?
“I don’t know what to say, man,” said America’s Got Talent host to comedian and actor Michael Winslow before his AGT audition. “You are a …
2021 Emmy Award Nominations For Comedy
I’ll have more to say about this soon enough, but for now, it’s enough to toast and congratulate these shows and performers and crew members …
Showtime Orders Vanessa Bayer’s Series, I Love This For You
Vanessa Bayer’s life story is getting the Showtime treatment! The premium cable network announced today it has ordered Bayer’s half-hour comedy series, I Love This …
Episode #346: Iris Bahr
Iris Bahr is a comedian, actress, playwright and author, born in New York City and grown up in Israel. You have seen her in a …
Jon Stewart’s New Apple TV+ Series Will Have A Live Audience
The Problem With Jon Stewart is a multiple season, one-hour, single-issue series which will explore topics that are currently part of the national conversation and …
Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’ Gets One Night Theatrical Run
Bo Burnham’s acclaimed new Netflix special, Inside, is getting an even more special honor: A theatrical run. For one night only — July 22, 2021 …