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Chris Hardwick breaks comedy/TV news via Twitter
by Chris Hardwick, aka the Hard in Hard 'N Phirm, aka @nerdist, broke news minutes ago via Twitter that he would not be able to make …
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.
The hidden link between Jon Stewart and Jim Cramer?
When Jon Stewart tore into CNBC's business reporting last week on Comedy Central's The Daily Show, and CNBC's Mad Money man Jim Cramer sat there …
Denis Leary tells the story of Shepherd’s Pie
It's St. Patrick's Day and the Irish-Americans are smiling, parading and doing (ahem) other things today, so Funny or Die corralled famous Irish-American comedian Denis …
Dana Gould’s “Let Me Put My Thoughts In You”
Dana Gould, Let Me Put My Thoughts In You, debuted on Showtime on March 14, 2009 and is available on DVD on Tuesday, March 17. …
Are you ready for TWO “Hilarious” CDs from Louis CK
That's right. Louis CK just recorded enough material Saturday night in Boston from his ongoing "Hilarious" tour to fill two CDs. When I mentioned this …
SNL #34.19 with Tracy Morgan, Kelly Clarkson
We could call this the week that everything old is new again. Because it is! In a good way? Let's see in the SNL recap…(videos …
“You’re Welcome America,” Will Ferrell on Broadway (HBO)
When Will Ferrell began previews for his Broadway spectacular on the night of the inauguration of President Barack Obama, I could not think of any …
In other news…
This week's installment of "In other news…" examines a few mainstream media stories over the past week that took the time to cover comedy, but …
Nick Kroll on the ECNY Awards
If you still have questions about the ECNY Awards and wonder what the fuss is all about, comedian Nick Kroll puts it all into perspective …
Jon Stewart gives Jim Cramer the “Crossfire” treatment
For the past decade, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart has mocked playfully at the conventions of news and politics in a way that has …