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Judd Apatow will compile his sum total of one-on-one comedy interviews into Random House book, “Sick In The Head”

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJune 20, 20141

Judd Apatow has organized several fund-raisers for 826LA over the years. Apatow’s latest charitable contribution may also prove to be its longest-lasting and widest-reaching: His …

My Pod Week: Week ending 5/25/14
Audio / Books

My Pod Week: Week ending 5/25/14

Mike Flinnby Mike FlinnMay 27, 20141

Mike Flinn (@realmikeflinn) isn’t just a podcast producer and engineer; he’s also an avid fan of the form. “My Pod Week” recaps and reviews the …

Carl Reiner reads his 70-year-old poem, “Ode To the Buttocks Bountiful,” on The Arsenio Hall Show
Books / Late-night TV credit

Carl Reiner reads his 70-year-old poem, “Ode To the Buttocks Bountiful,” on The Arsenio Hall Show

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMay 14, 2014May 14, 20141

Carl Reiner appeared as a guest Tuesday night on Arsenio, and when he saw Arsenio Hall welcome a spoken-word act to the program, Reiner wanted …

George Wallace ending 10-year run in Las Vegas at the Flamingo
Books

George Wallace ending 10-year run in Las Vegas at the Flamingo

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 25, 2014April 25, 2014

The comedian George Wallace has lived a literal rags-to-riches story. Wallace, 61, had sold rags before moving to New York City and selling ads before …

Decoding the Funniest Cities in America
Books

Decoding the Funniest Cities in America

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 21, 2014April 21, 2014

Are these the funniest cities in America? What does that question even mean? Ay, there’s the rub. The fellas behind the new book, The Humor …

More Than Words: Chelsea Handler looks for meaning outside of the comments section
Books / TV / Uncategorized

More Than Words: Chelsea Handler looks for meaning outside of the comments section

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMarch 5, 2014March 5, 20141

Chelsea Handler kicked off her “Uganda Be Kidding Me” stand-up comedy and book tours simultaneously Tuesday with a full day of promotional rounds in New …

Interview: Stephen Tobolowsky on Groundhog Day, acting and living the dream
Books / Interviews / Movies / TV / Uncategorized / Video

Interview: Stephen Tobolowsky on Groundhog Day, acting and living the dream

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyFebruary 2, 2014February 24, 2014

“I was able to watch this movie become a cult classic. And then now, I just cross out cult. Because it’s a classic.” Stephen Tobolowsky, …

Seth Olenick captures comedians uniquely entwined in “Funny Business” in this photo book
Books

Seth Olenick captures comedians uniquely entwined in “Funny Business” in this photo book

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJanuary 13, 2014January 13, 2014

Todd Barry was first, in March 2007. Almost seven years and more than 230 unique, intimate portraits later, Seth Olenick‘s work documenting comedians and comedic …

Scott Bateman’s Disalmanac map of frozen America co-opted by USA Today; Bateman to get last laugh: “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”
Books / TV / Uncategorized

Scott Bateman’s Disalmanac map of frozen America co-opted by USA Today; Bateman to get last laugh: “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJanuary 8, 20142

Scott Bateman knows what it’s like to have multiple identities and realities. Sure, he has a couple thousand followers of his personal Twitter feed @Disalmanacarian, …

George Wallace on The Arsenio Hall Show, and his new book, “Laff It Off!”
Books / Late-night TV credit

George Wallace on The Arsenio Hall Show, and his new book, “Laff It Off!”

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyNovember 7, 2013

Shout out to George Wallace for his stand-up performance on Wednesday night’s episode of The Arsenio Hall Show! Wallace — introduced by Arsenio as “Mr. …

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