DC Pierson on giving away his stand-up for free to sell his book
by Earlier this week, DC Pierson uploaded a half-hour of his new stand-up comedy material to YouTube and gave it away for free to fans and …
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Worst Cruise Ever? Confessions of a “Boat Hack,” Jimmy Dunn
As the Carnival Triumph cruise ship endured a slow-tow across the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, following several days stranded at sea after losing power, …
Unmasked: Rachel Dratch reflects on SNL, Debbie Downer, and motherhood
Rachel Dratch recalls watching the first season of Saturday Night Live as a nine-year-old growing up in Massachusetts. “I was sleeping over at a friend’s …
Ticket giveaway: Stephen Tobolowsky book reading, “Groundhog Day” screening at 92YTribeca
Happy Groundhog Day Eve, everybody! What better way to ring in February as a comedy fan than by recognizing the 20th anniversary of the movie, …
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Comedy Headlines for 1/10/13
What’s happening in the comedy world now… Early ratings for Jimmy Kimmel’s first night of Jimmy Kimmel Live in the 11:35 p.m. start time placed …
“Make ‘Em Laugh”: Famous comedians reminisce about their beginnings at the Comic Strip
At the SPIKE TV tribute to Eddie Murphy in November, Adam Sandler praised Murphy’s first stand-up special, Delirious, and acknowledged that he went to great …
Want to “Cheat”? Bill Burr, Robert Kelly and Joe DeRosa tell you how, humorously, in a new book
A couple of years ago, comedians Bill Burr, Robert Kelly and Joe DeRosa grew tired of waiting for the phone to ring with news of …
Books / CDs/DVDs / Interviews
Demetri Martin on his preferred audiences for stand-up comedy
Demetri Martin recorded two versions of his new special, Standup Comedian — a DVD in February at NYU’s Skirball Center, and a CD in April …
Comedy Central gets even more into the merch business
You think your merch is a big deal? Comedy Central has solidified its position in merchandising by putting all of it under a new business …
Chris Gethard takes off shirt, takes on all other authors to promote his book
Authors will go to many lengths to promote books, particularly their first one. They’ll do any and all interviews. They’ll go on tour to the …