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Iliza Shlesinger to star in own Netflix sketch series

by Sean L. McCarthyOctober 2, 2019October 2, 2019

Iliza Shlesinger arrived in New York City last weekend, telling comedy club audiences she’s on the East Coast to work on a project, and now …

Here are the first performers for the second annual Janelle James Comedy Festival

by Sean L. McCarthyOctober 1, 2019October 1, 2019

While the New York Comedy Festival may see the biggest celebration of comedians in the nation’s biggest city each November, the following month will see …

2019 New York Comedy Festival announces tons more shows

by Sean L. McCarthyOctober 1, 2019October 1, 2019

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) has announced the addition of more than 100 shows from Nov. 4-10, 2019, taking place at venues large and small across the …

Seinfeld wins Comedians in Cars lawsuit due to statute of limitations

by Sean L. McCarthySeptember 30, 2019September 30, 2019

U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan dismissed a lawsuit today by director Christian Charles against Jerry Seinfeld, arguing that Charles’s claims against Seinfeld over the …

Here’s the writing staff for season 45 of Saturday Night Live

by Sean L. McCarthySeptember 29, 2019September 29, 2019

Saturday Night Live kicked off season 45 last night, and while much of the news coming into the season premiere dealt with the comings and …

WarnerMedia makes first deal for comedy specials coming to HBO Max in 2020

by Sean L. McCarthySeptember 27, 2019September 27, 2019

In case you’re wondering how the influx of new streaming platforms coming our way in the next six months is going to impact the digital …

For October 2019, SiriusXM Channel 105 becomes “The Johnny Carson Channel”

by Sean L. McCarthySeptember 26, 2019September 26, 2019

Starting Oct. 1, 2019, and lasting only for that month, SiriusXM is launching The Johnny Carson Channel on SiriusXM Channel 105, featuring the top, handpicked …