The Definitive Guide to Comedy
At the end of any sitcom episode from the mind of Chuck Lorre, there's a blink-and-you-miss-it moment in which Lorre posts a note to the audience. It's his sit, Ubu, sit. But with more words. And during this eighth season of Two and a Half Men — otherwise known as the …
The Lifetime network liked what it saw of Roseanne Barr's new life and book, and ordered 16 half-hour episodes of an untitled "docu-series" about this new chapter in her life running a 40-acre macadamia and livestock farm on Hawaii's big island. Her series is currently untitled, but will air later …
Just in time for Valentine's Day, here comes Ted Alexandro's latest set on Late Show with David Letterman, in which the 42-year-old comedian espouses the joys of being single. Alexandro also has the audacity and temerity to bring up gay marriage. He's comedy's very own George Clooney! Sort of. You …
Halfway through its initial six-episode order, Portlandia already has become enough of a critical new fave that IFC has renewed the comedy for a full 10-episode, second season, to air in January 2012. Congrats all around. If you're not yet watching it, you should be. Funny stuff from the minds …
WEtv announced today that it had ordered a new series that depicts the life of comedian Sinbad and his family, called Sinbad's Family Affair. The six one-hour episodes will premiere at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12. ‚ÄúSinbad‚Äôs story is one of second chances. It‚Äôs remarkable and heartwarming, but not …
Big fan of Baron Vaughn, and that didn't change after last night, based on how he approached the live studio audience of Lopez Tonight. Just the right amount of everything. Managed to make his points while also dealing with a crowd that doesn't keep track of points. Roll the clip! …
There's always a more interesting talk-show dynamic going on when one talk-show host appears on another host's show. And last night's episode of Conan was no different, as Conan O'Brien welcomed Craig Ferguson to the show for two panel segments. They seemed to get along just fine. Which is a …
Turns out Norm MacDonald is getting his own comedy talk show in addition to hosting a poker series. Double down on Norm! Comedy Central announced today it's picking up Sports Show with Norm MacDonald with an initial eight-episode order. The new series is slated to begin production this month with an April premiere. …
The History Channel isn't just for Hitler anymore. Among the network's newer shows that look back on antique items, comes this newest one: Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy. The series debuts tonight. Here's a clip. Not to be confused with Bob Saget's recent look at American …
There's so much news going on in the world, you guys, and a cable news network that's on 24/7 can only cover so much of it. Especially when you carve out three minutes at midday for an awkward live interview from MSNBC anchor Contessa Brewer, featuring Saturday Night Live's Kenan …