Comedians win 2009 Emmys, live to Tweet about it
by I noted that legendary comedy producer Lorne Michaels had plenty to smile about last weekend during the Creative Arts Emmy awards ceremony, and during Sunday …
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Law & Order sets new record for comedians in an episode that’s not about comedy
If I were to tell you that an upcoming episode of Law & Order (any edition) would feature a comedian in a bit part, then …
Grandma Lee could win $1 million on tonight’s America’s Got Talent? Really?!
Here's a cute story. An elderly woman from Jacksonville, Fla., becomes a widow (not the cute part) and decides to pursue her dream of telling …
Inside the Actor’s Studio trades sex jokes with the “Family Guy” cast
If Bravo's Inside the Actor's Studio wants to be taken seriously, then it needs to stop with some of the silliness (we are looking squarely …
NBC’s redesigned Jay Leno site introduces us to the Laugh Squad, and also Tig Notaro
If you have had your television tuned to any station owned or operated by NBC Universal, then I do not need to remind you that …
Who could replace Jon Stewart on The Daily Show? Here are 14 possibilities
Jon Stewart is back at work on The Daily Show for Comedy Central after three weeks of vacation. But what if he didn't come back? …
Overview: Comedy winners at the 2009 Creative Arts Emmys
HBO might have led all networks in terms of wins at the 2009 Creative Arts Emmys, which were handed out Saturday night in Los Angeles …
Sneak peek: HBO’s “Bored To Death”
I had the opportunity last night to watch the first two episodes of HBO's new series, Bored to Death, which debuts on Sept. 20, and …
Meet Jay Leno’s comedy correspondents and what they’ll bring to NBC primetime
Perhaps you have seen the incessant NBC promotions for The Jay Leno Show, promising unprecedented comedy in the 10 o'clock hour for American TV viewers? …
Ellen DeGeneres named “permanent” judge on Idol
Just when you were thinking, the only way American Idol ever could replace Paula Abdul would be to find someone who is deliberately funny, well, …