VH1 cancels Best Week Ever with Paul F. Tompkins
by Apparently, when Best Week Ever with Paul F. Tompkins goes off the air this week (Friday, June 12), it'll do so for the rest of 2009…and …
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NBC’s Stand-Up For Diversity (2009 edition)
NBC may not be offering Last Comic Standing this summer, but if you are a comedian "of diverse backgrounds" (which, we presume, means not only …
TV / Uncategorized / Video
Michael & Michael & Kumail appease an audience with stand-up
I was busy moving (or rather helping the movers move) on May 28, when the upcoming Comedy Central production, Michael and Michael Have Issues, taped …
In other news…
Ready for the weekend? Me, too. But first, a few things to mention and link to that people are reading and talking about in comedy …
Bill Cosby’s friendly competition with George Carlin
All of the buzz Monday night had comedy fans watching and talking about Conan O'Brien, but over on the CBS television network, David Letterman had …
TV taping: “The Comedians of Chelsea Lately”
It's no secret that Chelsea Handler has a group of favorite comedians who appear on a regular basis providing their topical bon mots as panelists …
Paul Rust at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards
While everyone was talking about Sacha Baron Cohen and Eminem after the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss this …
TBS launching late-night stand-up series in November
TBS will use its inaugural partnership with Just For Laughs Chicago to launch a 10-episode late-night TV series devoted to showcasing up-and-coming stand-up comedians. Tim …
More reasons why Todd Glass is funnier without limits
Todd Glass is a very funny man who is funniest when he speaks his mind and reacts to the situation in front of him. Here …
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“The Awkward Kings of Comedy” on film
Some stand-up comedy specials try to overwhelm you with flashing spotlights, raucous applause and laughter in cutaway crowd shots, and rapid-fire editing. OR, you could …