Preview: Seth MacFarlane’s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
by Only a few days before Seth MacFarlane’s latest animated venture, his Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy, debuts online Sept. 10 in Google Ads with an assist …
Give to the War PSA, with Sarah Silverman
Did you know that our foreign wars are costing us $3 trillion dollars? If Sarah Silverman asked you to help out with a financial contribution, …
Hourlong comedy special tapings for Schimmel, Correale, Ferrara, Breuer
Apologies in advance for the last-minute notice: This week is a busy one for new hourlong comedy special TV/DVD tapings, especially at the Gerald W. …
Preview: Louis C.K., “Chewed Up”
Louis C.K. is the funniest stand-up comedian working in America today. I’ve said it. Ricky Gervais has said it. Other people who know funny from …
Final taping for Chris Rock’s new HBO special, Kill the Messenger
Chris Rock’s new HBO special, Kill the Messenger, has posters up around the city and a couple of video teases, one of which opens quite …
Shoot the Messenger visits the 2008 RNC
The Daily Show is not the only faux news team in the Twin Cities this week for the 2008 Republican National Convention. Lizz Winstead brought …
Bruce Springsteen cameo scripted in Judd Apatow’s Funny People?!
Various sources are getting their hands on what appears to be the script for Judd Apatow’s upcoming film about stand-up comedy, Funny People, starring Adam …
Meet the Awkward Kings of Comedy
The Original Kings of Comedy tour and Spike Lee documentary film helped spur a new wave of business for stand-up comedy and comedy films, including …
The week in funny Funny or Die videos
Recent reasons to check out Funny or Die include… Jon Daly wakes up as Rip Van Winkle to learn the truth about his son, Rob. …
Eugene Mirman at the 2008 RNC
From Denver to St. Paul, Eugene Mirman and the folks at 23/6 follow the campaign trail from the Democratic convention to the Republican confab, and …