Lewis Black’s early book promo
The next book by Lewis Black, Me of Little Faith, doesn’t come out until June 3. But that’s not stopping him from ranting about it already. Here’s a video: Politics and Religion Add to My Profile | More Videos
Video: Lincoln Navigator
Two Nicks. One Lincoln. Many funnys. Thanks, Funny or Die! <a href="https://www.funnyordie.com/videos/ff4780bb72">Lincoln Navigator</a> on <a href="https://www.funnyordie.com/">FunnyOrDie.com</a>
Eddie Izzard in NYC, through March 8
Just found out Eddie Izzard is back in New York City, doing stand-up tonight through March 8, with 10:30 p.m. performances at the Union Square Theatre. Still time to see him tonight if you don’t mind fighting the weather. Buy tickets here! Related: My rave review of Izzard in Las …
EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes of Last Comic Standing
I may have boycotted the open-call line last Thursday for the New York City auditions for season six of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, but that didn’t mean I’d miss the boat completely on this opportunity to report from the belly of the beast. Especially when I learned on Friday that …
Inside Joke…with Alan Zweibel
Despite the bitter cold last night, I and several other humor-loving people ventured out to catch Inside Joke, Carl Arnheiter’s clever and insightful live talk show. The UCB postcards describe Inside Joke as "a cross between Charlie Rose and This Old House, minus the interruptions and power tools," which means, …
Nick DiPaolo takes his blogtalk daily
As my readers have pointed out, Nick DiPaolo has gone online daily with his new talk-radio effort, and this morning he went on Opie & Anthony to spread the word. Most days he’s been on at 2 p.m., but today it appears he’ll go on around 6 p.m. You can …
Louis CK adds show, seats
Leaping Louis! Tickets sold so well for Louis CK’s next taping in Boston that he’s added another show for the night before, Feb. 29 (Leap Day), also at the Berklee Performance Center. It’ll give the comedian a chance at an extra tech rehearsal. He also has reported on the message …
This week on Letterman, Ferguson
Strike or no strike, the late-night TV shows go on, and here are the comedic talents already booked on WGA-approved Letterman and Ferguson shows… David Letterman: Monday, Jason Sudeikis; Wednesday, Martin Short; Friday, Bill Burr. Craig Ferguson: Friday, Bobby Miyamoto.
Horrible People debuts
The new soap opera satire from A.D. Miles, Horrible People, officially debuted today on My Damn Channel with an episode that lives up to its title. It got a sneak peek screening at last month’s ECNY Awards. The Web series also features Kristen Schaal, Mather Zickel and Joe Lo Truglio.
Flight of the Conchords wins Grammy
And the 50th annual Grammy Award for best comedy album goes to Flight of the Conchords for The Distant Future. Want to buy it? Download it in one click here: