Gaffigan goes beyond the pale
by Jim Gaffigan is one of the truly nicer and funnier guys I know. And I’m saying that even before typing in the part of the …
Craig Ferguson, winging it late-night, soberly
When Craig Ferguson called me up Tuesday afternoon, it was still morning in L.A., where he wasn’t quite sure what his monologue topic would be …
Quotes from Jon Stewart, live in concert
More words and wisdom from Jon Stewart, dispensed onstage Friday night at the Wang Theatre in Boston. On the Wang Center…"This is, by far, the …
SNL 32.1: Dane Cook/The Killers
Saving the best for last is not the phrase you want associated with Saturday Night Live. Alas, such was the case on the Sept. 30 …
The skinny on Dan Boulger
The online record tells you very little about Dan Boulger. We’re about to correct that, although not by much. Boulger remains an elusive comedy creature. …
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Todd Phillips on comedy, “scoundrels”
Filmmaker Todd Phillips talked with me the other day (actually, last Friday) about comedy and his latest film, School For Scoundrels, which opens today. What …
Bobby Slayton on Married Man vs. Entourage
Bobby Slayton admits he doesn’t often perform here, but there’s a couple of good reasons why he’ll be doing stand-up around New England this weekend. …
Finnegan, the Best Best Week Ever panelist?
Christian Finnegan, of all of the people VH1 has brought onto Best Week Ever, is perhaps the best Best Week Ever commenter. Concise. Right on …
I’m judging you, Boston (2006 finale)
Local 20-year-old Dan Boulger — let me repeat that — 20-year-old Dan Boulger took home the top prize and an estimated $7,000 as winner of …
Bill Burr on his O&A Philly gig, YouTube video
Bill Burr deserves to break big. He absolutely destroyed last night at the “30 Years of Emerson Comedy” show at the Cutler Majestic. Several times …