Episode #274: Evan Shapiro
by Evan Shapiro had run cable TV stations IFC, Sundance Channel, and Pivot before he launched Seeso, a streaming comedy service owned by Comcast and NBCUniversal …
National Lampoon Radio Hour relaunching as podcast led by Cole Escola, Jo Firestone
The National Lampoon Radio Hour, whose initial run in 1973-74 included writing and performances from the likes of John Belushi, Christopher Guest, Anne Beatts, Gilda …
Review: “Kevin McDonald ALIVE on 42nd Street” at Theatre Row
How poetically full circle must Kevin McDonald feel this week, performing a new solo show across the street from the Hell’s Kitchen venue where Kids …
Review: Dave Chappelle, “Sticks & Stones,” on Netflix
Some 15 years ago, Dave Chappelle cared so much about what people thought of him and his comedy that he up and quit his successful …
Review: Simon Amstell, “Set Free,” on Netflix
As I wrote in Decider: Whether or not you already know who Simon Amstell is, you can figure out rather quickly just by looking at …
Testimonials from Tiffany Haddish for the comedians in “They Ready” on Netflix
Tiffany Haddish used her leverage in show business, circa 2019, to get some of her friends on Netflix, too. Who’d she pick and why? Let’s …
Jackie Fabulous advances to semifinals of America’s Got Talent 2019
Congratulations to comedian Jackie Fabulous, who made it through this week’s live quarterfinal rounds of America’s Got Talent thanks to a last-minute vote from NBC’s …
Leslie Jones has left Saturday Night Live
Perhaps the most improbable SNL success story has run its course. News it out today that Leslie Jones has departed Saturday Night Live, and will …
Watch Sebastian Maniscalco open the 2019 MTV VMAs
Sebastian Maniscalco is one of the most popular stand-up comedians these days, having recently sold out Madison Square Garden. So MTV asked him to host …
Richard Pryor’s bodyguard’s bombshell allegations regarding Paul Mooney
The legendary late Richard Pryor had a longtime friendship and working relationship with Paul Mooney. Yesterday, ComedyHype posted a video interview with Pryor’s old bodyguard, …