All of the 2019 Emmy-eligible stand-up comedy specials
by The Television Academy published the official nomination ballots last week, with voting open now until June 24. Nominees will be announced July 16. Let’s take …
Episode #264: Sabrina Jalees
The daughter of a Swiss mother and Pakistani father, Sabrina Jalees is a Canadian by birth who became famous in her native land by starring …
“Joke House” is the parody of “Last Comic Standing” you didn’t know you needed
For fans of the original Last Comic Standing, there’s something still magical about the premise of putting comedians in a house to live together. Netflix …
Card catalogue of jokes for the late Bob Hope sold at auction
An auction last week of items from the estate of Bob Hope included the sale of thousands of jokes typed up on index cards for …
Review: Jo Koy, “Comin’ In Hot” on Netflix
Just For Laughs named Jo Koy the “Stand-Up Comedian of the Year” last summer thanks mainly to the ticket sales for his live touring. That …
Review: “Miranda Sings Live… Your Welcome” on Netflix
After a decade in character on YouTube, and a series on Netflix, what hasn’t Miranda Sings done? Perform as herself. Colleen Ballinger opens Miranda Sings… …
Review: “Always Amazing” on All Things Comedy YouTube
Hulu has an unconventional documentary coming out in August about The Amazing Johnathan, but Steve Byrne beats it to the punch with a heartfelt look …
Here are Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2019
Congrats to this year’s crop of comedians Variety will toast at Just For Laughs as its 10 Comics to Watch for 2019! They are, with …
Sam Richardson will join Conan O’Brien for Team Coco trip to Ghana
The nation of Ghana has invited Conan O’Brien to come visit, and Team Coco is on the case! Conan announced last night that he’ll take …
Matt Braunger on Conan
Matt Braunger’s wife zings him so bad, or so good, that he refers to her as Donna Rickles. Just imagine what she’ll say about him …