What’s new in comedy-types making TV series? Here’s your Nov. 18 wrap-up
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Comedians win 2009 Emmys, live to Tweet about it
I noted that legendary comedy producer Lorne Michaels had plenty to smile about last weekend during the Creative Arts Emmy awards ceremony, and during Sunday …
2009 Emmy nominees in comedy
Early this morning, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the 2009 Primetime Emmy Award nominees, and E Pluribus Unum, everyone, am I right? …
NBC picks up “Community” for fall 2009
Would you like to see a weekly half-hour sitcom about community college that stars Joel McHale and features Chevy Chase, John Oliver and Donald Glover, …
Bonnaroo’s “Comedy Sweet” for 2009 fest
Bonnaroo announced its comedy lineup for the 2009 music festival in Tennessee, and this year, it's getting some corporate help from Butterfinger, which is sponsoring …
Scenes from Eugene Mirman’s book party
If Eugene Mirman could pull off his own comedy festival, then what would he have in store for the release of his first book, The …
Interview: Eugene Mirman’s “The Will to Whatevs”
After years of entertaining comedy fans with his stand-up and videos, Eugene Mirman finally has delivered what audiences really need to hear from him: Advice …
Dave Hill and Wyatt Cenac chat in an elevator
New York magazine lets comedian Dave Hill interview other performers and put it to video, and what makes it special is how he conducts his …
Mark your calendars: Carolines fund-raisers
Carolines comedy club in Times Square has started 2009 with quite an all-star, fund-raising bang. Please mark your calendars thusly: Louis CK performs a full …
Important Things about Important Things with Demetri Martin
Comedy Central has begun releasing more details today about the upcoming new stand-up/sketch/musical comedy hybrid, Important Things with Demetri Martin, along with a newish video …