2009 Writers Guild Awards, TV comedy nominees
by A year ago, we couldn't really celebrate our funny TV writers, because they were on strike, but this past Monday, no such strike, so we …
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See Daily Show correspondents live this week in NYC, Vegas
You knew that the correspondents from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart have lives and comedy careers outside of TV, right? Whether you knew it …
The Comedy Festival (Vegas) unveils full slate of headliners
Anyone who doubted whether TBS could or would pull together a full slate of A-level comedy talent for its first edition of The Comedy Festival …
The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival
Eugene Mirman has announced the planned lineups for his crazy-yet-true-because-it-is-Eugene-after-all comedy festival named for him, taking place Sept. 25-28 in Brooklyn. Mirman pretty much has …
Interview: John Mulaney
Yesterday was John Mulaney‘s first day at work as a writer on Saturday Night Live. That sounded as amazing to me hearing it as it …
Video highlights with Wyatt Cenac
While we all wait with bated breath to hear if anyone new has made it onto the cast of Saturday Night Live, the folks over …
The art of performing unannounced
This piece in the Sunday Times (UK) offers an intriguing look at how London comedy clubs allow famous comedians to perform "anonymously," at least on …
The 50 funniest jokes of the past year?
Sunday’s New York Post ran a top 50 jokes of the past year list that’s sure to generate reader debate and discussion, much like these …
Comedy Central’s 2008/2009 project list
Comedy Central has revealed its list of upcoming works and pilots under the modest heading: "The Future of Comedy." Next year, prepare for a fantasy-comedy …
Tell your friends about Tell Your Friends
Hey, comedy fans. Did you know that Liam McEneaney is back from his big European expedition and has resumed his great free Monday night showcase, …