Kurt Braunohler reveals fun things to do to strangers, strange things about his childhood, on Conan
by Kurt Braunohler loves to inject fun into the lives of strangers. We saw that this spring in the skies above Los Angeles when he hired …
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Hannibal Buress gives Kevin Durant a new nickname in Nike commercial
Here’s one way to know you’re making it. You’re in a national TV commercial for a big brand, with a big star, but you’re the …
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Looking back on mid-1990s TV panels with younger Jon Stewart, Louis C.K.
This summer may be all about John Oliver substitute hosting The Daily Show on behalf of Jon Stewart, or about Louis C.K. racking up more individual …
Autobiography of a Young Comedian: Woody Allen’s resume, circa 1965
They don’t make resumes like they used to. Picture this. It’s 1965. You’re in the position to hire a young comedian. I know, I know. …
First look: IFC sets October debut for The Birthday Boys, sends them on national tour with Comedy Bang! Bang!’s Scott Aukerman, Paul F. Tompkins
It’s going to be a busy fall for The Birthday Boys. The L.A.-based sketch comedy troupe will earn their TV debut all together now on …
Why did the comedian cross the road? A teaser from “I Am Road Comic”
Why did the comedian cross the road? Wait a second. This isn’t a chicken joke. Why do comedians go on the road? That’s one of …
Comedy Central launches “Up Next” talent search with 26 comedy clubs to find 2013 “Comics To Watch”
A decade ago, I recall sending in a VHS tape to Comedy Central HQ for what they called “Laugh Riots.” Oh, VHS. Oh, my own …
Fireworks, nudity and no holds barred with Eric Andre, T.J. Miller on “The Jeselnik Offensive”
Eric Andre and T.J. Miller are two of the most enjoyable rebellious rapscallions to put on a panel of comedians for any talk show. Put …
D.L. Hughley signs syndication deal for nationally syndicated afternoon radio show
Congrats to D.L. Hughley for signing a deal with Reach Media to bring a nationally syndicated afternoon “drive time” broadcast to a radio station near …
Taylor Williamson’s quarterfinal performance on America’s Got Talent 2013
Unlike other performers on America’s Got Talent, stand-up comedian Taylor Williamson didn’t try to pull at anyone’s heartstrings with his background video, nor did he …