“Loners In Unity,” Colin Quinn’s Keynote Address at Montreal’s Just For Laughs 2013
by If you were expecting Colin Quinn to deliver a speech for his keynote address to Montreal’s Just For Laughs ComedyPro conference this year, then you …
Sign this petition to end the “check spot” or “check drop” at comedy clubs
The following is a petition founded by stand-up comedian Judah Friedlander, whom you have seen on TV (30 Rock), in movies, and live in a …
John Mulaney introduces Andy Kindler’s State of the Industry 2013
“I look forward to this speech every year. The State of the Industry — some of you have seen this, some of you are new …
Not so “Freaked Out,” Tom Papa finds his voice, makes bolder choices in EPIX special
Tom Papa‘s new one-hour stand-up special, Tom Papa: Freaked Out, premieres tonight on EPIX HD (check your cable listings or go online to watch). While …
First look: Montreal’s New Faces Characters, 2013
If the atmosphere at the New Faces Characters showcase at Montreal’s Just For Laughs feels a bit more heightened than in years past, it’s likely because …
On Conan, Dwayne Perkins yearns for the time before cell phones, Facebook
Dwayne Perkins returned last night for another performance on Conan. Perkins said smartphones and Facebook have made us dumber. Just go onto Facebook “and type …
Supercut of SNL actors breaking character
From my friends at Slacktory, here’s a new supercut of old Saturday Night Live sketches in which one or more of the actors break character, …
First look: Montreal’s New Faces of Comedy, Groups 1-2, 2013
We make a big deal in the comedy industry about “New Faces” in Montreal because the comedy industry makes a big deal about it. TV …
Don’t call it a comeback? Famous comedians and stand-up legends coming back on tour
Is 2013 the year that every famous comedian decided to get back into stand-up, or does it just seem that way? There’s definitely something in …
Jason Sudeikis announces his SNL retirement on Late Show with David Letterman
We thought we knew Jason Sudeikis had performed for his last time as a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live back in May. But …