Comedy Headlines for 5/24/13
by What’s making news in the comedy world this week… Sundance Channel (with EW magazine) is bringing The Writers Room to TV this summer, beginning July …
Jerry Lewis and The Man Problem: The Bullying of Women in Comedy
Jerry Lewis is at the Cannes Film Festival, so reporters had the bright idea to ask him if he has discovered any funny women in …
On Letterman, Tommy Johnagin on being a new dad, on having a mother who isn’t computer-savvy
Tommy Johnagin was back on Late Show with David Letterman last night. You may have heard about how Johnagin has become a father with his …
Carol Burnett to receive 2013 Mark Twain Prize from The Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center has announced it’s awarding Carol Burnett with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2013. Burnett, 80, is the 16th recipient …
Cloris Leachman, Ed Asner and Rip Taylor introduce EHHHHHHHH.com, for comedy fans of a certain age
Thanks to Funny or Die for realizing that the Internet may suffer from a generation gap in servicing comedy fans of all ages. That’s why …
On Conan, Tig Notaro shops her headshot at L.A. stores
In Los Angeles and New York City, you’re much more likely to walk into a restaurant or other business and find a wall of headshots …
Inside Amy Schumer: Behind the scenes recording her stand-up for the series
On her Comedy Central series, Inside Amy Schumer, the comedian breaks up her sketch format with pre-recorded stand-up routines. You may be familiar with how …
SNL #38.21 RECAP: Host Ben Affleck, musical guest Kanye West (season finale and goodbyes for Fred Armisen, Bill Hader)
As the thirty-eighth season of Saturday Night Live comes to a close, it’s time to say goodbye to longtime cast members Fred Armisen and Bill …
Fred Armisen says goodbye, goodnight to SNL as Ian Rubbish with an all-star musical jam
Fred Armisen didn’t have the last laugh on the season finale of Saturday Night Live so much as he had the last rock ‘n’ roll …
A Farewell to Bill Hader: Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler and SNL’s Weekend Update characters send off Stefon
Sometimes you get the Stefon send-off you hope for, and sometimes you get the Stefon send-off you deserve. You’re cordially invited to the nuptials of …