Bill Maher launches Yahoo!’s live comedy channel
by Some in the media made a big deal about Bill Maher donating $1 million to a pro-Obama Super-PAC, and yes, that’s something to make a …
Ramin Nazer’s TV debut on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Ramin Nazer made his TV debut as a stand-up comedian the other night on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Lucky the show went long. …
Friars Club to honor Jerry Lewis on his 86th birthday with public celebration
Is The Friars Club getting soft? Nah. Instead of doing a roast, the Friars has announced they’re going to be celebrating Jerry Lewis on his …
Patrice O’Neal’s “Mr. P” debuts at #35 on Billboard album charts
Patrice O’Neal’s posthumous comedy CD, Mr. P, debuted last week at #35 on the Billboard 200 album charts. That’s the best bow for a comedian …
On Conan, Jay Larson jokes plungers, etiquette, bands
Some comedians lose their regional accents when they go Hollywood. Some play them up more. Jay Larson’s Massachusetts accent is subtle and not mentioned (except I …
Todd Glass talks comedy condos, coming out on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon had Todd Glass on as a guest this week, and seemed really intrigued by Glass’s decision recently to come out of the closet …
Comedy Central pays tribute to Bernie Mac with “I Ain’t Scared of You”
“Let me explain something to you about the Mac man. I love who I am. I love what I have become. And most of all, …
Comedy Central orders eight episodes of “Mash Up” showcases hosted by T.J. Miller
Turns out Comedy Central loved Mash Up, after all. Almost a year since broadcasting the initial stand-up/film/visual comedy special from T.J. Miller and director Jordan …
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Stand-up For Real campaign: Andree Vermeulen for Kotex
Of all of the arguments about women in stand-up comedy, the one I never ever hear is the portrayal of female stand-up comedy in TV …
See who’s taping The Half Hour stand-up specials for Comedy Central in 2012
Comedy Central Presents is dead. Long live the new half-hour comedy special for the cable network, named, well, The Half Hour! And Comedy Central is …