The Definitive Guide to Comedy
Something about March has comedy festival written all over it. Can you think of a busier month for comedians and comedy fans across America? To wit: March 2-6: South Beach Comedy Festival in Florida, Comedy Central's event that, this year, features Doug Benson, Bill Burr, Adam Carolla, Rachel Feinstein, Kevin Hart, …
In case you're a fan of these shows, then you'll be happy to know that they've all received renewal orders from their networks this week. Adult Swim (Cartoon Network) has said yes to 10 episodes for a third season of Delocated, with more of Jon Glaser in a ski mask …
Nick Griffin performed last night on Conan, and talked quite a bit about being divorced. There's no stigma to it. Not like going on an art walk or jazz brunch. Promise! Roll it.
Dan St. Germain made his "network television debut" overnight on NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and aside from the ECNY nod in his introduction, St. Germain also shows off his hair and lets you know the difference between being an alcoholic and a chocoholic. Trust me. There's a difference. …
Chuck Lorre said he was going to cool it with the vanity-card notes about Charlie Sheen, but that was before Sheen went full-on "Tracy Jordan" with his PR offensive against everybody and everyone, and seeing how Sheen is "winning" — Lorre had to reply with something about the star of …
Matt Stone and Trey Parker are on tonight's episode of Late Show with David Letterman to promote their new Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon (it's in previews until March 24). But since it's the day after the Academy Awards, Letterman just had to remind them about the time they …
In a press release this morning, NBC confirmed that Zach Galifianakis would return to host Saturday Night Live on March 12, with musical guest Jessie J. Galifianakis hosted last season, performing stand-up for his monologue and also shaving his beard for a sketch. Lorne Michaels also revealed overnight that Elton …
If the 83rd annual Academy Awards left much to be desired, then you were rewarded for sticking around to see the special post-show edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live. First, Kimmel tapped several hot actresses to appear in his seven-minute infomercial for his "Hottie Body Hump Club" to hump big balls. …
Congrats to comedian/musician Tim Minchin, who provided the narration for The Lost Thing, which just won the Academy Award for Short Film (Animated). The directors gave Minchin a shout-out during their acceptance speech. In this clip, illustrator/co-director Shaun Tan explains why Minchin was the choice to narrate the film adaptation …
Are you going to an Oscar party tonight? Are you in the Oscars? Are you nominated for an Oscar? If so, are you just reading this to take your mind off of the Oscars? Oops. Here's a timely sketch about an Oscar party. Warning: Includes profanities, as well as arguments …