The Definitive Guide to Comedy
Look, nobody will argue that Too Close For Comfort was one of the greatest shows in TV history, let alone a very good sitcom in the early 1980s. But nobody is here to argue that, anyhow. And if Too Close For Comfort had not existed, would any of us have …
You knew and loved NBC’s adaptation of The Office. Would you have felt the same way, if: Seth Rogen had played Dwight instead of Rainn Wilson? Bob Odenkirk had played Michael instead of Steve Carell? Eric Stonestreet had played Kevin? Kathryn Hahn had played Pam? John Cho had played Jim? …
Was recreating the opening credits to Simon & Simon the “greatest event in television history”? No. No, it was not. Don’t take my word for it. That’s just one of the lines handed to Jeff Probst as he once again hosts a new special event for Adult Swim, in which …
Comedians have many opportunities to showcase their big-screen talents throughout the calendar year at film festivals around the world. We pay special attention to Sundance because it comes first in the year, each January, and with it the first best chance for any small independent film to find a larger …
In case you missed it late last night, Adult Swim aired The Greatest Event in Television History. At least that’s what Adam Scott and his wife, Naomi, titled it. The 11-and-a-half-minute special showed Scott and Jon Hamm re-creating — shot for shot — the opening credits to the 1980s detective …
The Comedy Awards 2012 — second annual edition of the revived ceremonies for the comedy industry to honor working comedians and comedic actors — returns to Comedy Central on Sunday, May 6. Since the awards ceremony was taped last weekend in New York City, we already know the winners for …
In case you missed it, IFC aired a special 10-minute sneak peek at its upcoming Comedy Bang! Bang! “talk show” last night following the second-season finale of Portlandia. But since the Internet is all-knowing and all-giving, you didn’t miss it. It’s right here. Online. Waiting for you. Fans of the …
