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ACME Comedy Co.’s survival as beloved Minneapolis venue threatened by developers; other regional comedy clubs not so fortunate in past year
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ACME Comedy Co.’s survival as beloved Minneapolis venue threatened by developers; other regional comedy clubs not so fortunate in past year

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMay 26, 2016May 27, 20163

ACME Comedy Co., a beloved Minneapolis comedy club by comedians worldwide since it opened 25 years ago, believes it’ll have to close before celebrating its …

NYC mails letter to comedy clubs to crack down on fraudulent Times Square ticket barkers
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NYC mails letter to comedy clubs to crack down on fraudulent Times Square ticket barkers

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyFebruary 27, 20161

Times Square has attracted hustlers of all stripes for more than a century, each attempting to hustle tourists and other passing strangers out of their …

Snapshots: Josh Sneed remembers his time at the Punchline in Atlanta
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Snapshots: Josh Sneed remembers his time at the Punchline in Atlanta

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMarch 13, 2015

Earlier this month, Josh Sneed headlined The Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta. He took a selfie backstage and posted it a few days ago to …

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Amy Schumer’s call for a Comedian’s Bill of Rights or Comedy Club Commandments that every booker should heed

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJanuary 28, 201524

Amy Schumer went off on a bit of a rant toward the end of her appearance this month on Brian Koppelman’s Grantland podcast, “The Moment.” …

Louis CK’s ode to comedy clubs, in honor of his new special “Live at The Comedy Store”
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Louis CK’s ode to comedy clubs, in honor of his new special “Live at The Comedy Store”

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJanuary 28, 2015

In case you missed it, Louis CK sent out a mass email yesterday — separate from the short missive notifying fans that his new stand-up …

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Irving Azoff buys half of Levity Entertainment Group, jumps fully into comedy business

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJune 12, 2014

When Chelsea Handler named Irving Azoff as her new manager last October, the 66-year-old was only a month into his new partnership with MSG Entertainment. …

Jon Lovitz may be Master Thespian, but can he Sing Your Face Off?
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Jon Lovitz may be Master Thespian, but can he Sing Your Face Off?

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMay 30, 2014

Jon Lovitz is singing for his supper this summer. And he’s not pathologically lying about it this time. Nor is he ACTING! Lovitz is one …

MTV2 plays ball with Major League Baseball: Chris Distefano on co-hosting new “Off The Bat” series from the MLB Fan Cave
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MTV2 plays ball with Major League Baseball: Chris Distefano on co-hosting new “Off The Bat” series from the MLB Fan Cave

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 1, 2014April 1, 20141

The surest sign that spring is in the air is Opening Day of Major League Baseball season, which happened Monday in ballparks across America. Tonight, …

Michael Malone’s 8 Rules to Emcee’ing
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Michael Malone’s 8 Rules to Emcee’ing

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMarch 24, 2014March 24, 20141

So many comedy shows — whether they’re in a comedy club chain, a one-nighter or an alternative theater space — focus so much on the …

The Improv: 50 Years Behind The Brick Wall
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The Improv: 50 Years Behind The Brick Wall

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyDecember 7, 20132

When Budd Friedman’s Improv comedy club turned 40, he celebrated with a primetime anniversary special on NBC (that aired against the final sing-off of the …

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