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Wrestling great Ric Flair appeared in a fantasy sequence that opened the new stand-up comedy special from Ron Funches, and now the comedian will emcee a “nightmare” for Flair — the Roast of Ric Flair, throwing down May 24, 2019, in Las Vegas as part of the Starrcast II wrestling …
A new shirt, jacket and haircut for Dan St. Germain, and still, he “looks like the guy who sold Elvis his pills.” The comedian performed Wednesday night on Conan, and also joked about his ability to get out of traffic tickets, despite his horrible driving skills. “I voted for Hillary …
Dan St. Germain showed up to perform in a suit on Monday’s Conan, which is an odd look for this man at this location. As he readily acknowledged. His ex-girlfriend left him to work for Google, which is awkward for all of us. I wonder what his future self would tell …
Best Week Ever is no more, once more. VH1 broadcast the last weekly installment of comedic commentary on Friday night. On Monday, the full episode — which featured actor Chris Klein, comedians/actresses Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham of USA’s new series, Playing House, and the full contingent of comedians …
Mike Flinn (@realmikeflinn) isn’t just a podcast producer and engineer; he’s also an avid fan of the form. “My Pod Week” recaps and reviews the many varied comedy podcasts Flinn listened to or attended live tapings of during the previous week. Enjoy! JIM FLORENTINE’s “COMEDY METAL MIDGETS” (Jim Interviews Comic Friend …
I saw Dan St. Germain in Montreal last week at the Just For Laughs comedy festival, and can report that neither one of us was smoking or drinking. Not that we’re goody two-shoes, either one of us. On Conan last night, St. Germain talked about the realizations he has had …
After a three-year hiatus, Best Week Ever returns to VH1 tonight with a brand-new cast of comedians (no host this time around) to reflect upon the week that was in pop culture headlines. The BWE VH1 Class of 2013: Michelle Buteau, Michael Che, Pat Dixon, Pete Lee, Jared Logan, Amanda …
Comedy Central is continuing with its new series of half-hour stand-up comedy showcases, called The Half Hour (previously known as Comedy Central Presents). They’ll tape in Boston, as they did last year, at Royale, from Feb. 26 through March 1, 2013. Air dates to be determined later in 2013. Stay tuned …
If you thought comedians had launched enough podcasts for there to be a festival just for them, then you’re thinking what the fine folks at The People’s Improv Theatre in NYC were thinking. The PIT announced Monday afternoon it would host “the first-ever, first-annual” New York City Podcast Festival, starting on …
Not only is John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show returning to Comedy Central this year for a third season, but he and the network are taping the showcases this weekend in NYC. So if you’re in or near the city from March 10-12, 2012, you can ask for tickets to …
