The Definitive Guide to Comedy
Over two nights last weekend, the Creative Arts Emmys celebrated many of the comedic efforts on TV and whatever you call TV in 2018. Among the first-time winners: Chris Redd and Kenan Thompson (pictured above) for writing the Saturday Night Live music video “Come Back Barack” (Outstanding Original Music and …
David Brenner died today at his New York City home, with his family by his side. Brenner had been battling cancer. The stand-up comedian was 78. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons Cole, Wyatt and Slade; and grandson Wesley. Richard Lewis, a longtime friend of Brenner’s, said via Twitter …
IFC announced yesterday that it’ll keep Fred Armisen plenty busy for his first two years post-SNL, renewing his pre-taped sketch comedy series with Carrie Brownstein — Portlandia — for seasons four and five. The additional 10-episode seasons will air in early 2014 and 2015. “Portlandia has celebrated sustainable local agriculture, underemployment, …
