Review: Esther Povitsky, “Hot For My Name” on Comedy Central
by This bit by Esther Povitsky about men lusting after “barely legal” teens is out of control, and you shouldn’t have needed recent allegations this summer …
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Episode #194: Benji Aflalo
Benji Aflalo is a stand-up comedian, who alone together with comedy pal Esther Povitsky, created, executive produces and stars in the sitcom Alone Together — …
Here are Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2017
Variety has done it again, teaming up with Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival this summer to toast 10 up-and-coming comedians who the trade magazine sees …
Freeform orders “Alone Together” to series, starring Esther Povitsky and Benji Aflalo
Esther Povitsky and Benji Aflalo will star in a new TV sitcom ordered up by Freeform (the cable channel formerly known as ABC Family) called …
History Channel, truTV both jump into late-night comedy fray with multitude of Thursday offerings
What’s so special about 11 p.m. Thursdays? Thursdays are the new Fridays, or Must-See TV has shifted from primetime to late-night in 2016, because both …
Last Comic Standing 9: The Semifinals (Part Two)
We’re in the homestretch of episodes that don’t have nearly enough time to showcase 21 stand-up comedians in 44 minutes, as this is the second …
Last Comic Standing, Season 9: Invitationals, Part One
NBC’s Last Comic Standing opened its ninth season last week with an homage to famous competitors from past years who weren’t famous then. “Over the …
Esther Povitsky on The Late Late Show
Esther Povitsky returned to The Late Late Show on Wednesday with some new goals for the new year. And just like you, perhaps, she’s going …
My Pod Week: Week ending 10/12/14
by 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 …
Meet Montreal’s Just For Laughs New Faces, Class of 2013
Congrats to the new class of New Faces for Montreal’s Just For Laughs, showcased for the comedy industry this week. I’ll file full reports from …