Comedy is art, and Drew Michael’s HBO special defies you to define it
The first time I saw Drew Michael perform live, the experience at QED in Astoria felt surreal,...
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Tag: Jerrod Carmichael
Ramy Youssef getting his own autobiographical sitcom, Ramy, on Hulu
Get ready for a lot more Ramy in your life. Hulu announced at its annual upfronts presentation...
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Episode #200: Bo Burnham
Bo Burnham is the quintessential YouTube comedy star. While still a teen, Bo went from recording...
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Jay-Z “Moonlight” music video re-enacts Friends with black comedians
For everyone who thought 1990s hit sitcom Friends was too unrealistic or too white, Jay-Z and...
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The funniest comedy specials of the year, vs. the best comedy, vs. the most award-worthy in 2017
The Internet’s relentless, rigorous demand for content, combined with show business’s...
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Review: Jerrod Carmichael, “8” on HBO
I wrote up eight thoughts worth sharing and exploring while watching Jerrod Carmichael’s new...
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HBO Comedy rebooting new editions of Tracey Ullman sketch, Def Comedy, plus stand-up hours from T.J. Miller, Pete Holmes and Jerrod Carmichael
HBO’s comedy brand is offering something old, something new, something borrowed and...
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NBC renews “The Carmichael Show” for second season, mid-season 2015-2016
Just a week before the Fall 2015 TV season officially kicks off, NBC has awarded a second-season...
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Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Mike Myers, Patton Oswalt, Ellie Kemper to be honored at Montreal’s 2015 Just For Laughs
The 33rd edition of Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival will continue to cement its position...
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NBC trailers for Mr. Robinson, The Carmichael Show, premiering August 2015
As part of NBC’s Summer Media Day on Thursday, the Peacock Network also dropped a couple of...
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NBC slates “Mr. Robinson” and “The Carmichael Show” for August 2015 debuts
NBC will give Wednesday nights a try for sitcoms late this summer, announcing the Aug. 5 debut...
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Go Jerrod Go! NBC gives six-episode order to Jerrod Carmichael sitcom
Jerrod Carmichael will find out if he’s ready for primetime in the coming year, as NBC just...
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