The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival
by Eugene Mirman has announced the planned lineups for his crazy-yet-true-because-it-is-Eugene-after-all comedy festival named for him, taking place Sept. 25-28 in Brooklyn. Mirman pretty much has …
Tag: John Oliver
Video highlights with Wyatt Cenac
While we all wait with bated breath to hear if anyone new has made it onto the cast of Saturday Night Live, the folks over …
Video preview: John Oliver’s Terrifying Times
Comedy Central released a few video clips to tease John Oliver’s hourlong special, Terrifying Times, which debuts at 10 p.m. Sunday. I can tell you …
John Oliver: From Conan to the basement
One thing comedians always love to mention about the New York City scene is the ability to book multiple gigs any night of the week. …
Comedy Central’s 2008/2009 project list
Comedy Central has revealed its list of upcoming works and pilots under the modest heading: "The Future of Comedy." Next year, prepare for a fantasy-comedy …
Inside John Oliver’s Comedy Central taping
John Oliver taped an hourlong Comedy Central special of his own two weeks ago in New York City, and despite technical glitches that interrupted both …
Tell your friends about Tell Your Friends
Hey, comedy fans. Did you know that Liam McEneaney is back from his big European expedition and has resumed his great free Monday night showcase, …
The Daily Show, back with writers
First of multiple reports from the late-night TV landscape, post WGA strike. Jon Stewart mentioned the writers first thing, and the show reverted back from …
Daily Show correspondents
While NBC openly battles with the WGA over late-night writing duties, Comedy Central has taken a slightly more subtle tack with A Daily Show with …
My roommate wins best stand-up in Aspen!
Yes, comedy fans. Shane Mauss, my condo roommate and comedy buddy for the week, won best stand-up honors tonight at the 2007 U.S. Comedy Arts …