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PBS Off Book asks, “What’s The Deal With Internet Comedy?”
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PBS Off Book asks, “What’s The Deal With Internet Comedy?”

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJanuary 21, 2013January 21, 2013

The most recent episode of the PBS Off Book webseries, “What’s the deal with Internet Comedy?” invited three comedians to discuss three facets of comedy …

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Jon Friedman gets “Rejected” by The Today Show

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyFebruary 23, 2009

If you had romantic plans on Valentine's Day, then, well, God bless you and your loved ones. But if you were like me, and had …

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Who wants to get “Rejected” tonight?

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJanuary 27, 2009

Many new books are hitting store shelves and becoming available for online shipping today, but only one book dares to publish the essays, stories and …

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Carolyn Castiglia will rap again on VH1

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 10, 20081

Last night’s special "on-air" edition of Jon Friedman’s Rejection Show featured some very fresh and updated tales of failure and humiliation from comedians. Carolyn Castiglia, …

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In review, better late than never

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJanuary 30, 2008

As a journalist, reaching the final page of the notebook always prompts mixed emotions. First, excitement at the prospect of starting anew with a clean, …

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2008 ECNY Awards

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJanuary 29, 20083

Over the years, I’ve witnessed some of the uglier facets of comedy contests as both a participant and as a judge. Last night, however, I …

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ECNY Awards voting deadlines!

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJanuary 10, 20081

Today is the final day for open voting for the ECNY Awards, which used to stand for Emerging Comics of New York, but now just …

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Ha-ha-has for your ho-ho-hos

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyDecember 21, 2007

Christmas is coming, and who cares if the goose is getting fat, because where are the comedy audiences? Probably off to their families, much like …

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