PBS Off Book asks, “What’s The Deal With Internet Comedy?”
by 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 …
Tag: Jon Friedman
Jon Friedman gets “Rejected” by The Today Show
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 …
Who wants to get “Rejected” tonight?
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 …
Carolyn Castiglia will rap again on VH1
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, …
In review, better late than never
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, …
2008 ECNY Awards
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 …
ECNY Awards voting deadlines!
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 …
Ha-ha-has for your ho-ho-hos
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 …