Maria Bamford made a haul video for her birthday
by Lookie here, comedy fans. Maria Bamford went to Powell’s Books for her birthday, and decided to share her haul with you in her very own …
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When female comedians skewer the idea of what it’s like to be a female comedian
It’s not easy being a woman in a male-dominated profession, and comedy is no different. Except that it certainly feels different. Because even when women …
Maria Bamford: Unwanted Thoughts Syndrome
Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford is well aware of her personality quirks, and she has laid them bare for us to enjoy, from the liner notes …
“Sit Down, Shut Up” Promo Battle Comparison
FOX has launched a new series of promotions for the upcoming animated comedy, Sit Down, Shut Up, which debuts April 19 in the network's Sunday …
Interview: Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford calls me en route to a gig last weekend at the Punchline in San Francisco. Don’t worry. She’s not driving during the course …
TV upfront season begins with good news for stand-ups
This week the TV networks present their "upfront" fall programming for advertisers, and already, a few stand-up comedians know they’ll have primetime work awaiting them. …
Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Showdown (2008 results!)
Comedy Central’s annual "Stand-Up Showdown" airs today, rebroadcasting the top 20 stand-up specials as voted online by fans over the past month. It’s airing now! …
Maria Bamford: Acting Out
Some comedians don’t translate so well to online sketches, while others, such as Maria Bamford, seem made for the medium. Bamford’s Super Deluxe show allows …
Live from Montreal: New faces, same old dreams
The New Faces of Comedy showcase is Montreal's version of the Best New Artist Grammy. Most of the 16 stand-ups selected for this week's showcases …