Scenes from Eugene Mirman’s book party
by If Eugene Mirman could pull off his own comedy festival, then what would he have in store for the release of his first book, The …
Tag: Paul F. Tompkins
VH1’s Best Week Ever reveals (almost) all in Best Evening Ever
In case you missed it, John Hodgman moderated a highly amusing panel and performance last night at the 92YTribeca by the folks at VH1's newly …
In other blogs: Interviews with performers to see in NYC this week
The Apiary talks with Ann Carr, who is branching out from her already creative short-form character work to explore herself and her career in a …
A Christmas Aimee Mann Video Carol Thing
Aimee Mann not only befriends comedians, but she also tours with them, and stars in comedy videos with them. Behold, all ye triumphant souls, and …
Weekend TV reminder: PFT on BWE; DL on CNN; SNL!
Before you head off for the weekend and whatever your plans may be, you should set your TV recording devices for the following new comedy …
VH1’s Best Week Ever revamp
Paul F. Tompkins had alerted all of his Los Angeles area fans that he’d be leaving the West Coast for a year due to the …
Bob and David: “David’s Situation” kaput, what’s next?
Bob Odenkirk laid down the news tonight that he and David Cross have decided to scrap their own HBO pilot that played with sitcom conventions, …
Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil
What I like about Lewis Black’s new Comedy Central show, Root of All Evil: It takes the Tough Crowd formula, stand-up comedians talking smack about …
Gelmania! The debut
And you thought Rififi was done when Invite Them Up left the building? No. Instead, Brett Gelman has taken over Wednesdays and assumed the title …
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 …