Stand-Up Comedy, the Bible, and the 10,000-Hour Rule
by By Caleb Synan Good comedians do stand-up every night. Sometimes a wedding, a broken-down car, or some other emergency can get in the way of …
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Comedy Central launches “Up Next” talent search with 26 comedy clubs to find 2013 “Comics To Watch”
A decade ago, I recall sending in a VHS tape to Comedy Central HQ for what they called “Laugh Riots.” Oh, VHS. Oh, my own …
Neil Hamburger deconstructs “Set List” with his own improvised shtick
“It used to be the comics decided what they said, not the comic-book stores decided what they said!” — Neil Hamburger, adapting his decidedly “anti-comedy” …
What Jealousy and Bitterness Can Do For Your Comedy Career
What Jealousy And Bitterness Can Do For Your Comedy Career By Andy Sanford Jealousy and bitterness exist in just about every pursuit, and especially artistic …
Review: Patrice O’Neal, “Unreleased” CD
Crowd work, in the hands of a lesser comic, is a crutch to kill time while making the audience feel like it’s part of the …
Sign this petition to end the “check spot” or “check drop” at comedy clubs
The following is a petition founded by stand-up comedian Judah Friedlander, whom you have seen on TV (30 Rock), in movies, and live in a …
Don’t call it a comeback? Famous comedians and stand-up legends coming back on tour
Is 2013 the year that every famous comedian decided to get back into stand-up, or does it just seem that way? There’s definitely something in …
Sinbad to release his “Make Me Wanna Holla” special as concert film
Sinbad sees what Kevin Hart’s stand-up concert films have done at the box-office in the past two years, and he’d like to be in the …
Movie review and analysis: Kevin Hart, “Let Me Explain”
There’s more than a little bit of myth-building going on right from the start of Kevin Hart’s newest stand-up comedy concert film. But when you …
Comedy Central orders up The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, a stand-up showcase with surprises
Comedy Central has ordered NerdMelt’s flagship stand-up variety comedy showcase to series, greenlighting more episodes of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail. Kent Alterman, Comedy Central’s …