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As seen on TV: Barry Rothbart crashes parties for shrimp, and Taco Bell

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 4, 2011

Michael Ian Black may have waged his own campaign to become the official spokesman for Taco Bell, but until that happens, comedian Barry Rothbart will …

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As seen on TV: Eric Andre for Zyrtec

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 4, 2011

It's Eric Andre's birthday today! Help him celebrate by watching this Zyrtec commercial he's in. Roll it.  

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As seen on TV: Brent Weinbach for Honda

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 4, 20112

Even comedians need to find a sensible car to get around from gig to gig. Here's Brent Weinbach in a national TV ad for Honda. …

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Hey, look! It’s Kristen Schaal on YouTube!

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMarch 22, 20111

Fun for folks on YouTube today: Seeing Kristen Schaal see herself on YouTube. Thanks to Sony Ericsson for hiring Schaal for this series of ads. …

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Flashback: Tony V as the American Tourister Gorilla

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMarch 20, 20111

Back in the late 1980s, people still used old-fashioned hard luggage to go on trips, and American Tourister showed how strong their suitcases were by …

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Where are they now: Chris Wylde, piano-playing ad man in Super Bowl spots for Taco Bell, Budweiser

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyFebruary 11, 20112

It has been a while since we've seen this much of comedian Chris Wylde in front of the camera. He co-created the 2010 Vh1 series, …

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Which Super Bowl ad surprised you more: Joan Rivers as Go Daddy girl, or Roseanne getting Snickered?

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyFebruary 7, 2011

Two of the more surprising Super Bowl commercials this year involved comedians. Make that comediennes, as in Joan Rivers and Roseanne. Yes, Richard Lewis also …

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Some comedians still don’t know Pete Holmes voices E*Trade baby? Also: TJ Miller voices a Cars.com ad

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyFebruary 7, 2011

During yesterday's Super Bowl snarkathon, more than a few comedians I know expressed their displeasure through sarcasm or sincere dislike for the E*Trade talking baby …

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Super Bowl shuffle: “Mad Men” of 2011 lose ad war (again) to a guy with $500, Doritos and neighbor’s pug

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyFebruary 7, 20111

Did you enjoy the Super Bowl commercials? Did you, really? Did you Laugh Out Loud and Roll On The Floor Laughing? Not nearly as much …

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As seen on TV: Ari Shaffir serves up your breakfast sandwich on this Subway commercial

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyDecember 29, 2010

In this new TV spot in heavy rotation, stand-up comedian Ari Shaffir plays a fast-food restaurant worker who serves up your breakfast sandwich one way, …

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