MAKERS documentary series kicks off with “Women In Comedy”
by We need another documentary about women in comedy like we need another Holocaust movie. Distressingly, still necessary. So long as there are people who challenge …
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“Why We Laugh: Funny Women,” narrated and executive produced by Joan Rivers
In 2012, after her acclaimed documentary had wowed film festivals and she surged back into our consciousness even more with a “win” on NBC’s Celebrity …
Jay Leno’s words of wisdom to NBC’s Top 5, Last Comic Standing 8
Jay Leno appeared briefly on NBC’s Last Comic Standing as the guest mentor for season eight’s top five finalists, before they faced a studio audience …
Must Love Comics. Wanted: Ladies aged 18-29 to room with female comedian, for Comedy Central webseries
Here’s a classified ad you don’t see every day. Reply at your own risk! Or reward! Could you be part of the next Odd Couple? …
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Neal Brennan talks “Women and Black Dudes, TV pilots and more before his first Comedy Central hour special
Neal Brennan‘s first one-hour stand-up special does indeed focus squarely on his relationships with “Women and Black Dudes,” but before we get to his Comedy …
Jerry Lewis and The Man Problem: The Bullying of Women in Comedy
Jerry Lewis is at the Cannes Film Festival, so reporters had the bright idea to ask him if he has discovered any funny women in …
It’d be nicer if you’d join in: Erin Judge on women making art vs. women critiquing it
Erin Judge is a stand-up comedian who appeared on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham. Judge tours everywhere with her Pink Collar Comedy Tour and also co-produces The Afterlife, a …
First NYC Improv Festival, fourth annual Women in Comedy Festival, begin tonight
If you’re in Boston or New York City this week, then you can join in the fun as two different comedy festivals kick off tonight …
NBC commits to put Sarah Silverman pilot on the air
It’s not even the start of the fall 2011 TV season, and already the networks have been busy buying pitches and signing up talent to …