Archive for September, 2011
Friends, Comics, Artists Lend Me Your Ears
Wake up and smell the cyclicus, America: The Digital Age of entertainment is on the verge of a Romanesque collapse
Theo Von’s Reality Check
Ten years ago, Theo Von couldn’t walk into a bar without someone recognizing him from MTV’s Road Rules. Interesting twist on an old punch line: “A man can’t walk into a bar.”
Top 10 Must-Follow Comedians on Twitter
Social media websites have not only changed the way people communicate, but also opened up a new outlet for laughs
Actor and Comedian Robin Williams Dumps His Talent Agency
Superstar actor and comedian Robin Williams left his talent agency Creative Artists signed with WME (William Morris Endeavor)
Comedian “Weird Al” to Bring Forth Epicness to Comedy Central
“Weird Al” is back and Comedy Central is celebrating his newest album Alpocalypse by airing the special “’Weird Al’ Yankovic Live! The Alpocalypse Tour” this Saturday
TJ Miller – The Extended Play E.P.
If you’re unfamiliar with TJ Miller, he’s an excellent standup comedian who came up in Chicago with the likes of Kumail Nanjiani, Kyle Kinane, and Matt Braunger
Craig Ferguson’s One-Hour Special to Air on Comedy Central
The beloved Scottish host of the Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson will give you an answer in his second one-hour special “Craig Ferguson: Does This Need To Be Said?” which debuts Saturday, October 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central
Viewers Choose Comedy Over Reality Shows
These days television is being flooded with all kinds of reality shows, putting a new spin on funny. However, TV’s premiere week seems to be telling a different story.
Artie Lange Discusses Time Spent at Psych Ward with Marc Maron
Artie Lange talked about his time spent at a psych ward on a recent episode of WTF with Marc Maron
“The Office” Spark Still There; Survival Without Steve Carell Just May Happen
When it was announced that Steve Carell was retiring his role as Michael Scott, my first thought was that “The Office” wouldn’t survive without his absurdity. After Thursday night’s premiere, I believe there is still hope
Publishers Have High Hopes for Comedy Memoirs to Top Bestsellers List
The publishers of celebrity memoirs are getting ready for Super Thursday, a day so named because it offers the best chance for potential Christmas bestsellers to launch on the mass market
The Anytime Show with Dominic Dierkes: A Podcast Review
If ever there was a darkhorse candidate for my favorite podcast, it would most certainly be The Anytime Show
Comedian Paula Poundstone to Appear in Sacramento This Friday
Comedian Paula Poundstone, number 88 on Comedy Central’s 2004 list of the 100 greatest stand-ups of all time, will be performing in Sacramento this Friday
Comedian Alec Baldwin Shows His Serious Side
Baldwin, a firm anti-death penalty believer, wrote a response to those people who believe that the death penalty is an effective form of punishment, even if there is room for error in the justice system.
Do Comedians Lose Their Groove When They Lose Weight?
Comedian Jonah Hill has lost a bit of weight and everyone wants to know, is he still funny?
