All Entries in the "News & Reviews" Category
Howie Mandel – The Real Deal
Thursday night, venerable comedian and OCD-stricken performer Howie Mandel appeared at the California State Fair on the Main Stage. Using his frenetic pacing and ADHD-like changes in subjects, Mandel was able to keep the audience wondering just where he was going to go next.
And The Winner Is…
Five-year veteran Sean Peabody took home First Place at Friday night’s NorCal Lightning Comedy Challenge at Tre Restaurant and Lounge. Peabody won the room instantly with a universally relatable and undeniably hilarious account of life with teen children who believe that music did not exist before the iPod.
Bring it: NorCal Comedy Lightning Competition hits Sacramento
Tre Restaurant and Lounge will host the inaugural NorCal Comedy Lighting Challenge on Friday, June 16th at 6pm. I recently sat down with creator and host, Jennifer Rutherford at Tre to discuss the show, where the excitement was palpable even weeks before the event. “It’s going to be an absolute kick ass show!” exclaims Rutherford.
Seinfeld Ready To Make The Call
Jerry Seinfeld, executive producer of NBC’s “The Marriage Ref” will help call the Mets-Tigers game this Wednesday at Citi Field. He has wife, Jessica, to thank for the Father’s Day gift that will reunite him with New York Mets legend Keith Hernandez.
Tosh is Touring!
Are you a fan of Daniel Tosh? (a Tosh-er?). If you have been following Tosh’s rise to stardom then we have some really good news for you.
According to Tosh’s official website, he is going to be performing a 50+ city tour starting in September. Tosh’s Twenty Ten Tour has Tosh criss crossing the country performing in a different city each day through November.
Dane Cook – "Simon Said.."
Dane Cook has written a song just for Simon Cowell. Unfortunately the world did not get to hear the entire song when Dane performed it on the “American Idol“ finale due to some Kanye-esque antics.
What ever happened to Dana Carvey?
A few weeks ago, Tony Hicks from the Contra Costa Times had a chance to talk with Dana Carvey as he was getting ready to perform for the HomeAid Northern California benefit in Walnut Creek California.
L.A. Dodgers Sues Comedian Jon Lovitz
In reports by the various newspapers and the Associated Press, the Los Angeles Dodgers are cracking down on comedian Jon Lovitz and others for not paying for their season tickets.
Louie C.K. finally getting his propers, FX show to premiere in June
Louie C.K. is arguably one of the more celebrated stand-up comedians working today; by his peers and fans alike. His average joe likability, mixed with his incite into American culture has brought him to near super stardom. Here’s hoping this latest vehicle will be the one that launches him into the public consciousness.
Louie is FX show starring Louie C.K. in a semi-autobiographical format detailing his life as a successful stand-up comedian and a recently single father of two daughters in NYC.
No Nudity for Betty White!
On Monday, Betty White announced to NBC’ Today‘s Meredith Vieira that her long awaited, and Facebook campaign fueled, debut on the Saturday Night Live show this week will probably not include any nudity.
“Well, some nudity, here and there” she joked. “Mostly here.”
White’s musical guest will be Jay-Z which is predicted to make this one of the highest rated episodes of the season.
Michael Scott Leaving Dunder Mifflin!?
If the title of this article made no sense, then this story isn’t for you!
Steve Carell has told BBC radio this week that the next season of The Office (which is lucky #7) could be his last. His contract is up at the end of the season and he feels that it could be time to permanently clock out of the paper business.
Paramount Pays 'Borat' actor millions for next project!
When it comes to the film career of Sacha Baron Cohen, Paramount must have short-term selective memory. They DO remember the surprise smash-hit Borat that grossed $261 million worldwide with a minuscule $18 million dollar budget.
Conan made sure he did not “Leno” George Lopez!
Early reports and online bloggers were fast to call Conan’s’ move to TBS him a “Leno” on George Lopez. Meaning, Conan was forcing himself into a slot already occupied by George Lopez. Basically bullying Lopez to the 12am slot. Which, according to George Lopez, could not be further from the truth. The way its being [...]
Keith Lowell Jensen Appears on The George Lopez Show
Chris Rock Band
Last Monday, Sacramento’s own funny man, comedian Keith Lowell Jensen appeared on TBS’ “The George Lopez Show” in a skit with Chris Rock. To make the appearance even more memorable, it was on the very same day that recently displaced late night star Conan O’Brien made his grand announcement that he had just signed a contract with the TBS Network to do his late night show as a lead in to Lopez’s show beginning this November.
Sacramento News 10 Interviews Mitch Fatel
By a special arrangement with Sacramento Comedy.Com, Sacramento ABC affiliate, Channel 10 News, will be bringing weekly interviews with national touring comics appearing in the Sacramento area. We kick off our first interview with the sweet and innocent Mitch Fatel being delicately interviewed by News 10 anchor Dale Schornack.
View the un-edited version of the interview. Enjoy
