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And Now for a Very Appropriate 2020 Anthem from Lost Moon Radio “F*ck! (Keep Hope Alive)”
October 30, 2020
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Getting to co-present Lost Moon Radio‘s first virtual show was a true blessing and break from the lingering, waking nightmare that we’re living in right now. We might have told you already, but we’d like to say it again that Lost Moon Radio’s Doing Fine exceeded its fundraising goal for A Place Called Home and got over $1000 that will go to supporting arts programs for vastly underserved youth.

If you didn’t get a chance to tune in, you missed some of the best sketch comedy we’ve seen through the course of quarantine. You certainly missed on what very well could be an anthem for 2020 by Lost Moon Radio, the aptly titled single, F*ck (Keep Hope Alive). Maybe it’ll even be the “Song of the Winter” considering more chaos is ahead and another rise in COVID-19 cases.

Luckily, you can enjoy/commiserate/scream the chorus in unison with the music video for F*ck (Keep Hope Alive) right here.

Rachel Bloom Set to Write Comedy About Real Life NSYNC Superfan Best Friends
October 30, 2020
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(via Variety)

The fantastic Rachel Bloom is definitely making the most of her quarantine. She was routinely doing kind of whatever she wanted at Largo every month or so before the pandemic took hold in the States and we were really looking forward to what that might evolve into. Now, we’re just as jazzed that she has a book that’s coming out next month, I Want To Be Where The Normal People Are, and, as of yesterday, a gig to write a script inspired by NSYNC’s Lance Bass about NSYNC superfans.

It’ll actually be based on two real life best friends following NSYNC on their final world tour. As you hopefully know, Bloom prowess for meshing truthful comedy and music is almost unparalleled (just watch Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and all her sketches/music videos) and she is the perfect person to write this movie that dissects nostalgia of one of pop music’s biggest boy bands.

At this point, there’s no word on cast, but we’d absolutely dig seeing Bloom on the big screen if that’s in the card for this project.

Pick of the Day: Variety Q&A w/Bob’s Burgers Cast & Creators Celebrating 200 Eps.
October 30, 2020
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Bob’s Burgers is on the verge of crossing 200 episodes of being one of the most charming, wholesome (but not annoyingly wholesome) families on TV (along with so many great pun-based business names and inspired, tiny songs). On their tenth season, they continue to be a true joy to watch and something pretty calming in these dark, tumultuous times.

Variety is hosting a special, exclusive Q&A with the cast and creators of Bob’s Burgers including Loren Bouchard, Nora Smith, H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy to honor crossing the 200th episode mark. Together, they’ll chat about their favorite moments and some insider, behind-the-scenes stories that should be a great joy for all of the Bob’s Burgers loyal.

You’ll be able to join in and watch this live-stream panel discussion at the Variety Streaming Room on Thurs. Nov. 12th at 1PM PT/4PM ET.

Please Enjoy Trailer for One of the Wildest, Trippiest Looking Biopics Ever “The Twentieth Century”
October 29, 2020
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On one level, The Twentieth Century is supposed to be a biopic about Canada’s tenth Prime Minister [William Lyon] Mackenzie King, but, it’s very clear from the trailer, that writer/director Matthew Rankin put forth a much more ambitious vision for recounting the life of a Canadian head of state.

Rankin has made something that’s altogether anachronistic, alternative history, dadaist, and a tinge of that famous Apple Super Bowl commercial from the 80s. It’s kind of breathtaking how far Rankin’s take on King’s life in this morality tale about power, veering very clearly into the realm of the absurd and otherworldly.

Take a gander for yourself of what lies ahead for The Twentieth Century in the trailer here, then look for its release on Fri. Nov. 20th.

 

Enjoy a Bit of Rachel Bloom Doing a Panel Discussion with Her Childhood Bully
October 29, 2020
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Of the many intriguing things going on Vulture Festival right now, one of the most intriguing things they slated for their virtual edition was a one-on-one discussion between the brilliant Rachel Bloom and her childhood bully. Bloom has always been one for being ultra-vulnerable in so many of her sketches, songs, or the multiple seasons of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, even if they’re breaking jovially into song.

So, Bloom got as vulnerable as can be for this live-stream convo with her bully (and now friend) Zach Hillman and it’s a doozy. Just get a taste of it with the start of their chat from Vulture Festival here.

Pick of the Day: A Cartoon Monzoom Hallowoon 10/30
October 29, 2020
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As Halloween week proceeds and you’re very likely (and should be) staying at home and not going to some secret, big gathering, there’s still great, Halloween themed live-streamed comedy shows for you check out.

One that’s happening this Friday will be a lovely and spooky combination of original cartoons, mischievous bits, and a top notch line-up of comedians from all around the country including Mary Houlihan, Steve DeSiena, Joe Rumrill, Sarah Squirm, Nori Reed, Eudora Peterson, Alex Winfrey, Felipe Di Poi Tomargo, Max Wittert and Joe Castle Baker, Angel Yau, Joe Klein. Toons, Halloween, and comedy together should hopefully be enough to escape from thinking about the much scarier day after Halloween of Nov. 3rd.

Best of all, it’s free to stream via Brooklyn Comedy Collective’s channel on the TVCO’s app. Get more details about A Cartoon Monzoom Hallowoon on 10/30 here.

Tiny Toons To Be Revived as “Tiny Toons Looniversity” with Erin Gibson as Showrunner
October 28, 2020
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(via THR)

While reviving animated IP is a very predictable trend (especially while live action series keep getting tripped by pauses due to COVID-19 outbreaks along with an increase in scheduling and budgetary issues), the prospect of the return of the Tiny Toons, a somewhat niche branch of the Looney Tunes animated universe, with someone like Erin Gibson at the helm is very surprising and enticing to us.

Gibson has not only been the co-host of one of the more beloved podcasts around, Throwing Shade, but has always been an incredibly clever, outspoken, subversive writer, comedian, and performer all the way back to when she used to play Michele Bachman in Funny or Die sketches.

Gibson has placed as showrunner and co-EP with Adventure Time’s Nate Cash for this new edition of Tiny Toons, Tiny Toons: Looniversity wherein the Tiny Toons gang will learn how to become “professional” toons. Both HBO Max and Cartoon Network ordered the series, but as to which will platform will get “dibs” or however it’ll work is TBD.

In any case, we have a feeling, because of who is in charge, that this might be another animated series that is initially geared towards children, but will have plenty to enjoy that’s just for the adults as well. That’ll be important since we are still stuck inside because of the pandemic and will still be for quite some time to come.

 

The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 31: James Austin Johnson vs. Trump
October 28, 2020
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You might have come across the magnificent comedy of James Austin Johnson via one of many spectacular, spot-on, yet absurdly bent Trump impressions, but one ought to know that Johnson has been offering up hysterical flights of absurdist comedy fancy for several years (even some of which was captured on our TCB compilation album). Johnson zooms with TCB’s Jake Kroeger about balancing the forced rest from live comedy due to quarantine, finding his way to being one of the best Trump impressions in all of comedy right now, and maintaining the madcap game show podcast he co-hosts, What Things Are What Things. Also, hot takes on the new Pryor biopic, Cuomo/de Blasio getting sued by small venues, Jon Stewart’s new gig at AppleTV+, and Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm.

Oh, unfortunately, Jake didn’t have hiccups this week because he is recovering quite nicely from his emergency appendectomy.

Follow James Austin Johnson @shrimpjaj on Twitter and Instagram and jamesaustinjohnson.com. Listen/subscribe to What Things Are Things here or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Comedy Bureau @thecomedybureau across platforms and please, please support TCB via GoFundMe, Patreon, or on Venmo (@jakekroeger).
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#Pick of the Day: SF Sketchfest Presents Plan 9 From Outerspace 10/29
October 28, 2020
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In the search for a way to safely celebrate and somewhat adequately celebrate Halloween, might we suggest a special virtual adaptation of one of the most renowned cult films of all time, Plan 9 From Outer Space.

The amazing Dana Gould will be at the helm for this special live-stream event presented by, as they’re foregoing an in-person festival when they would normally have it in January, SF Sketchfest. Gould has led live-reads of Plan 9 From Outerspace over the years, but this edition will be special as there will be an original cast member, a real prop flying saucer which was used on set in Ed Wood’s shoot as well as a cast chock full of stars including Maria Bamford, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jean Grae, David Koechner, Tim Meadows, Laraine Newman, Oscar Nunez, Bob Odenkirk, Jonah Ray, Paul F. Tompkins, Janet Varney, Baron Vaughn, Kat Aagesen, plus musical accompaniment by Eban Schletter.

This very special edition of Plan 9 From Outer Space is set for Thurs. Oct. 29th at 6PM PT/9PM ET. Tickets are $10 and you can (and very much should) get them here.

Jon Stewart to Finally Return to Hosting His Own Topical Show at Apple TV+
October 27, 2020
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Jon Stewart handed over the keys to The Daily Show to Trevor Noah in 2015, which many folks found strange considering that’s when Trump was ramping his presidential campaign around then. Stewart took time away from hosting anything or appearing on anything for that matter. There was the occasional cameo on The Late Show with former Daily Show with Jon Stewart correspondent Stephen Colbert, but Stewart has spent the majority of his time with his family, engaging in advocacy for various causes like benefits for first responders, and trying his hand at directing with Rosewater.

Now, at the potential dusk of Trump’s presidency, Jon Stewart is set to return for a brand new series that he will indeed host and EP over at Apple TV+. It’ll be topical, be one hour, and be more broadly focused rather than making fun of cable news as was the nightly mission during his tenure at The Daily Show. Late night and political/topical comedy has vastly grown and changed since Stewart had the reins to his own show, but it will be undoubtedly one of the highest profile returns to TV in recent memory.

As to whether Jon will keep the beard he has maintained since his exit from Comedy Central, that has yet to be announced.

Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio Sued by Group of NY Theaters and Comedy Clubs for Reopening Protocol
October 27, 2020
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(via Deadline)

NYC’s reopening continues to be fraught with a bunch of contradictions that gives some breathing room for some businesses and leaves others still hanging like they were at the beginning of the pandemic. Certain indoor activities are currently cleared for operation in New York State and even in NYC in some cases including bowling or trivia at a bar, but small live performance venues are still kept in the dark as to how, when, or why they can’t try and put on shows.

Thus, six off Broadway theaters along with the New York Comedy Club and Broadway Comedy Club are suing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio for more equitable reopening treatment when it comes to live performance venues that could potentially open safely with limited capacity. For the last few weeks, the world has gotten to see Saturday Night Live return with a live audience (that’s paid to be there as a loophole) and these venue owners and proprietors are left angrily wondering why they’re being left out.

There are outdoor shows that currently happen in NYC without any guidance, which really does beg for answers from both Cuomo and de Blasio as to what is the path back for small venues and intimate live performance, especially live comedy in such a way that a good majority of NYC venues will not have to shudder their doors for good.

As with everything that’s happening in the world right now, we’re unsure as to how the suit will go exactly, but it very well may set a precedent for re-opening for live performance in every other major city around the globe.

Comedy Central Has Already Taped a New Round of “Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring” Set to Premiere Dec. 1st
October 27, 2020
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With stand-up comedy getting its footing with outdoor shows (wherever they can happen), it was inevitable that a network would make a run at trying to film it in order to have some brand new stand-up content.

Comedy Central went ahead and did another round of their popular stand-up digital series Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring in NYC with a socially distant, masked audience (probably done a little safer than SNL form the looks of it) taped outside. The trailer for this latest batch of exclusive stand-up showcase sets almost resemble something like normal, before-times stand-up, but, of course, the material and the cutaways to the crowd are very much of the moment of the COVID-19 pandemic we’re in right now.

Rosebud Baker, Mary Beth Barone, Brittany Carney, Christi Chiello, Andy Haynes, Josh Johnson, Ismael Loutfi, Gavin Matts, Monroe Martin, Rebecca O’Neal and Eagle Witt all got to take the stage for this very special edition of CC’s digital stand-up series and will very likely have set a precedent of what stand-up comedy will look like for awhile.

Take a look for yourself with the trailer for this round of Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring here, then look for it to start streaming on Comedy Central’s Stand-Up YouTube channel every week starting Dec. 1st.

#Pick of the Day: DSA-CA’s Prop-15 Phonebank Halloween Show 10/29
October 27, 2020
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Election Day creeps ever so much closer and the importance of the entire ballot, especially when it comes to state measures, becomes more and more clear. For California, Prop 15 represents a much needed redistribution of wealth and resources through specific taxing and DSA-CA is campaigning heartily for folks to vote Yes.

In fact, you can join their campaign and phone bank for them. If you do, you’ll get access to a wild live-stream show featuring the likes of all sorts of great comedy folks including Aparna Nancherla, Jo Firestone, Lorelei Ramirez, DeWayne Perkins, Christina Catherine Martinez, Kim Gordon, Weyes Blood, Kat Toledo, and much much more. It’s aptly being called DSA-CA’s Prop 15 Phonebank Halloween Show. There will be plenty of hysterical spooky bits, characters, costumes, etc. etc. that will be more than worth your time cold calling folks around California.

Sign-up for DSA CA’s Prop 15 phone bank here, then tune in for DSA-CA’s Prop 15 Phonebank Halloween Show at 8:30PM on Thurs. Oct. 29th.

Please Enjoy Borat on Desus & Mero
October 26, 2020
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It’s inevitable that Sacha Baron Cohen would make the rounds on late night as his renowned character Borat Sagdiyev to promote the recent release of Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm on Amazon Prime, the follow-up to the groundbreaking first Borat moviefilm.

Borat’s latest appearance was on Desus & Mero and the blend of Sacha’s antics as the most famous Kazakh journalist and the irreverence of Desus Nice & The Kid Mero’s riffing make for the rambunctious interview that you’d hope for (which is even harder to achieve when done over Zoom).

So, enjoy Borat and Desus and Mero mixing it up here.

Kenya Barris Will Be Latest to Attempt a Richard Pryor Biopic
October 26, 2020
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(via IndieWire)

The last attempt at officially making a biopic surrounding the life of comedy legend Richard Pryor was four years ago when Lee Daniels and The Weinstein Company tried to make a go of it. That was such a different time, place, universe, etc., but, of course, that ended up stalled like so many other Pryor biopic projects.

Still, the greatness of Richard Pryor along with the epic life that he lived is ripe for such a feature film treatment. That’s why Kenya Barris along with MGM are going to be the latest to try adapt Pryor’s life for the big screen (well, who knows what sort of screen you’ll be watching this on if and when this movie gets made).

There are no other details at this time, but one can only hope that Barris and MGM can and will pull it off.

This just in: MGM and Kenya Barris are teaming up for a biopic on comedian Richard Pryor. Barris will write, produce, and direct.

"To me, this is a film about that voice, the journey that shaped it, and what it took for it to come to be.” @funnyblackdude pic.twitter.com/Em526J3RgD

— IndieWire (@IndieWire) October 26, 2020

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Channel 101 Presents 10:01 to 101 (Twitch Live-stream)

October 31 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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The Interruption Show (Twitch Live-stream)

October 31 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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The Comedy Studio: Virtually The Same (Zoom Live-stream)

October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Thrilling Adventure Hour: A Halloween Beyond Belief (Live-stream)

October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Janeane Garofalo (Live-stream)

October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Gleib Off The Top – A Night of Improvised Stand-up with Ben Gleib (Zoom Live-stream)

October 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Stream of Blood: Neptune Society (Twitch Live-stream)

October 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Drule (in NY)

October 31 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Shrimptown (IG Live-stream)

October 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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KO Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

October 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Pop & Chat (Twitch Live-stream)

October 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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The House of Killers (YouTube Live-stream)

October 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Benefit for the Pathfinders Club House (Live-stream)

October 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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FresHair Comedy (in LA)

October 31 @ 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
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Dom Gets Wasted and Explains the Plot of the Election (Zoom Live-stream)

October 31 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Tiny Cupboard Presents House Party: Rooftop Edition (in NYC)

October 31 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Ron Lynch’s “Tomorrow!”: Tomorroween-5 Minutes or Die (IG Live-stream)

October 31 @ 11:00 pm - November 1 @ 1:00 am

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