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Jen Kirkman Announces Dates for Big, North American “All New Material, Girl” Tour
August 3, 2017
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As Jen Kirkman is one of our all time favorites here at TCB, we’re excited that her All New Material, Girl Tour spans nearly three months, goes all over North America, and presents, as suggested in the name, all new material not seen in her specials, on TV, etc.

Here is her dates/stops that have been announced:

Sep 6- SAN FRANCISCO- Cobb’s Comedy Club
Sep 7- PORTLAND, OR-Aladdin Theatre
Sep 8- SEATTLE, WA- Neptune Theatre
Sep 9- VANCOUVER, BC- Rio Theatre
Sep 20-BOSTON, MA- Wilbur Theatre
Sep 21- NYC- Highline Ballroom
Sep 22- BROOKLYN, NY- Bell House
Sep 23- PHILADELPHIA, PA- Trocadero Theatre
Sep 24- WASHINGTON, DC- Howard Theatre
Sep 28- TORONTO- Just For Laughs
Oct 5- MINNEAPOLIS- Woman’s Club
Oct 6- CHICAGO, IL- Thalia Hall
Oct 7- DETROIT, MI- Majestic Theatre
Oct 20- HOUSTON, TX- Heights Theatre
Oct 21- DALLAS, TX- Kessler Theatre
Oct 22- AUSTIN, TX- The North Door
Nov 1- DURHAM, NC- Carolina Theatre
Nov 2- ASHEVILLE, NC- The Orange Peel
Nov 3- ATLANTA, GA- Variety Playhouse
Nov 4- NASHVILLE, TN- Basement East
Nov 15- CLEVELAND, OH- Hilarities Comedy Club
Nov 16- CINCINNATI, OH- Taft Ballroom
Nov 17- COLUMBUS, OH- Woodlands Tavern

So, you can (and really really should) get tickets for the shows near you here.

Listen to Full Audio of Andy Kindler’s JFL 2017 State of the Industry Address
August 3, 2017
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Listen to Full Audio of Andy Kindler’s JFL 2017 State of the Industry Address

In case you don’t know, Andy Kindler does a new hour every year roasting the whole industry of comedy at the JFL Montreal Comedy Festival.

It’s a time honored tradition and required listening. It is “Inside Baseball”, even by comedy nerd standards, but looking up references is kind of worth it for Kindler’s pointed, yet rambunctious dressing down of all of comedy.

Also, if you’re curious about the feud between Kindler and Gervais, it’s a main focus of this particular State of the Industry Address.

Season 3 of The Chris Gethard Show, The Guest Book, and What Would Diplo Do? All Premiere Tonight
August 3, 2017
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The Chris Gethard Show LIVE season 3 premiere, 11PM EST on TruTV (again, here’s a guide of how to watch it live wherever you are in the U.S.)
The Guest Book series premiere, 10PM TBS
What Would Diplo Do? series premiere, 10PM Viceland

Tonight, you have Gethard’s revered version of a talk show that defies pretty much any and all conventions, a single camera sitcom from Greg Garcia that focuses on the guests of one hotel, and a series sending-up EDM mogul Diplo, starring James Van Der Beek as Diplo.

Sounds like a pretty fun night to us if you decide to stay in.
August 3, 2017
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Ricking Morty, the after-show for Rick and Morty is happening once again this Sunday starting at 7:30PM (that probably means you’ll get to watch the episode too), live from Starburns Castle,

Hosted by Sam Jay, it’s the first after-show of its kind as it is covering an animated comedy series seriously. 

Tickets are free so long as you RSVP, which you can do here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

CBS All Access Picks Up “No Activity”, a Drug Cartel Comedy from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay to Series
August 2, 2017
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CBS All Access Picks Up “No Activity”, a Drug Cartel Comedy from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay to Series

What seems fun about this series, based on the Aussie series of the same name, is that it takes the dynamic of a “buddy cop comedy” to the next level. 

No Activity specifically “…follows two low-level cops who have spent too much time in a car together; two criminals who are kept in the dark; two dispatch workers who haven’t clicked; and two Mexican tunnelers who are in too small a space considering they’ve only just met.” It’s a buddy comedy on all sides of the law.

Ferrell and McKay’s Gary Sanchez and Funny or Die will be producing it with CBS to be seen on CBS’ digital platform, CBS All Access.

Since it’s a digital series and has a Ferrell and McKay stamp on it and the original Aussie star Patrick Brammall is starring in this American version, we are crossing our fingers that this will get to seem less like the multicam sitcom fare that represents most of CBS’ comedy brand and that another original cast member, the amazing Sam Simmons will be brought on as well. 

Sen. Al Franken Discloses Which of His Fellow Senators Have a Sense of Humor and Which Do Not
August 2, 2017
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The story that Senator Franken shares about his another former Senator not having a great sense of humor is almost too good to be true.

Watch it here.
August 2, 2017
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Josh Fadem and the worldly truck driving/DJ/mystic Dicker Troy (Johnny Pemberton) return to The Satellite for their otherwordly, yet very rambunctious comedy show this Sunday, August 6th. 

Joining them will be a fantastic line-up of Wendy Liebman, Brendon Walsh, Christina Catherine Martinez, and Andy Haynes.

Please get your tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Carol Burnett’s Return to TV Will Be on Netflix and Feature Kids Dishing Out Life Advice
August 1, 2017
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Well, if you’re looking for a little less cynicism and any thread of innocence in this world that can truly be enjoyed by all ages (and not just in the way that film and TV executives try to guilt parents to see “family friendly” fare that they can’t enjoy), A Little Help with Carol Burnett might just be a prescription you’re looking for.

With Burnett’s presence (i.e. a comedy legend that has maintained being genuine and having a big heart), this show actually seems organic as opposed to viral videos that exploit the viral potential of having kids awkwardly dealing with the grown-up world. 

See for yourself in the teaser.

Look for A Little Help with Carol Burnett to start streaming next year on Netflix.

The National Comedy Center’s “A Week of Comedy” Has Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and George Carlin Archives Sneak Preview Going on Right Now
August 1, 2017
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Even though the dozens of exhibits celebrating the art form of comedy in Jamestown, New York’s National Comedy Center has until summer of next year to open, they’ve got some pretty special stuff going on right now.

There’s a whole special George Carlin Archive that they’re previewing a full year ahead before everything else as well as The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival from August 3rd-6th featuring Jim Gaffigan, Lewis Black, W. Kamau Bell, Robert Klein, David Steinberg, Kelly Carlin, Emma Willmann, Adam Newman, Michelle Buteau, Sam Jay, Liza Treyger, Matteo Lane, David Gborie, Story Pirates, and more.

Get tickets and more info about The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival here and find out more about the National Comedy Center here.

Please Enjoy Matt Ingebretson and Pat Bishop’s Award Winning Short Film “Oh Damn”
August 1, 2017
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As Tribeca Film Festival Selection and a Nonplussed Fest Audience Award Winner and a nod from us here at TCB, we think you ought to enjoy this short film “Oh Damn” (which includes a great cameo by Fred Willard) from two personal favorite writer/director/comedians of ours, Pat Bishop and Matt Ingebretson.

Here’s How to Watch This Upcoming, Completely Live Season of The Chris Gethard Show
August 1, 2017
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Here’s How to Watch This Upcoming, Completely Live Season of The Chris Gethard Show

To the best of their ability, The Chris Gethard Show crew wants to make sure as many people around the U.S. can tune into the completely and totally live broadcast of their third season on TruTV. Unlike SNL being on NBC, it’s a little trickier to have broadcast a show live on air on a cable network. 

So, they made this guide to cable and non-cable, East Coast, non-East Coast, and live audiences so you can catch the happy madness go down with the rest of the Gethard faithful. 

Basically, this is how it will work:

  • US East Coast viewers with a cable subscription that includes truTV can watch live as it airs.
  • US Non-East Coast viewers with a cable subscription that includes truTV can watch live on the website or through the app.
  • Non-cable subscribers can watch live through Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, Direct Now and Playstation Vue.
  • Come to a taping! The show films in midtown Manhattan at 11PM on Thursdays. Ticket requests for each week will go live 8 days before the episode airs, and can be found here.

For international viewers that want to watch, they’re working on it.

Oh, most importantly, remember that this season 3 premiere will air live on Thursday, August 3rd 11PM EST/8PM PST.
August 1, 2017
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Ithamar Enriquez’s stellar show Ithamar Has Nothing to Say is returning to Second City Hollywood this Saturday. As the show’s name suggests, Enriquez does a whole dazzling solo show without saying a single word. 

Tickets are $10 and you can (and really should) get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, and maps can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

IFC Reveals 11 Shows in Their 2018 Development Slate
August 1, 2017
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IFC Reveals 11 Shows in Their 2018 Development Slate

With Portlandia coming to a close relatively soon, IFC casted a wide net to find their next scripted hit. 

Nearly all these shows are high concept and include such intriguing elements as a “botched cyborg”, a kill list, a struggling dominatrix, West African charities that have gotten out of hand, and rigging an election.

Attached to these projects are the talents of Gabe Delahaye, Josh Ruben, Emily Flake, Elna Baker, Jocelyn DeBoer/Dawn Luebbe, Matteo Lane, and more.

Some of these shows have script orders while others are just incubating in IFC’s Comedy Crib initiative. In any case, IFC has a lot on their plate, especially for a cable network.

With all of this in mind, don’t be surprised if you see a much different looking IFC with a bunch of new shows in the next year or two.

Vice Principals Season 2 Has Danny McBride on the Hunt in This Promo
August 1, 2017
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Spoiler alert for all those who have not watched season 1.

Though it might not seem like there’s any room left to escalate the tension for Vice Principals, it looks like second and final season of the show will just do that.

See for yourself in this promo released over the weekend.

Then, catch the season premiere on Sunday, September 17th on HBO.

Rick and Morty Had Its Own After Show “Ricking Morty” for Season 3 Premiere
July 31, 2017
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First off, take note of a few things to take away from the headline on the Rick and Morty after-show, Ricking Morty. 

Rick and Morty is the first animated series and the first comedy series (outside of some late night bits and some sketches from sketch comedy shows) to get a legitimate (i.e. put on by the network) “after show” a la Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Mr. Robot, Game of Thrones, etc.  

Though not as serialized as all the other dramas we just name-checked, every episode of Rick and Morty has so much to unpack and analyze underneath the brightly colored, uber-clever, hilarious exterior, which makes room for plenty of discussion in an after show.

We can only hope that this is a recurring thing and not just a special one-off for the premiere only, especially since it’s billed as the Official Rick and Morty After-Show.

Also, you’ll note that the host is the very funny Sam Jay (and not Chris Hardwick or any other famous TV personality). We’re glad to see that whoever made the call gave Jay a shot that is well deserved.

Watch Ricking Morty here (after you watch the premiere of season 3 here).

“Ingrid Goes West” Gets a Great Red Band Trailer
July 31, 2017
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Very rarely do the worlds of comedy and psychological thriller come into each other orbits. That’s probably because they’re, in many ways, polar opposites as genres.

That being said, Ingrid Goes West not only manages to be a darkly hysterical descent into madness of Aubrey Plaza’s Ingrid, but director/co-writer Matt Spicer and co-writer David Branson Smith both keep suspense the whole way through as well. Think of it as somewhere between What About Bob? and Nightcrawler and Young Adult.

We hope you can get all of that from this new, satisfyingly NSFW red band trailer. 

Look for Ingrid Goes West in limited release on August 11th, then in wide release on August 25th.
July 31, 2017
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The final series tapings of @midnight with chris Hardwick​ at Hollywood Center Studios are this week, specifically tonight, tomorrow, and Wednesday. Guests include the Kids in the Hall, Jen Kirkman, Paul F. Tompkins, Dan Harmon, and Tom Kenny. 

We don’t know specifics, but we’re sure that these episodes will be special. 

It’s still free to attend, but you’ll have to join on a waitlist, which you can do so right here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

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July 31, 2017
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If you rely, like, use our listings for comedy here in LA, imagine what we could do if we got to branch out to other cities with your help on Patreon.
July 31, 2017
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If you rely, like, use our listings for comedy here in LA, imagine what we could do if we got to branch out to other cities with your help on Patreon.

There could be TCB branches in NYC, Chicago, or even London or Sydney. This can only happen with your help.

Pledge $ at link above.

All of our listings for comedy shows, events, mics, etc. in Greater LA Area are now updated
July 31, 2017
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From 7/31/17 onwards!
Full listings at embedded calendars on www.thecomedybureau.com

Here’s a Nice Serving of TJ Miller Antics Including Him Taking Over Someone’s Tinder Profile and Cosplaying as the Iron Throne
July 30, 2017
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When it comes to antics, few are as committed to goofing around as TJ Miller is.

See the proof here and here. 

Tig Notaro Takes No BS From a Homophobe in Season 2 Teaser for “One Mississippi”
July 30, 2017
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Simply, this is just a great takedown of a homophobe that doubles as a teaser for the next season of Tig’s One Mississippi on Amazon.

Enjoy it here.

Rick and Morty Season 3 Premieres Tonight (and It Looks Like McDonalds Sent Justin Roiland Actual Szechuan Sauce)
July 30, 2017
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An integral part of the premiere episode of Rick and Morty season 3, as you might know, is McDonalds promotional Szechuan Sauce. 

Well, after the livestreaming of the premiere on April Fools’ Day this year, it would seem McDonalds got in on the fun and sent this package to Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland.

We can only imagine what other multinational companies will bend to the will of Rick and Morty season 3.

We shall see as the season premiere is tonight at 11:30PM on Adult Swim.
July 30, 2017
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One of the hands-down, best sketch groups in town, The Midnight Show, for several years now, will be celebrating their 9th Anniversary this Saturday, August 5th at UCB Franklin at, of course, Midnight.

Get tickets for $5 as soon as you can before they sell out.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

@KathyGriffin: “TODAY. The @AP has to clarify. I am no longer under federal investigation. The case is closed, I have been completely exonerated. Finally.”
July 29, 2017
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@KathyGriffin: “TODAY. The @AP has to clarify. I am no longer under federal investigation. The case is closed, I have been completely exonerated. Finally.”

Phew. 

After a, frankly, unnecessary federal investigation stemming from the controversial photo that had TV star/comedian Kathy Griffin holding a representation of Trump’s head, she is now free and clear. 

Freedom of speech feels just an iota more protected and that’s one less distraction from everything the Trump Administration is actually up to right now.

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