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John Roy’s Latest Album “Everything’s Burning” Out Now

April 8, 2017

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While the title is timely, John Roy handcrafted a pretty sweet hour with his latest album Everything’s Burning.

Roy’s pinpoint observations on the world and himself are distilled to their purest essence and dripped for all their worth. Also, John’s execution is, as it has been for quite some time, flawless as well.

This album, if anything, gives a nice break from seeing everything burning. Get a taste of it here.

Get Everything’s Burning from AST Records as a poster by the amazing Barry Blankenship w/download code or on iTunes.

Please Enjoy Alex & Ariel’s Latest Short Film “Sound Speeds”

April 7, 2017

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Alex Kavutskiy and Ariel Gardner, one of favorite filmmaking teams in comedy, have just released their latest short film, Sound Speeds.

It shines a light on one of Tinseltown’s unsung heroes, the sound mixer, and then shows how weird one of those guys can be all in gorgeous black and white.

Watch it here.

Jimmy Kimmel Gave One of the Most Heartfelt Tributes on TV to the Late Don Rickles

April 7, 2017

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After big untimely events happen, late night hosts usually aim for composure during the taping of their show.

However, Don Rickles and Jimmy Kimmel became close friends over the last decade and, after the news of Don’s passing yesterday, Jimmy dedicated a long segment to his dearly departed friend and didn’t hold back his emotions.

From this, you can see the effect Don had on people and the joy that he brought to people’s lives including the unflappable prankster, late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.

April 7, 2017

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Next Saturday, Eric Andre will assemble the likes of Reggie Watts, Dan Curry, and Derrick Beckles all to watch the worst movie that Eric could find at The Downtown Independent.

As of right now, the tickets are sold out for Eric Andre’s Sh*tty Movie Night, but you should check back frequently leading up the night of to see if extra tickets are released.

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

Free Tickets to Junk Show, Hot Tub, and Fresh Out

April 6, 2017

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If you wanna go to:

The Junk Show with David Huntsberger @ Copper Still Bar 4/9
Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen @ The Virgil 4/10
Fresh Out with Adam Conover and Emily Heller @ UCB Sunset 4/13

…for free, enter our ticket giveaways via DoLA here, here, or here respectively.

Watch the Trailer Kidnapping-Fantasy-Gone-Wrong Comedy “Take Me”

April 6, 2017

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Kidnapping gone wrong hasn’t looked this fun in quite some time.

Of course, the added element of ‘kidnapping/abduction fantasy’ in the upcoming film Take Me gives a fresh twist to a well worn plot device.

Thus, star and director Pat Healy, co-star Taylor Schilling, and writer Mike Makowsky offer up what’s to be a rollicking dark comedy.

See for yourself in this trailer, then look for its release on Friday, May 5th.

‘Will & Grace’ Revival Extended to 12 Episodes

April 6, 2017

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‘Will & Grace’ Revival Extended to 12 Episodes

Orginally, 10 episodes of the revived Will & Grace, complete with the original cast and creators returning, had been ordered.

Now, NBC has ordered two extra episodes ever getting closer to a full season order. Honestly, if the cast’s schedule permits, don’t be surprised if there are episodes ordered on the back end.

RIP Don Rickles, 1926-2017

April 6, 2017

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As reported by Deadline, Don Rickles, an institutional pillar in pantheon of comedy passed away at the age of 90 in his home from kidney failure.

Known as Mr. Warmth, Don was a beloved comedian by audiences from so many different walks of life, which is so impressive considering that his humor is all about quick insulting zingers. In fact, it was considered an honor to be dressed down by Rickles and many comedians would even try to meet him just to roasted by Don to their face.

Comedy and, more specifically, the idea of comedic roasting wouldn’t be what it is today without Don and he will be dearly missed. We’re betting that his upcoming series that was going to have celebrity and comedian guests have dinner with him will probably get scrapped, but we’ll have to wait and see.

In any case, go binge watch and read up all that you can of Rickles and be amazed how he sustained being so damn funny to so many people over his entire career.

Steve Martin Gives Stephen Colbert a Crash Course in His Comedy Masterclass

April 6, 2017

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Living comedy legend Steve Martin is really teaching an online comedy course through Masterclass.

Here’s a clever sketch/slick ad for Martin’s class on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that shows Steve Martin still can be the Steve Martin we know and love when he feels like it.

Catastrophe Season 3 Set for U.S. Debut on at End of This Month via Amazon

April 6, 2017

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Intercontinental romantic comedy has never been fully realized, warts and all, quite like Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney’s Catastrophe, which is why it’s a critically acclaimed series on both sides of the pond for over two seasons.

The third season, having had its run in the UK, is now set to start streaming here in the U.S. on Amazon Prime on Friday, April 28th.

Get a lovely preview with this U.S. trailer here.

April 6, 2017

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Eliza Skinner’s unbelievably fun comedy rap battle show, Turnt Up! (it has its own great episode on Seeso’s Comedy Show Show), is back at UCB Franklin this Sunday, April 9th at 7:30PM.

Wherever their rap skills are, all the performers freestyle one-on-one with the aid of expert beatboxer Joshua Silverstein.

Tickets are $7 and you can (and should) get them here.

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

Season 8 of Archer/Archer Dreamland Premieres Tonight

April 6, 2017

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Season 8 of Archer/Archer Dreamland Premieres Tonight

Tonight, the 8th season of Archer will transport you to LA in 1947 with Archer looking for the killer of his partner.

So, if you’ve wondered what LA Confidential would have been like with H. Jon Benjamin as the lead detective, you can wonder no more.

Catch the premiere of Archer Dreamland at 10PM on FXx.

Julio Torres Puts on a Deadpan Comedy Clinic in Late Night Debut

April 5, 2017

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These days, deadpan comedy is having a bit of very satisfying uptick.

Case in point: Julio Torres and this late night stand-up debut on last night’s Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Watch and enjoy the silliness and stillness blend together effortlessly here.

FXx to Cancel “Man Seeking Woman” After Season 3

April 5, 2017

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FXx to Cancel “Man Seeking Woman” After Season 3

One of the most imaginative shows on television unfortunately will come to a close after the conclusion of its current season.

If you haven’t gotten into Simon Rich’s Man Seeking Woman, you can stream it on Hulu. We highly recommend to do so.

Jude Tedmori Is Launching His Own Weekly “Jude News” on Facebook Live Starting Right Now

April 5, 2017

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Jude Tedmori Is Launching His Own Weekly “Jude News” on Facebook Live Starting Right Now

One of our favorite sketch writer/performesr in town Jude Tedmori (It’s the Jude from the amazing sketch duo Alex & Jude) is coming up with his own “No Spin Zone” (that’s also doubles as a “No Sexual Harassment Zone”) with a weekly news show streamed on Facebook Live.

As you can see on the sign, it’s going to start at 1:45PM today (i.e. right now).

Guy Branum’s Talk Show the Game Show Has Its World Premiere Tonight

April 5, 2017

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The competitive talk show, Talk Show the Game Show, from the brilliant mind of Guy Branum, officially goes from live show to full fledged TV series tonight at 10PM on TruTV.

We highly recommend you watch it and see talk show guests be whipped into shape when every single detail of their appearances gets judged on a thorough point system. Hopefully, you’ll want all talk show appearances to be conducted like this after watching it.

Louis C.K. Shares His “New” Thoughts on Trump

April 5, 2017

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Louis C.K. has now realized that Trump is just a normal lowlife liar as opposed to Hitler, whom he made an original comparison in an e-mail to his mailing list.

Watch him explain it during last night’s Colbert.

Aziz Ansari Is Living It Up in Season 2 Trailer for Master of None

April 5, 2017

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From the looks of it, Master of None might be remembered both as a great comedy series as well as one of the most cinematic and gorgeous television shows to have ever been made.

This Season 2 trailer gives a very delectable taste of what’s to come on Friday, May 12th.

April 5, 2017

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The occasional Bob’s Burger’s Live event is coming this summer to DTLA’s Orpheum Theatre. One date has already sold out and they have added a second date on June 18th that you’ll hopefully be able to snag tickets to. As the flyer says above, it’s got music, comedy, and a musical comedy revue (i.e. pretty much everything you’d want out of a live Bob’s Burgers event)

So, the tickets for the second date go on sale on this Friday, April 7th at 10AM PST. Mark the time, make a reminder, and make sure you got some coin to spend.

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

Iliza Shlesinger to Get Her Own Weekly Late Night Show on Freeform

April 4, 2017

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Iliza Shlesinger to Get Her Own Weekly Late Night Show on Freeform

Well, late night is really getting shaken up this week.

Comedy Central announced the addition of two late night series, The President Show with Donald Trump as played by Anthony Atamanuik and a Daily Show companion series hosted by Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper.

Also, Fox News just cancelled its own late night comedy series Red Eye.

On top of all of that, Iliza Shlesinger is getting her own weekly late night show on cable network Freeform called Truth & Iliza. She’ll be focused on a specific theme with each episode, then have segments, field pieces, etc. go from there.

Truth & Iliza is set to premiere on Tuesday, May 2nd at 10PM.

If you take a look at the late night landscape, it’s getting bigger than ever since more of cable has joined the fray with options diverting far from the traditional late night talk show format.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Desus & Mero, Throwing Shade, and more offer a stark contrast to Fallon, Colbert, Kimmel, Corden, and Meyers on broadcast networks.

The three newly announced late night shows with Iliza, Klepper, and Atamanuik are sure to add to that growth.

“Louis C.K. 2017″ Is Now Streaming at Netflix

April 4, 2017

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If you’ve been kind of let down this year by certain big time comedians’ specials, we’re pretty sure Louis C.K.’s latest stand-up special will put a smile on your face.

Update 11/12/17: Well, this is probably not the case anymore since Louis CK has admitted to numerous claims of sexual misbehavior over the years.

Louis C.K. 2017 is his latest hour and just started streaming today at Netflix. From it, we witnessed C.K. melding his absurdist tendencies and dissections of his personal life to a pretty perfect mixture.

Even though he is donning a very fancy suit rather than a plain t-shirt or sweater, C.K. is the most C.K. that we’ve seen yet. He has distilled all elements of his comedy into their purest form for ‘2017′, making for a satisfying special in a year where many high profile comedy releases have been either “OK” or janky at best thus far.

If you’re not already watching it, go watch Louis C.K. 2017 as soon as you can.

This Fall, Jordan Klepper Will Be Getting the 11:30 Companion Slot to The Daily Show

April 4, 2017

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This Fall, Jordan Klepper Will Be Getting the 11:30 Companion Slot to The Daily Show

Always trying to keep it in the family when they can, Comedy Central is upping Jordan Klepper from Daily Show correspondent to having his own show right after The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Monday-Thursdays.

Details are sparse at this point, but we hope that Comedy Central leans into Klepper’s exemplary work with his field pieces.

As it stands now, that does mean The President Show with Donald Trump (Anthony Atamanuik), which premieres later this month, will have to either close out its first season/cycle this fall or move to Fridays. We’ll just have to find out in a few months.

April 4, 2017

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Over a decade ago, Dave Hill initiated one of the funniest exchanges ever in trying to start a Norwegian Black Metal band with a kid from Indiana. The conversations became known as The Black Metal Dialogues.

All these years later, Dave and actual bandmate Phil Costello are going to do The Black Metal Dialogues Live! next month at The Viper Room on the Sunset Strip.

Even if you’re not a metal head, we’re pretty sure you’ll enjoy “the vagina monologues of black metal”.

Please get your tickets here.

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

Netflix Signs Brian Regan for Two Comedy Specials

April 3, 2017

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Netflix Signs Brian Regan for Two Comedy Specials

One by one, Netflix is closer and closer to having original hour long, stand-up specials from all of the biggest comedians working today.

Their latest acquisition will be two comedy special from the legendary Brian Regan, one of which will be taped this summer while Regan is on tour.

The taping will take place at Denver’s Paramount Theatre on June 23rd and 24th and tickets are on sale now.

You can get the rest of Regan’s tour dates here.

Also, note that Netflix has a good number of comedy specials from non-English speaking comedians as well. Their world domination of stand-up specials almost seems nigh.

Watch Trailer for TNT’s Nail Salon-Crime Dramedy “Claws”

April 3, 2017

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Crime shows, both true and fictional, have never been as big as they are now.

So, TNT, which primarily has operated a drama channel that’s chock full of scripted hour long series following detectives, criminal families, etc. is now getting into some true crime comedy.

Their new series debuting this Summer, Claws, shows a lot of promise, almost a darker version of Weeds, set in the world of nail salons with Niecy Nash as the star. Also, we’re excited that the creator, Eliot Laurence, is the writer of the under appreciated, Welcome to Me.

Watch the trailer here, then look for the series premiere on Sunday, June 11th on TNT.

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