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Chris Gethard to Host Election Day Special at His Old Public Access Home, MNN
October 17, 2016
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We’re pretty sure that any other comedy election day special isn’t going to be 12 hours long. 

That being said, thank goodness that Chris Gethard, the TCGS crew, and comedians Conner O’Malley, Tim Dillon, Jo Firestone, Shannon O’Neill, Maeve Higgins, Langan Kingsley, Brett Davis, Connor Ratliff, Lorelei Ramirez, Ana Fabrega, Kenny DeForest, Jackie Jennings, Murf Meyer, JD Amato, Will Miles, and much more will be giving the lovely alternative to whatever nail-bite inducing coverage is happening elsewhere.

From noon to midnight EST on November 8th, The Manhattan Neighborhood Network Election Special will air at MNN and MNN.org.

Pablo Escobar Squeamishly Tries Watching a Horror Movie in the Latest Episode of “It’s Pablo”
October 17, 2016
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When you’re a monster of a human being, you often wouldn’t be self-aware of your own horrific nature. In fact, you have probably gotten so far below the depths of your humanity that ever having a metaphorical mirror held up to you is probably an exercise in futility. 

The “secret” Pablo Escobar sitcom, It’s Pablo, “uncovered” by Más Mejor shines a light on this phenomenon in the latest episode.

Watch it here.

Watch Promo for Bert Kreischer’s Showtime Special ‘The Machine’
October 17, 2016
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For this TV special, Bert Kreischer is in the relative safety of stage at a theater during a stand-up taping as opposed all the other crazy things that reality TV has made him do.

That being said, he stays on brand in this promo with taking his shirt off.

Bert Kreishcher: The Machine premieres on Showtime on Friday, November 11th.

YouTube Orders ‘Game Grumps’ from Dan Harmon’s Starburns Industries, a Comedy About Competitive Gaming
October 17, 2016
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YouTube Orders ‘Game Grumps’ from Dan Harmon’s Starburns Industries, a Comedy About Competitive Gaming

Whether it be network television, cable, streaming services, and now YouTube Red, Dan Harmon has almost done a show on almost every place where you can watch TV.

YouTube announced their series pick-ups today, which includes series orders of projects from Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, accomplished director Doug Liman, and, most interesting to us, Harmon’s Starburns Industries.

It’ll be a scripted comedy following the players in an eSports league called Game Grumps. Perhaps, it’ll be a tinge like Rick and Morty playing Roy…

Difficult People Renewed for Season 3 on Hulu
October 17, 2016
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Difficult People Renewed for Season 3 on Hulu

“DIFFICULT PEOPLE PICKED UP FOR SEASON 3!!! New season coming 2017!!!”

–@billyeichner

10 more episodes of Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner embodying the title of “Difficult People” will be on the way. Hulu announced the season 3 renewal today and, with that, might be finally getting into the groove of their comedy brand.

That Tracy Morgan Series Co-Created by Jordan Peele and John Carcieri Is Going to Series at  TBS
October 17, 2016
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That Tracy Morgan Series Co-Created by Jordan Peele and John Carcieri Is Going to Series at  TBS

Take a look at that TBS programming line-up again and you just might be surprised (again) with what they’ve done this year.

Originally at FX, Tracy Morgan was set to star in this comedy that would have him star as a man released from prison after serving 15 years, then have to adapt to a Brooklyn that’s much different than he remembers. FX passed on this show from Jordan Peele and Vice Principals co-executive producer and writer, John Carcieri, but TBS made a sure to get a series order before the show landed somewhere else.

Remember when the only thing that you probably watched on TBS was Conan? TBS looks like they’re doing a pretty good job in making sure that doesn’t happen again.
October 17, 2016
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Tickets are $7 online and $10 at door. Get your tickets in advance here. 

The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events as well as open mics and maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

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Watch This Video Essay Exploring Rick and Morty’s Take on the Search for the Meaning of Life
October 17, 2016
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Rick and Morty is not only one of the best animated comedy series around. It’s one of the best shows on television in league with the most celebrated, decorated hour long dramas. 

Sure, it’s hilarious, but Rick and Morty also uses its ultra-clever, sharp sense of humor to delve as deep into the human condition as it possibly can go. While not filled with as many dramatic moments as BoJack Horseman, creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland examine existential crises with an equally deft hand.

One Will Schoder points this out in his video essay on Rick and Morty-Finding Meaning in Life. After watching it, you might appreciate Rick and Morty even more.

Open Mic Run All Updated For Next Week 10/17/16
October 17, 2016
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Open Mic Run All Updated For Next Week 10/17/16

From a comedy club to a boat, we got it all listed.

SNL Nails Double Standard Between Men and Women’s Clothes These Days
October 16, 2016
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Though not as highlighted as other issues of inequality between men and women like equal pay and sexual harassment, there is definitely a bone to pick with how clothes are made and sold to men and women.

Last night’s Saturday Night Live made a fake ad that perfectly summed up that double standard.

Watch it here.
October 16, 2016
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Tapings are happening on Sunday, October 23rd at 4PM and 7PM at UCB Sunset. 

Get tickets now as this will probably sell out pretty fast.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events as well as open mics and maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Comedy Crawl All Updated for Next Week 10/16/16
October 16, 2016
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Comedy Crawl All Updated for Next Week 10/16/16

Stand-up, improv, sketch, experimental comedy, podcasts, some Halloween stuff, and way, way more.

Paul F. Tompkins Made This Interview Uncomfortable Like No One Else Can
October 15, 2016
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Seeso has been forcing one Jon Bander to do uncomfortable interviews that are made uncomfortable at the discretion of all the Seeso stars that Bander is interviewing.

In the case of Paul F. Tompkins, star of Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, he took an approach that no one else has with Bander and reached, we’re pretty sure, a new level of tension in an interview that no one else has before.

Watch it here.

Kyle Kinane: Loose in Chicago Premieres Tonight
October 15, 2016
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Midnight on Comedy Central.

The latest hour of stand-up to come from the one of the best comedians of our time, Kyle Kinane, is having its world premiere tonight. So, wherever you are, we’d hope that you tune in because Kinane’s stand-up is probably better than whatever else you have going on. 
October 15, 2016
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While it’s a pretty bold statement to call something The Biggest Show, this benefit for Young Storytellers might actually get into some superlative territory.

Seth Rogen, Jordan Peele, Nasim Pedrad, Tony Hale, Thomas Middleditch, Natasha Rothwell, Charlie Day, John Cho, Yvonne Orji, Martin Starr, Danny Pudi, Busy Phillips, Max Greenfield, Georgia King, Kimberly Herbert Gregory, and hosts The Sklar Brothers will all perform scripts written by 5th graders for this Biggest Show. 

Proceeds go to Young Storytellers, which is a non-profit that connects film and TV professionals with public school students in order to foster their own short screenplay.

The Biggest Show 2016 is set for next week on Thursday, October 20th at 8PM at The Novo DTLA in LA Live. Tickets for standing room are available for $25 and you can (and should) get them here.

Get Ahmed Bharoocha’s Debut Album “Almond Badoody” Now
October 14, 2016
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When it comes to craftsmanship and execution in comedy, it doesn’t get much better than Ahmed Bharoocha. 

His observational humor is on par with the best in history as he breaks down complex, multi-faceted subjects like religion and war with simple and beautiful metaphors and packs all of that into finely constructed jokes that seem to kill in front every audience he’s in front of. He also is able to deliver those jokes as if he’s delivering them for the first time, which is probably one of the hardest things to do in stand-up comedy.

Bharoocha shows off all these qualities on his first album, Almond Badoody, which, by the way, flows so well that you might wonder if it really is his first album or if it’s his third or fourth.

It really is his debut album and you can (and should) get it right here.

Here Is the Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell’s Season 3 Teaser Trailer
October 14, 2016
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Your favorite workplace hell comedy is back for its 3rd season to remind you that eternal damnation can be just as boring as it is horrific.

The new season premieres on Adult Swim next Sunday on October 23rd at 11:30PM on Adult Swim.

Until then, you can feast on the sorrow of lost souls/monotony of the never ending 9-5 in this teaser trailer.

Lifetime Orders Euthanasia Dramedy ‘Mary Kills People’
October 14, 2016
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Lifetime Orders Euthanasia Dramedy ‘Mary Kills People’

Like Weeds, but replace marijuana with mercy killing?

Of the recent series orders, a dramedy focused on underground euthanasia for profit, Mary Kills People, stands out. Also, this might be a nice bridge for Lifetime between the melodrama that it’s well known for and the comedy arena that they’ve been trying to enter in for a few years now. 

It’s set to premiere next year and, if the timing is right, will probably pair nicely with that Bill Hader hitman comedy on HBO.

Aparna and Jo Try to Wax Like Miss America in Latest ‘Womanhood’
October 14, 2016
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Really, the only things we should need to say here are that Aparna Nancherla and Jo Firestone are delightful bubbles of weirdness and we’re lucky that they’re doing a web series sardonically covering the steps of womanhood. 

Also, watch their latest episode of Womanhood where they give hair waxing a shot.

Naomi Ekperigin and Ahmed Bharoocha’s Half Hour Specials Premiere Tonight
October 14, 2016
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This week’s pairing of Comedy Central’s The Half Hour brings 22-23 minutes of heat from Naomi Ekperigin, who might have recently seen on Late Night, and Ahmed Bharoocha who has been one of our favorites for awhile now. 

You can catch their half hours respectively at 12AM and 12:30AM tonight on Comedy Central. 

Here’s this Ekperigin bit on becoming a Jewish wife if you’re still undecided with your plans tonight.
October 14, 2016
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Tickets are $5 and you can (and should) get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events as well as open mics and maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Mascots and Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ Season 2 Now Streaming
October 14, 2016
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You have both Netflix and Seeso, right?

Christopher Guest’s latest movie and more hijinks parodying Million Dollar Listing should make yet another good weekend, like almost every weekend these days, to binge watch TV. Stream Mascots on Netflix and Bajillion Dollar Properie$ on Seeso now.

Conan O’Brien To Host Nobel Peace Prize Concert
October 14, 2016
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Conan O’Brien To Host Nobel Peace Prize Concert

We sure hope that they do a great, very daft bit about Conan doing this on their next episode.

Conan O’Brien will indeed be hosting the concert for the Nobel Peace Prize in the middle of December in Norway and you will be able to stream it on YouTube.  

One can only imagine that the are other Nobel Prize concerts that are jealous, right?

Brooke Van Poppelen’s Debut Album “Hard Feelings” Out Now
October 14, 2016
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You might know Brooke Van Poppelen from her charming co-hosting gig on Hack My Life or her appearances on @midnight. However, you should also be acquainted with her very own comedy as she is quite the stand-up. 

By the time this debut album was recorded, Brooke has successfully planted herself as a comedian in all three of America’s big stand-up comedy hubs, LA, NYC, and Chicago. Her experience shows in her effortless stage presence and charisma in this debut album, Hard Feelings, making for a jolly ride through her set. 

Also, it’s yet another solid release from Sure Thing Records out of Austin, TX.

Get Hard Feelings on Bandcamp, iTunes, and Amazon now.

Chris Rock Will Do Two Comedy Specials at Netflix for $40 Million
October 13, 2016
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Chris Rock Will Do Two Comedy Specials at Netflix for $40 Million

How often will Netflix be outspending HBO?

When it comes to Chris Rock comedy specials, it almost went without saying that HBO was the place that it would be. 

That all changed today with Rock reportedly getting a $40 million deal for two comedy specials. 

The times have indeed changed and Netflix not only is gaining in on HBO prestige with their increasing number of critically acclaimed and award winning series and specials, but it seems like they’ve got the money to keep this pace up.

This deal puts Rock on the Forbes list for top earning comedians for the next two years by the way.

Above all, we’re happy to hear that the latest stand-up from Chris Rock will be two new hours rather than just a host monologue or a couple of minutes as an awards show presenter.

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