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Several AMC Theaters to Play Blazing Saddles and Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory This Weekend
September 1, 2016
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Several AMC Theaters to Play Blazing Saddles and Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory This Weekend

Dozens of AMC theaters have requested prints of the classic Gene Wilder films Blazing Saddles and Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory to play this Labor Day Weekend and will be screening either film in limited engagements on Saturday and Sunday. 

Whether you’ve seen them already or not, you should go watch both in theaters and experience that Gene Wilder magic twice more.
September 1, 2016
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More details here.

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

David Cross Shares the One Bit That Got Cut From His Network TV Debut and How People Walked Out of His Most Recent Comedy Tour
August 31, 2016
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From the get go up until the present (and probably far after), David Cross’ stand-up has been treading on, for certain folks, very controversial territory that has had certain network censors and audience members go awry. 

During this most recent Conan appearance, Cross details what got cut out from his very first set, over 20 years ago, on network TV on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and the way that a small number of audience members, in 2016, walk out of his shows now.

Matt Braunger Offers a Great Follow-Up to Horrific “How to Talk to Women Wearing Headphones” Article
August 31, 2016
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Matt Braunger Offers a Great Follow-Up to Horrific “How to Talk to Women Wearing Headphones” Article

Basically, this sentient-grease-fire of an article called How To Talk to a Woman Who Is Wearing Headphones by Dan Bacon was just posted that not only encourages unwanted advances by men to pick up women, but reinforces patriarchal gender roles and stereotypes to the point that you might question whether you’re living in 2016 yet. 

Comedian/sane human being who does live in 2016, Matt Braunger, felt that that Dan Bacon left out a few steps and offered his own satirical corollary, How To Talk to a Woman Wearing Headphones Pt. 2 that almost washes out the bad taste of the source material out of your mouth.

Sean Patton Tells What’s Probably the Only Morality Tale Ever That’s Centered on Cumin
August 31, 2016
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Sean Patton is one of the best storytellers comedy has. 

His latest story on This Is Not Happening that completely hinged on the niche spice known as cumin is just more proof of that statement.

Watch the story here.

Aasif Mandvi Developing Dark Comedy ‘Fatwa’ at Showtime with Writer/Producer Dave Holstein
August 31, 2016
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Aasif Mandvi Developing Dark Comedy ‘Fatwa’ at Showtime with Writer/Producer Dave Holstein

It’s about time someone made an entire dark comedy series about cartoonists who get death threats for certain cartoons that cross certain religious lines. 

Aasif Mandvi and Dave Holstein, who Mandvi worked with on The Brink, are developing the dark comedy Fatwa over at Showtime that will focus entirely on that and have Mandvi star.

It should be a nice follow-up to the last series that Mandvi got top-billing in, Halal in the Family.

Above Average Reaches the Outer Limits of a Fully Loaded Baked Potato
August 31, 2016
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Thanks to writer Jackie Jennings, director Tim Bierbaum, actor Dave Ebert, and Above Average, you will never think about stuffing your potatoes/the end of the universe the same way again. 

Watch, if you dare, here.

Tommy Johnagin Talks About All the Women in His Life (Wife and Kids) on The Late Late Show
August 31, 2016
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When it comes to doing a set on late night, one of the best comedians to execute air tight, well-crafted sets is Tommy Johnagin.

His latest late night set on The Late Late Show shows just why that is.

Watch it here.

P.S.-Take note of how Tommy pulls off the perfect Grumpy Cat face in the thumbnail still for the video.

You’re The Worst Season 3 Premieres Tonight
August 31, 2016
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You’re The Worst Season 3 Premieres Tonight

This is just a friendly reminder that the wonderfully dark romantic comedy series You’re The Worst finally returns.

Don’t miss out on the season 3 premiere tonight at 10PM on FXx.

Colbert’s Latest Werd Dissects Trump’s Flip-Flopping on Immigration
August 31, 2016
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert brought us a new Werd segment that not only showed the rampant inconsistencies in Trump’s stance on immigration in his presidential campaign as of late, but also managed to work plenty of Anthony Weiner digs in there too.

Watch it here.

Mel Brooks Waxes Nostalgic About His Late Friend, Gene Wilder
August 31, 2016
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One of the people that knew Gene Wilder best was Mel Brooks. 

With the unfortunate passing of Wilder happening this week, Brooks went on The Tonight Show and shared his fond memories of Gene and their collaborations on some of the comedies that time will never forget. 

Watch it here.
August 31, 2016
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Trepany House at The Steve Allen Theater presents an evening in honor of the late Gene Wilder, this Saturday, September 3rd at 8PM, complete with a Wilder double feature of Young Frankenstein and Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory as well as a Wonka/Young Frankenstein costume contest. 

Tickets are $12. More details here.

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

Frankie Quinones Shows That Hardcore Rappers Sometimes Just Need the Dad They Never Had
August 30, 2016
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Rap battles often spew the most vile combinations of words that have ever existed. Many rappers that comprise such hate are able to do so because of a traumatic childhood where the dad wasn’t in the picture.

Luckily, Frankie Quinones is going to fix that very specific problem on Mas Mejor starting with this rap battle right here.

Steve Harvey Gets Existential (Again) Thanks to Vic Berger’s “Ask Steve” Mash-Up/Remix
August 30, 2016
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One of the biggest things going on at Super Deluxe is the edited mash-up/remix/reimagining videos of Vic Berger.

His work chopping up the most awkward moments of Family Feud with Steve Harvey into an existential meltdown  is of particular note. 

So, Berger has got another video mined from the treasure trove of gravely concerned Steve Harvey facial expressions, this time from Harvey’s other show, Ask Steve.

It’s possibly even more existential than the first one.

Watch it here.

Issa Rae Inks First-Look Deal With HBO Before Insecure Even Premieres
August 30, 2016
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Issa Rae Inks First-Look Deal With HBO Before Insecure Even Premieres

Issa Rae, the co-creator of upcoming comedy series on HBO, Insecure, just got a big vote of confidence from the premium cable network.

Over the next two years, Rae will get to develop projects for all HBO platforms as part of this first look deal. 

We’re pretty sure that says a good deal about how good HBO thinks Insecure is, especially since the show hasn’t even premiered yet.

Danny McBride and Walton Goggins Do Their Own Trashy Versions of Corporate Mascots
August 30, 2016
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Danny McBride and Walton Goggins Do Their Own Trashy Versions of Corporate Mascots

Ronald McDonald, Hamburglar, Mr. Clean, The Jolly Green Giant, Chef Boyardee, and The Pillsbury Doughboy all get the McBride/Goggins treatment in a photoshoot for GQ. 

The accompanying video has Danny McBride and Walton Goggins keep their edgy Vice Principals rivalry going as well as document their ridiculousness of the whole affair. 

Watch and enjoy all those classic mascots get a devil-may-care makeover and upgrade at the link above.

Eric Andre Reviews/Trolls/Roasts Public Art in NYC
August 30, 2016
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Eric Andre Reviews/Trolls/Roasts Public Art in NYC

With the objective of reviewing giant free-standing sculptures throughout NYC, do you think Eric Andre is just going to break down the significance and historical context in which said art was brought to the city? 

Nope. He’s going to ask a bunch of strangers questions that would probably never make it into an art magazine. 

Watch it at the link above.

Gene Wilder Gave The Nicest ‘No’ Reply to James Corden
August 30, 2016
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The passing of Gene Wilder yesterday brought to the forefront how magical of a person he really was, both on and off camera. 

James Corden shares a story where even in being turned down by Wilder, he’s still filled with wonder.

Watch it here.
August 30, 2016
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More details here.

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

DeMorge Brown “Found” a Strange, Archived Miles Davis Interview from Switzerland
August 30, 2016
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It’s often said of Miles Davis that he changed jazz many times. Along with his trailblazing artistry, Davis was often just as challenging off stage as he was on stage. 

A particular interview dreamed up and starring found by DeMorge Brown from a Swiss jazz program known as “Der Plattenteller Mit Jürgen Zeit” shows how much of an iconoclast Miles Davis could be.

Watch the very far out interview here.

THR Interviews Kathryn Burns, The Emmy Nominated Choreographer of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
August 29, 2016
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THR Interviews Kathryn Burns, The Emmy Nominated Choreographer of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

There are many special things about the musical numbers that they do on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. One of the biggest reasons is choreographer Kathryn Burns who has intersected the worlds of dance and comedy so wonderfully for so many years.

As she is now an Emmy nominee, The Hollywood Reporter chatted with her about ins-and-outs of crafting the routines on the show and all the other great work where she has put her dance and comedy chops to use.

RIP Gene Wilder, 1933-2016
August 29, 2016
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RIP Gene Wilder, 1933-2016

Gene Wilder had a hand in some of the most iconic comedic films of all time including Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory. Today, he has passed away apparently due to complications stemming from Alzheimer’s disease.

Whether you’re familiar with his work or not, you should definitely rewatch or watch, discover, and be amazed for the first time by his long and storied filmography.

So much of it holds up even though this is 2016. 

Justin Roiland Has Just Co-Founded, Squanchtendo Games, a VR Game Studio
August 29, 2016
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Justin Roiland Has Just Co-Founded, Squanchtendo Games, a VR Game Studio

The co-creator of Rick and Morty has teamed up with gaming veteran EP Tanya Watson to develop and make VR games with their new company Squanchtendo Games. 

You can let your mind run wild with what that might be like and how fun whatever Roiland and Watson come up with based off of current Rick and Morty games, Pocket Mortys and Rick and Morty’s Rushed Licensed Adventure.

Kyle Kinane’s New Special “Loose in Chicago” to Premiere on October 15th
August 29, 2016
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Kyle Kinane’s New Special “Loose in Chicago” to Premiere on October 15th

Mark your calendars everyone as a new hour from Kyle Kinane is almost annual event that you’ll never want to miss. 

Again, that’s Saturday, October 15th on Comedy Central.

Since Concealed Carry on College Campuses Is Now Legal in Texas and Carrying Sex Toys Are Not, a UT Alum Is Putting on a Pretty Great Protest #CocksNotGlocks
August 29, 2016
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Since Concealed Carry on College Campuses Is Now Legal in Texas and Carrying Sex Toys Are Not, a UT Alum Is Putting on a Pretty Great Protest #CocksNotGlocks

Has there ever been another moment in human history where protesting concealed carry of a firearm with a permit on a college campus was done by the rebellious open carry of sex toys? 

We can’t remember one and maybe that’s because Texas’ SB 11 law that allows for concealed carry by students on a college campus exists at the same time where certain student bylaws prohibit someone freely carrying around a dildo. 

The absurdity of the situation was pointed out by University of Texas alum Jessica Jin as a joke and then has turned into this powerful protest (that’s still pretty funny to look at as well).

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