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Broad City’s Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer Really Take Being on “The Daily Show” All In

March 11, 2015

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It’s very clear that one of Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer’s dreams was to be on The Daily Show as a guest chatting it up with Jon Stewart.

What the Broad City duo wasn’t counting on is the well deserved compliments from Stewart at the top of the interview. You can see throughout the whole segment that there is a very blurred line between Abbi and Ilana on the show and who they are in real life.

Watch their web exclusive extended interview here.

Will Ferrell To Pull Off MLB Spring Training Feat For HBO Special

March 11, 2015

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(via Deadline)

Will Ferrell will to attempt to play several positions at several different Major League Baseball spring training fields in Arizona over the course of one day. The result will be a HBO special that Funny or Die and the MLB have partnered for in dedication to organizations fighting against cancer.

#FerrellTakesTheField will be the hashtag to follow how Ferrell will pull off doing this, which we’re guessing he will do in a similar fashion to the time he beat Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith in a drum off.

Ferrell will probably have the record for most stunts in support of charity very soon.

Sara Schaefer’s Debut Comedy Album “Chrysalis” Out Next Week From Comedy Dynamics

March 11, 2015

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Sara Schaefer is a perfect example of why “female comedians” should just be labeled as “comedians” and don’t need to be brought up on stage with “Are you guys ready for a lady?” because she’s outright funny, no qualifiers needed.

Her debut comedy album Chrysalis should back that statement up thoroughly.

Sara’s comedic lens is a wonderfully empowering one, especially for those who are tired of the world’s seemingly arbitrary standards with everything. For instance, you’ll be able to hear about It how crying at a museum can be one of the best things you can do at a museum.

Chrysalis comes out next week from Comedy Dynamics on Mar. 17th, but you can pre-order it now.

While on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”, Eric Andre and Jimmy Kimmel Talk About That One Time Jimmy Kimmel Was on “The Eric Andre Show”

March 11, 2015

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It’s not necessarily a who-live-to-tell-the-tale experience when guests do a segment on The Eric Andre Show, but host Eric Andre certainly makes a point of putting anyone who comes on the show through the ringer to a degree where some folks walk out and never speak of it again.

Jimmy Kimmel, however, knew what he was in for.

Jimmy Kimmel was a recent guest on The Eric Andre Show and revisited his experience, which he was game for, while on his own non-parody of a talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live with Eric Andre himself.

Also, if you wondering, here’s the full clip of Jimmy’s visit to The Eric Andre Show.

Monty Python Documentary “The Meaning of Live” To Premiere at Tribeca on 40th Anniversary of “Holy Grail”

March 11, 2015

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

As it has been two score since the release of legendary comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this year’s Tribeca Film Festival is marking the occasion with a run of several Python films as well as the premiere of a feature length documentary following Monty Python off and backstage.

Roger Graef and James Rogan put together an entire feature length documentary entitled Monty Python – The Meaning of Live, which is set to play at Tribeca on Apr. 25th. The film offers up a close look behind the scenes of the Pythons and what went into for their recent O2 Arena run.

The sounds of clattering, hollowed coconuts will undoubtedly be heard somewhere during this anniversary.

Derek Zoolander and Hansel Get Coached by Anna Wintour and Full Video of Them on The Valentino Catwalk

March 11, 2015

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In addition to Zoolander 2 coming to theaters next year on Feb. 12th and Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson as Derek Zoolander and Hansel walking down the Valentino catwalk in Paris at the end of a real fashion show, Derek and Hansel got some words of encouragement from the one and only Anna Wintour in an exclusive video for Vogue.

Then, both Derek and Hansel actually walked the catwalk at the same time and had a pretty great staredown.

Enjoy these clips for awhile because it’ll be quite some time before we see any teasers or trailers for the movie.

LA Comedy Rundown 3/11/15

March 11, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Big Money Presents Skinner Alive! @ The Virgil Thurs. Mar. 12th 7:30PM FREE
Never Not Funny 500th Episode Taping @ UCB Franklin Sun. Mar. 22nd 7:30PM $5 (stand by only)

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM/7:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Icky Pep @ The Clubhouse 7:30PM FREE
A New Stand Up Show @ Copper Still Bar at Jaragua 8PM FREE
Fielding & Friends @ Bar Lubitsch 8PM FREE
The Crazy Uncle Joe Show @ The Groundlings 8PM $14
Murder Spree @ General Lee’s 8PM FREE
Natasha Leggero in London! Paris! Costco! @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
The Worst Improv Show in The World @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $5
The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
Radio Picture Show @ The Virgil 8:30PM $8
Wednesday Night Riot Improv @ Theatre 6470 8:45PM FREE
Gandhi, Is That You? @ Golden Road Brewing 9PM FREE
Bear Supply @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $5
Hey Day @ iO West 9:30PM $5
Facebook @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Lip Service @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $5
King Ten @ iO West 10:30PM $5
Revolver @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Cagematch @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
THE COMEDY STORE PATIO 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Josh Martin
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 5:30PM/5 min./First come, first served/Hosted by Heather Turman/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/3 min./25 spots only/counts as audtion/1 item min.
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
B.Y.O.S. SKETCH OPEN MIC @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM CAFE 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sketches only/Sign-up 5:45PM/5 page/5 min. max/Lottery/12-13 slots only/No light or sound cues/Hosted by Beth Appel or Tim Neenan
THE GRANDVIEW MARKET 12210 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/Mixed mic/4 min. for comedy/1 song for musicians/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Justin Lentz
THE MOTH @ BUSBY’S EAST 5364 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Doors 7PM/Starts 7:30PM sharp/5 min. stories on theme of “snooping” required/10 spots picked by lottery/$8 cover at door, $16 in adv.
SORRY NOT SORRY @ THE WILDE THISTLE 3456 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Stories only/Lottery/6-8 min./Hosted by Ethan Stanislawski and Buck Ball
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/First come, first served/4 min. w/o drink, 7 min. w/drink/Hosted by Phil Gould
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/mixed mic
CORK’S LOUNGE 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Starts 8:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Adrienne Airhart
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM w/one drink min./Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
THE OYSTER HOUSE 12446 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Can sign-up at http://www.iansalmon.com/showsopen-mic-night.html/Ends 1AM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Ian Salmon
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/First come, first served./1 item min.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery/3-5 min./1 item min.
HOUSE OF TACOS 5615 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA (next to Jons)/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 9:40PM after booked show/for improvisers/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
ROBIN HOOD BRITISH PUB 13640 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/Lottery/booked spots mixed in/Hosted by Mark Mulkerron
THE WINCHESTER ROOM 6522 San Fernado Rd., Glendale, CA/Starts 9PM/Lottery/4 min./booked spots mixed in/Hosted by Rachele Friedland
O’HARA’S BAR 1000 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/3-5 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Justin Williams
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10:30PM/Mixed mic/4 min. or 2 short songs/First come, first served/One item min./Hosted by Adam Feuerberg and Tim Delone

improv listings curated by Zack Ross

James Corden and Reggie Watts Make Sure to Soundcheck Everything in Their First Late Late Show Soundcheck

March 11, 2015

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It’s a new era of late night, so it wouldn’t hurt to make sure that every single crevice of the new Late Late Show set sounds pristine.

It’s bits like this that’ll be why the new Late Late Show host James Corden and bandleader Reggie Watts should be having a lot of unabashed silly fun.

The premiere is less than two weeks away on Mon. Mar. 23rd on CBS.

3rd Jerrod Carmichael Pilot at NBC Gets Series Order

March 11, 2015

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(via Deadline)

Over the last couple of years, NBC has ordered three separate pilots from Jerrod Carmichael, making it obvious that they want a series with his face on it. Well, the third time is really the charm in this case as they finally put they’re money down on this latest pilot.

What will be interesting to see here is that this is yet another multicam sitcom based on the life and stand-up of a comedian.

If you’ve ever seen Jerrod Carmichael’s act, we certainly want that to mean that the multicam format is getting a much needed update and edge.

The series has six episodes ordered to sort all of that out.

W. Kamau Bell To Host a New CNN Show “United Shades of America”

March 10, 2015

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(via Deadline)

W. Kamau Bell is finally returning to TV to do what he was doing before he was on TV: touring the country to talk to the people, wherever they may be, about the issues that are affecting them all under the umbrella of comedy.

CNN has announced their upcoming programming slate and on it is United Shades of America that will be hosted by W. Kamau Bell. Bell will go far and wide across the land and get into whatever subcultures he can. This is sort of what Kamau was doing on his Laughter Against the Machine tour before he got to host the far-too-short-lived Totally Biased at FX/FXx.

For once, it’ll be nice to see a show on CNN probably not end up on The Daily Show to be poked fun at.

Fusion Premiering an Hour Long Documentary Special on Sam Simon This Sunday

March 10, 2015

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Fusion got to document Sam Simon in these last few months to show his many sides and will be premiering their documentary special Rebel with a Cause: The Sam Simon Story, this Sun. at 8PM on Fusion.

Yesterday’s news of the passing of Sam Simon struck a lot of people hard as his work at The Simpsons delighted millions upon millions. Since yesterday, more people are finding about what a gracious person he was beyond his creative endeavors even during his long bout with colon cancer in fighting for animal rights.

Hannibal Buress Gets Series Order For Topical Show “Why?” From Comedy Central

March 10, 2015

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(via Deadline)

Unlike the time when Hannibal Buress really jumped the gun and announced that Comedy Central picked up his series on Twitter in an attempt to perhaps visualize his goals, Hannibal has really gotten an official series order where he basically gets to talk about and do what he wants.

Comedy Central has ordered 8 episodes of Why? which will feature Buress talking about the burning issues of the day, the ones he cares about anyway, and feature pre-taped segments, man-on-the-street bits, etc.

It sounds a little bit like Chapelle’s Show, but with Hannibal leading the way, we have no problem with that whatsoever and look forward to the premiere.

Hampton Yount’s Sophomore Album “Bearable” Out Now From AST Records

March 10, 2015

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We were glad a few years ago when Hampton Yount traded coasts and came to LA. You’ll be able to find out why in his latest album “Bearable” released today from the good folks at AST Records.

Ever since he set foot in the city limits, he’s been killing it at any and all stages with his honed blend of sharp, silly, and biting humor. Rarely are there bits on human sacrifice that hit those marks, but Yount pulls that off and then some.

So, get Bearable now.

“Zoolander 2” Coming in 2016 as Zoolander and Hansel Hit The Runway in Paris

March 10, 2015

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While there was no “walk-off”, Derek Zoolander and Hansel strutted down the runway for Valentino in Paris last night. It was the perfect primer to announce that Zoolander 2 will be coming to theaters for Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 12th, 2016.

If you have further doubts and/or haven’t checked any of your other news feeds today, here’s video footage of Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson in their Zoolander trademark Blue Steel and flowing golden locks

We can only hope that Zoolander 2 outdoes the movie that was released on Valentine’s Day weekend this year, Fifty Shades of Grey.

Here’s a New Trailer For Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out” To Brighten Your Day

March 10, 2015

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Disney Pixar’s latest Inside Out, which features Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Lewis Black, Bill Hader, and Phyllis Smith as the voice of adorably anthropomorphized emotions got a new trailer today.

From the looks of it, it looks like this will be another home run with the creative and cleverly imagined world and fully realized, charming non-human characters. Also, it’s almost too perfect that Poehler is the voice of Joy.

Inside Out is set for a Jun. 19th release.

LA Comedy Rundown 3/10/15

March 10, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Bill Burr @ Steve Allen Theater Fri. Mar. 13th 8PM $20 (stand by only)
First Act @ Nerdmelt Showroom Fri. Mar. 20th 7PM $8 in adv., $10 at door

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM FREE w/RSVP
That’s a Bit @ UCB Franklin 7PM $5
Assembly: Featuring the UCB Faculty @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Performance Anxiety @ The Pleasure Chest 8PM $7
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
TNT Improv March Madness Rd. 2 @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $5/2 item min.
You Can Only Blame So Much on the Holocaust @ The Groundlings 8PM $10
Come to Papa Live! w/Tom Papa & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30
Origin Story @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
Blamblamblam! @ R-Bar 9PM FREE
Sleepaway Camp @ Downtown Independent 9PM FREE
An Evening with Matt McCarthy @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $5
We’re Having Fun Here @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
Death Valley Tween Fest/Paul Downs in the Round @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Roast Battle @ Comedy Store Belly Room 10:30PM FREE
Toldedo Rep Presents @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
The BEATdown presents: Turnt Up! @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Starts 6PM/Stand-up, sketch, improv all welcome/5 min.
JUST BE YOURSELF @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/For character performances only/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends before 8PM/Send a brief description of your character bit and the amount of time you’ll need (not to exceed 6 minutes) to justbeyourselfucb@gmail.com/There will be limited tech (microphone, maybe a music cue)/Hosted by Greg Tuculescu/Hal Rudnick/Mary Holland/Marques Ray/Kirby Howell-Baptiste
KIBITZ ROOM @ CANTER’S 419 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 7:30PM/No over the top vulgarity/6 min. w/any purchase, 3 min. w/o/Hosted by Burt Teplitzky and Fielding Edlow
SWORK COFFEE 2160 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Vince Caldera and Luis Lemus
GRINDHOUSE CAFE 1051 N. Havenhurst Dr., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Johan Miranda
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 5:45PM/Lottery/20 spots available
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
BERLIN CURRYWURST 1620 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/3 min. w/o drink/7 min. w/drink/Hosted by Sally Courtois and Jules Simitz
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/5 min.
WANG’S PLACE 120 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/One item min./6 min.
PEDONE’S PIZZA 1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 7:45PM/Ends 9:30PM/5-7min.
BREWDOG PUB 8300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM/First come, first served/7 min./1 item min./Hosted by Galit Levi and Dinah Leffert
THE COMEDY STORE BELLY ROOM 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 W. Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM/Sign-up is lottery/No purchase necessary
88 CHINESE & SUSHI 418 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./$5 min. purchase/Hosted by Cindy Liebman
THE PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:45PM/Lottery/4.5 min./after booked show
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade & 4th St.)/Sign-up 9:45PM/Starts 10PM/Lottery/3-5 min./$1 cover/Hosted by Nick Kauffman
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10PM/First come, first served/4 min./1 item min.
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 10:30PM after booked show/Ends 12AM/No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 11PM/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served

improv listings curated by Zack Ross

Aziz Ansari’s “Modern Romance” Coming Out Jun. 16th

March 10, 2015

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Remember when Aziz Ansari reportedly got a $3.5 million advance for a book on modern relationships? We’re pretty sure that book is called Modern Romance and will be coming out June 16th.

Ansari mounted a year long investigation with a NYU sociologist, hundreds of interviews, focus groups, etc. in order to dissect what the quest for love in the 21st century is really like.

All of that research went into this book Modern Romance through Aziz’s lens and if it’s anything like the bits about love, dating, and relationships that he’s done recently, we think he might be onto something.

It doesn’t come out until the summer, but you can pre-order Modern Romance now.

KROQ’s April Foolishness Taking Submissions For “Opening Act”

March 10, 2015

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LA radio station KROQ has an annual big comedy event known as April Foolishness and you could have a chance to added to the show as their opening act.

If you win Kevin and Bean’s April Foolishness 2015 Opening Act Contest, you’ll play the show alongside the likes of Tenacious D and the Shrine Auditorium.

All you have to do is be a U.S. citizen over 18, currently residing in CA, and submit an online clip that’s 2 minutes maximum. Hopefully, you’re a comedian already as well.

Best part of all, there’s no fee to enter. Submit here.

Louis C.K. Takes Someone To Bow at a Broadway Play, Sarah Silverman Confronts Auction Winners as Her Parents, and Plenty Of Night of Too Many Stars Prizes Still Up For Grabs

March 9, 2015

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Last night’s Night of Too Many Stars on Comedy Central was one wild, raucous, probably NSFW ride all in support of autism programs.

Such things as Louis C.K. taking an auction winner to take a bow at a Broadway play they weren’t in and Sarah Silverman confronting other auction winners like she would confront her parents all really happened.

Though the special is over, you can still support the charity via donation here or through entering into contests to win tickets to the last taping of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, tickets to The Roast of Justin Beiber, having a Vine video directed by Judd Apatow, be drawn into The Simpsons, or have a White Castle slider named after you.

If you were honest with yourself, you’d probably just pay and enter these contests without supporting any charity, so get on donating/entering now.

R.I.P Sam Simon, 1955-2015

March 9, 2015

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(via TMZ)

For The Simpsons alone, he’ll be remembered forever and yet, he did so much more in and outside of comedy.

Sam Simon, the co-creator of The Simpsons, winner of 9 Primetime Emmys, writer/producer on It’s Garry Shandling Show, co-creator of The George Carlin Show, and so much more passed away today at the age of 59 after a long battle with colon cancer.

Not that you ever need a reason to watch The Simpsons catalog, but make sure to remember Simon fondly every time you see his name at the end of the couch gag.

Michael K. Williams To Star in The Spoils of Babylon Follow-Up “The Spoils Before Dying” at IFC

March 9, 2015

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Yes, it’s the Michael Kenneth Williams that played Omar on The Wire.

Following Tobey Maguire’s Devon Morehouse on IFC mini-series The Spoils of Babylon, Michael K. Williams will star in the upcoming iteration of “Spoils” written by “literary figure” Eric Jonrosh (Will Ferrell).

The follow-up will be called The Spoils Before Dying and Williams will play a jazz pianist in the Los Angeles of yesteryear that gets caught up in a web of deceit and lies in which he tries to clear his name.

We’re pretty sure Ferrell in a giant hat and a beard, Williams, and a beautifully and intentionally overwrought faux-dramatic mini-series is a winning combination.

Jonah Ray Dance Battled a 1st Grader at “Baby Talk”

March 9, 2015

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This really happened this weekend at Baby Talk @ Nerdmelt Showroom.

At the wonderful Nerdmelt Showroom, home to The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail. Jensen Karp and Dan Levy put on a show called Baby Talk where they interview comedians about their childhood and having children, then have an actual child talk to them as well as show off a talent.

This past weekend, the show had The Meltdown’s Jonah Ray as well as 1st grade child actor/break dancer Blayne Smith face off in a dance battle.

Watch Jonah take his turn dancing, which should make up for any leftover sluggishness from daylight savings time.

“Last Week Tonight” Gave Us an Update on The Voting Rights of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa (You Know, Those U.S. Territories)

March 9, 2015

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John Oliver and his team at Last Week Tonight showed us again what we’re missing.

The voting rights of U.S. territories that, for some reason, have not reached statehood despite considerable populations isn’t necessarily, at first glance, something that is ripe for a comedy show. Yet, Oliver curates plenty of funny moments to get this very niche topic that’s rarely been discussed to show why he’s going to be at HBO for a very long time.

Watch it here.

LA Comedy Rundown 3/9/15

March 9, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
An Evening with Matt McCarthy @ Nerdmelt Showroom Tues. Mar. 10th 9PM $5
The Apple Sisters @ UCB Sunset Sat. Mar. 21st 9PM $10

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Dave Anthony’s Hot Head @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Dirty Birdie Story Hour @ Three Clubs 7:30PM $10/Free tickets online w/discount code: DIRTYBIRDIE
Hot Tub with Kurt Braunohler & Kristen Schaal @ The Virgil 8PM $5 in adv., $8 at door
Lost Moon Radio at campfireball @ Golden Road Brewing 8PM FREE
FUDS Book Release Show @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
The Business LA @ Little Joy Cocktails 9PM FREE
FRINGE with JC Coccoli @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Pretty, Pretty Pony @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM FREE

OPEN MIC RUN
NERDMELT SHOWROOM 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/3 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/End 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
OH, HEY GUYS @ UCB SUNSET’S INNER SANCTUM CAFE 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Storytelling only/8 min./Lottery/4-5 spots only/No purchase necessary
IO WEST 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:15PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8PM/Lottery/3-5 min.
ANCHOR BAR 2675 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, CA/Starts 7PM/Sign-up at evan@dudelyjones.com/4-5 min.
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“The Late Late Show with James Corden” Fills Out Their Writing Staff

March 9, 2015

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ben hoffman, cbs, david dineen porter, dj javerbaum, ian karmel, james corden, james davis, late late show, lauren greenberg, mike gibbons, nedaa sweiss, reggie watts, sean o'connor

(via Splitsider)

At the beginning of the year, we reported that the very funny Sean O’Connor and Ian Karmel were brought on board to write for the new Late Late Show hosted by James Corden.

As their premiere is less than a month away, they’ve filled the rest of their writing staff.

So, the writers of The Late Late Show with James Corden are:

Mike Gibbons who is the co-creator of Tosh.0
Sean O’Connor
Ian Karmel
James Davis who recently appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly
Lauren Greenberg
Ben Hoffman from The Ben Show
David Dineen-Porter (host of Party of Four podcast)
Nedaa Sweiss
DJ Javerbaum from The Daily Show

So, this bunch makes for a good, wide mix along with Corden and Reggie Watts that has us even more enticed for their debut.

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