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Watch Conan O’Brien Get Into The Rum, Song, Dance, Cigars of Cuba

March 5, 2015

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Conan O’Brien’s visit to Cuba aired as a special episode of Conan sans a monologue or sketches and was effectively a big long remote segment, which is one of the best parts of his show.

During his stay, Conan went through what a normal travel show might do in Cuba by taking dancing lessons, joining in a salsa band, taking Spanish lessons, visiting a rum museum, or touring through a Cigar factory, staring out at the sunset from a rooftop, experiencing Cuban fine dining, visiting El Malecón, or even having a farewell bit, but he did so as only Conan can do with his infectious silliness. In fact, Conan pulls off being the most fun loving goodwill ambassador there’s ever been in this Conan in Cuba special.

You can watch clips in the links above or watch the whole episode here.

Sony Pictures Has Hired Diablo Cody to Rewrite a Live Action “Barbie” Movie

March 5, 2015

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(via Deadline)

There has been a movie in the works at Sony Pictures adapting the long standing “Barbie” toy franchise into a movie. With the success that The LEGO Movie has had, there seems to be a shift in having an unconventional and new spin on what a movie based on Barbie could be.

So, Sony has tapped Diablo Cody to write a draft. While we wouldn’t be surprised at all that many of you reading this are, at the very least, skeptical, we were all this skeptical about a movie about LEGOs being made. Given Cody’s resume, her version of a Barbie movie could be fun ride, especially as a comedy rather than the typical light adventure that most toy based movies go on, but we’ll see if Sony sticks with her and what rating they’ll aim for.

LA Comedy Rundown 3/5/15

March 5, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Baby Talk with Dan Levy @ Nerdmelt Showroom Sat. Mar. 7th 7PM $8 in adv., $10 at door
The Last(?) Comedy Living Room in Hollywood Thurs. Mar. 26th 8PM FREE w/RSVP

COMEDY CRAWL
Karen @ UCB Franklin 7PM $5
“Klown” Presented by Sacha Baron Cohen at Wayne Federman International Film Festival @ Cinefamily 7:30PM $14
Big Money @ The Virgil 7:30PM FREE
Eat Your Words @ Cactus Lounge at The Standard Hollywood 8PM FREE
Sleeping with Chloe and Mark @ Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea 8PM FREE
Steve Agee @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
Judd Apatow & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $40-$100
#FreeParking @ The Garage 8:30PM FREE
Fresh Out: Stand Up Comedy @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Prom Night @ Nature’s Brew 9PM FREE
Little Joy @ Little Joy Cocktails 9PM FREE
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9:30PM FREE
An Sho(w) @ 9 on Vine 9:30PM FREE
Playhouse Masterpieces with Neil and Paul @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5
The Reckoning @ iO West 10PM $10
The Swarm @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $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
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/3 min./25 spots only/counts as audition/No purchase necessary
HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE & TEA 5371 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/1 item min./Hosted by Mark Alexzandr and Chloe McGovern
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:15PM/Ends 8PM/Mixed mic/4-6 min. for comics or 6 min. for musicians/First come, first served/One item min./Hosted by Jacob Bunney and Brendan Cooney
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up at 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/lottery/Hosted by Brent Duncan
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min.
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 7:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Nick Costas
UCB SUNSET’S INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/5 min./Lottery/10 spots only/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Gilli Nissim/Mary Sasson/Mel Stephens
VILLA CATRINIA 251 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/Only 20 spots available/5 min./Hosted by Paula Johnson
IO WEST 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:15PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8PM/Lottery/3-5 min.
THE WHOLE STORY @ TART RESTAURANT 115 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Storytelling only/Starts 7PM/Ends 8PM/Lottery/8 min./Hosted by Scott Schultz
HYPERION TAVERN 1941 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/Lottery/4 min./Hosted by Ken Garr and Tyler Meznarich/No purchase necessary/One lottery spot for booked show after
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign up is 12PM at Facebook page/See https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alibi-Open-Mic-at-the-Hotel-Hollywood/545741885530183 for more info and to sign up/First 23 spots guaranteed on Facebook/Lottery for remaining spots/Starts 7PM/One drink min./5 min./Hosted by Paco McCauley & Evan Kessler
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min.
FANATIC SALON 3815 Sawtelle Blvd., Culver City, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9:30PM/$5 cover/7 min./water and coffee provided/Hosted by Lydia Robinson
1836 SUNSET STUDIOS 1836 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/10 spots/Lottery/3 min./Mixed in with booked spots/Hosted by Scott Luhrs
THE BALL ROOM 2980 McClintock Way, Costa Mesa, CA/Sign-up 7:45PM/Starts 8PM/5-8 min./First come, first served/Hosted by Israel Carrasco/No purchase necessary
THE CHATTERBOX 934 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/Lottery/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Steve Hernandez & Ellie McElvain
CLEO KINGS OPEN MIC @ TWO ROADS THEATER 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, CA/Sign-up 7:20PM/Starts 8PM/Lottery/15 spots only/5 min./$5
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
55 DEGREE WINE 3111 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 9:30PM/Lottery/4 min./Hosted by Logan Guntzelman & Rachel Maczuzak
THE LYRIC THEATRE 520 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:30PM after booked show/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery

So, “Saturday Night Live” Is Franchising Out to China

March 5, 2015

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

Seeing the potential in audiences among the enormous population of China, more international collaborations between U.S. productions and ones in China are happening more frequently.

The latest example is how China’s video site Sohu.com has partnered with Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video to make a Saturday Night Live for Chinese audiences with Chinese comedians and performers.

The prospect of having a weekly topical sketch show in China is exciting, but we can only ponder what they could possibly get away with in terms of poking fun at the government like the American SNL so often does. One only needs to watch the documentary Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry to see how the Chinese government feels about artists speaking out against them. Lord knows that there’s plenty that’s ripe for a damning and hilarious sketch.

Who knows if it would be even done live in a way that censors didn’t get a chance to have something cut out from the show before reaching the millions upon millions of people that could potentially see it.

What will be even more intriguing to see is how they’ll approach sketch comedy in a cultural climate that’s much different here than in the U.S. Hopefully, this will be a voice that gets to speak out more comedically than any before them.

Win a Chance To Be Drawn Into “The Simpsons” In Support of Night of Too Many Stars

March 5, 2015

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As part of the gigantic annual benefit for autism programs known as Night of Too Many Stars, The Simpsons are offering up the chance to win a guest role and be drawn into an episode of the legendary cartoon. In addition to that, you’ll get a print of the Simpsons version of yourself signed by Matt Groening himself.

Depending on the amount you donate at Omaze.com, you can better your odds to win this unprecedented prize. You have just over a month to enter into this contest.

Former Simpsons writer and Simpsons guest star Conan O’Brien gives more details here.

Justin Willman “Sleight of Mouth” Special to Air on Comedy Central Apr. 6th

March 4, 2015

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(via Nerdist.com)

Comedy Central’s latest special, amidst a slew of great stand-up specials, will be coming from über clever magician who is on comedy shows all the time, Justin Willman.

The special “Sleight of Mouth” will not only feature his magic, but will also have the likes of Paul Scheer and Doug Benson in some drug-induced experiments.

If that all sounds good to you, then mark down 12:30AM on the night of Apr. 6th for the premiere.

Jon Dore to Star in CBS Comedy Pilot “The Half of It”

March 4, 2015

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(via Deadline)

Of all the Canadians that we should be getting on board with here Stateside, the absolutely hysterical Jon Dore is definitely in the top of that list.

That’s why were glad to see that he’ll be starring in a divorce comedy pilot at CBS “The Half of It” from Mike Gibbons, who also happens to be the executive producer at The Late Late Show with James Corden.

We know this is just a pilot and it still has yet to be shot, then considered for series, but in regards to seeing more of Dore, we say it’s about damn time.

Dead Kevin Goes niveK daeD

March 4, 2015

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Need some pure silliness and absurdity to brighten your day?

Look no further than this sketch from Dead Kevin.

James Corden Wants To Change Up The Traditional Late Night Format With “The Late Late Show”

March 4, 2015

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In a recent interview with Variety, the new host of The Late Late Show, James Corden let on a little as to what he might have up his sleeve.

The traditional late night format of monologue, sketch, guest, etc. are going to be “tinkered” with as Corden doesn’t think of himself as a stand-up comedian that could plow through monologue jokes night after night.

Instead, Corden is going to have the inimitable Reggie Watts as his bandleader and plans on focusing in on his acting, singing, and dancing background. On top of that, he also seems to have a very charming sense of self-deprecation.

Being at 12:35AM will allow James to definitely play up Watts spontaneity and we can only hope that he runs in that direction hard and fast.

You should note that the last time a late night host who didn’t have a background in stand-up and could sing and dance and had overwhelming charisma while constantly poking fun at themselves was Conan O’Brien when he started out at Late Night in 1993. Knowing that, we’re looking forward to James Corden taking over on Mar. 23rd more and more.

Also, you can hear about the shade that David Letterman threw at Corden while appearing on The Late Late Show when Regis Philbin was filling in.

Please Watch Beth Stelling’s Set on Kimmel

March 4, 2015

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The wonderful Beth Stelling graced our screens once again last night by performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Per usual with Stelling, Beth’s was a genuine delight as well as a hilarious story about her mom having to change phone service providers.

Watch and enjoy here.

Get a Taste of Tonight’s “Conan In Cuba” Historic Episode

March 4, 2015

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Conan O’Brien has indeed set a precedent by going to Cuba as the first American late night talk show host in over 50 years to go over there to tape the show.

This special episode “Conan In Cuba” premieres tonight and while it has the potential to be a big watershed moment in relations between the U.S. and Cuba, Conan O’Brien still sings silly songs, dances like a goofball, and all the other signature moves that we’ve come to know and love from Conan.

Watch a teaser for tonight’s episode here then be sure to tune in to TBS at 11PM tonight.

LA Comedy Rundown 3/4/15

March 4, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Wayne Federman International Film Festival @ Cinefamily Thurs. Mar. 5th-Sun. Mar. 8th $14 per screening
Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction @ The Virgil Sun. Mar. 15th 8PM FREE

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM/7:15PM FREE w/RSVP
“Transparent” Screening and Q&A @ USC School of Cinematic Arts 7PM FREE w/RSVP
Look at Me! @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Super Secret Comedy Show @ Lyric Theatre 8PM $9-$18
Comedy For a Cure presented by Lights Camera Cure @ Hollywood Laugh Factory 8PM $30/2 drink min.
Boss Jr. Presents @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Prompter! @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
Tom Papa @ Comedy & Magic Club 8PM $18/2 item min.
The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
A New Stand-Up Show @ Copper Still Bar at Jaragua 8PM FREE
Public School Stories @ The Virgil 9PM FREE
Sarah Silverman & Friends-A Tribute to Harris Wittels 9PM $30 (sold out)
Gandhi, Is That You? @ Golden Road Brewing 9PM FREE
Facebook @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Lip Service @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $5
Wig-Prov @ Groundlings 10PM $12

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 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
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
OPEN MICHELLE @ THE WILDE THISTLE 3456 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Female performers only/5-7 min./One item min.
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
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

Cristela Alonzo Notches In Another Stand-Up Set on Conan

March 4, 2015

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Cristela Alonzo (yes, the one from ABC’s Cristela) is part of a great growing class of Conan stand-up regulars. This is Alonzo’s third time on the show offering up the trials of how overpriced losing weight is as well as racial ambiguity.

Watch it here.

NBC Planning Subscription Based Online Streaming Service For Comedy

March 4, 2015

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(via Wall Street Journal)

NBC must be taking cues from how well comedy does online with the dedicated fan bases of The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Community as they’re now developing a subscription online service targeted for comedy. It’s not clear how this service will work specifically, but if it’s more like HBO GO, then that’s probably a step in the right direction.

NBC is saying episodes of The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live will be available, we’re more curious about the fates of the aforementioned Office, Parks and Rec, etc. and whether they will be taken off of Hulu and Netflix to live exclusively at this NBC streaming service.

Also, more content will be developed for this service, which, we hope means that they will be putting more backing behind certain pilots like Adam Scott and Joe Mande’s dispensary comedy.

Watch Mark David Christenson Get Everything For Free Pretending To Be an Oscar Winner

March 3, 2015

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Wonderful sketch performer and improviser Mark David Christenson put on a quite show on the night of The Oscars. He wasn’t actually attending the ceremony. He was only holding a fake Oscars statue and walking around Hollywood in a tuxedo as part of a prank put on by New Media Rockstars. Doing that got him pretty much everything he wanted for free. He gets away with so much without much explanation that we’re pretty sure The Academy will be on the lookout for this next year.

Watch how he pulled it off here.

TruTV Orders “Those Who Can’t” From The Grawlix to Series

March 3, 2015

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(via Deadline)

In spite of the title, Those Who Can’t has graduated from pilot to full fledged series. TruTV has ordered 10 episodes to air in 2016 following The Grawlix (Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy, and Andrew Orvedahl) as dysfunctional high school teachers and Mara Thayer is set to play a librarian.

Finally, we’ll all get to see what Amazon missed out on when they didn’t pick this up to series.

“Before You Were Funny” Visits A Sketch From Paul Scheer From Long, Long Ago with Andy Daly and Kristen Schaal

March 3, 2015

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Comedy, as you probably know is, something that takes a good deal of time to become great, even if you’re talented. Knowing that, Jacob Reed and Justin Michael’s Before You Were Funny web series at Funny or Die takes a look at the past of comedy folks who are now hysterical, but, back then, were raw and green like everyone else starting out in their comedy careers.

This episode looks at a sketch Paul Scheer never figured out and is read as well as critiqued by Andy Daly and Kristen Schaal.

Watch it here, then get evidence of Scheer’s comedic brilliance with season 1 of NTSF:SD:SUV on DVD.

Watch Trailer for Season 6 of Community/Community: Age of Yahoo

March 3, 2015

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Of course Dan Harmon and his whole crew at Community gave The Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer a run for its money in the trailer for season 6 of Community.

So, without further interruption, here’s the trailer of Community season 6/Age of Yahoo now featuring the talents of Paget Brewster and Keith David.

Also, be sure to add a reminder on your calendar that the premiere is on Mar. 17th.

Channel 101 For February 2015 Is Now Online

March 3, 2015

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The latest batch of the Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab created institution Channel 101 is now conveniently online for you to enjoy include new upstart Kill The Baby and one of the longest-running series at Channel 101, Car Jumper, now in its 24th episode.

Get into all of the best short form independent short form TV (or just TV for that matter) here.

LA Comedy Rundown 3/3/15

March 3, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Crave in Westside Secret Location Sat. Mar. 14th 9PM $15
Eddie Izzard @ Hollywood Bowl Sat. Jun. 6th 8:30PM $41-$125, $19-$48 w/Goldstar

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick”@ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Greg Proops: Smartest Man in the World LIVE @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM $10
Doug Loves Movies @ UCB Franklin 7PM FREE
Wild Canaries-Sneak Preview w/Filmmakers Live in Person @ Cinefamily Tues. Mar. 3rd 7:30PM FREE w/RSVP
Comedy Night @ Best Fish Taco in Ensenada 8PM FREE
Cracked Presents… Unpopular Opinion @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM FREE
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
Literary Death Match 9 Year Anniversary @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30 (sold out)
The Wahlberg Solution! @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
Sleepaway Camp @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Babe Island @ Bigfoot Lodge 9PM FREE
My Diary @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5
Roast Battle @ The Comedy Store Belly Room 10:30PM FREE
Live From Hell with Jimmy Stewart @ 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
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
THE MOTH @ ZANZIBAR 1301 5th St., Santa Monica, CA/Doors open 7PM/Starts 7:30PM sharp/stories on theme of “birthday” only/5 min./Lottery/10 spots only/$8 cover
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
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10PM/First come, first served/4 min./1 item min.
THE NOVEL BAR 3760 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10:15PM/Starts 10:45PM after booked show/First come, first served/5 min./1 item min./Hosted by Nikki Wantz
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 10:30PM after booked show/Ends 12AM/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served

Please Watch The Premiere of “Last Man on Earth” on Hulu

March 3, 2015

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Last Man on Earth premiered last night on Fox, thankfully to solid ratings. The premiere, which includes the first two episodes, might just be the next network sitcom that’s truly worth following given a great high concept premise, excellent direction/writing, and fantastic performances from Will Forte and Kristen Schaal.

So, please watch (or rewatch) and enjoy the premiere of Last Man on Earth now available on Hulu.

Charlie Rose Interviews/Has a Battle of Wits With Larry David on “60 Minutes”

March 3, 2015

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Charlie Rose got all he could possibly bargain for when doing an entire profile on Larry David this past Sunday on 60 Minutes. At every turn, even when going to his childhood home, David was as unflinchingly “Larry David” as he could be in turning almost all questions on their head into something you could so easily hear come out of George Costanza’s mouth or David’s on Curb Your Enthusiasm.

There was even a post-interview interview of Charlie Rose to see how went go about attempting to find the real Larry David.

Watch the thoroughly fun profile here.

Randall Park Talks Playing Kim Jong-un and “Fresh Off The Boat”

March 2, 2015

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The international incident surrounding The Interview largely put James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg in headlines for a few weeks. However, not nearly enough was said of the man who played the North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, Randall Park.

He now plays one of the stars on ABC’s Fresh Off The Boat and you’ve probably seen him on various Channel 101 shows,

He chats with Paul F. Tompkins on the latest episode of Speakeasy about what he went through with The Interview as well as being in the race-barrier breaking Fresh Off The Boat.

Netflix Announces Premiere Dates Jen Kirkman Comedy Special and “Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp”

March 2, 2015

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While you’re probably speeding through the new House of Cards right now, you can rest assured that you’ll have plenty to look forward to when you’re done, maybe some time this week.

Today, Netflix announced the upcoming premieres of both the highly anticipated return of Wet Hot American Summer in a mini series called “Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp” coming out on July 17th as well as a new comedy special from Jen Kirkman, “Jen Kirkman: I’m Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)” coming out on May 22nd.

So, if you have a binge watch calendar, you can and should go update it now.

Trevor Moore Makes a Country Anthem For How Ridiculous People Against Gay Marriage Are

March 2, 2015

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Trevor Moore’s new special High in Church premieres this Fri. Mar. 6th at midnight on Comedy Central, but we’ve been getting small previews here and there of the sharp, very clever satire that’s in store.

First there was a parallel universe where cats acted exactly like us and now there’s this new music video for “Gays Got Married” where Moore envisions what people against gay marriage are thinking will happen when gay marriage is passed as law.

Of course, the message seems most poignant when done as a country song.

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