Set List The Improvised Stand-up Show continues its run on The Nerdist YouTube Channel with another never before seen set list. Andy Haynes gets a crack at running through a “set list” that includes racism and chimps and not coming off racist at all.
Comedy Central Releases Some Details on The Minority Report with Larry Wilmore
Set to debut next year, The Minority Report with Larry Wilmore will not only feature Wilmore going through the news Daily Show style, but will possibly feature a panel that goes through topical issues in a more open discussion and perhaps bring a guest into it too.
Comedy Central is seeing this as an opportunity to showcase talent and perspectives they feel don’t get enough exposure. We’re definitely more intrigued now for The Minority Report’s premiere.
ON THE HORIZON
Comedy Is Dead @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery Fri. Jun. 6th 8PM $20
Del Close Marathon Preview Show @ UCB Theatre Sun. Jun. 22nd 9:30PM $5
COMEDY CRAWL
Thrilling Adventure Hour: web series + live performance of Sparks, Nevada, Marshall on Mars @ New Beverly Cinema 7PM $20
Set List @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
Channel 101 @ Downtown Independent Theater 8PM/10PM FREE
Chatterbox Comedy @ The Chatterbox 8PM $5
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Surprise! with Rob & Sofiya 2 Year Anniversary 9PM $5
Steve Agee @ Steve Allen Theater 9PM $12
Michael Kosta @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $18/2 item min.
Thomas and TJ @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10 (stand by only)
12 Shiny Nickels @ Westside Comedy Theater 11:30PM $10
The Walsh Brothers @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5
Tomorrow with Ron Lynch Presents Five Minutes or Die @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8
OPEN MIC RUN
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 3:30PM/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/Lottery/Mixed in with booked spots/Hosted by Megan Koester and Alison Stevenson
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
FLAPPERS BURBANK YOOHOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Starts 4:30PM/First come, first served
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade & 4th St.)/Sign-up 5:45PM/Starts 6PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Graham Rodgers and Scott Schnurr
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Jenny Young and Kasey Koop
GROUNDWORK COFFEE 1501 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/5 min./One item min./Hosted by Raab
BREWDOG PUB 8300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/First come, first served/Hosted by Doug Reed
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 item min.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts around 11:30PM/lottery
CBS Cancels The Arsenio Hall Show
Though it was slated for a second season, The Arsenio Hall Show will be no longer moving forward.
Joining in with The Pete Holmes Show, this will be the second late night talk show to be cancelled this year, on top of Chelsea Handler planning to leave Chelsea Lately this summer.
This leaves whoever is going to replace Craig Ferguson a more intriguing choice than it already is.
Citing creative differences, Edgar Wright has left his post as director of the upcoming Ant-Man movie from Marvel Studios. Of course, a search for his replacement has been immediately underway with the aforementioned names of Adam McKay, Ruben Fleischer, and Rawson Thurber being floated around.
Many of you probably know McKay’s filmography/Funny or Die over Fleischer’s or Thurber’s, but know that Fleischer and Thurber helmed Zombieland and Dodgeball, respectively. Wright leaving the project is sad, but we’ll be intrigued what any one of the three will do.
Norm MacDonald isn’t one for mincing words. That’s why the commencement speech he just gave is to the point and hones in on a poignant advice.
Watch it here at Funny or Die.
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg’s Animated Comedy ‘Sausage Party’ Sets Cast/Gets Release Date
The Simpsons Introduce New Character In Mobile Game “Tapped Out”, But Not on TV
With a quarter of their century under their belt, The Simpsons have expanded their brand quite a bit. There’s plenty of merchandise and comic books, but a new theme park, mobile game, and more keep furthering their reach and staying power.
With that in mind, it doesn’t come as too much of surprise that they’re introducing a character on their mobile game Tapped Out rather than the actual TV show.
Jared Logan Recording Comedy Album Tonight in Nashville, TN
Tonight, the wonderful AST Records is laying down another comedy album, this time from the very funny Jared Logan. If you can make it to the High Watt in Nashville, TN tonight, do not miss out.
Kurt Braunohler Has Officially Left Chicago on a Jet Ski Bound for New Orleans
At Chicago’s Navy Pier at 7:15AM, one Kurt Braunohler has made his departure via jet ski to New Orleans. His jet ski, you should note, is pretty awesome as well as it’s 1/3 stars and stripes and 2/3 tropical floral print. He’s also wearing a tuxedo wet suit, which we didn’t realize was even a thing until we saw Kurt wear it.
He’s scheduled to arrive in New Orleans next Thurs. Jun. 5th. and you can still support Kurt’s crowdfunding project to send goats and chickens to Africa here.
ON THE HORIZON
The Apple Sisters @ Schkapf Sun. Jun. 8th 8PM $10 in adv., $15 at door
“I Am Road Comic” Screening + Doug Loves Movies Taping @ Cinefamily Tues. Jun. 24th 7:30PM $14
COMEDY CRAWL
Brand New Ball @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
The Manifesto Show @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Butt Stuff @ Tela Fiera 8PM FREE
Dave Ross @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
Eddie Pepitone @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Playhouse Masterpieces with Neil & Paul @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
The Shit Show @ Good Nite Bar 8PM $5
Whatever @ Center For The Arts, Eagle Rock 9PM $5
Diamond Lion @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5
OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/First come, first served/must improvise set of never before seen provided set list/No purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 5:45PM/Lottery/20 spots only/3 min./No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./One item min.
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/Lottery/4 min./One item min.
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
BOB’S ESPRESSO 5251 N. Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 drink min.
SABOR Y CULTURA 5625 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/Sign-up is a lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary
TAO COMEDY STUDIO 7466 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./$5 cover includes drink
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107 El Centro, Los Angeles, CA Ste. 110/Starts 10:30PM after Manifesto Show/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
INSIDRE JOKES @ TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/4 min./No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery
Ben Kronberg Is Gaming The System on Last Comic Standing with #GoFuckYourselfBen
Last Comic Standing contestant/very funny comedian Ben Kronberg drew the ire of judge Roseanne Barr, last week, for doing his atypical routine, which involves a lot of pauses, even at the top of his set. Barr didn’t appreciate what she thought was wasting time and Kronberg engaged in a bit of back-and-forth with Barr until she told Ben, “Go fuck yourself!”
As a result, Kronberg made some lemonade and turned that incident into a very popular hashtag #GoFuckYourselfBen on Twitter, which has really worked in his favor.
Undateable Premieres Tonight on NBC
Ron Funches, Chris D’Elia, Brent Morin, and Rick Glassman will have a network TV debut as a cast together tonight on NBC. Bill Lawrence‘s Undateable, which they all star in, premieres tonight at 9PM.
Our prediction is that there will be plenty of .gifs made from Ron Funches quotes from this show.
The First Annual Burbank Comedy Festival Now Taking Submissions
The Burbank Comedy Festival is having its inaugural run this year in August at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank. Stand-up comedians, sketch performers, comedy short films, improv, magic, and variety are all welcome to submit now through Jun. 30th.
If you’re interested, you might want to submit by Jun. 1st, when the submission fee is $50. Afterwards, submitting will cost $75.
Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs To Star in Michael Showalter’s ‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’
Michael Showalter has definitely keeping busy. On top of developing prequel series adaptation of Wet Hot American Summer for Netflix, he’ll know be directing Hello, My Name Is Doris, which he co-wrote with Laura Terruso that has now set its cast.
Sally Field, Max Greenfield, and Beth Behrs will star in Showalter’s indie romantic comedy that follows a May December romance. Having co-written They Came Together, we’re excited to see how Showalter will challenge the rom com in this project.
If you’re in a generous mood and/or want to support really funny people in being really funny, Ted Alexandro has a Kickstarter you can donate to in order to support the Teachers Lounge web series from Hollis James and himself.
The series follows Alexandro as a music teacher (an occupation Ted really had) and a janitor hanging out in the teachers lounge then dealing with some faculty member. Already, he’s shot episodes with Jim Gaffigan, Lewis Black, Janeane Garofalo, Judy Gold, Judah Friedlander, Jim Norton, Dave Attell, Rachel Feinstein, Michael Che, Todd Barry and musician Ted Leo.
He wants to shoot more episodes and put up one great Kickstarter video to further entice you to donate, which you should, to his $50,000 goal with less than a month to go.
Hulu Interested in Reviving ‘Community’
Though it’s still far from actually happening, Hulu has been discussing the possibility of ordering new installments of the recently canceled series on NBC known as Community.
If this does happen, this would be pretty much record time for a series getting canceled and then brought back, especially in comparison to Arrested Development.
ON THE HORIZON
Dirty Birdie Story Hour @ Eros Station Mon. Jun. 2nd 8PM FREE
David B Lyons presents, JD Ryznar’s Night of 1000 Segers @ The Satellite LA Sat. Jun. 28th 9PM $12
COMEDY CRAWL
Beers + Burgers + Movie on the Green: 500 Days of Summer @ The Americana at Brand 6PM $20
Big Money @ The Virgil 7PM FREE
Tim Minchin @ Wilshire Ebell Theatre 7PM $41.50
Nate Corddry & Friends present: READING ALOUD! @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
Matt Braunger @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
Stat Attack @ Comedy Central Stages 8PM FREE w/RSVP
John Hodgman: I Stole Your Dad @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30 (stand by only)
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Set List Takes Over The Comedy Garage @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery 9PM FREE
Little Joy @ Little Joy Coctails 9PM FREE
Part Two! The Sequel Show @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9:30PM FREE
Search History @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/3 min./First come, first served/25 spots only/counts as audition/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/lottery
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign up is 12PM at Facebook page/See http://www.facebook.com/BombShelterComedyfor 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 John Silver & Ryan Pfeiffer
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
LOADED 6377 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Ends 8;15PM/15 spots only/5 min./No purchase necessary
RAFA’S LOUNGE ART GALLERY 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 LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
THE NUNNERY 131 S. Rampart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (in a house)/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/First come, first served/4 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Mt. Yanker and Chrysanthe
IT’S A GRIND 247 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served
KNUCKLEHEADS 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/5-7 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Dan Fawcett
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM after Main Room show
Comedian Susanna Lee who does peepshows on the side as Lady Lucky Deluxe is now delving into the comedic perspective of exhibition, voyeurism, deviance, and more. She’s having intimate conversations with other comedians on those topics while putting on her fully-nude peep show. Called Peeping Comics, this web series will premiere Jun. 2nd.
Guests for the web series to include several great guests: Mike O’Connell, Jimmy Shubert, Paul Provenza, Emily Gordon, Baron Vaughn, Ian Harvie, Alex Hooper, Selene Luna, Jimmy Pardo, Laurie Kilmartin, Felipe Esparza, Owen Smith, Nadya Ginsburg, Chris Fairbanks, Sam Tripoli, Gene Pompa, Alonzo Bodden, and Felicia Michaels.
All of this is really happening and we’re fascinated. Just watch the trailer here, especially for how uncomfortable Pardo gets.
One Night Only: An All-Star Celebrity Tribute to Don Rickles Premieres Tonight
At 9PM, Spike TV will be premiering it’s star studded tribute/roast to Mr. Warmth himself, Don Rickles. Not only are the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Martin Scorsese, Jon Stewart, Robert DeNiro, and David Letterman there, but Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Tracy Morgan, and more joined in the festivities.
Again, don’t miss out at 9PM on Spike TV.
Dave Chappelle Expands His Run at Radio City Music Hall Now With Musical Guests
When Dave Chappelle returns to the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he’s making it even a bigger deal than it already is. The initial dates are already sold out, but he’s added a few more dates as well as musical guests including Janelle Monae, The Roots, Erykah Badu, and more.
So, in addition to all of this, this run will also be an anniversary celebration of sorts for Dave Chappelle’s Block Party. Fortunately, you’ll have a chance to get tickets for these shows next week.
Danny McBride and Jody Hill Return to HBO’s Series Order of “Vice Principals”
There’s no more need to lament the absence of Danny McBride in your life because the series finale of Eastbound and Down has passed us.
HBO has just ordered 18 episodes of Vice Principals from McBride and Hill, which is their take on being the VP in high school. Given how great Kenny Powers was as a gym teacher, we’re excited to see what they do with a vice principal character.
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich Set Cast for ‘Team Unicorn’ Pilot at Adult Swim
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, the minds behind Robot Chicken, are setting for a live-action/cartoon hybrid pilot in Team Unicorn over at Adult Swim.
Clare Grant, Rileah Vanderbilt, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk, Alison Haislip, Milynn Sarley, Tara Strong, and Kevin Shinick have been all cast for an adult version of a Saturday morning cartoon following the adventures of heroines in disguise, Team Unicorn.
Amy Poehler’s Book “Yes Please” Gets Cover and Is Now on Pre-Order
The amazing Amy Poehler has so much going on right now with producing a handful of series, starring in others, roasting Don Rickles, and now coming out with a book. Yes Please will feature stories as well as her thoughts on life. It’s on pre-order right now for an October release, if you want to get Yes Please as soon as possible.
We wonder if a year after its release, they’ll sell Yes Please in a pack with Tina Fey‘s Bossypants?
ON THE HORIZON
Jason Nash Is Married and Friends @ Hollywood Improv Thurs. Jun. 19th 10PM $15/2 item min.
Channel 101 Screenings @ Downtown Independent Theater Sat. May 31st 8PM/10PM FREE
COMEDY CRAWL
We Fancy Comedy @ Rivera 31 7PM FREE
Super Secret Comedy Show @ Lyric Theatre 8PM $8-$15
The Sleepover @ YouTube Space LA 8PM FREE w/RSVP
Meltdown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
Lush Hour @ Melody Lounge 9PM FREE
Facebook @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
The Ed Galvez Punk House @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $5
OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/3 min./No purchase necessary
ICE HOUSE STAGE 2 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/4 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary
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
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 drink min.
CORKY’S LOUNGE 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/No walk ins/Must sign-up in advance at jaketaveren@monkeyheadconcepts.biz/Starts 7PM/pre-booked spots 10-12 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Daniella Arce
OPEN MICHELLE @ WILDE THISTLE 3456 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Female performers only/5-7 min./One item min.
THE GRANDVIEW MARKET 12210 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/Mixed mic/4 min. for comics/1 song musicians/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Monika Scott and Morgan Jay
ZOEY’S CAFE 185 E. Santa Clara, Ventura, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/10 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Samantha Ross
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/mixed mic
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/Starts 10PM/Ends 1AM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Gary Carver
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/First come, first served/1 item min.
HOUSE OF TACOS 5616 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served