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August 23, 2018

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Our favorite mystical comedy show, Full Moon Comedy, is back in a new location!

This Friday night at 8:30PM (doors at 8PM), hosts/spiritual guides/mischief starters Lindsay Adams and Aaron Weaver will be at Liberate Hollywood (6365 Selma Ave., Los Angeles, CA) guiding the gentle souls in attendance along with:

Ron Lynch (Bob’s Burgers)
Laurie Kilmartin (Conan)
Aparna Nancherla (Netflix)
Langston Kerman (HBO)
+ Christy Rodriguez Cote, sharing her practice with us and giving live readings!

All there is to attend is a $5 suggested donation! So, come enjoy yourself, get some inner peace, and help Full Moon kick off their journey right in their new venue!

Get more details here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Hugh Laurie to Star in Armando Iannucci’s Space Comedy Pilot at HBO

August 23, 2018

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Hugh Laurie to Star in Armando Iannucci’s Space Comedy Pilot at HBO

Avenue 5 might only be a pilot at the premium cable network, but Hugh Laurie and Armando Iannucci only sounds like a winning combination. Put the setting of space on top of that and it seems like a delicious icing on an already gorgeous cake.

We’re imagining a House M.D.-ish Hugh Laurie perhaps in some sort of position of power at NASA or fictional equivalent. Even if we’re far off the mark, this is definitely one project to keep track of.

Also, this would probably be a great opportunity for Iannucci to rightfully send up Trump’s idiotic waste of the budge known as the “Space Force”.

August 22, 2018

‘The End Of The F***ing World’ Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix

2018 started off with the debut of this dark rom com series from across the pond. Acclaim and, just maybe, a timely title has lead to a renewal for the series from both Netflix and Channel 4 in the UK.

Perhaps James and Alyssa will be the power couple for 2018?

August 22, 2018

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Crabfeast hosts Ryan Sickler and Jay Larson are finally making good on their challenge of how far they can hit a baseball with the CrabFeast Home Run Derby this weekend in Santa Monica. It’s free to attend and there will, of course, be comedians giving color commentary. Flyer by Geoff Tice.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com

Tiffany Haddish’s Next Hour Special Will Be Coming to Netflix in 2019

August 22, 2018

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Tiffany Haddish’s Next Hour Special Will Be Coming to Netflix in 2019

Just in case where you’ll be able to see Tiffany Haddish next after the bevy of movies, TV, and Groupon commercials this year, know that a new hour stand-up special is on its way to, where else, Netflix next year.

Since her last special was called “She Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood!”, we’re curious as to what this next special will be called. She Ready! 2 The World Ready for Her? 2 She 2 Ready? The Last Black Unicorn Rides Again?

No matter what she calls it, this will be one of the bigger releases for Netflix next year.

Norm MacDonald’s Netflix Show “Norm MacDonald has a Show” to Premiere Next Month with Lorne Michaels, Judge Judy as Guests

August 21, 2018

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Sure, Norm MacDonald didn’t end up being the host of The Late Late Show after Craig Ferguson.

However, what started out as Norm and sidekick Adam Eget hanging out on the Video Podcast Network has now upgraded to Netflix as Norm MacDonald has a Show.

The premiere is set for Fri., Sept. 14th where 10 one-hour episodes will all be released, per Netflix’s usual way of releasing content. Norm will get to chat with the likes of aforementioned Lorne Michaels and Judge Judy as well as David Letterman, Michael Keaton, M. Night Shyamalan, and Drew Barrymore.

Also, in the press release it should be noted that, apparently, “David Letterman serves as location scout”.

We’re just going to take that as a hint that Norm will be using the Netflix budget afforded to him for some top shelf Norm MacDonald hijinks.

Please Enjoy Emmy Blotnick on Conan and Her Fantasies of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

August 21, 2018

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Emmy Blotnick’s latest late night set shows, yet again, just how damn charming she is and a great idea for The Rock to save the world in a different way than he does in all his movies.

Watch and enjoy Emmy on last night’s Conan here.

August 21, 2018

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Well, if you’ve want to see Eric Andre do an hour of stand-up in LA, you could have a chance next month at UCB Franklin. Advance tickets are sold out, but there will be a stand-by line, so, we suggest, plan accordingly to show up early.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Niecy Nash Will Be the Host of a TNT Late-Night Show Pilot

August 20, 2018

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Niecy Nash Will Be the Host of a TNT Late-Night Show Pilot

Niecy Nash of both Claws and Reno 911! fame getting a pilot for a late night might be signaling a new trend. Along with Michelle Wolf’s The Break was just cancelled at Netflix and Busy Philipps getting ready for Busy Tonight, it might seem late night might be shifting away from off-shoots of The Daily Show and Last Week Tonight into something that’s more personal and less socio-political.

Also, Niecy, if this show gets picked up, would also be one of many late night hosts these days that didn’t come from a stand-up comedy background, which used to be the primary pedigree for those hosting late night.

Called Naked with Niecy Nash will be curious to see where this might end up being like as “no topic will be off limits” and it will have a “late night feel”. That could mean any number of things at this point, but that’s appropriate as we feel as though the world of late night is heading into uncharted waters.

August 20, 2018

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UK’s James Acaster is returning for another run at the Lyric Hyperion. In case you missed him the last time he was here, watch one of his four specials on Netflix and have become a fan, or want to just see him again, you can go see him from Thurs. Sept. 13th- Wed. Sept. 19th at 10PM.

Tickets are $15 and you can (and should) get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

August 19, 2018

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Lost Moon Radio, an amazing and long running LA musical sketch comedy group/theater troupe hybrid, dare we say one of our favorites, is putting on their latest show Escape from the Lost Moon next week.

Go see a perfectly balanced mix of sketch, musical numbers, and more at the Lyric Hyperion Theatre from Aug. 23rd-Aug. 25th. Tickets are $20 and you can and should get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Things Get a “Little” Strange When Craig Robinson Wears a Tam O’Shanter Hat in ‘Beverly Luff Linn’ Trailer

August 18, 2018

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Often times, the best trailers get you intrigued with a movie without really telling you what’s going on. You’re confused, yet, maybe you want to see more.

Such is the case with the trailer for An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn, directed by Jim Hosking and co-written by Hosking and David Wike. There seems to be a caper afoot, but the hype over a stage show that stars a man named Beverly Luff Linn (played by Craig Robinson) in Scottish garb seems to take precedence over any confusion (even though it’s not quite clear what the show is).

See for yourself in the trailer here, then look for An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn in theaters and On Demand & Digital starting October 19th.

Tom Segura & Christina Pazsitzky Get Put Pilot Order for “The Little Things” at CBS

August 17, 2018

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Tom Segura & Christina Pazsitzky Get Put Pilot Order for “The Little Things” at CBS

Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky, both very funny stand-ups in their own right (go watch the four Netflix specials between the both of them in case you’re not familiar), are now in development for making a sitcom based on their lives married to each other and raising kids.

Fans of their hit podcast Your Mom’s House ought to be especially excited as there is a decent chance you might get to see them together on screen in a scripted series as opposed to just a recording studio.

Also, we’ll be curious to see what they’ll be able to do/get away with over at CBS (or maybe CBS is getting set to be a tad bit more edgy with their sitcoms?).

August 17, 2018

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Boast Rattle is gathering the best of the best that can compliment one another in joke form for their “Rattle of Champions” next week at Dynasty Typewriter.

You should never miss this show, but this special champions round ought to be a doozy.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Get advance tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Busy Philipps’ E! Talk Show “Busy Tonight” to Premiere at End of October

August 16, 2018

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Busy Philipps’ E! Talk Show “Busy Tonight” to Premiere at End of October

Epix Orders Upcoming Stand-Up Comic Showcase Series ‘Unprotected Sets’

August 16, 2018

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Epix Orders Upcoming Stand-Up Comic Showcase Series ‘Unprotected Sets’

As Netflix has spent much of their cache in stand-up comedy on the biggest names around and stand-up seems to unfortunately be mostly an afterthought in late night, there is a growing window for other folks to tap into comedians that have yet to get their first break.

Epix is going in on this opportunity with 12 episodes of a stand-up showcase series called Unprotected Sets with Page Hurwitz showrunning and Wanda Sykes EP’ing focusing on comics on the rise.

It’s interesting to note that they won’t be shooting in America’s comedy hubs of LA, NYC, or even Chicago, but, instead, in Portland, San Diego, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Minneapolis.

No word on who is on the show as of yet, but you’ll definitely know when the show premieres on Friday, October 5th on Epix.

August 16, 2018

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If you happen to be a fan of the one-percenter-family-falling-from-their-ivory-tower-comedy Schitt’s Creek, you’ll be excited to know that both Eugene Levy and Daniel Levy will be popping into the Theatre at the Ace Hotel in DTLA for a night celebrating Schitt’s Creek.

You’ll get stories from the cast and creators, behind-the-scenes footage, and more next month on Sunday, Sept. 23rd.

Tickets start at $32.50 and you can go get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Win Tickets to Next Week’s Hot Tub with Emmy Blotnick, Sara Schaefer, Barry Rothbart, and More!

August 16, 2018

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Here comes our weekly Hot Tub Ticket Giveaway! Per usual, it’s a line-up that you really ought to not miss that includes a Colbert writer that’s in town and a very funny poet that tours with Eugene Mirman.

Enter to win a fresh pair here: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways

My Favorite Murder to Launch ‘Exactly Right’, Their Very Own Podcast Network, on Stitcher

August 15, 2018

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My Favorite Murder to Launch ‘Exactly Right’, Their Very Own Podcast Network, on Stitcher

If you’re a long time listener or even just started to listen to My Favorite Murder, you might have some idea how big they’ve gotten merely by the fact that they’re now doing ad reads for Diet Coke.

Essentially, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark have amassed such a following with their true crime comedy podcast (in fact, they have more listeners than many TV shows have viewers) that they’ve been given the podcast equivalent of a lucrative overall deal at a studio or network in order to launch their own production banner, appropriately named after a frequent phrase said by Karen herself.

We personally can’t wait to see what Karen and Georgia decide to incubate and develop under Exactly Right. Perhaps, a show called “Corner Corner Corner”?

Fun fact, another podcast that somewhat recently launched their own podcast network off the back of their own success just so happened to be another true crime comedy podcast, Last Podcast on the Left (they launched the Last Podcast Network).

August 15, 2018

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Kyle Kinane is headlining The Rec Room in Huntington Beach. Need we say more to get you to go? The answer definitely should be no.

Tickets are $20 + 2 item min. You can snag them in advance here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Hannah Gadsby Will Be Coming Out with Memoir “Ten Steps to Nanette” Next Year

August 15, 2018

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Hannah Gadsby Will Be Coming Out with Memoir “Ten Steps to Nanette” Next Year

Reportedly coming out in the U.S. via Ballantine Books, there will be a book from Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby following her life before Nanette, a comedy special that has made her internationally famous.

What’s intriguing to us here is that a big face of Nanette is attempting to dissect the nature of comedy and this book, we would suppose, will go into the process that led to that. Maybe there will even be a diagram for how Gadsby’s describes the role of tension in comedy.

A specific date in 2019 has yet to be announced, but we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop.

Please Make Guy Branum’s “My Life as a Goddess” Your Summertime Read (or Read for Any Season Since Guy’s Writing Is That Good)

August 15, 2018

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The humor of Guy Branum is so exquisite in its careful juxtaposition of literary references and historical events from Canada (even though he’s not Canadian) and elsewhere into jokes about the world that he and the rest of us live in. It’s so refined and yet, we feel, accessible to those not as well read as Guy (that includes most folks by the way).

The canvas of an entire book, specifically the recently released My Life as a Goddess, allows Guy to really flex his brilliance and he definitely delivers in this regard. Really, there are very, very few writers and comedians that can circumnavigate the highs and lows of culture, both popular and sophisticated, in such an entertaining way as Guy does.

So, go get and make your Summer (or whatever season it may be) better My Life as a Goddess: A Memoir Through (Un)popular Culture now wherever you get your books.

Danny McBride Takes Boneheaded Vengeance on the Housing Market Crash in “Arizona” (Trailer)

August 14, 2018

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Almost without question, Danny McBride has made America fall in love with his spot on portrayals of misguided rage. Watching such a thing with the backdrop of the current moment is even more perfect pairing than when Foot Fist Way was whispered about between Adam McKay and Will Ferrell.

Arizona, a feature film debut for director Jonathan Watson and writer Luke Del Tredici (producer on 30 Rock, Brooklyn Nine Nine, Bored to Death), follows McBride as a victim of the Subprime Mortgage Crisis/House Market Crash from almost a decade ago who opts to get revenge.

If The Big Short had a cinematic universe, this would likely be a story within it.

The trailer promises some dark fun and you can see all of it for yourself here.

Arizona hits theaters later this month on Aug. 24th.

August 14, 2018

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Eliot Glazer is returning to his magical show, Haunting Renditions, where he takes the trashiest pop songs, gives them the most beautiful arrangements possible, and sings them with his set of golden pipes. It’s really damn fun and so pretty sounding at the same time.

Joining him on Friday, August 24th at Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater will be Max Greenfield and Jackie Tohn.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Go get tickets now here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Weird Al Yankovic to be honored with star on the Walk of Fame on Aug. 27 | via @wofstargirl”

August 13, 2018

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Weird Al Yankovic to be honored with star on the Walk of Fame on Aug. 27 | via @wofstargirl”

This is probably an appropriate icing on the cake for Weird Al Yankovic, who is probably the most successful song parodist of all time, probably by several miles.

To our knowledge, there hasn’t been another record of parody songs by someone who isn’t Weird AL that went to #1 overall on the album charts, kicking off a massive, massive international tour. That’ll probably be the case for several years to come.

Also, It probably won’t happen, but it’d be great if Weird Al’s star took over a certain current POTUS’ star on the Walk of Fame.