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Watch the Melodrama of The OC Meet Westerns in “Townies”

January 19, 2018

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Though you may have never thought of a Venn diagram where fans of teen drama and Westerns might overlap, Julia Prescott’s Townies realizes a world where the twain will meet in a fun genre mash-up.

Also, folks that we really want you to see more of, Natalie Palamides, Josh Androsky, Brodie Reed, Dave Child and John Ennis, star in the series.

See for yourself in this trailer.

If you’re digging all of this, you can stream all six episodes of Townies on Wednesday, January 24th on the mobile streaming app, Blackpills.

The Joel McHale You First Met at “The Soup” Might Be Coming Back with “The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale” at Netflix

January 19, 2018

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The Joel McHale You First Met at “The Soup” Might Be Coming Back with “The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale” at Netflix

For several seasons, Joel McHale was dissecting pop culture at the helm of The Soup on E!

Now, he’ll get to do a very similar thing in Netflix’s new weekly topical series The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale described as such, “The weekly half-hour series takes a sharp, absurdist look at pop culture and news from across the globe, in a fast distillation of everything people are talking about that week. It will feature celebrity guests, comedy sketches, and, of course, video clips from TV, sports, politics, celebrity culture, and every nook and cranny of the internet.”

Also, Paul Feig will be executive producing, which does have us curious how the show might possibly look and feel (we’re going to guess decidedly different than The Soup, especially from this “reveal” of their set).

They’ll definitely have to do something to stand out from a crowded topical comedy show field (Last Week Tonight, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Desus & Mero, The Daily Show, The Opposition, The Rundown with Robin Thede, etc. etc.)

January 19, 2018

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The venerable Greg Proops returns to Bar Lubitsch (7702 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA) to record his award winning, critically acclaimed podcast, Smartest Man in the World this Sunday at 8PM.

It’s free for you to attend leaving no excuses for you to not go.

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

Natasha Leggero Shares Her James Toback Sexual Harassment Story

January 19, 2018

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Natasha Leggero Shares Her James Toback Sexual Harassment Story

As Natasha Leggero said herself in this interview, sexual harassment amongst women is so pervasive that she forgot that it had happened until hundreds of other women started speaking up. Natasha’s story is important and features yet another account of Toback’s abuse of power and Leggero tells the story with plenty of levity.

Hopefully, we can get to all collectively have sexual assault, harassment, abuse, misconduct, misbehavior so far behind us that we can be where Leggero is today.

See the 2018 Update for “Heathers” in First Full Red Band Trailer

January 19, 2018

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Though the tone may relatively be the same, the TV adaption for Heathers is definitely made to be as timely as possibly can be (there is a Shannen Doherty cameo for you nostalgia obsessives out there). Combined with Waco, the newly minted Paramount Network isn’t off to a bad start at all.

See for yourself in the series first full trailer, which is thankfully uncensored as it’s “red band”, here.

Look for the premiere of Heathers on Wednesday, March 7th on the Paramount Network.

The 8th and Final Season of Portlandia Premieres Tonight

January 19, 2018

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It just might like yesterday that you were joking about putting a bird on it, but Portlandia has had one hell of a run as a sketch comedy show on IFC.

Most TV shows, especially sketch shows, don’t make it this far. Keep that in mind along with the surprising, but delightful pairing of Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen as the final season kicks off tonight at 10PM tonight on IFC.

January 18, 2018

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Next week’s Hot Tub is ALREADY SOLD OUT!

Fortunately, we still have a pair of tickets to give away!

Enter to win here: http://dola.com/events/2018/1/22/hot-tub-w-kurt-kristen

Please Enjoy Mo Welch’s Conan Set (Which Includes a Great Way to Remember All the WNBA Teams)

January 18, 2018

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Mo Welch not only has a charming set for her late night debut, but she also devised a great way to remember all the teams that comprise the WNBA (and really make sure you’re up to date on required feminist knowledge).

Watch and enjoy here.

January 18, 2018

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Kyle Ayers has some of the more dynamic and original ideas for comedy shows that we have ever seen. As such, we’re always excited to see what he has up his sleeve.

Ayers’ Never Seen It has comedians rewrite parts of a famous movie that they have never seen and then takes that script and has it acted out in a full stage production.

This latest edition of Never Seen It is set for Thursday, Jan. 25th at 8PM at The Comedy Central Stage. Tickets are free with RSVP here.

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

The Flight Of The Conchords Will Be Returning to HBO in the Form of a Comedy Special

January 18, 2018

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The Flight Of The Conchords Will Be Returning to HBO in the Form of a Comedy Special

This special will actually have Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement perform live in front of a big crowd in the UK that will air in May.

Details beyond that are sparse, but we can only hope that Kristen Schaal and Rhys Darby make some cameos as well.

Atlanta Looks Cinematic as Ever in Teaser for 2nd Season

January 18, 2018

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The first season of Atlanta scored plenty of critical acclaim as well as actual award wins.

From the looks of this teaser, Donald Glover and Brian Tyree Henry are going to keep this hot streak going.

Look for the second season premiere of Atlanta on Thurs. Mar. 1st on FX.

Amazon Studios Signs Sharon Horgan to Overall Deal

January 18, 2018

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Amazon Studios Signs Sharon Horgan to Overall Deal

As Sharon Horgan is now, more than ever before, a true power player in comedy as a writer, actress, and director, maybe they’ll get to doing a new version of Pulling as was planned a few years ago?

In any case, Amazon is smart to make sure that Horgan doesn’t get too comfy with Divorce over at competitor HBO by allowing her to develop whatever she wants at Amazon.

Watch Corporate’s Series Premiere Tonight on Comedy Central

January 17, 2018

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Jake Weisman, Matt Ingebretson, and Pat Bishop’s ultra dark workplace comedy, Corporate, finally has its series premiere at 10PM tonight on Comedy Central.

Simply put, it’s fantastic and you should absolutely watch it (even if you streamed the four episodes that were streaming online already).

By the way, here’s a great “message” from Hampton DeVille the corporation in Corporate.

January 17, 2018

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Finally, the wonderful Caitlin Gill is back in LA.

You should really take every chance you can to go see her live including her own show Caitlin Gill’s Lab Oratory coming at the end of the month at The Hollywood Improv Comedy Lab.

Tickets are $8 and you can (and should) get them here.

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

CBS Secures Digital Multicast Rights for All 11 Seasons of ‘The Carol Burnett Show’

January 16, 2018

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CBS Secures Digital Multicast Rights for All 11 Seasons of ‘The Carol Burnett Show’

It’s kind of hard to imagine that The Carol Burnett Show wouldn’t stand the test of time. It’s one of the comedy institutions on which much of the comedy you enjoy today, especially sketch comedy, can trace its roots back to.

So, CBS has rights to digitally distribute all 11 seasons of The Carol Burnett Show however they please. Let’s hope that they put it up for streaming in the very not so distant future.

Whether you’ve seen Hamilton or not or even love musical theater or not, we’d wager that you’d still enjoy Shamilton (an improvised musical in the style of Hamilton, but based on a different famous person), the new project from musical improv troupe Baby Wants Candy.

After all, it was one of our favorite 100 comedy things from 2017.

The next Shamilton will be on Sun. Jan. 28th at 9PM at UCB Sunset. Tickets are $7 and you can (and should) get them here.

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

Comedy Central’s First Live Daily Morning Radio Show Will Be “You Up with Nikki Glaser” on SiriusXM

January 16, 2018

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Comedy Central’s First Live Daily Morning Radio Show Will Be “You Up with Nikki Glaser” on SiriusXM

Nikki Glaser having her own show again (Not Safe and Nikki and Sara Live ended far too early in our opinion) was long overdue.

This time around, you’ll get to hear Nikki along with Tom Thakkar four days a week, Mon.-Thurs., from 7AM-9AM PST on Comedy Central’s SiriusXM Channel (they’ll repeat it for those not up that early).

For those that decry stereotypical morning radio, this will be a welcome change of pace.

TBS’ New Animated Sci Fi Series “Final Space” Gets a Full Trailer

January 16, 2018

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Olan Rogers’ Final Space will be TBS’ newest animated series as well as an sci-fi series that seems to offer up something that’s equally as silly as it is a show that gives “all the feels”. Think of the more cathartic episodes of Futurama, perhaps?

Watch and see for yourself in the full trailer here, then look for the series premiere on Monday, February 26th.

The Jim Jefferies Show Renewed by Comedy Central

January 16, 2018

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The Jim Jefferies Show Renewed by Comedy Central

Twenty more episodes of The Jim Jefferies Show will be coming to Comedy Central later this year, which continues the network down the highly topical path they started last year with this show, The President Show, and The Opposition with Jordan Klepper.

Let’s see if they can top having Brad Pitt as a “weatherman” this season.

Here’s the Season 3 Trailer for “Baskets”

January 15, 2018

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Perhaps it’s because of the human element that underlies Baskets or just how great of a serious goofball Zach Galifianakis is what makes Baskets the one clown that is actually endearing across the board.

See for yourself in the season 3 trailer here.

Season 3 premiere of Baskets will be on Tuesday, Jan. 23rd on FX.

“Still reeling from @realDonaldTrump’s very negative Yelp review of Haiti, which means I’ll love it. Headed to Haiti later this week to explore and make some new friends. Stay tuned for my report. #ConanWithoutBorders”

January 15, 2018

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“Still reeling from @realDonaldTrump’s very negative Yelp review of Haiti, which means I’ll love it. Headed to Haiti later this week to explore and make some new friends. Stay tuned for my report. #ConanWithoutBorders”

–@conanobrien

Conan O’Brien’s Conan Without Borders has developed from what used to be a special out-of-the-studio part of Conan into a full-fledged goodwill initiative. With Trump as POTUS, there’s plenty to do in that regard and it looks like O’Brien will be starting off 2018 by going to a country that Trump referred to as a “sh*thole country” when discussing immigration reform with lawmakers.

So, we can’t wait to see what Team Coco comes up with in hopping around the world this year.

January 15, 2018

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The Emmy Award winning W. Kamau Bell is going to tape his latest comedy special in NYC on Feb. 1st. (you can get tickets for that here).

In preparation, he’ll be running his hour at Largo at the Coronet Theatre a week from now and tickets are still available. They’re $30 and you can (and should) get them here.

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

FYI, all listings for shows, events, mics, etc. are all updated for next week (1/15/18) and beyond. You’re welcome.

January 15, 2018

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January 14, 2018

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Improv inspired by specifically, out-of-context clips of dramatic films and TV on top of an improvised episode of Law & Order from Some Kinda Monster is one of our favorite improv shows.

Come catch their first show of 2018 at UCB Sunset this week where Colton Dunn (NBC’s Superstore), Phil Jackson (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Key and Peele) will be joining them.

Get tickets here.

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

January 13, 2018

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On top of getting a funny, but sincere look into the world of being kinky with comedians and experts from Eli Olsberg and Alison Stevenson, you won’t even have to worry what will show up on your search history (that is, unless, you’re into being kinky or know how to you incognito pages).

Get tickets here.

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

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