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Rick & Morty Scores Highest Ratings in Adult Swim History and Is Now TV’s #1 Comedy

October 4, 2017

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Rick & Morty Scores Highest Ratings in Adult Swim History and Is Now TV’s #1 Comedy

Finally, something in this godforsaken year is going right.

“Sunday’s Season 3 finale drew a 3.9/821 in adults 18-24 and a 3.2/1521 in adults 18-34 in Live+ same day, and was the most-watched telecast of the day across cable with adults 18-24, 18-34 and 18-49, according to Adult Swim and Nielsen.”

Keep in mind that this is especially impressive given Rick & Morty’s late night time slot that’s on a network that uses a limited time slot on another TV network.

One can only hope that this will be where a tide could possibly turn toward making more quality, original series rather than reboots, revivals, etc.

Dumb People Town Now Has an Entire Map of Every Dumb News Story They Riff About

October 4, 2017

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When it comes to making fun of local, odd news stories, few podcasts do quite as well as The Sklar Brothers, Daniel Van Kirk, and guests do on Dumb People Town.

38 episodes in, they’ve already got a loyal populous of Dumb People Townies to the point where listener Michael Trainor actually put together a map of all the locations where every single story on the show takes place.

That’s how fanatical their fanbase is. See the map in its entirety here (note how many bubbles are in Florida).

Oh, in case it hasn’t been made clear, listen and subscribe to Dumb People Town.

This Year’s Night of Too Many Stars Hosted by Jon Stewart Will Be Shown on HBO

October 3, 2017

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As Jon Stewart has shifted from The Daily Show at Comedy Central to various projects at HBO, the gigantic annual benefit that raises money for organizations servicing autism has also moved to the premium cable network.

This promo with Jon announces that this latest Night of Too Many Stars will happen on Saturday, November 18th. No specific line-up is given, but you can trust, that between Stewart and HBO, this benefit show will live up to its name once more.

SyFy to Have Futurama Reruns Next Month

October 3, 2017

SyFy to Have Futurama Reruns Next Month

In November, episodes of Matt Groening’s Futurama will air on SyFy, which is a fitting home for the show.

Maybe, down the road, Futurama will once again be revived in this new home for new episodes. It wouldn’t be surprising at all if that happened as Futurama seems to continue on in some way, shape, or form.

IFC to Start Airing FODtv from Funny or Die on Saturdays

October 3, 2017

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IFC to Start Airing FODtv from Funny or Die on Saturdays

IFC brass are actually billing it as Funny or Die hacking the network feed of IFC to play new and exclusive Funny or Die content and IFC letting it happen on a weekly basis.

So, maybe Funny or Die is trying to couch themselves in the linear TV world kind of like Adult Swim does with Cartoon Network? We’ll have to wait and see.

October 3, 2017

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One of the UK’s beloved comedy duos, Max & Ivan, has crossed both the pond and the country to perform their award winning show The Reunion.

As of right now, this is a one-night-only special event, so you best get your tickets soon. They’re going for $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.

Please Enjoy Caleb Synan Returning for Another Conan Set

October 3, 2017

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Above smooth cadence and delivery, Caleb Synan highlights an undervalued tool in stand-up comedy these days: facial expressions. He really animates his jokes with fun act outs that hinge on what face Synan puts on for that specific joke.

See for yourself in his latest Conan set here.

Terry Gilliam’s “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote” Is Done and Finally Has a Release Date of Some Kind

October 2, 2017

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Terry Gilliam’s “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote” Is Done and Finally Has a Release Date of Some Kind

Though it may be a well worn observation at this point, the word “quixotic” applies to much of the journey making of The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.

Several mishaps involving casting and financing have plagued Terry Gilliam’s ambitious work inspired by the classic Spanish satirical novel Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. As a result of this process, it’s taken two decades to finish the film and get into theaters.

For perspective, consider that Gilliam likely spent more time on making this movie as he did in initial run of Monty Python through the 70s and 80s.

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote now has a French release date aimed for May 2018, secured U.S. distribution through Amazon Studios (date TBA), and boasts a very robust cast of Jonathan Pryce, Adam Driver, and Stellan Skarsgård.

Hopefully, nothing else veers off track between now and next Spring.

Ali Wong’s Next Comedy Special Will Be Coming to Netflix in 2018

October 2, 2017

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Ali Wong’s Next Comedy Special Will Be Coming to Netflix in 2018

Ali Wong represents an important landmark in Netflix comedy specials for how much it catapulted in her to the stardom that she has now and how much brighter it made Netflix’s comedy branding look.

After Wong’s Baby Cobra came some of Netflix’s biggest acquisitions and original specials came including ones from Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Amy Schumer, and Jerry Seinfeld.

So, looking forward to a TBD date in 2018, Wong’s next special, which was just taped this weekend, is something that you absolutely need to be on the lookout for.

For just an ounce of hope in something and an opportunity to see what should be an unforgettable night of comedy, some of the brightest comedy stars on stage and screen will act out scripts written by fifth graders all in support of underserved youth arts organization, Young Storytellers.

Tickets for The Biggest Show are $25 for student/$50 for adult (balcony) and $50 for student/$150 for adult (floor) and you can (and should) get them here.

ATTN: all listings at TCB have been updated for next week (10/2/17) and beyond

October 2, 2017

6 Years After Season 8 Ended, Season 9 of Curb Your Enthusiasm Premieres Tonight

October 1, 2017

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Honestly, Larry David might have just set a record for “Comeback of a TV Series After Longest Hiatus That Isn’t a Reboot or Revival”. Season 8 of Curb Your Enthusiasm had its finale air in 2011 and now, over 6 years later, is kicking off season 9 tonight on HBO at 10PM.

You can see on this red carpet that Larry, sans sarcasm, is genuinely excited for this.

October 1, 2017

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Out of the video archives from some of our favorite folks that put their comedy stylings into the ether of YouTube/Vimeo/etc. will come this special DTLA “video showcase”, The Canary Underground.

It’s put together by Grimy Ghost’s Derek Qxqx and we’re sure that you’ll get to see some potentially life changing comedy before most of the world wide web.

Tickets are $5 and you can get more details here.

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

Watch This Fascinating Colbert Interview of Jerry Seinfeld Wherein Seinfeld Changes His Mind About Listening to Bill Cosby Albums

September 30, 2017

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If you’re a student of comedy, you’ll really enjoy this.

From the get go, Jerry Seinfeld is analyzing every minute detail of his appearance while dipping in and out of jokes and talking about his new Netflix special, Jerry Before Seinfeld.

Then, there’s a curious turn right smack dab in the middle where there’s a frank discussion about Bill Cosby, what he used to mean to Stephen Colbert and Seinfeld, and the notion of separating the artist from their art.

The interview finishes with a bit of back-and-forth with Colbert picking apart some very Seinfeld-ian observations.

Watch the interview in parts one and two here.

September 30, 2017

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Public School Stories is one of the best storytelling shows in LA and also has, as you can clearly see, some of the prettiest flyers we’ve seen.

This latest edition has a really damn good line-up (featuring folks from MST3K, You’re The Worst, and Progressive Insurance, and more) as you can additionally see, that you shouldn’t miss out on.

NOTE: show is on October 4th, 2017 9PM.

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

Animated Puberty Comedy Big Mouth Is Now Streaming Netflix, Hormones and All

September 29, 2017

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In promotion for the series, you’ve might have heard Nick Kroll mention how frank Big Mouth is when following the lives of girls and boys going through terribly confusing time known as puberty.

Well, Kroll wasn’t pulling any punches with that claim and we’re thankful for that as Big Mouth now stands out as an honest portrayal of being a teenager that’s still very much a fun animated series.

You can see for yourself as all episodes are streaming on Netflix right now.

Nick Kroll Is Your Cool Cousin in Colbert’s Family Meeting

September 29, 2017

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Yeah, we can roll with Nick Kroll being America’s Cool Cousin.

Enjoy Kroll being such a “cool cousin” that Colbert struggles a little to keep it together here.

Jerrod Carmichael Now Has an Overall Deal at 20th Century Fox TV

September 29, 2017

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Jerrod Carmichael Now Has an Overall Deal at 20th Century Fox TV

When The Carmichael Show got yanked off the air, we knew that Jerrod Carmichael still had plenty of big things ahead of him. Apparently, 20th Century Fox TV agrees.

Now, Jerrod has the latitude to produce, write, and maybe star in TV projects through 20th Century Fox.

So maybe there will be a Jerrod Carmichael show that might be a little more like his last HBO special, 8?

Watch Part Two of Rick & Morty Origin Story

September 29, 2017

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Part two of the mini doc series that shows how Rick and Morty came to be lays out the actual creation of the show and its subsequent development at Adult Swim. (Oh yeah, watch part one that shows the seeds of Rick and Morty being planted at Channel 101 if you haven’t already).

You’ll get to see how the show could have been drastically different were not for some ingenious retooling by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. Watch it here.

September 29, 2017

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Toasty is half real cocktail party, half fictional cocktail party with a bunch of characters giving toasts from folks that are, shall we say, not quite well-adjusted. It also happens to be one of our, hands down, favorite things ever.

The line-up would be stellar for a normal comedy show, but, as this is a slightly otherworldly show, it’s even more special.

Please get your tickets as soon as you can because space is limited. They’re $20 (includes free drinks and snacks) and you can get them here.

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

Please Get Dave Anthony’s New Album “Hot Head”

September 28, 2017

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At this point, a good amount of you now probably know Dave Anthony as one of the more accomplished and revered podcasters around with Walking The Room, The Dollop, and The LA Podcast Festival all under his belt.

We’d like you to know (or give you a friendly reminder) that Dave has been and is still a great stand-up that has only sweetened with more nuanced, commanding, and complex favors over the last few years (perhaps because of his podcasting experience).

You can hear so for yourself off his new album Hot Head recorded as part of an internationally touring show Dave recently did. The album recording was specifically done in Sydney, Australia and showcases Anthony’s obsessive attention to the darker, oft overlooked details of life and his ability to unwaveringly give them an enjoyable dressing down.

Is NBC’s “Must See TV” Back in the Form of “NBC Comedy Night”?

September 28, 2017

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NBC specifically lined-up brand new seasons of Superstore, The Good Place, Will & Grace, and Great News to debut all tonight culminating in a two-hour block called NBC Comedy Night.

That’s not unlike NBC’s powerhouse sitcom block from yesteryear, Must See TV (of which Will & Grace used to be a part of and, we guess, be a bridge from past to present).

However, we’ll just have to wait and see if NBC Comedy Night can bring the peacock back to where NBC used to be, riding high from Seinfeld to Friends to Will & Grace.

Season 4 of Nathan For You Premieres Tonight

September 28, 2017

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Season 4 of Nathan For You Premieres Tonight

So, pull a Clockwork Orange style screening of the season 4 premiere of Nathan For You?

Bracing the eyelids of a loved one open or not, just watch Nathan Fielder do what he does best.

Coming to America Sequel That Will Be Written by Kenya Barris and Directed by Jonathan Levine Moving Forward at Paramount Pictures

September 28, 2017

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Coming to America Sequel That Will Be Written by Kenya Barris and Directed by Jonathan Levine Moving Forward at Paramount Pictures

Remakes/reboots/sequels/etc. are still the order of the day it would seem.

One can only hope the talents of Barris and Levine can make this Coming to America sequel live up to the nostalgia of the original Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall blockbuster 30 years later and also be something that can stand on its own comedic merits.

No word on who will be attached to star, but before you start imagining who might be a good pairing, the time period of the sequel, either picking up right where they left off in 80s/90s or, more likely, in modern day 2018 has yet to be announced.

For our money, we’d like maybe see Baron Vaughn involved somewhere in this.

Conan O’Brien Does the “Conan Version” of Doing Something in a Car with Celebrities

September 28, 2017

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If you take a popular TV segment format like having celebrities join a host in a car and sing karaoke or hang out, you can expect Conan O’Brien and Team Coco to do something much more subversive should they choose to take on a style of said segment.

Well, they did exactly that with one of the world’s most recognizable stars, Tom Cruise.

Carpool Karaoke and Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee can eat their heart out while Conan pulls an honestly gutsy parody. Watch it here.