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Megan Amram: Unpublished Shakespeare

March 6, 2011
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Megan Amram: Unpublished Shakespeare

meganamram:

Historians just discovered a bunch of previously unpublished Shakespearean manuscripts!

The Bastard, The Wife, And The Whor’

Richard the Roman Num’ral’d

The Snowpocalypse of Henry the Parch-Toothed the VXXXCCDXIIIXASSXIVIII

My Dog Skip

Snide Wives For A Farthing

Snide Wives For A…

The Gentlemen’s Club: #87: First Annual Young Comedians Special

March 7, 2011
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The Gentlemen’s Club: #87: First Annual Young Comedians Special

gentlemensclubpodcast:

Gentlemen,

We last talked to the man behind Adam Carolla, a musical comic, a 34FF pornstar, a real modern lady of comedy, a dating coach, and live-ate KFC Double Downs.

Welcome the First Annual Young Comedians Special (trademark pending) featuring LA up-and-comers…

March 7, 2011
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somuchfunithurts:

Dino Stamatopoulos on WTF Podcast

Really been looking forward to this.

TDF EP 25 – Ogre Mage

March 7, 2011
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TDF EP 25 – Ogre Mage

Ron Lynch-Tip of the Hat 3/6/11

March 7, 2011
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The Comedy Bureau “Tips Its Hat” this week to RON LYNCH:

“Mmmm mmmm mmm MMMMMM MMMM MMMM!?!?” (Yes, you read that right, Ron unintelligibly mumbled during his entire set last Monday at a bar…. and killed)

If you hear about me talking about Ron Lynch in person, I might say something like, “I wish these were my words, but someone beat me to them: Ron Lynch is a National Treasure.”  I told that to Ron once and he told me that was enough of the flattery.  The sheer humility of one of the most original and jaw-droppingly funny comedic voices of our generation is, in itself, worthy of a “Tip of the Hat”.

“On paper”, Ron’s act might seem almost too simple and hard to figure how exactly he’ll pull it off, but, by the end, it becomes more brilliant than you can imagine.  Last Monday, he literally mumbled his entire set where you couldn’t understand a single thing that he was saying.  Still, his deft touch and uncanny awareness as a performer not only got a bar full of twenty-something drunkards laughing, but applauding him victoriously.  As is the case with Ron Lynch, there are only so many ways that I could describe what happened, but you really just have to witness him responding to audience suggestions of doing impressions while still mumbling and get uproarious laughs yourself.

Simply put, Ron shows us what comedy can be and the true artistry behind just entertaining a bunch of strangers in a darkened room, which is why he really is a more of a “wonder of the world of comedy” rather than a “national treasure”.

One of my favorite shows in Los Angeles, the Tomorrow Show, is produced and hosted by Ron Lynch every Saturday at the Steve Allen Theater starting appropriately at midnight and is something that really is “bucket list” worthy every time that you go.  If you can’t stay up for that, then check back here at the Comedy Bureau for any other dates he performs because, rest assured, they’ll be here.

March 7, 2011
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Puddin’-Eddie Pepitone’s Daily Live Action Comic Strip-“Receptionist”

NOTE: NSFW or family dinners for that matter…

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Morning Debriefing 3/7/11

March 7, 2011
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aziz ansari, comedy, comedy central, comedy shows, conan, downtown la, eagle rock, hermosa beach, hollywood, keep it clean, kumail nanjiani, la times, los angeles, los feliz, mad men, mash-up, mike destefano, morning debriefing, new york city, roast, roast fail, tig notaro, ucb, usc

1) NY Comedian Mike DeStefano was just reported of having died of a heart attack. Though this site is mostly dedicated to LA, our condolences go to a comedian that overcame and brought laughter to many though his unflinching honesty.

2) Last night, I took part in my first roast and unfortunately most of my act deals with roasting myself, which is the angle that I took while dishing out insults.  I’m pretty sure the only person that appreciates this approach is the guest of honor being roasted, to all those planning on partaking in a roast in the near future.

3) The LA Times thinks its great that Aziz Ansari thinks Kumail Nanjiani is really funny.

4) Tip of the Hat: Ron Lynch 

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
What’s Up Tiger Lily? @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
4 & 20 @ All Star Lanes 8PM FREE
Tig Notaro Has Friends Taping @ ACME Comedy Theatre 8PM FREE (RSVP after link)
Keep It Clean Comedy @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Crash Test @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5

5) OPEN MIC RUN
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PM-ish
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM/Starts 8PM
PUKA BAR 710 W. Willow St., Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/10 min.
HARLEM PLACE CAFE 124 W. 4th St. (in alley between Main and Spring St.)/Starts 8PM/e-mail speakeasyopenmic@gmail.com for spots
D’AMORE’S 8369 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM/Purchase required
GROUND ZERO CAFE 615 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA (USC on campus nestled in between dorms near intersection of Figueroa and Exposition)/USC student Sign-up 9PM/Non Student Sign-up 9:15PM/Starts 9:30PM 
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 Cover/Free coffee & water. 

6) I wonder if anybody reads this part or if this just look at the listing of shows.

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March 7, 2011
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It’s actually happening.  I thought his last appearance at Jon Lovitz might be the last we saw of Stanhope for a year or two, but I guess I was wrong…

MARCH 15. MARIA BAMFORD.

March 7, 2011
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holyfreecomedy:

March 7, 2011
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publicschoolshow:

Your Public School theme:

CRINGE : tales of social woes, mild-to-severe embarrassment, and mistakes that were made.

TOMORROW!

RSVP 

This magnificent art was done by Tully Mills

Cats and Pussy Episode 9! with Lizzy Cooperman

March 7, 2011
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Cats and Pussy Episode 9! with Lizzy Cooperman

The hilarious Dave Ross’ podcast that has heavy cat influences.  This episode also features Lizzy Cooperman one of my favorite comedians throughout the vast dense Los Angeles comedy metropolis.  

March 7, 2011
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Recently: Tyler Perry is NAACP big award winner, specifically an “image award winner”.  I guess we’ve come a long way back in “image” since Richard Pryor.

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

New Gentlemen Scumbags Tomorrow Night (with Karl Hess)

March 7, 2011
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brido:

@mike_burns_ and I will be podcasting live tomorrow at 8PM PST (www.gentlemenscumbags.com) with our producer, Patrick Melton and special guest, Karl Hess.  Karl is a very funny comedian.  He has a deep, soothing radio voice.  Kinda like that homeless guy from a couple months ago.  Except with the luxurious hair from before they de-bummed him.    

Click here to subscribe.  It’s not on iTunes, so click there.  We’ll be discussing all kinds of grossout behavior. Be a gentleman and tune in.

March 7, 2011
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leitepreto:

BLAM! BLAM! BLAM!!! TOMORROW NIGHT!  TUESDAY MARCH 8th. 9 PM. RBAR. KTOWN.
*ERIC DADOURIAN*JOHNNY PEMBERTON* LAURA KIGHTLINGER*SELENE LUNA*MATT KAYE*CORNELL REID*ROBERT BUSCEMI*CHUCK WATKINS*ANDRE HYLAND*ERIK CHARLES NEILSEN*PAUL DANKE*BECKY GARCIA*& MORE!

ES SCHMECKT GUT!!!!

Louis C.K. named Just For Laughs Comedy Person of the Year

March 8, 2011
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Louis C.K. named Just For Laughs Comedy Person of the Year

March 8, 2011
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Puddin’-Eddie Pepitone’s Daily Live Action Comic Strip-“Birthday”

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Morning Debriefing 3/8/11

March 8, 2011
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1) Of course you’ve had that dream of seeing Patton Oswalt for free… Well, now it’s here.  This Thursday on the Comedy Palace @ The Palace, Patton will be making on the line-up.  So plan accordingly.

2) A few days ago, I said the closest Doug Stanhope would come to Los Angeles, is Santa Barbara, but, I am wrong.  Doug Stanhope @ The Comedy Store May 26th-27th 8:30PM

3) The SCOOMIES, awards for and by open mic comedians in Southern California, are closing in fast (Mar. 29th) as the first round of voting is this week at Westwood Brewco.  Keep tabs, like we are, to see who wins any number of bitterness filled awards covered in a thin veil of irony.

4) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
The Eddie Pepitone Bloodbath @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5 
Comedy Death Ray @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM $5 (stand by only) 
Tag Team @ Palms Bar 8:30PM
The Public School Show: Cringe @ M-Bar 9PM FREE/$10 min.
Blamblamblam! @ R-Bar 9PM FREE 

5) OPEN MIC RUN
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE TOKYO @ SEÑOR FISH 422 E. 1st, Los Angeles, CA (downtown)/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Starts 8PM
WESTWOOD BREWCO 1097 Glendon Ave., Westwood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM/Starts 8PM    

6) Stand Up Comedy on TV will never beat attending a live show.  Never.  Reasons why to follow above this post very soon.

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All I Do ALL Day Is Fuck Around: @Comedy_Palace 3/10/11

March 9, 2011
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All I Do ALL Day Is Fuck Around: @Comedy_Palace 3/10/11

edasalazar:

This weeks show is a stellar line up:

Comedy Palace A FREE comedy show in a Chinese restaurant Presented by Ed Salazar, Andy Wood, Shawn Pearlman & Josh Heller.

Featuring:

Patton Oswalt!
James Adomian!
Karen Kilgarif!
Mookie Blaicklock!

Doors at 830pm.

The Palace Restaurant
…

March 9, 2011
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joshfilipowski:

Comedy Speakeasy 8.4 with Greg Barris (via comedyspeakeasy)

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

March 9, 2011
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joshfilipowski:

Comedy Speakeasy 8.5 Summers and Porn w/ Hess, Barris, Rutherford (via comedyspeakeasy)

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

March 9, 2011
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shannonhatch:

In this episode of The Worst, Danielle Stewart, Jayson Thibault, and I cover topics including an elderly woman’s opinion on anal sex and the bachelor party your professor at Northwestern threw you.

(Source: http://www.ustream.tv/)

March 9, 2011
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Puddin’-Eddie Pepitone’s Daily Live Action Comic Strip-“Street Whore”

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

March 9, 2011
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Comedian Johnny Pemberton.

March 9, 2011
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Comedian Jonah Ray

Morning Debriefing 3/9/11

March 9, 2011
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action figure therapy, antithesis comedy, burning bridges, charlie sheen, chris hardwick, comedy, comedy central, culver city, doug stanhope, downtown, eric andre, future of comedy, future of music, hollywood, hour special, irvine, jesse case, kids in the hall, live comedy show, lopez tonight, los angeles, meltdown comics, nerdist, new album, norm macdonald, santa monica, scott thompson, t-shirt, tbs, twitter

1) Norm MacDonald’s new hour long Comedy Central Special has moved from this weekend to Saturday March 26th at 11:30PM.  This should make up for Charlie Sheen stealing Norm’s Twitter thunder.

2) Comedian Eric Andre on Lopez Tonight.

3) The Nerdist Theater at Meltdown Comics… WHAT?!? Follow @nerdmelt down the comedy nerd rabbit hole to see some of the best comedy shows in LA.

4) Comedian Jesse Case explores the future of indie/alt comedy via what happened indie/alt music. READ IT. IT’S GOOD FOR YOU. [via Antithesis Comedy]

5) So all this Doug Stanhope buzz has recently come about because he’s releasing a new album called Oslo: Burning Bridges to Nowhere.  Of course, this veritable wave of Stanhope is really all out-of-nowhere as it happened in Oslo and not anywhere near here, but hopefully the album’s release and distribution will change that.

6) Can’t get enough Action Figure Therapy?  Why not get a shirt to show your pride in watching the youtube series sensation?  That’s a thing that people do, right?

7) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
“If This Doesn’t Work Out, I’m Moving Home” A Variety Hour @ Harlem Place Cafe 8PM FREE
The Adam Carolla Show w/Bobcat Goldthwait @ The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club 8PM $25/2 drink min.
Thai Rivera @ Irvine Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
The Fix Up Show w/ J. Keith Van Straaten and special guest Scott Thompson @ ACME Comedy Theatre 8PM $12
Jim Bruce’s Mustache @ The Gardenia 8:30PM $5
Meltdown @ Meltdown Comics 8:30PM $8 
The Ed Galvez Punk House @ Westside Comedy Theatre 9PM $8
Beer in the Shower @ Whitehorse Cocktail Lounge Inn 9:30PM FREE 
The Mostly Normal Show @ Improv Lab 10:30PM $5
The Jesse Miller Talk Show @ Next Stage Theatre 11PM $5 

8) OPEN MIC RUN
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM 
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM 
CAFE MUSE 6547 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM 
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM 

9) The Battle of 1739 (Public House), a tale of comedy victory on Mar. 7th, 2011 at Keep It Clean Comedy will be posted later today.

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