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Morning Debriefing 9/15/11
September 15, 2011
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alhambra, cheap, comedy news, comedy shows, conan, culver city, encino, free, hollywood, indoor kids, kumail nanjiani, live, los angeles, los feliz, nato green, open mic, paul f tompkins, santa monica, sklar brothers, tbs, w kamau bell, west hollywood, what to do, witstream

1) The Sklar Brothers on Conan. Please buy “Hendersons & Daughters” not because it’s #1 on iTunes, but because it’s damn hilarious.

2) Here’s an explanation on how to get listed on Witstream. It’s odd how close this is to getting passed a comedy club.

3) Kumail Nanjiani “teaches” a little girl how to play Marvel vs. Capcom 2.

4) Paul F. Tompkins’ Dead Authors is going to be a podcast!!! (and this twitpic is proof enough, right?)

Season 2 of the Tompkast is almost ready. But arriving this Tuesday:

5) The Laughter Against the Machine Tour starts off their tour by missing their plane while waiting at the actual departure gate. Oddly enough, we also kept forgetting to post this…

6) “If there were a late-night comedy show completely run by comedy writers, without any interference from a host, producer, or network, that show would probably be called The Darkest and Most Impossibly Horrible Things You Can Imagine, Presented as Comedy. Every sketch would end with a gunshot or an infant’s stroller engulfed in flames, and the show would be canceled halfway through its opening titles. That’s because most comedy writers are so inured by humor that only the most shockingly toxic ideas can achieve the proper velocity to penetrate their indifference.”

-Todd Levin, staff writer on Conan, in Good Magazine

Oh, if only the key dems that networks and studios go for just upped their sophistication in humor so such a scenario could happen.

7) Soon, there will be a term “Whitney apologist”…

8) Will Ferrell will be the next recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. One can’t help but ponder Twain’s thoughts on “the Landlord” and its reflection on the American renter.

9) COMEDY CRAWL
The Super Serious Show w/Paul F. Tompkins @ Smashbox Studios 7PM $15
Red Sandwich’s Saddest Show Ever @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5 (stand by only)
The Hot House Comedy Show @ Hot House 8PM FREE (invite only)
Sarah Silverman & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $25 (sold out, tickets may be available)
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubistch 8:30PM FREE
3rd Thursday Comedy Series @ Ruskin Group Theatre 9PM FREE
Odd Thursdays @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
Mapping the Heavens @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only) 
Live at Carnegie Hall* @ Hollywood Hotel 10PM FREE 

10) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 6PM/$4 minimum/first come, first served
ZAPATA VIVE 101 S. First Ave., Arcadia, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/20 spots available/5 min.
COFEE BEAN 16101 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA, Suite 180/Starts 7PM/mixed mic/no purchase necessary
SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served/10 min.
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 9PM/No purchase necessary 
DANGERFIELD’S 2 2860 Glenview Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts after booked portion/no purchase necessary
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 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served/coffee and bottled water available   

11) If you’re a comic and you’re JUST going up at open mics/shows and NOT watching comedy, I guarantee you that the majority of your material has probably been done.

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September 16, 2011
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andrehyland:

Exciting news, The Jesse Miller Talk Show will be at the Comedy Central Stage for a special one night event. Tuesday October 4th at 8pm.

Guest Comics and details T.B.A.

Andre Hyland Presents: The Jesse Miller Talk Show @ The Comedy Central Stage
TUES. OCT. 4th 2011 at 8pm
Absolutely Free
Reservations Required
To RSVP, please call 323.960.5519
Street and Lot Parking Available

Comedy Central Stage at The Hudson
6539 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
(Cross street Hudson, between Vine & Highland)

See you then..
-Andre

  

Morning Debriefing 9/16/11
September 16, 2011
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austin, burbank, cheap, comedy news, comedy shows, free, fullerton, glendale, hollywood, kyoto, laugh button, live, los angeles, open mic, pangea, santa monica, south by southwest, what to do

1) SXSW is having some comedy showcases in LA. We’re sorry that we dropped the ball keeping you up to date on this one.

2) Nick Turner will perform on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon tonight (NBC 12:35AM). TUNE IN OR DIE*. *in the FoD sense, not literally.

3) An insightful chat with the Sklar Brothers and what alternative comedy was and is.

4) Splitsider reports that Bucky Larson is gaining heat for a Razzie. Good.

5) So in biding our sweet time, another open mic popped up in Little Tokyo…

6) ON THE HORIZON
The New Black @ Neon Venus Theater Sun. Sept. 25th 7PM $10

7) COMEDY CRAWL
The Garfunkel & Oates Hour @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Todd Barry @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $20/2 item min. 
The 12 Shiny Nickels Show @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $10 
The Be-bop Heroin Hour @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10PM $5 
Up Late with Adam Fisher @ Comedy Sportz LA 10:30PM $12

8) OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia, Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/given “set list” of topics to do jokes off of/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (Silverlake)/Sign-up (lottery) 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/4 min./no purchase necessary
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Starts 7PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
GLENDALE DAYS INN 450 N. Pioneer Dr., Glendale, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/No foul language/No purchase necessary/first come, first served   
FLOODLAMP OPEN MEG[APHONE] 3201 W. Verdugo Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM-ish/no purchase necessary
TRINITY CHURCH 1015 California Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 8PM/must work clean/no purchase necessary/first come, first served 
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 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served/coffee and bottled water available  
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts MIDNIGHT
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts MIDNIGHT/lottery 

9) Actually heard someone sincerely wonder how comedians make comedy look so easy, which would have been acceptable had that not been on stage at an open mic.

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Hendersons & Daughters & Why You Need to Be Listening to the Sklar Brothers
September 16, 2011
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jason sklar, randy sklar, stand up records, tbs

There’s no question that comedy, especially stand-up, is going through a boom right now. So much innovative, trailblazing funny content, whether it be podcasts, videos, albums, etc. is being thrown in and out everyday at such a blistering pace, it can be hard to know where to start if you’re not already a comedy nerd or aficionado. The Sklar Brothers’ latest album “Hendersons & Daughters” is both a wonderful starting point for those not so well-versed in the burgeoning comedy world as well as those who are zealous followers of it. 

First off, both Randy and Jason Sklar are simply fun to listen to. Their almost indistinguishable voices,  comedic timing, and rhythm get jokes off quick and have punchlines, of which there are several, hit hard. As fast as any single one-liner comic, the Sklar Brothers explore their premises so extensively in order to wring out every last bit of funny to make for a comedic style that’s completely Sklar. Coupled with that are their hilarious, free-flowing, act outs (with farcical non-sequitur asides), which are so extensive and throughly funny, they could be full length sketches.

On Hendersons & Daughters, Randy & Jason offer up more than several examples of their comedic prowess that begs for repeated listens. Though they’re twins, as a testament to their dedication to setting themselves apart comedically (though not from each other), they have only two jokes referring to them being twins. That may not be impressive to the casual comedy fan, but any other twin comedy duo would absolutely resort that to being their whole act, not to mention to probably follow comedic duo model of the Smothers Brothers, which they dutifully manage to stay away from. 

The Sklar Brothers on Conan

Another interesting feat on Hendersons is the Sklars’ original angle on topics that have been almost overdone in comedy and how they’ve made it organically funny. There are bits about Scharzeneggar, fairy tales, and even the comedy community’s favorite band to hate, Creed. Yet, Randy and Jason really dig for their sincere observations on said topics to not only come up with hysterical, original material, but also form the story of adapting to a life balancing being husbands with kids as well as their identity as the Sklar Brothers. Gleaning from their own life then comedically dissecting it as the Sklars so expertly do, they very well may have the best take on nursery rhymes in the last several years.

Though one can get lost in the constant barrage of comedy, The Sklar Brothers’ “Hendersons & Daughters” is an exemplary record for the craft of stand-up comedy and something that you should go buy or download right now. Limited edition, signed copies available at Earwolf.

Morning Debriefing 9/17/11
September 17, 2011
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burbank, cheap, comedy news, comedy shows, culver city, free, hollywood, laughspin, live, los angeles, los feliz, nbc, nick turner, open mic, santa monica, what to do

1) Nick Turner on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

2) The Women in Comedy Festival (though it’s on the other side of the country) is now taking submissions for 2012.

3) Andrés Du Bouchet, if you don’t already know, is a name you need to know as he has an album coming out next week, writes for Conan, and just wrote something that Entourage would be jealous of had it known what it was doing.

4) Erin Gibson is to Michelle Bachmann as Tina Fey is to Sarah Palin.

Michele Bachmann chooses STD’s – watch more funny videos

5) LA comedy is getting into the rap game w/a new intro to Holy Fuck feat. Barbara Gray and Chase Darren and TJ Miller’s “DJ Stop n’ Talk”

6) Our review of The Sklar Brothers’ “Hendersons & Daughters”.

7) COMEDY CRAWL
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Todd Barry @ Hollywood Improv 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
The Anytime Show w/Dominic Dierkes @ Underground Annex Theater 8PM $5
Handshucked @ Moving Arts Theater 8PM $5
The Paul F. Tompkins Show @ Largo at the Coronet Theater 8:30PM $25 
Magic Bag @ Underground Annex Theater 10PM $5
The Walsh Brothers w/special guest Bill Burr @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5 
The Tomorrow Show w/Ron Lynch @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8 

8) OPEN MIC RUN
SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Starts 2PM/feedback given at end
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/coffee & water provided
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd and 4th St.)/Sign-up (lottery) 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/no purchase necessary/4 min. 
DANGERFIELD’S 2 2860 Glenview Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/starts after booked portion/5 min.
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts MIDNIGHT/lottery

9) If you can’t handle being not liked as a comedian, you should quit comedy and become a greeter at Walmart.

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Morning Debriefing 9/18/11
September 18, 2011
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bill burr, burbank, cbs, cheap, comedy garage, comedy news, comedy shows, diversity, echo park, emmys, free, hollywood, irvine, live, los angeles, open mic, showcase, sketch, sxsw, west hollywood, what to do

1) CBS Sketch Diversity Showcase is taking submissions until Thurs. Sept. 22nd. Must be SAG, “primarily focused on African-American, Asian-American, Middle Eastern, Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander, LGBT actors, senior performers and performers with disabilities”, and able to perform and rehearse in LA. 

2) The Comedy Garage Documentary gets reviewed by Film Threat.

3) “Telescope” by Uncle Mom-is not a song on KCRW’s rotation, but a hilarious new sketch from Shawn Pearlman, Zach Paez, and Payman Benz.

Telescope – watch more funny videos

4) Reportedly, more open mics have opened up in the South Bay for comedy. The Comic Bug will start a comedy open mic on Thurs. Sept. 29th and Club 705 has expanded from Monday night to both Monday and Tuesday night.  More details to come.

5) So you’ve got a couple of options for the Emmys tonight, following Witstream, @laughspincom, or just catching up on episodes of Louie. 

6) The opposite of John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show coming to Comedy Central next month.

7) ON THE HORIZON
Neighbors @ The Warehouse Wed. Sept. 21st 8PM FREE
One-Two Punch @ Benton Manor Sat. Sept. 24th 8PM $3
Adult Contemporary Comedy @ Fake Gallery Fri. Sept. 23rd 9PM FREE 
An Evening with Mike Birbiglia @ USC Bovard Auditorium Oct. 6th 7:30PM $25 

8) COMEDY CRAWL
Jeff Garlin’s Combo Platter @ UCB Theatre 6PM $2 (stand by only)
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
French Toast @ Taix 8:30PM FREE
Neal Brennan & Friends w/Bill Burr @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $5
RTDOK Presents @ Chatterbox 9PM FREE 
Powerviolence @ The Complex 9PM FREE
Set List @ Flappers Burbank 9PM $12/2 item min.
Top Story Weekly! @ iO West 9PM $5
DC Pierson’s Bad at Girls @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
SXSW Showcase @ Comedy Store 10PM
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5 (stand by only) 

9) OPEN MIC RUN
PALMS 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/lottery
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
PARADISE PERKS 15475 Jeffrey Rd., Irvine, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/only 10 spots available
NERDIST THEATRE 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (back room of Meltdown Comics)/Sign-up 7:15PM/Starts 7:30PM/lottery/30 spots available/no purchase necessary
TSUNAMEDY @ TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 9PM/first come, first served/mixed mic
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/multiple sets allowed/bottled water and coffee available  

10) Ha! Gayweather trended in LA on Twitter last night.

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Morning Debriefing 9/19/11
September 19, 2011
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abc, cheap, comedy news, comedy shows, conan o'brien, doublemint, echo park, emmys, finest hour, free, hermosa beach, hollywood, los angeles, los feliz, louie, nerdist, open mic, pasadena, usc, west hollywood, what to do

1) Our 2011 Emmys Summary: Modern Family is the Emmy’s favorite comedy, Louis C.K. didn’t win anything, The Big Bang Theory did win something, Outstanding Guest Actor in A Comedy Series is an award, despite moving to TBS, Conan loses out to NBC again, and we still think awards shows shouldn’t be televised.

2) Kumail Nanjiani, Gears of War 3, Barbara Kingsolver, and a “Make A Wish” Kid can only make for a hilarious Funny or Die sketch.

</p> <p>4) Chris Hardwick’s Ministry of Laughs on BBCA gets a promo…</p> <p><iframe width=“500” height=“284” src=“http://www.youtube.com/embed/0rOTT7GQSHg” _mce_src=“http://www.youtube.com/embed/0rOTT7GQSHg” frameborder=“0”>

3) Patton Oswalt’s Finest Hour is available for purchase or download tomorrow!

4) The Midnight Show debunks the myths of twins in ads.

5) Who wants to fund an animated horror short starring Paul F. Tompkins? 

6) Louis C.K. is in the A.V. Club again today in what inevitably be quoted on Tumblr then reblogged throughout the entire blogosphere including right here, which doesn’t bother us in the slightest

7) Oh we forgot regarding the 2011 Emmy Awards: Jimmy Fallon’s angry clap deserves its own statue. Forget an emmy; it needs a life size one.

8) COMEDY CRAWL
SXSW Showcase @ UCB Theatre 4:30PM FREE
SXSW Showcase @ Nerdist Theater 8PM $10 
What’s Up Tiger Lily? @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
Brunch @ The Park Restaurant 9PM FREE
Keep It Clean @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
The BEATdown: Los Angeles @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5 

9) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PM-ish/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
RED ROCK 8782 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Starts 8PM/Sign-up is lottery/no purchase necessary
DANGERFIELD’S 2 2860 Glenview Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/starts after booked show/15 spots only/5 min.
GROUND ZERO USC 615 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA (USC Campus)/nestled between three adjacent dorms approximately one block N. of Figueroa & Exposition/USC student sign-up 9PM/Non-USC student sign-up 9:15PM/first come, first served/7 min./no purchase necessary
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 min./multiple sets allowed/bottled water and coffee provided   

10) Oh yeah, the Sheen roast is tonight, isn’t it?

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TJ Miller is on Yowie right now.
September 20, 2011
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cnu, comedy, live show, tj miller, yowie

TJ Miller is on Yowie right now.

comedynerdsunited:

go ask him something!

TIG NOTARO IS ON CONAN TONIGHT!!!
September 20, 2011
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comedynerdsunited:

I’m sure it will be a …..Good One.

We just sacked our research department for not catching this. Please watch Tig Notaro follow up an appearance on Fallon with one on Conan (TBS 11PM). 

Morning Debriefing 9/20/11
September 20, 2011
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1) Tig Notaro kills with impressions on Conan.

2) Both Patton Oswalt’s Finest Hour and Bridesmaids are available for purchase today. Maybe you should break what bank you have at the moment.

3) The Paul F. Tompkins’ Dead Authors Podcast made its premiere today with its first episode featuring Andy Richter as Emily Dickinson. Finally.

4) Comedy Royal just posted their next issue. Even though it’s unclear as to what it is, it’s pretty friggin’ amazing.

5) Eddie Pepitone doing commercial auditions during the zombie apocalypse for Joe Wagner. 

Apocalypse AuditionUCBcomedy.com

Watch more comedy videos from the twisted minds of the UCB Theatre at UCBcomedy.com

6) Rob Delaney turns explaining why he missed out on his weekly Vice column into an interview.

7) A marriage proposal at Holy Fuck is not a joke. Yes, that sentence is completely true and sincere.

8) If you’re curious what happened at the Sheen Roast, check the Laughbutton’s recap and the 50 Best Jokes from the Sheen Roast.

9) COMEDY CRAWL
The Moth @ El Cid 6PM $8
SXSW Comedy Showcase @ Hollywood Improv Lab 7PM $5
The Good Luck Show @ Good Luck Bar 8PM FREE
Greg Proops: Smartest Man in the World LIVE @ Nerdist Theater 8PM $10
Comedy Bang Bang @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Holy Fuck! @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Maximum Exposure @ Max Steiner’s 9PM FREE 
SXSW Comedy Showcase @ Laugh Factory 10PM 

10) OPEN MIC RUN
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
WESTWOOD BREW CO 1097 Glendon Ave., Westwood, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/first come, first served/$4 min.
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade and 4th St.)/Sign-up 9:45PM/Starts 10PM/lottery/$1 cover
MAX STEINER’S 2500 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA/Starts 10PM after booked show/first come, first served
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 min./multiple sets allowed/bottled water and coffee provided  

11) I finally surpassed a 1,000 Twitter followers today, which doesn’t mean anything. Have a good Tuesday.

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September 20, 2011
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daveholmes:

Map The Hevs On The Regs.

Rob and I are proud as punch: our variety extravaganza Mapping The Heavens is now an official monthly fixture at UCB-LA. So now you can plan ahead! On the third Thursday of every month, come join us for comedy, music, and sharing. For the rest of 2011, that means October 20, November 17 and December 15. Mark your calendars, start planning outfits. We love you.  

Field of Dreams of Comedy (in a Living Room and the Warehouse)
September 20, 2011
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cheap, comedy news, comedy shows, downtown, echo park, free, independent, live, what to do

According to LA based comedian Andrew Solmssen, it’s “in the tradition of LA comedy to take place where it has no business being.” Currently, that tradition is firmly upheld by the comedy community in the Greater Los Angeles Area by comics big and small, experienced and green. There are shows that have taken place in garages, on rooftops, in the back of comic book stores, in sex shops, and more. Yet, while the cavalier independent spirit of LA comedy being fed up with relying on someone else for stage time, few shows are set-up and run so perfectly that you wouldn’t know that you were in someone’s living room.

While shows like Meltdown in the back of Meltdown Comics (AKA the Nerdist Theater) have been featured on Last Call with Carson Daly, there are other shows that also “do it right” in the most unlikely spaces. One-Two Punch, a comedy variety show taking place in a repurposed living room, and Neighbors, a stand-up show that takes place at an independent clothing store called the Warehouse, are two such shows that, luck would have it, you can catch both this week for less than $5. If you’ve never seen live comedy or you’re a borderline obsessive comedy nerd, these are two shows that need to be on your comedy bucket list. Also, you need to start making a comedy bucket list if you’re going to continue to live in or near LA.

Barbara Gray and Whitney Teubner put together an almost seasonal comedy show at their lovely Benton Manor that has become one of those urban myths that happens to be true. Moving all the furniture in their living room, renting chairs, setting up proper lighting, draping a traditional red curtain with a wonderfully homemade sign that spells out letter by letter One-Two Punch already makes for a great set-up for a night of comedy. Then, there’s a punch bowl and LA’s best comedians to make a great night of comedy, a one-of-a-kind night of comedy. The likes of Maria Bamford, Rory Scovel, Matt Braunger, and Kyle Kinane have graced their stage and have made audiences at “One-Two” feel like they’re at a normal comedy venue. Featuring random characters and sketches as well, there is no excuse to miss out on this show, especially after it’s been featured in the LA Times and only costs $3. Well, if you can’t get in because there is no room left to sit or stand is the one and only reason you should miss out this Saturday with the amazing Brent Weinbach and Eric Andre who both were on Lopez Tonight before it went off the air as well as Johnny Pemberton who was one of the Just for Laughs Montreal’s Fresh Faces.

Though only on their sophomore edition, Neighbors had such a fantastic inaugural show that it needs to be the word-on-the-street in Echo Park, Downtown and beyond. For all of this year, comedian/producer Abbey Londer has run several one-off comedy shows throughout LA from the Hollywood Improv all the way to the XRT theatre in the Warehouse District to success. Along with earning her stripes proving that Abbey knows how to put on a show, Neighbors is co-produced by up-and-coming, touring comedian Karl Hess who has been on the road with the aforementioned Kyle Kinane and has been also an aforementioned JFL Fresh Face. The duo make their night of comedy at the patio of a clothing store an event that no one would have the slightest idea wasn’t a Comedy Central taping. Though there isn’t a roof, but a great vibe is already set by the brick walls, a firepit, a professional DJ, and a food truck. Neighbors takes place tomorrow night at the Warehouse (1197 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA), free of charge, with a fantastic line-up including Laurie Kilmartin who writes for Conan, TJ Miller who has an upcoming Comedy Central Special, Pete Holmes who already had a Comedy Central Special, and more.

Whether comedy actually has business in living rooms and patios is up for debate, but that should be no reason to go against tradition, especially this one.

Two-Headed Beast at the WeHo Book Fair!
September 21, 2011
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twoheadedbeast:

The wonderful people at The West Hollywood Book Fair have asked us put together a storytelling show for the fair this year! Yes!

The fair happens all day on Sunday, October 2nd at The West Hollywood Library. We’re at the Storytelling and Readings Stage at 12:05. Come!

Check here for directions and parking info.

Morning Debriefing 9/21/11
September 21, 2011
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alison flierl, comedy news, funny or die, garfunkel and oates, kate micucci, laughspin, los angeles, riki lindhome, scott chernoff

1) 24/7 Blake Griffin: FoD Intern. Enough said.

2) Garfunkel & Oates came out with a karaoke version of “All Over Your Face”. We will be looking for these songs now in karaoke bars across LA county.

3) Is there a better way to give comedy awards out? Trust us, it’s not a veiled attempt in which to rig distinctions in comedy in order to get Louie an award.

4) If you’ve never heard of this, you’re going to hear of it now: TV Guide Letter Theater. That’s right re-enactments of people writing letters to TV Guide. 

5) The Birds of Prey finally return to the Internet with Thomas Lennon. 

The Invention of the Most Underrated Modern Technology – powered by Cracked.com

6) Speaking of Birds of Prey, Bird of Prey Susan Burke co-wrote a script which is picking up more than a little traction…

7) Something we wrote yesterday: Field of Dreams of Comedy (in a Living Room and the Warehouse).

8) Thank you Amy Schumer for not apologizing for your Ryan Dunn joke. 

9) ON THE HORIZON
Channel 101 Screening @ Downtown Independent Theater Sat. Sept. 24th 8PM/10PM FREE 

10) COMEDY CRAWL
Andrés Du Bouchet Center for the Performing Arts @ Bootleg Theater 8PM $8
Comedy Slice @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8PM $10 ($5 online with promo code IGGY)
The Good Bits @ Witzend 8PM $5
Side Dish: A Spicy Comedy Talk Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8PM FREE
Sessions with Scott @ Dangerfield’s 2 8PM FREE
Neighbors @ The Warehouse 8PM FREE
Meltdown @ Meltdown Comics 8:30PM $8 
The Ed Galvez Punk House @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $8
Frolic! @ Far Bar 9PM FREE
Facebook @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Beer in the Shower @ Dreams Cafe & Bar 9:30PM FREE
The Ho Ho Show @ Hollywood Hotel 10PM FREE
The Comedy Pill @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10:30PM $5 

11) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
PANGEA OPEN MIC @ KYOTO GRAND HOTEL 120 S. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/mixed mic/5 min.
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM 
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
GRINDHOUSE CAFE 1051 N. Havenhurst, West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/$3 cover/10 min. guarantee
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM 
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
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 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served/coffee and bottled water available  

12) Sometimes, you just have to start off your set with “There is no way this is going to go well,” to get the jokes out.

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Morning Debriefing 9/22/11
September 22, 2011
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1) The Nerdist offers up a sneak peek of their upcoming show on BBCA’s Ministry of Laughs…

2) Kobe and Lebron ain’t got nothin on Blake Griffin’s puppet.

3) Tonight, NBC’s comedies return (Parks & Rec, Community, and the Office) as well as Wyatt Cenac appearing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC 12:35AM) and Chris Hardwick stopping by the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (CBS 12:35AM)

4) Taking the reality competition TV series recapping torch from Paul F. Tompkins, Dave Holmes recaps “The X-Factor”.

5) Marc Maron gets interviewed by Adult Swim and Laughspin.

6) Puddin’-“Chaplin” w/guest Steve Agee

7) ON THE HORIZON
Comedians Off of the Leash @ Fake Gallery Sat. Sept. 24th 9PM $5

8) COMEDY CRAWL
Infinite Jest @ Villany Prdt 8PM FREE 
With Regrets @ M Bar 8PM $10/$10 min. 
This is Not Happening @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $5/2 item min. 
6 Degrees @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $10 
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE 
The Writers’ Room w/Jimmy Pardo @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9:30PM FREE
Hottt Newww Videooo!!! @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10:30PM $5 

9) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 6PM/$4 minimum/first come, first served
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served/one item min./5 min.
COFEE BEAN 16101 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA, Suite 180/Starts 7PM/mixed mic/no purchase necessary
SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served/10 min.
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 9PM/No purchase necessary 
DANGERFIELD’S 2 2860 Glenview Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts after booked show/15 spots available/5 min. spots only
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 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served/coffee and bottled water available   

10) If you’re reading this part of the Morning Debriefing, know that I yelled, “WHAT THE FUCK AM I DOING?!?” while typing this.

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No Hamclown Tonight.
September 22, 2011
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Earlier today in the Morning Debriefing, we posted that Downtown LA comedy variety show, Hamclown, is happening tonight, when it’s been rescheduled to Sept. 29th due to shooting of the Dark Knight Sequel. 

We apologize for this inconvenience and the fact that some of us were fasting to get our cholesterol tested for their physical and let the hunger pains distract from the normally reliable listings at the Comedy Bureau, but that’s neither here or there. Feel free to see any of the multitude of fantastic live comedy shows that are happening tonight.

SEPT. 25th CELEBRATES PERMANENT STUPID
September 23, 2011
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powerviolencecomedy:

By Evan Mays

Morning Debriefing 9/23/11
September 23, 2011
Uncategorized
comedy news, los angeles

1) The creators of South Park Trey Parker and Matt Stone will be on 60 Minutes.

2) Wyatt Cenac admits dodge ball defeat on Fallon.

3) The Midnight Show’s Dyslexia News is one of those instances that proves laughter beyond a shadow of a doubt is involuntary.

4) This must mean Rory Scovel’s album is coming out soon.

5) Dan Harmon gives us more insight into the inner workings of his brain and how it’s OK to be a little “on-the-edge” when you’re a creative. (Yeah, I know you probably already read it. READ IT AGAIN!)

6) Really, America? It might sound selfish, but perhaps if the education system functioned better, Parks and Recreation might get higher ratings.

7) If you’re looking to be benevolent and altruistic today, might I suggest supporting independent comedy…

8) ON THE HORIZON
The Imaginary Radio Program @ Nerdist Theater Thurs. Oct. 6th 8PM $8 in adv., $10 day of 
Halloween Highway 2 @ Steve Allen Theater Oct. 28-30 

9) COMEDY CRAWL
Pizza Day 2: The Return @ Lamppost Pizza 7PM FREE
Left, Right, and Ridiculous @ Nerdist Theater 8PM $10 
Lebowskifest Movie Party @ The Wiltern 8PM $25.50
Funny or Die Live @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 
The 12 Shiny Nickels Show @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $10
Good Evening America: The Art of Playing Chloe Sevigny @ Cavern Club Theatre (in Casita Del Campo) 9PM $15
Comedy Car Hole @ The Comedy Car Hole 9PM FREE 
Adult Contemporary Comedy @ Fake Gallery 9PM FREE
Sorry Dad Presents: And Friends @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5

10) OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia, Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/given “set list” of topics to do jokes off of/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (Silverlake)/Sign-up (lottery) 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/4 min./no purchase necessary
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Starts 7PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
GLENDALE DAYS INN 450 N. Pioneer Dr., Glendale, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/No foul language/No purchase necessary/first come, first served   
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 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served/coffee and bottled water available  
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts MIDNIGHT
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts MIDNIGHT/lottery 

11) Yeah, I don’t recap TV shows here because you could just go and WATCH THEM and have an opinion of your own. Also, I don’t have a life as it is, so just give me a break.

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Morning Debriefing 9/24/11
September 24, 2011
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1) WATCH The Nerdist makes its TV debut on BBCA’s Ministry of Laughs tonight at 10PM. 

2) Have you been noticing that CNN is attempting to cover comedy? Not too shabby either considering they just featured Kurt Braunohler.

3) Comedian Interview Round-Up: Megan Amram on Splitsider, Jon Stewart on Rolling Stone, Robert Buscemi on Gapers Block, Jackie Kashian in the WICF blog interviewed by Barbara Holm.

4) The Daily Habit’s Jordan Morris really knows the target demographic of video game delivery companies.

5) Glad to hear that the Marc Maron’s Comedy Pilot was well received…

6) Here’s an interesting LA Weekly piece listing the 8 reasons behind the way LA art is the way it is. Though, when it comes to comedy, the Watts Towers and surfing have hardly anything to do with the LA Comedy Scene.

7) ON THE HORIZON
The Sarah Hyland Show @ Hollywood Improv Lab Tues. Sept. 27th 7PM $5
Ogre Mage CD Release Party @ Silverlake Lounge Sat. Oct. 1st 6PM FREE

8) COMEDY CRAWL
North Star Comedy Hour & Meat Raffle @ Flappers YooHoo Room 7:30PM $5/2 item min. 
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only) 
One-Two Punch @ Benton Manor 8PM $3 
Matt Braunger @ Hollywood Improv 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min. 
Channel 101 Screening @ Downtown Independent Theater 8PM/10PM FREE 
Handshucked @ Moving Arts Theater 8PM $5 
Good Evening America: The Art of Playing Chloe Sevigny @ Cavern Club Theatre (in Casita del Campo) 9PM $15 
Comedians Off the Leash @ Fake Gallery 9PM $5 
Lebowskifest Bowling Party @ Cal Bowl 9PM $30 
Seth & Ed’s Puppet Talking Show @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10 (stand by only) 
Tournament of Nerds @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5 (stand by only)
The Tomorrow Show Presents: CRAPSHOOT! @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8 

9) OPEN MIC RUN
SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Starts 2PM/feedback given at end
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/coffee & water provided
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd and 4th St.)/Sign-up (lottery) 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/no purchase necessary/4 min. 
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts MIDNIGHT/lottery 

10) I’m always against comedians going over their time, but if you are not going to get off stage, please don’t keep singing “a nigga’s gotta do what a nigga’s gotta do” while no one’s laughing. 

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Morning Debriefing 9/25/11
September 25, 2011
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1) Showtime has a new comedy, House of Lies, coming next year with Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz, and more. What’s it about? There’s skewering of corporate America and then, apparently, they have big balls….

2) Whether you normally watch 60 Minutes or not, tonight wouldn’t be one to miss as South Park’s Trey Parker and Matt Stone are being profiled. (CBS 7PM)

3) The Beards of Comedy are going to have another album, “Cardio-Mix” dropping soon!

4) Here’s the official details for the ACME Comedy Theatre OPEN MIC.

5) We obviously have a lot to say about awards in comedy as we wrote about it at both Laughspin and the Nerdist this week.

6) Speaking of the Nerdist, if you missed their TV debut or a chance to DVR it, you can now download it.

7) ON THE HORIZON
Beer in the Shower 1 Year Anniversary @ Dreams Cafe & Bar Wed. Sept. 28th 9:30PM FREE
Carnyville w/Dana Gould & David Koechner @ Nerdist Theater 8PM $10
Smoke. Worry. Fuck. @ UCB Theatre Wed. Oct. 5th 6PM $5 

8) COMEDY CRAWL
Jeff Garlin’s Combo Platter @ UCB Theatre 6PM $2 (stand by only)
The New Black @ Neon Venus Theater 7PM $10 
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
“I’m Going Somewhere With This…” Storytelling Show @ The Mint 8PM $10 
Neil Hamburger & Special Guests @ The Satellite LA 8:30PM $8
French Toast @ Taix 8:30PM FREE
Top Story Weekly w/Eric Charles Nielsen @ iO West 9PM $5 
Neal Brennan & Friends @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $5
Powerviolence @ The Complex 9PM FREE
Set List @ Flappers Burbank 9PM $12/2 item min.
Small & Tall Tales @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
Deskpiece Nation @ iO West 10PM $5
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5 (stand by only) 

9) OPEN MIC RUN
PALMS 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/lottery
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
NERDIST THEATRE 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (back room of Meltdown Comics)/Sign-up 7:15PM/Starts 7:30PM/lottery/30 spots available/no purchase necessary
TSUNAMEDY @ TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 9PM/first come, first served/mixed mic
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/multiple sets allowed/bottled water and coffee available  

10) Damn you Ryan Gosling… just when Michael Cera was going to make it acceptable to be not all that manly, you have to go and fuck it all up.

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Morning Debriefing 9/26/11
September 26, 2011
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1) FINALLY! Pete Holmes’ perfectly titled album “Impregnated with Wonder” will be released on Comedy Central Records on Nov. 15th. 

2) We could have bet on our favorites to make the Top 5 (meaning they won’t get cancelled) for Channel 101 this weekend as voters chose: 1) Intimate Indiscretions 2) Parent Project 3) Strange Cases 4) Honkers 5) Sex Teenagers. Nicely done all around. 

3) The last reality TV competition you ever need to watch… THE VOTE OFF.

4) Neal Brennan is on Conan tonight along with Kevin Hart. Possible precursor to another episode of the Champs (Brennan, Moshe Kasher, and DJ Douggpound interview a different black person)? 

5) Of course you were out and missed 60 Minutes last night because most of you are young and somewhat outgoing, so here’s the South Park segment.

6) If the internet had a water cooler, the Oral History of the UCB in NY Magazine is what everyone would be talking about today.

7) ON THE HORIZON
Comedy Central Showcases @ The Comedy Store Belly Room Sept. 27th-28th 7:30PM No cover/2 drink min.
Midnight Show with Brendon Small @ UCB Theatre Sat. Oct 1st MIDNIGHT $5

8) COMEDY CRAWL
Cartoon Dump Stand-up Spectacular @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $10
Harmontown @ Nerdist Theater 8PM $10
What’s Up Tiger Lily? @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
Starfish Circus 2 @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 9PM $20 
Keep It Clean Comedy @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Crash Test @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5 

9) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PM-ish/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
RED ROCK 8782 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Starts 8PM/Sign-up is lottery/no purchase necessary
RAINBOW BAR & GRILL 9015 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up before 8PM/Starts 8:30PM/mixed mic/$2 cover
GROUND ZERO USC 615 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA (USC Campus)/nestled between three adjacent dorms approximately one block N. of Figueroa & Exposition/USC student sign-up 9PM/Non-USC student sign-up 9:15PM/first come, first served/7 min./no purchase necessary
DANGERFIELD’S 2 2860 Glenview Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts after booked show/5 min./15 slots available
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 min./multiple sets allowed/bottled water and coffee provided   

10) I’m really surprised that no one has just gone and called their comedy show “As Seen On TV”. Please tell me that’s happened and I just didn’t know about it.

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September 27, 2011
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brian stack, eric andre, Kasey Anderson, SCLN Schedules, Second City Late Night
September 27, 2011
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corn-l-train:

This Saturday the Comedy Garage is SHOOTING a PILOT!!!
HOLY SHIT!
That’s FUCKING CRAZY!!!

The theme for this show is PILOTS!
So put on your leather helmet and goggles
oh and don’t forget your swimsuit for the loading dock pool AND the sauna!

This place is nuts.
So come watch this HILARIOUS show and “PARTY” with us!

But Cornell, Where is it at?
Some Weird Warehouse3411 E. 15th St.Los Angeles, California
Party at 9pmShow at 11pm

Lineup TBA

Morning Debriefing 9/27/11
September 27, 2011
Uncategorized
comedy news, los angeles

1) The Comedy Garage is shooting a pilot this Saturday and it’s one of those milestone moments that you probably don’t want to miss.

2) Brody Stevens is back! If you haven’t caught him going up late at the Comedy Store, you can catch him tonight at The Pleasure Chest on Performance Anxiety for FREE.

3) Don’t miss the man who single handedly took down Gilbert Arenas on Twitter, Joe Mande, tonight on Conan (TBS 11PM).

4) Lewis Black’s The Prophet comes out today!

4) Eddie and Freddie Pepitone (AKA James Adomian) go to Occupy Wall Street in NYC to voice the concerns of Eagle Rock and Culver City, CA respectively.

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5) There’s a new Comedy Royal featuring Amy Poehler, Paul F. Topmkins, and more…

6) The story of Paul Feig’s first kiss.

7) Neal Brennan on Conan.

8) The A.V. Club goes over T.J. Miller’s extensive filmography and chats with John Mulaney.

9) ON THE HORIZON
Stampede @ Hollywood Improv Lab Wed. Oct. 12th 10PM $5
Two Thumbs Way Down @ Nerdist Theater Thurs. Oct. 13th 8PM $8 
Hello Giggles LIVE @ UCB Theatre Sat. Oct. 15th 10PM $10

10) COMEDY CRAWL
The Sarah Hyland Show @ Hollywood Improv Lab 7PM $5
Comedy Central Showcase @ The Comedy Store 7:30PM No cover/2 drink min. 
Hollywood Stands Up w/Mike Bridenstine @ ACME Comedy Theatre 8PM $8 online/$12 at door
Performance Anxiety @ The Pleasure Chest 8PM FREE 
Donkey Show @ Bigfoot Lodge 8PM FREE 
Comedy Bang Bang @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM $5 (stand by only) 
Therapy! @ Blue Monkey Lounge 8:30PM FREE 
Nick Kroll @ Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 9PM $25 
Holy Fuck @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE 
Hybrid @ Hollywood Improv Lab 9:30PM $5 

11) OPEN MIC RUN
ACME COMEDY THEATRE 135 N. La Brea Ave., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/No purchase necessary
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
WESTWOOD BREW CO 1097 Glendon Ave., Westwood, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/first come, first served/$4 min.
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade and 4th St.)/Sign-up 9:45PM/Starts 10PM/lottery/$1 cover
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 min./multiple sets allowed/bottled water and coffee provided 
MAX STEINER’S 2500 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA/Starts 10PM/Sign-up is first come, first served/no purchase necessary
BLUE MONKEY LOUNGE 5521 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 11PM after booked show/1 drink min./first come, first served 

12) I can’t wait for the Internet to strike back against Rebecca Black.

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Morning Debriefing 9/28/11
September 28, 2011
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1) What a night for Conan with Joe Mande and Casey Wilson…

2) Turns out all that behind the scenes South Park recently was leading to a documentary.

3) Via @theapiary, literary magazine, the Paris Review is looking for submissions that could be funny…

4) Though she only talks to Marc Maron and nobody else at the comedy tent at FYF a few weeks ago, Jennie P talking to indie bands is pretty great.

5) Blip.TV, “the best place to discover the best in original web series”, is having “office hours” today (1-3PM).

6) Puddin’-“Glory Hole” (yeah, it’s pretty NSFW)

7) ON THE HORIZON
The Voice of Something Screening w/Marc Maron @ UCB Theatre Tues. Oct. 4th 7PM
What’s Up Tiger Lily 5 Year Anniversary @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill Mon. Oct. 10th 8PM FREE

8) COMEDY CRAWL
Smartest Man in the World LIVE @ Bar Lubitsch 7PM FREE 
Comedy Central Showcase @ Comedy Store Belly Room 7:30PM No cover/2 drink min. 
Entertainment Hollywood Live! @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5 
The Good Bits @ Witzend 8PM $5
Kool Thing @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5 
Meltdown @ Meltdown Comics 8:30PM $8 
RTDOK Presents @ Dangerfields 2 9PM FREE
The Ed Galvez Punk House @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $8 
Facebook @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only) 
1 Year Anniversary of Beer in the Shower @ Dreams Cafe & Bar 9:30PM FREE 
Clownvis Presley @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10:30PM $5 

9) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
PANGEA OPEN MIC @ KYOTO GRAND HOTEL (rooftop) 120 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA (Little Tokyo)/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM 
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
GRINDHOUSE CAFE 1051 N. Havenhurst, West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/$3 cover/10 min. guarantee
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM 
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
DANGERFIELD’S 2 2860 Glenview Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/starts after booked show/5 min./first come, first served/15 spots only/no purchase necessary
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 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served/coffee and bottled water available   

10) Anyone feel like the movie Drive has divided LA into North and South based on whether you loved or hated it?

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