Tom Scharpling has carved quite niche for himself keeping the music video still relevant with how funny and great they are. This latest one is with Ben Gibbard going solo from his band Death Cab for Cutie and features Kurt Braunohler as some slimy marketing guy.
In short, Scharpling should definitely release a DVD collection of his music videos.
If shopping for Halloween costume was like this when Conan when to huge costume store, then we’d probably dress up, go to a party, and tell everyone to wear a Conan mask.
Stephen Merchant’s ‘Hello Ladies’ Goes to Series at HBO
Stephen Merchant finally goes outside of the workplace and gets a little more autobiographical with this latest series that just got picked up at HBO. ‘Hello Ladies’ is centered around Merchant trying to date in LA. From the sounds of it, it might be a little opposite of Curb Your Enthusiasm, but not really.
ON THE HORIZON
Smartest Man in the World LIVE w/Greg Proops @ Bar Lubitsch Wed. Nov. 7th, 14th, 21st 8PM FREE
The Comedy Garage @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery Thurs. Nov. 8th 8PM FREE
COMEDY CRAWL
Dead Authors @ UCB Theatre 6:30PM $5
Peachy Keen @ Bar Lubitsch 8PM FREE
Unnecessary Evil @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $10
Brian Posehn @ Irvine Improv 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Eddie Izzard @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM/11PM $20
Friday Night Film School LIVE @ Little Modern 8PM FREE
Mike Birbiglia @ Fred Kavil Theatre 8PM $20-$35
SuperEgo Live @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
Whiz Bang! @ The Capri 9PM FREE
Matty’s Pizza Party @ Lyric Hyperion Theater 10PM $10
Michael Rayner @ Flappers Burbank 10PM $17/2 item min.
The Middle Show @ Hollywood Hotel No cover/1 drink min.
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
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM-5:40PM/Starts 6PM/lottery/20 spots only/3 min./No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/5 min./One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (Silverlake)/Sign-up (lottery) 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/4 min./no purchase necessary
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Starts 7PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./first come, first served/one drink min.
SABOR Y CULTURA 5625 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/Sign-up is a lottery/5 min. with 3 min. work-in’s/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts MIDNIGHT/lottery
On his latest late night appearance, Louis CK revealed on Fallon that 1) he has a boat, 2) it got ruined by Hurricane Sandy, 3) he probably shouldn’t be driving a boat.
Watch part one, part two, and part three now.
Get a Chance to Kill It on America’s Got Talent Auditions in Two Weeks
Tom Cotter and Melissa Villasenor have shown that you can do comedy well at America’s Got Talent. This next season could be your chance. Sign-up at the link and mark your calendar, if you’re in LA, for Nov. 14th and 15th.
The 11 o’clock powerhouse of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert at Comedy Central came on to Jimmy Kimmel Live last night by greeting as many people as they could in the audience, bringing a random person on stage, telling the amazing story of how Jon Stewart met Stephen Colbert, and showed why they’re “one of the best one-two punch duos in comedy”.
Part one is embedded above, then watch part two, part three, and part four.
As part of Nerdist’s great YouTube channel, the brilliant and awesome Neil deGrasse Tyson is taking his StarTalk Radio show and bringing a visual element to it. Specifically, the show features the discussion/dealing with class clowns during Astronomy class, this inaugural episode featuring Eugene Mirman, John Hodgman, and Kristen Schaal curious what the funniest things are about space.
Any science class would have been more effective if done like this.
ON THE HORIZON
Melissa! @ Steve Allen Theater Mon. Nov. 12th 8PM $10
Contempt: A Benefit Show for Political Prisoners @ Little Modern Tues. Nov. 13th 9PM $10
COMEDY CRAWL
Moonrise Kingdom @ New Beverly Cinema 3:30PM/7:30PM $8
Brian Posehn @ Irvine Improv 7PM/9PM $20/2 item min.
Two-Headed Beast: A Storytelling Show @ Stories Books & Cafe 8PM FREE
Jimmy Dore: Joke the Vote @ Hollywood Improv 8PM/10PM $18/2 item min.
Michael Rayner @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $17/2 item min.
Mike Birbiglia @ Irvine Barclay Theatre 8PM $28-$35
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Lost Moon Radio @ Club Fais Do Do 8:30PM $13
The Thrilling Adventure Hour @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $25 (stand by only)
Girth @ Echoes Under Sunset 9PM $5
The Midnight Show @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5
The Tomorrow Show w/Ron Lynch @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8
OPEN MIC RUN
DANGERFIELD’S 3 2524 1/2 James M. Wood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Lottery/3-5min./$2 cover
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/One drink min./First come, first served
TRIBAL CAFE BEVERLY 3253 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Booked show at 9:30/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts MIDNIGHT/lottery
Some of you know that The Chris Gethard Show is broadcast on public access station Manhattan Neighborhood Network. Some of you don’t know that one of the funniest things in comedy currently isn’t on network or cable television.
Well, they’re about to a live broadcast on election day and their public access TV station MNN made them a promo that looks like this. It’s not so hard to imagine to see this promo being on broadcast or cable TV after watching any kind of reality TV, is it?
‘Bored to Death’ Movie Closer to Becoming a Reality
Yes, we are excited for this. Also, we’re excited that creator Jonathan Ames might give another public speech drunk.
On last night’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Colin Quinn was a guest and, as Fallon has fallen victim to being made fun of by @iamcolinquinn, Jimmy took it up on himself to ask Colin right then and there what all of this sarcastic tweeting is about. What results is pretty great, even if it’s not the answer we’re all looking for.
Also, one of our favorite NYC venues, The Creek and The Cave, got a big shout out, where Colin can be currently seen performing.
11:30PM NBC, watch wherever you can for what will likely be the most talked about SNL episode that isn’t about raising controversy in the last few years.
ON THE HORIZON
Meltdown 100th Show 2nd Birthday Blowout @ Nerdmelt Showroom Wed. Nov. 7th 8:30PM $8
The Business LA @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe Thurs. Nov. 8PM $5
COMEDY CRAWL
Brian Posehn @ Irvine Improv 7PM $20/2 item min.
Stand Up for Pit Bulls @ Hollywood Improv 7:30PM $25/2 item min.
Un Cabaret @ First and Hope 8PM $20-$55
Magic Bag @ Little Modern 8PM FREE
French Toast @ Taix 8:30PM FREE
Nancy & Beth ft. Megan Mullally & Stephanie Hunt @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM
Powerviolence @ Strait Jacket Society 9PM FREE
Top Story Weekly! w/Dan Mintz @ iO West 9PM $5
Gravid Water @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5 (stand by only)
OPEN MIC RUN
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2907 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/4 min./No purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
PARADISE PERKS 15475 Jeffrey Rd., Irvine, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/10 spots only/No purchase necessary
NERDIST THEATER 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
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 9PM/first come, first served/mixed mic
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One drink min.
THE BARREL 4547 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One item min.
FLAPPERS CLAREMONT 532 W. 1st St., Claremont, CA/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
We’re not going to delve into an in-depth analysis of the Louis C.K. hosted episode of Saturday Night Live because it doesn’t need one. CK was funny. The episode was funny even with C.K. doing the one sketch he admitted that he hated on Fallon. We’re just glad to see someone that has comedy as their primary occupation hosting SNL.
We just wanted to make sure that you see the Lincoln/Louie mash-up/parody that is comedic genius… and his monologue… and the final sketch with Kate McKinnon.
OK, just watch the whole thing here. Can’t wait to the ratings numbers this episode pulled.
This Chicago cover was played at the top of the show that we went to during Tony Clifton’s run at The Comedy Store earlier this year. Many who just turn off from Clifton for his vulgar/line-crossing humor, we feel, miss the wondrous experience of seeing the iconic grungy lounge singer next to one hell of a band and damn fine dancers. In short, it was one of the best shows we saw this year.
See what you missed (from the comfort of your computer or smartphone or tablet).
ON THE HORIZON
Jay Larson @ Hollywood Improv Sat. Nov. 10th 10PM $18/2 item min.
John Hodgman Book Signing @ Amoeba Records Wed Nov. 14th 7PM FREE
COMEDY CRAWL
What’s Up Tiger Lily? @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
Flux Capicator: A Time Travel Comedy Show @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe 8PM FREE
Harmontown @ Nerdist Showroom 8PM $10
Henry Phillips @ Molly Malone’s 8PM $8
Keep It Clean @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Crash Test @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5
OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
HAPPY HOUR STORY EXPERIMENT @ HOLLYWOOD STUDIO BAR & GRILL 6122 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6:30PM/Storytelling only/One item min.
RED ROCK 8782 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/1 item min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served
ANCHOR BAR 2675 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/5 min.
PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA (Los Feliz)/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/No purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE BEVERLY 3253 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up7:30PM/Starts 8PM/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
RAINBOW BAR & GRILL 9015 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up before 8PM/Starts 8:30PM/$2 cover/mixed mic
THE IMPROV SPACE 954 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/No purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:15PM/First come, first served/One item min.
GROUND ZERO USC 615 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA (USC Campus nestled between 3 dorms approx. 1 block N. of intersection of Figueroa and Exposition)/USC student sign-up 9PM/Non-USC student sign-up 9:15PM/If not USC student, may possibly not get up/First come, first served/7 min./No purchase necessary
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary
We hope that you’ve seen Jason Nash’s really funny web series Jason Nash is Married featuring hilarious people like Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Richter, TJ Miller, and more. If not, you’re in luck as it’s about to be a movie. Just watch the promo/teaser above and start waiting in anticipation for what has the makings of a really funny movie.
We’re into Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell on FX and Ted Alexandro doing stand-up. Last week, the two crossed paths when Alexandro did a nice tight 3 min. on the election.
No Surprise Here That a Pay-To-Play-or-Vote Awards Is Not Good
Here’s just another unfortunate case of the name of our fair Los Angeles being co-opted into something designed, whether intentional or not, to support the stereotype that LA is a hollow den of wolves and sharks waiting to taking advantage of you. It’s unfortunate that it happens, but it happens wherever there’s a wealth of both talent and people wanting desperately to succeed.
Just keep in mind that the awards that mean anything in comedy are ones you weren’t trying to win and just were being undeniably funny, not the ones set up where people have to pay to vote.
Go Vote, Then Watch The Chris Gethard Election Special
The Chris Gethard Show’s election coverage will be 12 hours long on MNN and streaming online and definitely better than watching news anchors and political pundits making weird faces as news comes in. Also, it’ll probably one of the best bets to make you feel better after you vote and realize that the electoral college and the two-party system still exist in 2012.
It starts in less than half an hour and you could win stuff.
ON THE HORIZON
Jen Kirkman @ Hollywood Improv Sat. Nov. 17th 10PM $18/2 item min.
Dwayne Perkins @ Garrett Morris Downtown Blues & Comedy Club Fri. Nov. 20th 9PM $20
COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Night @ Best Fish Taco in Ensenada 7:30PM FREE
Bruin Up Some Laughs @ Kerckhoff 8PM FREE
Greg Barris CD Release Party @ The Mint LA 8PM $10
Trevor and Josh Present: Election Night Disaster Party/Show @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $10
Comedy Bang Bang @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Geekscape Presents 1 Year Anniversary @ Michael’s Bar & Grill 9PM FREE
Holy Fuck @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Flyover Comedy @ Hollywood Improv 9:30PM $14/2 item min.
Comedy Alert @ Hollywood Laugh Factory 10PM $15-$30/2 drink min.
OPEN MIC RUN
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM-5:40PM/Starts 6PM/lottery/20 spots only/3 min./No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Starts 5:30PM/Stand-up, sketch, improv all welcome/5 min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
TRIBAL CAFE BEVERLY 3253 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:45PM/First come, first served/6 min./No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/lottery/One item min.
PALMS BAR 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6:15PM/Ends 7:55PM/5-7 min./First come, first served/One drink min.
WESTWOOD BREW CO 1097 Glendon Ave., Westwood, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
PEDONE’S PIZZA 1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Ends 9:15PM/5-7min.
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
DAVE’S BAR 708 Broadway, Glendale, CA/Starts 9PM/first come, first served/one item min./8-10 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
THE COMEDY STORE BELLY ROOM 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 11PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary
PALMS BAR 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 11PM/First come, first served/One drink min.
During Sarah Silverman’s appearance on Conan last night, she found some really neat tricks that will get pixelated on TV, even at 11PM on cable television. She also found a great way to get Conan O’Brien and Andy Richter to sing the names of female anatomy.
Apparently, several weeks ago, it was announced that Tenacious D was following up Rize of the Fenix, a veritable return of the rock comedy gods, with the release of a jazz album only to be made on vinyl. Here’s a post on a metal rock blog to prove it.
Still don’t believe it? Watch Jack Black and Kyle Gass bring the cool(?) with an excerpt of their 11 min. + song off of ‘Simply Jazz’ to The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
As we reported previously, comedian storyteller Tom Shillue is releasing 12 separate comedy albums over the next 12 months. He starts this enormous undertaking (just think about how crazy everyone called Louis C.K. for doing a special a year) today by releasing the first album ‘Better Stronger Faster’.
It would be a great pick for it’s potential collector value (especially when all 12 have been released) and also because Tom Shillue is a really funny guy who can tell a damn fine story, of which three are on this album because there are only three tracks with two that are intriguingly over 10 minutes.