E! To Air ‘Burning Love’ Next Month
The perfectly crafted parody of The Bachelor, Burning Love, is finally making its way to TV after being a web series on Yahoo! Screen. It will air next month, but more importantly, another hilarious web series made it on to television
This Better Be Funny is finally back and with the awesome Chris Fairbanks!
Jake and Jeremy are finally back after Jeremy having a week spell of sounding like Wolfman Jack if he lost his voice. This time around, they have guest Chris Fairbanks (Comedy Central, Fuel TV) explore his limited time spent in Christian youth musicals as well as how many Adam Sandler references he can drop in one conversation. A well rounded episode, I’d say, so long as you consider well rounded to also include riffing on Morgan Freeman impressions for several minutes.
ON THE HORIZON
The Tomorrow Show Presents Ron Lynch Solo @ Steve Allen Theater Sat. Feb. 2nd MIDNIGHT $8
Live Talks LA: An Evening with Dave Barry in Conversation with Matt Groening @ Aero Theatre Thurs. Feb. 7th 8PM $20
COMEDY CRAWL
Bruin Up Some Laughs @ Kerckhoff 8PM FREE
Showcase Showdown @ All Star Lanes 8PM FREE
Comedy Central Showcase: Freshman Faces @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $5
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
Star Dreck @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
Tuesday Night Thunder @ Clubhouse 8PM FREE
WTF! w/Marc Maron LIVE @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $10
5 Comics and a Side of Fries @ Michael’s Bar & Grill 9PM FREE
Holy Fuck Album Taping @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Impro(vs)tand up @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Bertie Stands Up @ The Palace Restaurant 10PM No cover/1 item min.
Steve Benaquist’s Big & Tall Show @ The Middle Theater Company 10:30PM FREE
OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/Stand-up, sketch, improv all welcome/5 min.
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
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
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
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/5 min.
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.
THE PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9PM/Ends 10PM/Lottery/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
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107 El Centro, Los Angeles, CA Ste. 110/Starts 11PM after TNT Improv/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
Rob Corddry Starring in ABC Comedy Pilot “Spy”
Hell yes to more hilarious people getting on broadcast network pilots at ABC. This is in addition to projects in development with Hannibal Buress and Rory Scovel, so nicely done ABC.
This is so funny that you kind of forget that the U.S. is still at over $16 billion in debt at the end of slow jamming. Also, Brian Williams should do more comedy cameos/bits.
Watch, get into it, and learn now.
If you’ve seen the very funny Kurt Braunohler live recently, you might have heard him mention that he was going to start a Kickstarter in order to raise money for writing funny things in the sky with sky writers.
Well, it turns out it is real and he has already raised his $4000 for a 10 character message, but he could an actual full joke with more donations. Trust us, this will be awesome and if you need to check Kurt’s “insert absurdity and stupidity into strangers’ lives” cred, then watch his episode of Modern Comedian.
Paul F. Tompkins Starts Releasing Clips From The Paul F. Tompkins Show Archive
Now you get to see the genius of hilarity of Paul F. Tompkins monthly show at Largo here in LA from the comfort of wherever your computer, tablet, or smartphone is.
First up, Maya Rudolph gets a visit from a very strange future son (Jon Hamm).
In this latest episode of Scott Moran’s Modern Comedian for PBS Digital, the amazing Sara Schaefer discusses the massive amount of debt she has collected over the years by maxing out credit cards while trying to figure her way through comedy as well as making some great jokes about it too.
Luckily, she has a great new TV show with Nikki Glaser that premieres on MTV, Nikki and Sara LIVE that you should all watch (don’t worry we’ll give you another reminder in a post above) at 11PM tonight.
That’s right, the premiere of Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer’s late night talk show on MTV is finally here. Please tune in at 11PM on MTV because they’re both really funny and great as evidenced by their plan to take out their late night competition (watch parts one and two)
Again, Nikki and Sara LIVE 11PM on MTV (read that a bunch of times to remind yourself if you’re not the set a reminder type of person)
ON THE HORIZON
The Midnight Show @ UCB Theatre Sat. Feb. 2nd MIDNIGHT $5
Greg Proops Film Club: Annie Hall @ Cinefamily Mon. Feb. 11th 7:30PM $12
COMEDY CRAWL
God Hates Figs @ UCB Theatre 6:30PM $5
Room 101 @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Meltdown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8
Venice Underground @ Townhouse 9PM FREE
Parlor Social Comedy Show @ Echoes Under Sunset 9PM FREE
OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/3 min./No purchase necessary
DANGERFIELD’S 3 2524 1/2 James M. Wood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Lottery/3 min./$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
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/lottery/One item min.
REDWOOD BAR & GRILL 316 W. 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA (Downtown)/Starts 6:30PM/No purchase necessary
DAVE’S CHILLIN’ AND GRILLIN’ 2152 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 drink min.
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/mixed mic
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107 El Centro, Los Angeles, CA Ste. 110/Starts 11PM after Room 101/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served
The 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos 1/29/12
This week’s picks for the 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos at The Nerdist runs the whole gamut from Brian Williams slowjamming the news to Channel 101 show Baby Mentalist and more. We’re not sure what gamut that would be, but it’s a damn funny one.
If you want to be considered for a future 5 MIFV (they’re posted weekly), please read the rules at the bottom of the post.
Amy Poehler Set to Publish Illustrated, Non-Linear Diary
We’re excited that Amy Poehler is publishing a book of any sort, but even excited more so that it’s a diary, out of order with pictures, just like we’d imagine she would do.
Maria Bamford got to do panel interview on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson last night and it was fantastic, whether she was talking about her Special Special Special (which all of you should buy if you haven’t already) or trying harmonized squeaking with Craig.
Eric Andre’s On Going List of Band Names
If you’ve seen Eric Andre live, you might have seen him run off a giant list of band names which include WNHL or Dr. MDMA M.D. or DJ Starbucks Wedding Mix.
Well, he’s generously compiled all of them at the link and more will be added, so you should take a gander and get in a good laugh or two or, well, fifty or more.
Denver’s own Adam Cayton-Holland did his city proud last night on Conan by delivering one hell of a set.
Watch Adam bring the heat with jokes about Montessori and more.
ON THE HORIZON
Groundhog Day @ Aero Theatre Sat. Feb. 2nd 7:30PM $11
How Did This Get Made? Live w/Paul Scheer w/Special Sneak Preview of Burning Love Season 2 @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Wed. Feb. 13th 8:30PM $25
COMEDY CRAWL
Best of Rifftrax Live @ Your Participating Local Theater 7:30PM Prices May Vary
Big Money @ The Virgil 7:30PM FREE
Persona! w/Tony Sam @ Comedy Central Stages 8PM FREE w/RSVP
King of Kong: The Unauthorized Musical @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5 (stand by only)
Matt Braunger @ Brea Improv 8PM $20/2 item min.
The Business LA @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe 8PM $5
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Captain Planet @ Echoes Under Sunset 9PM $5
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
Comedy at Cinefile @ Cinefile Video 9:30PM FREE
The Fogelnest Files @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
OPEN MIC RUN
CAFE AMERICANO 5770 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/3 min./1 item min
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/3 min./Counts as audition/No purchase necessary
PALMS BAR 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6:15PM/Starts 6:30PM/First come, first served/One drink min.
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/lottery
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
THE COMIC BUG 1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA/Starts 7:15PM/3 min./Mixed in with booked spots/No purchase necessary
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./Mixed mic
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./first come, first served/one drink min.
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 drink min.
COFFEE BEAN 12930 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA/Starts 7PM/mixed mic/lottery/No purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
CAFE MUSE 759 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:15PM/5 min./First come, first served/Must work clean/$3 min.
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 9PM/No purchase necessary
PALMS BAR 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 11PM/First come, first served/One drink min.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts MIDNIGHT
Comedy Central Gives ‘Kroll Show’ 2nd Season
It seems networks pull the trigger really quick these days, both for cancellations as well as renewals.
Congratulations to Nick Kroll and the Kroll Show.
Make sure you catch the end of a comedy television series that will surely make one hell of an elective television studies college course.
Again, 8PM NBC.
TJ Miller and Thomas Middleditch Cast in Mike Judge’s HBO Comedy Pilot
Well, this just makes us all the more hopeful that this ‘Silicon Valley’ gets greenlit as soon as possible.
Comedy Central Officially Launches CC:Studios
Revamping their entire digital/online branch, Comedy Central has just launched CC:Studios that will house all their web series and digital content.
You’re all going to want to keep a tab on this because they’ve got some great hilarious stuff in store for everyone.
The full chaos of TJ Miller and Nick Vatterott hosting a home shopping network on RVC comes to a close with Brady Novak being an annoying ghost.
This is great. Watch it ASAP.
ON THE HORIZON
Maria Bamford @ Hollywood Improv Sat. Feb. 2nd 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Bill Burr @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Fri. Feb. 15th 8PM $25 (stand by only)
COMEDY CRAWL
The Burn with Jeff Ross Taping @ Hollywood Center Studios 6:30PM FREE w/RSVP
Brian Regan @ The Wiltern 7PM $52-$58
The Manifesto Show @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Unnecessary Evil @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $10
Celebrity @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
Dan St. Germain @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $18/2 item min.
Matt Braunger @ Brea Improv 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Sex Nerd Sandra LIVE @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Hot Improv Nights @ Middle Theatre Company 10PM FREE
Matty’s Pizza Party @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe 10PM $5
The Ho Ho Show @ Hollywood Hotel 10PM No cover/1 drink min.
Big Trouble in Little China @ Cinefamily MIDNIGHT $12
OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/First come, first served/must improvise set of never before seen provided set list/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/Starts 6PM/5 min./One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/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
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./first come, first served/one drink min.
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./Mixed mic
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
IMPROV JAM @ CLUBHOUSE 1107 N. El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA Ste. 110/Starts around 10:30PM after Manifesto Show/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ MIDDLE THEATER COMPANY 6605 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, Ste. 110/Starts around 11PM after Hot Improv Nights/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery
Lena Dunham Developing Another Comedy Series at HBO with Girls Producing Partner Jenni Konner
After getting a 3rd season of Girls, Lena Dunham is having quite the 2013 at HBO. Hopefully, the interviews about people’s reaction to her body on screen will turn into interviews about how she has accomplished everything she’s accomplished by age 25.
There are certain things that give us an overall general hope in the world. One of those things is an in-print magazine about comedy called RE:COMEDY thanks to our good friend Kristy Mangel and they just released their first issue. We hope enough people get into this so we can see on the stands of Barnes & Noble one day.
Also, full disclosure, we are a frequent contributor, but, we’ll reiterate that everything we didn’t write is pretty great, so get a copy (in print or digital) now.
Rashida Jones and Will McCormack Sign 2 Year Development Deal with Warner Bros. TV
You could read this headline as Team Celeste and Jesse Forever gets hired to do more stuff, but only now on television, which we’re totally on board for.