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LA Comedy Rundown 3/5/13

March 5, 2013
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ON THE HORIZON
Greg Fitzsimmons @ Hollywood Improv Sat. Mar. 16th 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Stampede @ Nerdmelt Showroom Fri. Mar. 22nd 8PM $8 in adv., $10 at door

COMEDY CRAWL
Bonjour, Mr. Lewis Pt. 1 + Nutty Professor @ Cinefamily 7:30PM $12
Comedy Night @ Best Fish Taco in Ensenada 7:30PM FREE
TNT Improv @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
C’mon Up Comedy @ Barbarella Bar 8PM FREE
Not for Nothin’ @ Echoes Under Sunset 8PM FREE
Bruin Up Some Laughs 1 Year Anniversary @ Kerckhoff UCLA 8PM FREE
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
Holy Fuck @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Matt Davis Gets a Girlfriend @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
Up Top @ Rush Street 10PM FREE
Steve Benaquist’s Big & Tall Show @ Middle Theatre 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
THE MOTH @ ZANZIBAR 1301 W. 5th St., Santa Monica, CA/Doors open 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/Stories on theme of “secrets” only/Lottery/10 spots only/5 min./$8 cover
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.
THE OTHER DOOR 10437 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/Ends 11PM/Sign-up via e-mail on Monday mouthypants@gmail.com/Walk-in lottery spots available/5 min./No purchase necessary
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

TJ Miller to Don a Big Fur Blue Monster Suit as Gorburger Very Soon

March 5, 2013
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funny or die, gorburger, henry rollins, jack black, tj miller, warner sound

Your favorite talk show that was hijacked by a monster voiced by TJ Miller is back. The hysterically chaotic Gorburger Show will come back next Monday March 11th. 

Watch the trailer to get a sneak peek of the madness to ensue that will include Henry Rollins, Jack Black, and more.

DC Pierson Has Soundtrack Made for His Upcoming Novel “Crap Kingdom”

March 5, 2013
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crap kingdom, dc pierson, novel, soundtrack, ted leo

DC Pierson Has Soundtrack Made for His Upcoming Novel “Crap Kingdom”

It’ll be for free download this Thursday and will feature songs from the likes of Ted Leo. This might be one of the best book releases of 2013, not to mention anything DC Pierson writes is a great for a read and a laugh.

Apparently, Moby, Marc Maron, Weird Al Yankovic, Aimee Mann, and More All Tried Out For The Postal Service

March 5, 2013
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auditions, funny or die, postal service

Not many other people outside of Tom Scharpling knew this, but there were extensive auditions for the band known as The Postal Service. Luckily, now there has been a tape released by Funny or Die revealing the likes of many already successful musicians and hilarious working comedians trying out for a new band managed by a guy who resembles the hilarious Jon Daly. 

Watch this now please and somebody give Tom Scharpling a sketch show already.

As Jon Stewart Takes Hiatus This Summer, John Oliver Will Fill In as Host of The Daily Show

March 5, 2013
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comedy central, daily show, john oliver, jon stewart

As Jon Stewart Takes Hiatus This Summer, John Oliver Will Fill In as Host of The Daily Show

It would be really hard to imagine that anyone would take a break from watching The Daily Show if Jon Stewart wasn’t hosting this summer because John Oliver is hilarious. 

This should be really fun, you know, like The Daily Show pretty much always is.

Marc Maron’s Book “Attempting Normal” Is Now Available for Pre-Order

March 5, 2013
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marc maron, memoir, podcast, wtf

                             

Along with his WTF podcast getting bigger every week, not to mention the tour it’s going on, as well as his upcoming IFC show “Maron”, Marc Maron now has written a book of memoirs entitled Attempting Normal.

This book will undoubtedly be filled with the stories we all want to read in detail of the peaks and valleys of Maron’s comedy career, not to mention that pitch perfect cover photo. You can pre-order a copy now before it comes out Tues. Apr. 30th.

LA Comedy Rundown 3/6/13

March 6, 2013
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comedy shows, los angeles, open mics

ON THE HORIZON
Gelmania @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Thurs. Mar. 7th 8PM $25
Stand Up Spotlight: Paul F. Tompkins @ UCB Theatre
Sat. Mar. 30th 10PM $10

COMEDY CRAWL
A Kiss From Daddy/Birthday Boys @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5 (stand by only)
Lachlan Patterson @ Comedy & Magic Club 8PM $15/2 item min.
Room 101 Improv @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Comedy Cult @ 1650 Gallery & Studio 8:30PM FREE
Meltdown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8
The Parlor Social Comedy Show @ Echoes Under Sunset 9PM FREE
Venice Underground @ Del Monte & Townhouse 9PM FREE
Facebook @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)

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 ½ 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.
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

One of the Things We Are Most Excited For in 2013: The Walsh Bros. Great & Secret Sketch Show

March 6, 2013
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cc studios, comedy central, sketch show, walsh brothers

The Walsh Brothers are one of the funniest acts that everyone should know. The Walsh Brothers Great & Secret Sketch Show at Comedy Central’s CC:Studios does not disappoint and just stop whatever you doing to watch this and start double over laughing at their out-of-left-field comedic brilliance.

The 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos This Week at The Nerdist 3/5/13

March 6, 2013
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The 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos This Week at The Nerdist 3/5/13

Here is our picks for the 5 funniest videos that were completely meant to be funny and pulled it off exquisitely including Henry’s Kitchen, DC Pierson, and more. 

If you wish to be considered for a future 5 MIFV (it’s a weekly feature at Nerdist.com), please read the rules at the post before submitting.

Noah Baumbach’s Latest Comedy Frances Ha in Black and White and Starring Greta Gerwig

March 6, 2013
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black and white, frances ha, greta gerwig, noah baumbach, trailer, woody allen

Whether it’s an homage or reference to Woody Allen’s films or not, we do have a soft spot for wry comedy in black and white. Such is the case with Noah Baumbach’s Frances Ha starring Greta Gerwig. See the trailer to see what we’re talking about.

Watch The Finale to Mike Leffingwell’s Complex

March 6, 2013
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allan mcleod, american horror story, complex, mike leffingwell, web series

The very funny Mike Leffingwell has put together a nice little run of his web series Complex. This last episodes caps the series off by being what would happened if American Horror Story decided to be really funny all of sudden.

Give it a watch now.

Remember the Worst Movie Death Ever? The Midnight Show Found Deleted Scenes

March 6, 2013
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midnight show, parody, worst movie death ever

Parodying and putting your own spin on viral videos/memes is often times tedious and the off the mark. However, The Midnight Show does an amazing job of doing “deleted scenes” from this golden oldie of a viral video (can we say that about viral videos yet?) the worst movie death ever.

Watch this now and you might forget about the original bad movie scene it’s based on.

LA Comedy Rundown 3/7/13

March 7, 2013
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comedy shows, los angeles, open mics

ON THE HORIZON
The Improvised Shakespeare Company @ Elephant Theatre-Lillian Fri. Mar. 8th 7:30PM/10PM $25
Mike Lawrence Comedy Central Album Taping @ Nerdmelt Showroom Sat. Mar. 9th 7:30PM/9PM FREE

COMEDY CRAWL
The Jeselnik Offensive @ Hollywood Center Studios 6PM FREE w/RSVP
Big Money @ The Virgil 7:30PM FREE
The Comedy Garage @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery 9PM FREE
DC Pierson’s Crap Kingdom Book Release @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5 
Gelmania @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8PM $25
The Business LA @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe 8PM $5
Tony Danza Won’t Be Here @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $5
Sketchmelt @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $10
The Josh & Josh Show @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM FREE
Lennon Parham & Jason Mantzoukas @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Hello Giggles Presents @ Hollywood Laugh Factory 10PM $20-$30/2 drink min.
The 11th Hour Show @ The Clubhouse 11PM FREE

OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/3 min./First come, first served/25 spots only/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
COFFEE BEAN 16101 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA Suite 180/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/Mixed mic/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Jason
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min.
ZAPATA VIVE 101 S. First Ave., Arcadia, CA/Sign-up 6:45PM/Lottery/20 spots only/5 min.
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 12PM at FB page/First 23 spots guaranteed/Starts 7PM/5 min./lottery spots for walk-ins/one drink min.
OPEN SCREEN @ ECHO PARK FILM CENTER 1200 N. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, CA/Screening short films only/Must be under 10 min./DVD, VHS, mini-DV, DV-CAM, Super 8, 8mm, 16mm, Blu Ray, QT File accepted/No purchase necessary if screening
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 9PM/No purchase necessary 
INDIA’S FLAVOR 156 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Hosted by Meline Tovmasian
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 11:30PM after Main Room show
CAFE AMERICANO 5770 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10:30PM/Starts 11PM/5 min./First come, first served/1 item min.
IMPROV JAM @ CLUBHOUSE 1107 N. El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA Ste. 110/Starts around Midnight after 11th Hour Show/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary

Elliott Gould and Martin Short Cast in John Mulaney’s NBC Pilot

March 7, 2013
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Elliott Gould and Martin Short Cast in John Mulaney’s NBC Pilot

There’s been a lot of great casting news this pilot season, especially in regards to comedy. However, this news definitely makes it in the mix for the best casting choices for a comedy pilot thus far. 

IFC Orders Sketch Show From Birthday Boys Produced by Bob Odenkirk and Ben Stiller

March 7, 2013
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IFC Orders Sketch Show From Birthday Boys Produced by Bob Odenkirk and Ben Stiller

IFC really stepped up its programming with comedy over the last couple of years with Portlandia, Comedy Bang Bang, Maron, and now this Birthday Boys series. A few more shows and they’ll be a really fantastic comedy channel, which very well might be on the way.

Comedy from Alejandro González Iñnáritu, Birdman, To Have Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach

March 7, 2013
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Comedy from Alejandro González Iñnáritu, Birdman, To Have Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach

A comedy from the director of Babel is certainly intriguing enough, but now with Michael Keaton starring with Emma Stone and Zach Galifianakis in addition to Edward Norton and Naomi Watts, Birdman will definitely be on our radars as it should be yours.

Joss Whedon’s Version of Much Ado About Nothing Might Be The Shakespeare Adaptation We’ve Been Waiting For

March 7, 2013
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Based off this trailer, Joss Whedon proves that he knows had to adapt seemingly unadaptable source material into films. In black and white, set in present day, with a great cast, this adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing could be pretty great.

Ian Edwards Back on Conan Talks About Being a Black Person in Israel

March 7, 2013
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conan, ian edwards, israel, late night, stand up

The hilarious Ian Edwards returns to Conan for another great set relating to the very unique experience of being a black man visiting Israel.

Watch now.

Do Not Forget the Series Finale of Delocated is Tonight

March 7, 2013
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Tonight at midnight on Adult Swim, Jon Glaser’s hilarious series,  Delocated, about a man in the Witness Protection Program that does a reality show is coming to a close. Make sure to not miss it as you’ll possibly witness the moment Glaser goes from an altered voice and a ski mask to having a neon hoodie and Coors Silver Bullet sweat pants on all the time.

Anthony Jeselnik Has to Be Offensive on His Show at Sumner Redstone’s Quest

March 7, 2013
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anthony jeselnik, comedy central, conan, jeselnik offensive, sumner redstone, viacom

At least that’s what Anthony Jeselnik told Conan O’Brien last night during a panel interview. Jeselnik also admits that he family members and charity benefits want in on his comedy, despite Anthony Jeselnik warning them what will happen.

Watch now.

LA Comedy Rundown 3/8/13

March 8, 2013
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comedy shows, los angeles, open mics

ON THE HORIZON
Public School Stories @ M Bar Tues. Mar. 12th 9PM No cover/$10 min.
Jail Guitar Doors Comedy Benefit @ Nerdmelt Showroom Fri. Mar. 29th 8PM $10

COMEDY CRAWL
“Untitled Web Series” About a Space Traveler Who Can Also Travel Through Time Screening @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM $10
The Manifesto Show @ The Clubhouse 7:30PM FREE
The Improvised Shakespeare Company @ Elephant Theatre-Lillian 7:30PM/10PM $25
McGroundlings Irish Pub @ Groundlings 8PM $20
Set List @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
This Friday Forty @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Hot Improv Nights @ Middle Theatre Company 10PM FREE
The End of the World Show @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe 10PM FREE

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.
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 

IFC Also Orders Will Ferrell’s Spoils of Babylon

March 8, 2013
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IFC Also Orders Will Ferrell’s Spoils of Babylon

Our apologies for missing this yesterday when we posted about the Birthday Boys series getting picked up. Anyhow, IFC is building quite the arsenal in regards to comedy programming and just might be able to stand toe to toe with any other comedy cable channel really soon.

Also, Will Ferrell will be starring on TV, so happy Friday to all of you.

Eric Andre Cast in Robert Padnick/Greg Daniels Pilot

March 8, 2013
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eric andre, greg daniels, pilot season

Eric Andre Cast in Robert Padnick/Greg Daniels Pilot

This is great news on a couple levels. One, there might be another Greg Daniels show on TV. Two, Eric Andre might stay on network television while still doing The Eric Andre Show at Adult Swim.

Can’t wait to see what comes of this.

Joan Rivers Chats with Sarah Silverman in Her Bedroom/”Set”

March 8, 2013
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joan rivers, sarah silverman, web series

As part of her expanding her comedy brand to reach new audiences, Joan Rivers has now started a web series, “In Bed with Joan”. It’s an intimate chat with a guest and Joan and then a little extra. First guest up is Sarah Silverman and there’s a nice Louie-esque moment at the end. So, if you have a spare half hour, watch all of this.

Canada’s CTV Picks Up Dave Foley’s “Spun Out” to Series

March 8, 2013
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Canada’s CTV Picks Up Dave Foley’s “Spun Out” to Series

Kids in the Hall member Dave Foley will yet again be on television as a sitcom star, even though it might be hard to watch in the States. Maybe, you can get CTV on cable or satellite?

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