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Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel Are Making a ‘Crash Test’ Comedy Central Special

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Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel Are Making a ‘Crash Test’ Comedy Central Special

This is the type of move we’re hoping that Comedy Central would make. As the arena of cable network comedy is expanding in addition to the proliferation of comedy online, the old guard has to try some new things and the new thing of the day happens to be Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel doing a comedy special of their anything goes live show Crash Test.

And by anything goes, we mean we’ve been made to do an improvised pledge of allegiance to Crash Test, dissected Vin Diesel’s Facebook page, try to cheer up Pauly Shore’s former assistant who happened to be in the audience, and more.

We can’t wait to see what Scheer and Huebel come up with.

Superego Releases a Live Album

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Superego Releases a Live Album

Quickly on the heels of their country western album “Mount Us More” under the alias of The Journeymen, the comedic geniuses at SuperEgo are releasing a good old fashioned recording of their live shows that has wonderful featured guests Paul F. Tompkins and Andy Daly

Also, it’s only $3, so stop being a cheap skate and enjoy life with this latest offering from Superego.

Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer Do Amazing Parody of Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines

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For Nikki and Sara Live, Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer flip the script on Robin Thicke’s controversial NSFW music video for his hit single “Blurred Lines” by having a bunch of naked dudes and them dressed stylishly in black blazers.

Give it a watch here to start your weekend off right with the parody of the summer of the song of the summer.

Ellen DeGeneres to Host Oscars Again

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Ellen DeGeneres to Host Oscars Again

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has enlisted the talents of Ellen DeGeneres yet again to host The Oscars. Obviously, the tone will be much different than that of a Seth MacFarlane hosted Oscars, but we’re curious to see how the monologue and various hosting duties will go having won a Mark Twain Prize for Humor since her last time as an Oscars host.

Fox ADHD Extend Current Seasons of “Axe Cop,” “High School USA!”

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Fox ADHD Extend Current Seasons of “Axe Cop,” “High School USA!”

Having only just launched, Fox ADHD is already off to a good start with their only two shows that have aired, Axe Cop and High School USA, getting more episodes ordered from Fox.

If Fox ADHD really catches on as it has with Adult Swim, we wonder if speciality short form program block on channels will start being a trend amongst networks.

Watch Entire First Episode of MTV’s Hey Girl Now

Watch Entire First Episode of MTV’s Hey Girl Now

MTV’s latest comedy show, Hey Girl, is promoted as a talking head/sketch hybrid series aimed at girls, but in watching the first episode, we have to say there’s plenty of fun to be had for both genders. We’re crediting the very smartly put together cast, staff, and crew of the show for making that possible.

Go see for yourself how funny Shelby Fero taking flirting advice or Laura Willcox challenging her boyfriend vs. her BFF on knowledge of her ex-boyfriend can be at the link.

LA Comedy Rundown 8/3/13

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ON THE HORIZON
Echoes Under Sunset One Year Anniversary @ Echoes Under Sunset Wed. Aug. 7th 9PM FREE
Show & Tell: Maria Bamford at Everything Is Festival IV @ Cinefamily Sun. Aug. 18th 10PM $15

COMEDY CRAWL
Jimmy Pardo Hosted Charity Auction @ Amoeba Records 4PM FREE
Bert Kreischer @ Irvine Improv 7PM/9PM $20/2 item min.
Minor League Harold Night @ The Clubhouse 7PM FREE
Dave Attell @ Comedy & Magic Club 7PM/9:45PM $27.50/2 item min.
Two-Headed Beast: A Storytelling Show @ Stories Books & Cafe 8PM FREE
Brent Weinbach @ Jon Lovitz Comedy Club 8PM $15-$35/2 item min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Street Food Cinema: Silver Linings Playbook @ Exposition Park 8:30PM $10-$15
Literary Death Match @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
The Armando Show @ iO West $10
Tig Has Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 9PM $25 (stand by only)
Quick & Funny Musicals @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10
The Blank Experience @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe 10:30PM $10
12 Shiny Nickels @ Westside Comedy Theater 11PM $10
The Midnight Show w/Colin Hanks @ UCB Theatre $5 (stand by only)
The Tomorrow Show w/Ron Lynch Best of Tomorrow! Anniversary Edition @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8

OPEN MIC RUN
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 3:30PM/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min.
FLAPPERS BURBANK YOOHOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Starts 4:30PM/First come, first served
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/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
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.
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./first come, first served/one drink min.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts around 11:30PM/lottery

Jim Gaffigan Comedy Pilot at CBS Being Redeveloped

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Jim Gaffigan Comedy Pilot at CBS Being Redeveloped

We thought it would be kind of impossible that a pilot by Jim Gaffigan would just not get picked up and never be heard of again. Luckily, we were right and CBS hasn’t let it go to another network.

Here’s to hoping we see Gaffigan in a starring role on network television.

Joan Rivers Finally Comments on Fashion Police Writers Strike/WGA Hearing

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Joan Rivers Finally Comments on Fashion Police Writers Strike/WGA Hearing

After a planned WGA hearing on the unpaid wages of her former writing staff on Fashion Police, Joan Rivers finally broke her silence on the strike to say on the board hearing, “This is such a bunch of bullshit.”

Hugh Moore Does Stand Up on Ferguson

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It’s great to see that The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is having more stand up featured as of late and done by really funny people as well.

Check out this latest set from Hugh Moore that aired this week as proof.

Cristela Alonzo Comedy Gets Script Commitment at ABC

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Cristela Alonzo Comedy Gets Script Commitment at ABC

The very funny Cristela Alonzo is on her way towards getting a show over at ABC. The sitcom will be based on her life, which you can see was pretty funny in stand up form on Conan.

LA Comedy Rundown 8/4/13

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ON THE HORIZON
Brew Haha @ Marissa’s Backyard Sat. Aug. 10th 9PM Donations Accepted
Nick Offerman’s American Ham @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Sun. Aug. 11th 8:30PM $25

COMEDY CRAWL
Nerdist Writers’ Panel Jaws Summer Special @ Nerdmelt Showroom 5PM $15
Crashbar Improv @ The Clubhouse 7PM FREE
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
Catsby @ The Asylum Lab 8PM Donations accepted
Uncabaret @ First and Hope 8PM $20-$30
Harmontown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
John Ennis Presents “The Country Western Show" @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $20
Top Story Weekly w/Michelle Biloon @ iO West 8PM $5
Gravid Water @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 3PM/Ends 7PM/No purchase necessary/Hosted by TJ Amick
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 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/$3 min.
JARAGUA 4493 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:15PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One drink min.
WESTWOOD BREW CO 1097 Glendon Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/15 spots only/No purchase necessary
COCK N BULL 2947 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS CLAREMONT 532 W. 1st St., Claremont, CA/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107-A El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 9:45PM after Crashbar/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary

CBS Has Been Dropped at Time Warner Cable in NY, LA, Dallas; So What Will You Watch?

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CBS Has Been Dropped at Time Warner Cable in NY, LA, Dallas; So What Will You Watch?

Having not reached a fee agreement since Friday, CBS is unavailable to Time Warner Cable subscribers in the major markets of NY, LA, and Dallas. This also means that Showtime will be unavailable as well.

Well, this leaves you more time to watch all the great comedy on FX, IFC, Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and so many other things amounting to virtually infinite entertainment.

Parks and Recreation and Louie Win at TCA Awards

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Parks and Recreation and Louie Win at TCA Awards

It’s not surprising that Parks and Recreation and Louis CK’s Louie received another award to add to their collection from the Television Critics’ Association.

Just so we are clear, being not surprising, in this case, is a good thing.

Karen Kilgariff Recording Live Comedy Album at Bootleg Theater in September

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Karen Kilgariff Recording Live Comedy Album at Bootleg Theater in September

Make sure Sunday night, specifically 7PM, on September 1st is free to catch the amazing Karen Kilgariff’s live album taping at The Bootleg Theater near Echo Park. Tickets are only $8-$10, which is well worth hearing what we think are songs that both perfectly represent this generation as well as hilariously satirize it.

LA Comedy Rundown 8/5/13

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ON THE HORIZON
Bestie x Bestie @ UCB Theatre Sat. Aug. 17th 10PM $10
Maria Bamford @ Hollywood Improv Sat. Aug. 24th 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.

COMEDY CRAWL
What’s Up Tiger Lily? @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
Hot Tub with Kurt Braunohler & Kristen Schaal @ The Virgil 8PM $5
Monday Night Improv @ The Clubhouse 8:30PM FREE
Keep It Clean @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Crash Test @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
HAPPY HOUR STORY XPERIMENT @ HOLLYWOOD STUDIO BAR & GRILL 6122 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8PM/Storytelling only/Lottery/One item min./Hosted by Melinda Hill
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
SARDO’S 259 N. Pass Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8:30PM/7 min./First come, first served/1 drink min.
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/5 min./First come, first served/1 item min.
ANCHOR BAR 2675 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/5 min.
THE WAREHOUSE LOUNGE 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 7:45PM/First come, first served/5 min./8 spots only/No purchase necessary
NERDMELT SHOWROOM 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/25 spots only + 5 spots for following week/Lottery/3 min./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/Lottery/15 5 min. spots/15 3 min. spots/One item min.
PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA (Los Feliz)/Sign-up 8:15PM/Starts 8:30PM/lottery/No purchase necessary
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary

Comedy Bang! Bang! and The Birthday Boys Are Going on Tour

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Comedy Bang! Bang! and The Birthday Boys Are Going on Tour

At the end of September, Comedy Bang! Bang!, The Birthday Boys and Paul F. Tompkins are going across the country thanks to IFC to show you their great comedy that we get spoiled with here in LA.

Don’t miss out. We’re talking to you Seattle, Pontiac, Washington D.C., Toronto, and much more.

Billy Eichner Joining Sam Elliott as Eagleton Doppelganger in Parks and Recreation

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Billy Eichner Joining Sam Elliott as Eagleton Doppelganger in Parks and Recreation

The cast of doppelgangers for upcoming episodes of Parks and Recreation is shaping up quite nicely as Sam Elliott, and now Billy Eichner from Billy on the Street, will play Eagleton, rival town to Pawnee, equivalents of the original cast.

We wonder if they’ll get Randy from Funny People to play opposite Tom.

Netflix Now Allows Multiple Queues/Recommendations on One Account

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Netflix Now Allows Multiple Queues/Recommendations on One Account

We don’t think there’s any sort of conspiracy at work here, but it is pretty convenient to have multiple queues on your Netflix account when CBS is still working out a deal with Time Warner Cable.

So, load up on anything from Party Down to Arrested Development to maybe even something a little more obscure, but just as funny like Blackadder.

Henry Phillips Ditches the Kitchen and Hits the Gym… Sort Of

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The hilarious Henry Phillips had one of the funniest web series ever with Henry’s Kitchen and now is following it up with going to a gym of sorts.

See the hardcore workout you can do at Henry’s Gym, especially if you have spare china for lifting around your house.

This Better Be Funny Ep. 81 Despicable Edition with Sean Patton

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This Better Be Funny Ep. 81 Despicable Edition with Sean Patton

One of Jake and Jeremy’s favorite guests, the hilarious Sean Patton, who you should know from Conan, Fallon, Comedy Central, and more joins in for The Despicable Edition of This Better Be Funny. The “shameless story off" pits a really twisted story of an ex-girlfriend vs. really underground illegal boxing. What’s illegal and what’s twisted and who is telling which story AND does Sean win the prize of a cassette tape of his choice?

You’ll just have to listen to find out.

Also, you should listen because Jake got his car towed while recording this episode making it probably among the most expensive podcast episodes ever produced

LA Comedy Rundown 8/6/13

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ON THE HORIZON
Big Money Hosted by Bryan Cook and Baron Vaughn @ The Virgil Thurs. Aug. 8th 7:30PM FREE
Pretty, Pretty Pony @ Westside Comedy Theater Mon. Aug. 12th 10:30PM FREE

COMEDY CRAWL
TNT Improv @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Comedy Night @ Best Fish Taco in Ensenada 8PM FREE
Not for Nothin’ @ Echoes Under Sunset 8PM FREE
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
Sleepaway Camp @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
King of Kong: The Musical @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5

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/Starts 6PM/Lottery/20 spots available/3 min./No purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
IO WEST 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:15PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8PM/Lottery/5 min./1 drink min.
THE MOTH @ ZANZIBAR 1301 W. 5th St., Santa Monica, CA/Doors open 7PM/Starts 7:30PM sharp/Stories only on theme of “rush"/5 min./10 spots only/Lottery/$8 cover
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
BYBLOS 1964 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 item min.
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 7:45PM/Ends 9:30PM/5-7min.
THE OTHER DOOR 10437 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/To get a booked spot, email mouthypants@gmail.com by Monday at 5 PM/20 names will be chosen at random/Sign-up for 20 lottery spots starts at 7:30 at the show/Go to facebook.com/mouthypantscomedy for more details
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
SABOR Y CULTURA 5625 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM/First come, first served/7 min./No purchase necessary
DAVE’S BAR 708 Broadway, Glendale, CA/Starts 9PM/first come, first served/one item min./8-10 min.
PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9PM/Ends 10PM/Lottery
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 10:30PM after booked show/Ends 12AM/No purchase necessary
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

There Will Be a Sam Kinison Biopic with Josh Gad Playing Sam Kinison

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There Will Be a Sam Kinison Biopic with Josh Gad Playing Sam Kinison

You should all be excited that a biopic of comedy legend Sam Kinison is closer to becoming a reality. A Kinison biopic has been in the works for awhile, especially since he passed away tragically before he was 40 by getting hit by a teenage drunk driver (In fact, there’s even a great oral history of Sam Kinison’s time in Houston by Kinison expert Julie Seabaugh today over at Chicken Scratch Comedy)

Also, here’s a fun fact: Richard Pryor and Sam Kinison both grew up in Peoria, Il. As people have tried for years, we wonder which movie covering the life of either Richard or Sam will come out first.

Baron Vaughn Redefines Term “Black Nerd”/Does Great Set on Ferguson

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We’re really glad that Baron Vaughn got to share the perfect balance he’s struck between silliness, being very insightful, and really funny with The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson audience last night.

Watch his wonderful set on Ferguson here.