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Jack Black and Tim Robbins to Star in HBO Comedy ‘The Brink’

November 14, 2013

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Jack Black and Tim Robbins to Star in HBO Comedy ‘The Brink’

The HBO dark political thriller comedy from Jerry Weintraub, Jay Roach and Roberto Benabib now has a pretty solid starring cast in Jack Black and Tim Robbins and we can only hope that this could possibly be a Dr. Strangelove for television.

Rory Scovel and Pete Holmes Wonderfully Goof Around and Question Cemeteries

November 14, 2013

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Having Rory Scovel on The Pete Holmes Show only leaves room for the highest form of goofing off as opposed to a traditional interview and makes for a whole bunch of fun in taking forever to do a bit of Rory’s, slam cemeteries, and more that you won’t see during most other late night interviews save for maybe Ferguson or Conan.

Watch parts one, two, three, and four now please.

Trailer for FXx’s Animated Series ‘Chozen’

November 14, 2013

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While FXx is letting go of Totally Biased, it’s bringing on an animated series that’s giving the Eastbound & Down treatment to the rap game. ‘Chozen’.

Featuring the voices of Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress, Method Man, Kathryn Hahn, and more, you should definitely give the trailer a watch. Chozen premieres Mon. Jan. 13th.

‘Parks and Recreation’ and ‘Eagleheart’ Return Tonight; Ground Floor Premieres

November 14, 2013

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After what we’re sure you think is a really long break, both Parks and Recreation and Eagleheart are back on the air tonight as well as the premiere of TBS’ Ground Floor which features the hysterical Rory Scovel (just watch his amazing interview with Pete Holmes that we posted below).

Basically, it’s a great night of TV that should go like this:

Parks and Recreation on NBC 8PM
Ground Floor on TBS 10PM
Eagleheart on Adult Swim 12AM

Jim Gaffigan Is Still Killing It Talking About Food on Conan

November 14, 2013

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Honestly, Jim Gaffigan should have a show on The Food Network or The Travel Channel for the countless hours of hysterical jokes he has had on food around the world.

Watch him showcase more great material on food on Conan last night here and here.

LA Comedy Rundown 11/15/13

November 15, 2013

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ON THE HORIZON
The Blind Barber’s Secret Show @ The Blind Barber Wed. Nov. 20th 8PM FREE w/RSVP
Jay Larson @ Hollywood Improv Fri. Nov. 29th 8PM $15/2 item min.

COMEDY CRAWL
Brand New Ball @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
Cristela Alonzo @ Brea Improv 8PM/10PM $15-$17/2 item min.
The Manifesto Show’s 2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Three Man Tournament @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Lost Moon Radio 8PM $15
Almost Ladies @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe 8PM FREE
Maria Bamford @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
The Swarm @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
Peachy Keen @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Hello Giggles: After Dark @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
The Higgs Weldon @ Neon Venus Theatre 9PM FREE
Lady to Lady @ Echoes Under Sunset 9:30PM FREE
Mike O’Connell & Friends @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $10/2 item min.
Diamond Lion @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5
Camp! @ The Clubhouse 11:30PM FREE
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World @ New Beverly Cinema MIDNIGHT $8

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
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
PANINI GARDEN 2715 Main St., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Ends 9PM/Lottery/Hosted by Solange Castro
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/First come, first served/5 min./1 drink min.
BOB’S ESPRESSO 5251 N. Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7:30PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary
SABOR Y CULTURA 5625 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/Sign-up is a lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary
TAO COMEDY STUDIO 7466 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./$5 cover includes drink
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery

“@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” Gets 40 Week Order From Comedy Central

November 15, 2013

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“@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” Gets 40 Week Order From Comedy Central

We feel like this is one of the rare occasions where we had little doubt that a show like this would get renewed and then, that actually happened instead of us scratching our heads as to what networks are thinking by listening to increasingly irrelevant Nielsen ratings.

Well, we cannot wait for more “@midnight” coming soon as well as the barrel fun of awesome comedians that America will get to see for the first time.

Bill Cosby Talks About Being on The Tonight Show While on The Tonight Show

November 15, 2013

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Bill Cosby has been a fantastic comedian throughout the tenures of the hosts of The Tonight Show.

Watch the comedy legend talk about one of his performances on a Tonight Show of the past while talking to Jay Leno on the current Tonight Show in a great comedy history lesson.

John Oliver Leaving The Daily Show to Star in HBO Show That Sounds a Lot Like The Daily Show

November 15, 2013

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John Oliver Leaving The Daily Show to Star in HBO Show That Sounds a Lot Like The Daily Show

Just like that scene at the beginning of Inception where Cobb impresses Saito at the covert audition, HBO must have been really impressed with the Summer of John Oliver at The Daily Show and are giving him his own show that looks at politics, culture, and more (seemingly much like The Daily Show).

That only leaves us to wonder if there is a heir apparent in mind now for Jon Stewart?

Chris Elliott Makes a Sad Stomach on Conan

November 15, 2013

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Chris Elliott has been on a tear through late night as of late in promotion of Eagleheart and his appearance last night on Conan was no different as he made a sad stomach and we’re going to leave the description just at that to not ruin it for you.

Watch the hijinks here.

The Simpsons Will Be Available to Stream Through FXx

November 15, 2013

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The Simpsons Will Be Available to Stream Through FXx

No longer will you need to have the stacks of DVD box sets around your house of The Simpsons as FXx has made a deal to stream them exclusively online.

That’s over 500 episodes to binge watch, so get ready.

Jon Stewart’s Deep Dish Pizza Rant Causes Cold Pizza War with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel

November 15, 2013

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Jon Stewart plus pizza, for whatever reason, equals comedy gold. We honestly believe that Jon could probably do close to a half hour special on pizza based off his rant against Donald Trump on NYC pizza and now, this latest rant on Chicago pizza vs. New York’s.

Watch Stewart take down deep dish pizza spectacularly to the point where Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel sent a retort in pizza form in a sort of cold pizza war stand off.

‘Brody Stevens: Enjoy It’ to Premiere on Comedy Central December 1st

November 15, 2013

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‘Brody Stevens: Enjoy It’ to Premiere on Comedy Central December 1st

This means that Brody Stevens will have two shows going at the same time with his new show at VPN, Positive Push, and his original digital series at HBO that now has transitioned into a full fledged TV show, Brody Stevens: Enjoy It on Comedy Central starting next month.

Even with all of that, Brody has still managed to do around 2500 warm up performances for shows, which we can only attribute to #positiveenergy.

LA Comedy Rundown 11/16/13

November 16, 2013

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ON THE HORIZON
All Things Comedy @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Wed. Nov. 20th 8:30PM $25
Happy Contest Time @ 3 Clubs Tues. Dec. 3rd 8PM FREE

COMEDY CRAWL
The Cornetto Trilogy @ Egyptian Theatre 5PM $11
Minor League Harold Night @ The Clubhouse 7PM FREE
Cristela Alonzo @ Brea Improv 7PM/9PM $15-$17/2 item min.
Iron Comic @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
Lost Moon Radio 8PM $15
Maria Bamford @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Brew Haha @ Marissa’s Backyard 9:30PM Donations accepted
Bestie x Bestie @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10 (stand by only)
Graham Elwood @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $18/2 item min.
12 Shiny Nickels @ Westside Comedy Theater 11PM $10
The Late Live Show with Joe Kwaczala @ iO West 11:30PM $5
The Tomorrow Show with Ron Lynch @ 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 ½ 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.
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./first come, first served/one drink min.
BREWDOG PUB 8300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/4-8 min./Mixed mic/1 item min.
PEPPER’S GHOST @ THE MACHINE PROJECT 1200D N. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/Ends 9:30PM/stage is “pepper’s ghost” installation (performer will be technically off stage, then projected to audience)/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/email machine@machineproject.com for more details
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts around 11:30PM/lottery

Season 2 of Legit Adds Carrie Fisher as Hollywood Executive

November 16, 2013

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Season 2 of Legit Adds Carrie Fisher as Hollywood Executive

Since the move from FX to FXx, essentially leaving basic cable, there have been growing pains as we’ve seen in Totally Biased getting cancelled. Still, there have been good moves in The Simpsons deal as well as adding Carrie Fisher to Jim Jefferies’ Legit.

Despite Being Unnecessarily Abused While Performing, Moshe Kasher and Nick Thune Shine in This Web Series

November 16, 2013

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Made Man’s latest comedy web series Laugh Trek pits Moshe Kasher and Nick Thune in various stand up competitions that are sort of needlessly difficult and torturous like doing a set over loud electronic music or in front a retirement home crowd.

Still, despite all of that, Moshe and Nick manage to pull off some pretty damn funny stuff. Watch them do stand while K-Pop is playing in the background and/or in front of an adult dodge ball team fully armed to bean them with balls if they’re not funny.

Paul Feig Developing ‘The Heat’ Spinoff Focusing on Jamie Denbo and Jessica Chaffin

November 16, 2013

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Paul Feig Developing ‘The Heat’ Spinoff Focusing on Jamie Denbo and Jessica Chaffin

2014 is going to be a busy year for Paul Feig just like 2013 was. With developing this spinoff of ‘The Heat’, he already has many other projects in the works including a Peanuts movie.

Sarah Silverman Appears on Kimmel and Both Think It’s Totally Fine

November 16, 2013

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You would have no idea that Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel have dated from Silverman latest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Old friends bring boxes of each other’s stuff on national television to return, right?

Watch parts one and two.

LA Comedy Rundown 11/17/13

November 17, 2013

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ON THE HORIZON
Hot Tub w/Kurt Braunohler & Kristen Schaal feat. Paul F. Tompkins @ The Virgil Mon. Nov. 18th 8PM $5 in adv., $8 at door
Hound Tall with Moshe Kasher @ UCB Theatre Thurs. Nov. 21st 9:30PM $5

COMEDY CRAWL
Crashbar Improv @ The Clubhouse 7PM FREE
Cristela Alonzo @ Brea Improv 7PM $15-$17/2 item min.
Sean O’Connor and Julian McCullough @ Irvine Improv 7PM $15/2 item min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
Catsby @ Asylum Lab 8PM FREE
Rick and Morty Preview Screening @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8PM FREE w/RSVP
UnCabaret @ First and Hope 8PM $20-$30
The End of The World Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8PM FREE
Chatterbox Comedy @ The Chatterbox 9PM FREE
Neal Brennan & Friends @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $5
Power Violence @ Theatre 6470 9PM FREE
Top Story Weekly w/Rick Overton @ iO West 9PM $5
French Toast @ Taix 9:30PM FREE
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5 (stand by only)

OPEN MIC RUN
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.
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One drink min.
THE PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 8:45PM/Lottery/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Harry Moroz, Pedro Salinas, and Sarah Morisano
PIG N’ WHISTLE 6714 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/6 to 8 min./Mixed mic/5 min.
COCK N BULL 2947 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/5 min./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
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Zane Golia

Book About Andy Kaufman By Bob Zmuda and Lynn Margulies Comes Out Next Year

November 17, 2013

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Book About Andy Kaufman By Bob Zmuda and Lynn Margulies Comes Out Next Year

Logic would say that a book by two of the closest people to Andy Kaufman should clear everything up regarding Andy, especially as it’s being touted as a “tell all” book, but we’re just going to wait and see about that.

When the book comes out next year, perhaps, Kaufman had more hoaxes planned posthumously, which wouldn’t be entirely surprising, would it? We’re hoping it’s just the truth so no one would have to deal with anything like the random publicity stunt over a week ago that someone pulled at The Andy Kaufman Award Finals.

Amazon Studios’ “Alpha House” Now Available to Watch, First 3 Episodes Free

November 17, 2013

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Amazon Studios’ “Alpha House” Now Available to Watch, First 3 Episodes Free

Amazon’s first comedy web series, Alpha House, created by the renowned Garry Trudeau and starring John Goodman is now up online to watch.

The first 3 episodes are even free to the public, so we’ll see how Amazon fares with original comedy content amidst Netflix, Yahoo, Funny or Die, College Humor, Above Average, Comedy Central, HBO, etc.

Steve Martin Was Awarded an Honorary Oscar Last Night

November 17, 2013

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences created the Governor’s Awards to make the Oscars telecast shorter giving Hollywood it’s own sort of private night with a presentation of just the honorary awards.

The telecast to our knowledge doesn’t seem shorter, but, that aside, we’re glad that Steve Martin got to give a long, heartfelt speech without being played off for his much deserved honorary Oscar.

Sean O’Connor Recording His Comedy Album Next Month in Bloomington, Indiana

November 17, 2013

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Sean O’Connor Recording His Comedy Album Next Month in Bloomington, Indiana

Sean O’Connor is one of the comedians that the LA comedy scene gets spoiled with because he’s so damn funny and happens to live here. Thus, we get to see him be so damn funny a lot, but, the rest of you will hear more from Sean, especially those in attendance at his upcoming album taping at The Comedy Attic in Bloomington, Indiana.

Do not miss out on this if you can make it Dec. 12-14th.

LA Comedy Rundown 11/18/13

November 18, 2013

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ON THE HORIZON
Dave Waite @ Flappers Yoo Hoo Room Fri. Nov. 29th 7:30PM/9PM & Sat. Nov. 30th 7PM/9PM $15/2 item min.
The Best of McSweeney’s Internet Tendency @ Time Travel Mart Mar Vista Sun. Dec. 8th 7PM $20 (includes book)

COMEDY CRAWL
An Sho(w) @ Molly Malone’s 8PM $5
Hot Tub with Kurt Braunohler & Kristen Schaal @ The Virgil 8PM $5 in adv., $8 at door
Drunken Tales of Shame & Glory @ Monty Bar 8:45PM FREE
Cindy Crawford Comedy Show @ MiMoDa 8:30PM $8
Steve Benaquist’s Big & Tall Show @ Ham & Eggs Tavern 8:30PM FREE
Monday Night Improv @ The Clubhouse 9PM FREE
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/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Starts 6PM/Mixed mic/No purchase necessary
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.
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
8 ESPRESSOS 11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 7:45PM/Female performers only/No purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
GROUND ZERO USC 615 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA (nestled between 3 dorms approximately one block North of the intersection of Figueroa Ave. and Exposition Blvd.) USC student sign-up 7:30PM/Non-student sign-up 7:45PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/Limited # of slots/7 min./No purchase necessary
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 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/lottery/No purchase necessary
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary

Egypt’s ‘Daily Show’-Style Program “El Bernameg” Breaks With Private Station

November 18, 2013

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Egypt’s ‘Daily Show’-Style Program “El Bernameg” Breaks With Private Station

Due to being pulled off the air last minute most likely relating to the satirical nature of El Bernameg, the show is going somewhere else to hopefully not be so censored.

We were pleasantly surprised to find that El Bernameg was still around given everything that has been happening in Egypt recently.