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Please Watch a Wonderful Set by Joe Zimmerman on Ferguson

November 21, 2013
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The very funny Joe Zimmerman had quite the stand up set last night on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferugson. Because of it, doctors may need to change nomenclature, the next presidential biopic may already be in the works, and some good news for someone with the last name Zimmerman has finally arrived.

Watch the set here.

John Goodman, Paul Rudd, Jimmy Fallon/Justin Timberlake to Host Saturday Night Live in December

November 21, 2013
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John Goodman, Paul Rudd, Jimmy Fallon/Justin Timberlake to Host Saturday Night Live in December

All we’re saying is that these are three upcoming episodes of Saturday Night Live set for December are ones you might want to plan to watch. 

Perhaps, given the timing, there’ll be a great Inside Llewyn Davis sketch?

MTV Didn’t Pick Up ‘Nikki & Sara Live’ For a 3rd Season

November 21, 2013
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MTV Didn’t Pick Up ‘Nikki & Sara Live’ For a 3rd Season

First Totally Biased is off the air and now Nikki & Sara Live won’t get a 3rd season. The announcement comes from Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer on their great podcast You Had To Be There, which was part of the reason they got a show in the first place, with their staff at Sara’s apartment. 

We know that there are probably solid financial aspects, demographic and branding research behind why MTV isn’t keeping Nikki & Sara Live on the air, but we’re really shocked about this and probably whatever MTV is going to have as a replacement.

Jon Stewart Makes a NYC-Chicago Pizza Truce

November 21, 2013
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Apparently, this pizza war has gotten a little out of hand since Jon Stewart laid down the hammer of Chicago’s Deep Dish style pizza last week.

In a move that many parts of our government on either side of the aisle could take note from, Jon makes a move to actually try Chicago style pizza and offer reconciliation, of course, with NYC style.

Watch the “pizza healing” begin here.

Steve Buscemi, Dustin Hoffman, and Method Man Join Adam Sandler in ‘The Cobbler’

November 21, 2013
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Steve Buscemi, Dustin Hoffman, and Method Man Join Adam Sandler in ‘The Cobbler’

For those of you waiting for Adam Sandler to take his next role that was akin to ones he had in Punch Drunk Love and Reign Over Me, this Tom McCarthy (director of Win Win) directed indie comedy project, The Cobbler, might just be it.

Also, having Steve Buscemi, Dustin Hoffman, and Method Man added to the cast doesn’t hurt.

Here’s a Trailer for Fox ADHD’s Newest Show, The Lucas Brothers Moving Co.

November 21, 2013
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Fox ADHD has its latest series coming from the very funny NYC comedy brother duo, The Lucas Brothers, in Lucas Bros. Moving Co. While the series would seem just about them being brothers in part of a moving company off the title, it’s, of course, more than that and looks promising from the trailer.

There’s a preview this Sat. Nov. 23rd at 11:15PM on Fox, but for now, check out the trailer for Lucas Bros. Moving Co. here.

LA Comedy Rundown 11/22/13

November 22, 2013
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ON THE HORIZON
Suprise with Rob & Sofiya Sat. Nov. 23rd 9:30PM $5
Comedy, Rock, & Revolution w/Lee Camp @ Fake Gallery
Fri. Dec. 13th 8PM $10

COMEDY CRAWL
Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
The Manifesto Show @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Unnecessary Evil @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $10
Annie Lederman @ Flappers Claremont 8PM/10PM $20
Jimmy Pardo @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Your Mom’s House Podcast @ Ice House Stage 2 8PM $12/2 drink min.
Myq Kaplan @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $10/2 item min.
The Latest Show @ Hollywood Hotel 10PM No cover/1 drink min.
Diamond Lion @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5

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
UCB THEATRE 5919 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/Lottery/5 min./10 spots only
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

Comedy Central Orders Asylum Comedy Pilot From Nick Turner & Lee Rubenstein

November 22, 2013
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Comedy Central Orders Asylum Comedy Pilot From Nick Turner & Lee Rubenstein

Two very funny people in Nick Turner and Lee Rubenstein get a comedy pilot order from Comedy Central. 

Yet, another good recent move (in addition to ordering a pilot of The Chris Gethard Show and renewing Adam DeVine’s House Party)  by Comedy Central and we hope they keep it up.

And Here’s the Trailer for Girls Season 3

November 22, 2013
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We don’t know how long you think you’ve been waiting for the next season of HBO’s Girls, but know that we’ve all waiting the same time whether you think it’s relatively short or way too long.

With that said, here’s the trailer that’s been a long time coming for season 3 of Girls and it’ll make the premiere slated for next year seem like too long of a wait for how promising it looks.

Jimmy Pardo Attempts to Get Through a Story on Conan

November 22, 2013
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Here is more evidence of Jimmy Pardo being great on Conan in trying to tell a story, but getting caught up in being Jimmy Pardo.

Watch the clip now.

Stephen Fry To Return As Host For BAFTA Film Awards

November 22, 2013
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Stephen Fry To Return As Host For BAFTA Film Awards

It will be Stephen Fry’s 9th time hosting the prestigious British awards ceremony, which is a feat that we thought no one would get to in this current era of awards presentations because people on Twitter demean whoever happens to be hosting, no matter if they’re actually good or not.

HBO Developing Comedy from Diablo Cody and Oprah Winfrey

November 22, 2013
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HBO Developing Comedy from Diablo Cody and Oprah Winfrey

Diablo Cody is having a nice year in doing a TBS talk show pilot, developing a series with Jack Black, Amanda Lund, and Matt Gourley at Fox, and now developing another series with, you did read that headline right, Oprah Winfrey at HBO.

So, 2014 could be a banner TV year for Cody and Oprah WInfrey, we’re guessing, really liked Juno.

Amazon Studios Original Series “Betas” Now Available

November 22, 2013
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Amazon Studios Original Series “Betas” Now Available

Amazon Studios’ second original comedy series Betas just dropped today with first three episodes available to watch for free.

The hilarious Jon Daly stars in it, so maybe check it out soon.

Rodney Dangerfield Finally Gets Respect with Retrospective Website

November 22, 2013
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Rodney Dangerfield Finally Gets Respect with Retrospective Website

Rodney Dangerfield’s wife Joan Dangerfield launched a site in his memory and somehow was able to snatch the URL www.rodney.com as well as make it like a high class museum. It features clips of Rodney, and exhibits, if you will, showcasing his wonderful career. 

Also, you can win Rodney Dangerfield’s Cadillac, so perhaps check it out soon.

See A Little of What We’re Excited About with ‘Rick and Morty’ with This Trailer

November 22, 2013
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Again, we saw a preview of Adult Swim’s latest animated series Rick and Morty from Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland this week and it was fantastic.

Luckily, there’s this trailer to sort of back us up and get you excited to watch the series premiere on Dec. 2nd 10:30PM on Adult Swim.

LA Comedy Rundown 11/23/13

November 23, 2013
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ON THE HORIZON
Tiki Tugboat @ Hollywood Improv Wed. Nov. 27th 8PM $10/2 item min.
Margot Leitman’s Holiday Tell All @ iO West 8PM $5

COMEDY CRAWL
Hate Mail @ The Clubhouse 7PM FREE
Annie Lederman @ Flappers Claremont 7PM/9PM $20
Brendon Small & Friends @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $18/2 item min.
Jimmy Pardo @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Garfunkel & Oates @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 9PM $25 (stand by only)
Talking Heads with Terrence Newman @ Echoes Under Sunset 9:30PM FREE
Surprise with Rob & Sofiya 9:30PM $5
Matt Braunger & Friends @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $18/2 item min.
Tournament of Nerds @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10 (stand by only)
12 Shiny Nickels @ Westside Comedy Theater 11PM $10
The Late Live Show with Joe Kwaczala @ iO West 11:30PM $5
Jensen Karp & Sean O’Connor Live Reading: The Boys Are Back in Town @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5 (stand by only)
The Tomorrow Show! w/Ron Lynch Presents Crapshoot @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8

OPEN MIC RUN
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 3PM/Ends 7PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Travis McFarland
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.
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.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts around 11:30PM/lottery

Ron Burgundy Goes Over Unexpected Portions of His Memoir on Conan

November 23, 2013
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In addition to Anchorman 2 coming out soon, Ron Burgundy’s memoir Let Me Off at The Top! covering so many aspects of the news legend’s life just got released. Burgundy (and not Will Ferrell) stopped by Conan to talk about the lesser expected chapters of his book like a certain type of survival tips.

Watch the clip here. 

Bill Cosby and Sarah Silverman’s Long Awaited Comedy Specials Both Airing This Saturday

November 23, 2013
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Bill Cosby and Sarah Silverman’s Long Awaited Comedy Specials Both Airing This Saturday

If you haven’t connected the dots, this is going to be a pretty big night for stand-up comedy, or really comedy in general, with Bill Cosby’s Far From Finished and Sarah Silverman’s We Are Miracles airing back to back, 8PM on Comedy Central and 10PM on HBO, respectively.

Watch Adrienne Iapalucci in Her Letterman Debut

November 23, 2013
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Last night, NY based Adrienne Iapalucci made her Letterman stand up debut and did so well that she got invited to the couch (even though that’s not in this clip). 

Watch her first set on The Late Show with David Letterman here.

Andy Kindler Taping an Album in December

November 23, 2013
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Andy Kindler Taping an Album in December

The hilarious Andy Kindler has decided to take this most recent comedy chunk and make it into album material by recording a comedy album at UCB Theatre here in LA. 

On Dec. 3rd and 5th at 9:30PM, Kindler will tape his very next comedy album and you absolutely shouldn’t miss out, especially to see how meta Andy might get with his own jokes.

LA Comedy Rundown 11/24/13

November 24, 2013
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ON THE HORIZON
Underbelly 1 Year Anniversary Sat. Nov. 30th 9PM FREE
An Evening with Daniel Sloss @ iO West Tues. Dec. 3rd 8PM $5

COMEDY CRAWL
Crashbar @ The Clubhouse 7PM FREE
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
Uncabaret @ First and Hope 8PM $20-$30
Comics and Comics @ Long Beach Laugh Factory 8PM $20-$30/2 drink min.
Harmontown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
Top Story Weekly! @ iO West 8PM $5
Neil Hamburger & Special Guests @ The Satellite LA 9PM $8
Power Violence @ Theatre 6470 9PM FREE
The Revolution @ The Lexington 9PM FREE
Super Kudzu @ iO West 9PM $5
French Toast @ Taix 9:45PM FREE
The Chatterbox @ Hollywood Improv 9:30PM $10/2 item min.
Yo, Yolanda: A Charity Show for The Philippines @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $25
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.
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Zane Golia
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

David Letterman Is “Fascinated” by Ken Burns’ The Address

November 24, 2013
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David Letterman Is “Fascinated” by Ken Burns’ The Address

David Letterman was just blown away by legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns ‘The Address’ where several celebrities read The Gettysburg Address in montage. In fact, he liked it so much that he decided to play a clip at The Late Show.

Well, we tried our best to not spoil this quick bit, but CBS’ social media team had other ideas. 

As Chill.com Is Done with Comedy Specials, Dec. 15th Will Be Last Day to Get Them

November 24, 2013
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The news that Chill.com is done with producing comedy specials to distribute broke a few weeks ago, but there’s still time before they are completely finished with them.

This means that if you bought Maria Bamford’s Special Special Special, Ari Shaffir’s Passive Aggressive, or Tom Rhodes’ light sweet crude, then you have until Dec. 15th to download them (if you haven’t already for some reason). 

We’re sure that these will pop elsewhere soon enough, but for now, you’ve been warned to claim them while you can.

The Black List Expands to Include Television, Web Series, and Series Pilots

November 24, 2013
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The Black List Expands to Include Television, Web Series, and Series Pilots

What used to be the word-of-mouth hot list of unproduced screenplays known as The Black List has expanded into an entire of network that allows for blind submissions, professional evaluation services of shorter form screenwriting that includes TV, web content, and more.

As to whether your comedy web series pilot has potential to make it to the actual highly publicized and circulated Black List has yet to be seen, but it wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility.

‘Last Call With Carson Daly’ Carries On With New Format Focusing on Interviews

November 24, 2013
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‘Last Call With Carson Daly’ Carries On With New Format Focusing on Interviews

Last Call with Carson Daly will remain on the air despite rumors, but much more stripped down from when the show first started. The show will now center around interviews, which have been the highlight of the show, many that feature great comedy folks like Marlo Meekins, Deon Cole, The Sklar Brothers, Key & Peele, Chris Elliott, and more.

Click the link to watch their interviews now. 

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