The amazing Todd Glass wrote a memoir entitled The Todd Glass Situation: A Bunch of Lies about My Personal Life and a Bunch of True Stories about My 30-Year Career in Stand-Up Comedy that from just reading the title you get exactly what it will cover and will want to get a copy.
It’s available on pre-order now for a June 3rd release, so start off your day today reserving a copy.
After plenty of interviews and Kickstarter projects, documentary director Mike Celestino is finally coming out with his finished documentary That’s Not Funny that offers a closer look on the comedic material that often sparks outrage, the comedians responsible, and their explanation of why they do said material.
When we were seeing this project being developed, there were plenty of great interview bytes from Kyle Kinane, Paul Provenza, Jackie Kashian, and more that you’d probably want to hear their two cents on this issue.
Watch the trailer for That’s Not Funny here.
Vulture Is Having a Festival a One Hell of a Comedy Night
The first ever Vulture Festival is coming this May in NYC and they’ve programmed quite the line-up for their evening of comedy at The Bell House including Billy Eichner, Mike Birbiglia, Chelsea Peretti, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, and Jessica Williams.
We hope that Billy Eichner does Billy On The Street-esque bits throughout the evening, wandering throughout the audience.
Jim Rash discusses the finer points of attractiveness, specifically being “TV ugly” and working on The Descendants, The Way Way Back, and Community on Paul F. Tompkins’ Speakeasy.
As many Jewish families get ready to commemorate Passover tonight and several other people do their annual Googling of what Passover is as a refresher course, it would be a great time to watch this splendid short film from Matt Porter, Shiksa, starring the very funny Leo Allen.
ON THE HORIZON
The Tinkle Twins @ Nerdmelt Showroom Thurs. Apr. 17th 9PM $8 in adv., $10 at door
The Mike Eagle Show @ The Mint LA Thurs. May 1st 9PM $8 in adv., $11 at door
COMEDY CRAWL
TNT Improv @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Comedy Night @ Best Fish Taco in Ensenada 8PM FREE
Performance Anxiety @ The Pleasure Chest 8PM $7
Rise Up! @ Three Clubs 8PM FREE
Ben Roy @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $10/2 item min.
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
Book of Mormon @ Pantages Theatre 8PM $35-$135
Unpopular Opinion @ Westside Comedy Theater 8:30PM $5
Tig Has Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30 (stand by only)
Blamblamblam!!! @ R-Bar 9PM FREE
Sleepaway Camp @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Victory Lap @ The Virgil 9PM FREE
Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Brendon Small & Steve Agee Are BAKED @ The Baked Potato 9PM/10PM $20
Laugh Attic Comedy @ State Social House 9PM FREE
Apres Ski @ Three Clubs 9:30PM FREE
Comedy vs. Science: Crackign the Code @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/Stand-up, sketch, improv all welcome/5 min.
GRINDHOUSE CAFE 1051 N. Havenhurst Dr., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Steve Hernandez and Paul Laier
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 5:45PM/Lottery/20 spots available
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
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
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 W. Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM/Sign-up is lottery/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 7:45PM/Ends 9:30PM/5-7min.
33 TAPS 6263 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM/First come, first served/4-6 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Doug Dixon and April O’Connor
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 10:30PM after booked show/Ends 12AM/No purchase necessary
PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:45PM after booked show/Lottery
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
THE COMEDY STORE BELLY ROOM 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Roast battle between 2 comedians at end/Hosted by Brian Moses and Rell Battle
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107-A El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 11PM after TNT Improv/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served
Grand Budapest Hotel Becomes Wes Anderson’s Highest-Grossing Movie Surpassing $100 Million Mark
Seemingly across the board, everyone loves Grand Budapest Hotel and the numbers are showing it. As a movie that started in limited release and expanded to a modest number of theaters compared to usual multiplex fare, it’s wonderful to see Grand Budapest Hotel make it past $100 million in gross ticket sales.
Even more fascinating is the fact that the majority of that $100 million came from overseas and Moonrise Kingdom and Royal Tenenbaums still made more money, for now, than Grand Budapest Hotel domestically. We can only wonder what this means for Anderson’s next movie and how big it might be in scope, cast, and budget.
Mike Birbiglia left a great voicemail for Pete Holmes when The Pete Holmes Show got picked up for more episodes.
By “great”, we mean hilariously mean. Watch and listen here.
If you’ve ever wondered what goes into Conan O’Brien’s signature pompadour, here’s a little inside the look from this weekend’s MTV Movie Awards that you will show “exactly” how.
Christian Finnegan’s New Special “The Fun Part” Now on Netflix
Netflix continues to be on a roll with comedy specials as the very funny Christian Finnegan has just released his The Fun Part today.
Go ahead and take a long lunch and stream it now.
Coming out of Sundance this year, the amazing Jenny Slate stars in Gillian Robespierre‘s Obvious Child a dark romantic comedy as a stand-up comedian who has a one-night stand, then gets pregnant. She debates the idea of abortion, telling the guy, and more in what looks very promising, especially with a cast that boasts Gabe Liedman, Gaby Hoffman, David Cross and Jake Lacy.
Luckily, we only have to wait until the Summer, specifically June 6th to see it. Watch the trailer here.
Stephen Colbert to Visit David Letterman on The Late Show Next Tuesday
The passing of the torch of The Late Show begins next week when Stephen Colbert visits David Letterman on The Late Show yet again.
Perhaps, the ceremony will be marked by Colbert going in and out of his character, which could just be him switching Dartmouth and Northwestern?
Ben Roy’s brand new comedy album No Enlightenment in Sobriety is one of the best listens we’ve had of a comedy album this year. A mix of wonderfully profane imagery, raw honesty, and the sheer power of Ben’s voice make for one hell of a time.
Pick up a copy now, please, here.
ON THE HORIZON
Midnight RUnderbelly @ Echoes Under Sunset Sat. Apr. 19th 10PM FREE
Guy Branum Presents Talk Show: The Game Show @ Nerdmelt Showroom Mon. Apr. 28th 8PM $8 in adv., $10 at door
COMEDY CRAWL
Not Safe for Work @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM FREE
The Super Serious Show @ The Virgil 8PM $7 in adv., $10 at door
Book of Mormon @ Pantages Theatre 8PM $35-$165
Meltdown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
Uncle Lou’s Safe Place @ Echoes Under Sunset 9PM No cover/One item min.
Full Throttle Comedy @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $10/2 item min.
Extra Credit @ The Clubhouse 10PM FREE
OPEN MIC RUN
PANINI GARDEN 2715 Main St., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Jordan Likover
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/3 min./No purchase necessary
ICE HOUSE STAGE 2 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/4 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 drink min.
CORKY’S LOUNGE 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/No walk ins/Must sign-up in advance at jaketaveren@monkeyheadconcepts.biz/Starts 7PM/pre-booked spots 10-12 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Daniella Arce
OPEN MICHELLE @ WILDE THISTLE 3456 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Female performers only/5-7 min./One item min./
ZOEY’S CAFE 185 E. Santa Clara, Ventura, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/10 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Samantha Ross
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 w/one drink min./Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
THE OYSTER HOUSE 12446 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA/Starts 10PM/Ends 1AM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Gary Carver
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/First come, first served/1 item min.
HOUSE OF TACOS 5616 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
O’HARRA’S BAR 1000 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/Lottery/3-5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Justin Williams
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served
It’s just another nice, surrealist reminder that Louie is back May 5th on FX.
Following his first appearance on The Pete Holmes Show, “The Nice Boy” played by Nate Fernald, returns to, again, show Pete Holmes how to do wholesome humor.
Comedy Line-up for Bonnaroo 2014
Bonnaroo is not too far from now, specifically June 12-15th, and their comedy line-up is shaping up quite nicely.
TJ Miller, Hannibal Buress, Craig Robinson & The Nasty Delicious, Taran Killam, Rory Scovel, Neal Brennan, Seth Herzog, Emily Heller, and many more to be announced are set for Manchester, TN and should not be missed if you’re planning on going.
Maya Rudolph’s Variety Show Special Premiering in May on NBC
Indeed, The Maya Rudolph Show is premiering on NBC on May 19th at 10PM and is set to have Fred Armisen, Chris Parnell, Craig Robinson, Kristen Bell and more. Musical guests such as Janelle Monae will be on the special as well making for what could be almost an SNL episode from 10 years ago.
Dan Soder got invited back to do stand-up again on Conan and tell us all of how great a Gin Rummy player his grandma is (i.e. she’s ruthless).
Tom Scharpling and Real Estate could almost do an entire musical special comprised of music videos.
Here is the latest evidence featuring Andy Daly, vampire skateboarders, and lots of pottery. Lots of it.
In anticipation of Last Comic Standing’s return on May 22nd at 9PM on NBC, this latest promo shows two of damn funny comics in Randy Liedtke and Joe Machi.
Hopefully, they make it through several rounds. Watch the promo here.
The second season of The Walsh Brothers Great and Secret Comedy Show is here from CC:Studios and it’s so good we’re going to stop making you read this description, so you can watch.
ON THE HORIZON
Surprise with Rob & Sofiya Sat. Apr. 19th 8PM $5
Good Looks Tues. Apr. 29th 8PM FREE
COMEDY CRAWL
Bangin’ on a Trashcan with Rachel Bloom @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
Book of Mormon @ Pantages Theatre 8PM $35-$165
the casual @ High Fidelty LA 8PM FREE
Dinner with Friends with Brett Gelman and Friends Premiere @ Rockwell Table & Stage 8PM FREE w/RSVP
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Sarah Silverman & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 9PM $30 (stand by only)
The Comedy Garage @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery 9PM FREE
Jubilation! @ Theatre 6470 9PM FREE
Kinda Sketchy Comedy Show @ Hyperion Tavern 9PM FREE
Little Joy @ Little Joy Cocktails 9PM FREE
The Tinkle Twins @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9:30PM 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
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/lottery
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served
ZAPATA VIVE 101 S. First Ave., Arcadia, CA/Sign-up 6:45PM/Lottery/20 spots only/5 min./Hosted by Paula Johnson
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign up is 12PM at Facebook page/See http://www.facebook.com/BombShelterComedyfor more info and to sign up/First 23 spots guaranteed on Facebook/Lottery for remaining spots/Starts 7PM/One drink min./5 min./Hosted by John Silver & Ryan Pfeiffer
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min.
FANATIC SALON 3815 Sawtelle Blvd., Culver City, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9:30PM/$5 cover/7 min./water and coffee provided/Hosted by Lydia Robinson
THE COMIC BUG 1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA/Starts 7:15PM/3 min./mixed in with booked spots/No purchase necessary
LOADED 6377 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/15 spots only/7 min./No purchase necessary
RAFA’S LOUNGE ART GALLERY 1836 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/10 spots/Lottery/3 min./Mixed in with booked spots/Hosted by Scott Luhrs
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
IT’S A GRIND 247 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served
INDIA’S FLAVOR 156 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA/Sign-up 9:15PM/Starts 10PM/Hosted by Atif Myers
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM after Main Room show
NBC Passes on David Koechner Variety Sketch Show
With the announcement of Maya Rudolph’s variety sketch special, you might have guessed that the David Koechner variety sketch show that NBC ordered a pilot of was unfortunately done for at NBC.
Hopefully, it can find a home elsewhere. Perhaps, it might even find that home at 11:30PM at Comedy Central that will be open next year.
NYC based Take Care, Brush Your Hair shows the dark side of compliments if you seek them out to hard.
Basically, the harder you force a compliment, the funnier it will be to people watching. Give “Compliments” a watch here.