Monday, Dec. 1st marks the return of one of the most awesomely bizarre shows on TV, The Heart, She Holler.
Adult Swim renewed the series for a third season earlier this year and announced that Scott Adsit is joining the cast.
So, that will be one Monday that we’re absolutely looking forward to. By the way, you can catch up on the whole series on Adult Swim right here.
(via Deadline)
BAFTA LA are set to make a pretty good line of recipients for their Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy. Last year, Sacha Baron Cohen was honored with the distinction and it was just announced today that the one and only Julia Louis-Dreyfus will be the next in line to get the award.
If you’re not already watching Veep, hopefully this is another very forceful nudge in encouraging you to do so.
The very funny Daniel Sloss from the UK is thankfully making the rounds on late night here in America. He’s gone from doing Conan to getting a set in at The Late Late Show before Craig Ferguson ends his run there.
Watch that very set from Sloss right here.
(via The Hollywood Reporter)
Timothy Hallinan’s novel series that follow private eye Junior Bender are not only getting adapting for TV, but are being done so by the amazing Eddie Izzard.
NBC has made a script commitment to the project thus far and we’d be curious to see it goes further as Junior Bender juggles being both a high class thief and a detective. If this ends up going to series, it might be act as a nice companion/foil to The Mysteries of Laura.
Interestingly enough, Izzard is not attached to star though the role seems pretty perfect for him.
Ron Funches pretty much do anything is delightful and worth your time.
So, if he’s doing a cooking show, no matter what happens in it, it’s absolutely worth your time and you should start watching it right now.
Without further adieu, here’s the first episode of Funch Time with Ron Funches and guest Matt Braunger on Funny or Die.
Twin Peaks isn’t the only thing coming back from the last millennium in the near future.
The New Line reboot of the ‘Vacation’ franchise starring Ed Helms has lined up its great cast also featuring Christina Applegate, Charlie Day, Keegan Michael-Key, and more.
Now, this new Vacation has a premiere date set for a year from now in Oct. 2015, which will happen well before Twin Peaks returns in 2016. So set reminders on your smartphone/calendar now.
While the sounds of the absurd stampede of fun that is Superego might sound like they are indeed concocted in a secret laboratory, the podcast is often recorded in a living room.
You can watch here and see what’s really going on during a recording of a sketch featuring Andy Daly as the infamous Don Dimello (i.e. all of them can’t help but bust up).
For over 30 years, The Sundance Institute has found and fostered some of the best and most original voices in film. In just the last few years, they’ve started to expand their scope with their New Frontier Lab, helping artists in different mediums develop. This New Frontier Lab has even included a specific focus on storytelling since 2011.
The New Frontiers Storytelling Lab, this year, has selected two great comedic storytellers in Hasan Minhaj and Greg Walloch and Hasan’s solo show to be one of the few to be in this highly exclusive program.
Having seen plenty of Hasan and Greg’s stories, you should be on the watch for what will come from this.
ON THE HORIZON
Henry Phillips Special Taping @ Lyric Theatre Thurs. Oct. 16th 8PM/10PM $8
Mike Tyson Mysteries Premiere Party @ Theatre at Ace Hotel Sun. Oct. 19th 7PM FREE w/RSVP
COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM/7:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Before You Were Funny @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
Justin Willman’s Magic Show Pilot @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM FREE
Comedy Night @ Best Fish Taco in Ensenada 8PM FREE
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
This Show Was on My Vision Board @ Akbar 8PM FREE
Simon Amstell @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30
Sleepaway Camp @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Babe Island @ Bigfoot Lodge 9PM FREE
Happy Contest Time @ Three Clubs 9PM FREE
Newsreaders @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM FREE
Roast Battle: Roastmaster’s Choice @ The Comedy Store 9PM FREE
We’re Having Fun Here @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
College Humor Live LA @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
Harmontown Screening @ Cinefamily 10:40PM $12
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
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
THE MOTH @ ZANZIBAR 1301 5th St., Santa Monica, CA/Doors open 7PM/Starts 7:30PM sharp/Stories on theme of “confrontation”/Lottery/5 min./10 spots only/$8 cover
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.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
KIBITZ ROOM @ CANTER’S 419 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 7:30PM/Lottery/6 min. w/$5 purchase, 3 min./without/Hosted by Burt Teplitzky and Danny McDermott
THE COMEDY STORE BELLY ROOM 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 8:30PMLottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Brian Moses and Rell Battle
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
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 W. Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM/Sign-up is lottery/No purchase necessary
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
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10PM/First come, first served/4 min./1 item min.
VOILA ART GALLERY 518 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts MIDNIGHT/Follows booked show/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served
(via EW)
Though it’s been around two years since its last episode, The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret is now set to return next year for its 3rd season.
IFC has just announced the renewal, though the return of the whole cast has yet to be confirmed.
Yesterday, Twin Peaks was announced to return after decades off the air and today, The Increasingly Poor Decision of Todd Margaret got renewed after a two year hiatus. Let your imagination run wild with what could possibly get renewed tomorrow after a long “break”.
Key & Peele know that some people believe in the power of prayer so intensely, they like describing it in a very way that is a tad aggressive.
Of course, when they take that idea and run with it, the power of prayer becomes very NSFW, but damn funny. Watch it uncensored here and be glad that you’re not a demon of any kind.
Kill Rock Stars has made their latest comedy release another good one following albums from Kurt Braunohler and Hari Kondabolu.
Cameron Esposito’s album “Same Sex Symbol” is out today from their label and you should most certainly pick it up today along with all the accompanying buttons, stickers, and t-shirts.
Yes, there are Esposito Same Sex Symbol buttons, stickers, and t-shirts you can get in addition digital download or physical CD of Esposito’s great, personal, heartfelt stand-up.
(via Deadline)
The first look deal that Will Arnett’s production company Electric Ave. has at CBS has just paid its first dividends. CBS has bought their project that would adapt Johanna Stein’s How Not To Calm a Child on a Plane into a comedy series.
No talent is attached as of yet and the format (single camera or multi-cam) is still up for discussion, but perhaps this and Tommy Johnagin’s sitcom is the start of a new vein in comedy in development at CBS.
This most recent episode of Speakeasy with Paul F. Tompkins features Ed Helms and a journey through his rise from The Daily Show to The Office to The Hangover and more.
In the interview, it’s specifically fascinating on how Helms had to strategize his correspondent work on The Daily Show because he normally is a very nice person.
Tony Sam’s very first comedy album Scaredy Cat is now available for you to enjoy from Stand Up! Records.
Please pick it up and enjoy Tony’s one-of-a-kind voice, literally and figuratively, which strikes a great balance between a genuine silliness and unfiltered candor.
In case you haven’t noticed, today’s a pretty great day for comedy album releases.
We’re not sure if Nerdist is trying to keep up with the pace of pilot and script orders of networks or not, but they might be well on their way to doing so.
Last week, Hound Tall with Moshe Kasher was Nerdist’s latest addition to their network of podcasts and now, Lies with Sara Schaefer is the newest addition in association with WNYC.
The show itself sounds like an absolute fun ride as Sara and a guest are required to lie about and improvise everything. The first guest is Jim Gaffigan who talks about beauty and gymnastics, two things that Gaffigan “exemplifies” completely, so you should listen and subscribe now.
(via Deadline)
While there was a bit of confusion as to what Jemaine Clement was up to with doing a show over at HBO, Clement next film role is clear cut.
James C. Strouse’s People Places Things will star Clement as a struggling graphic novelist that juggles family, heartbreak, etc. On top of that, there’s a very solid supporting cast in Stephanie Allynne, Jessica Williams, and Regina Hall.
It shouldn’t be surprising if this makes the rounds on the film festival circuit once it’s finished.
ON THE HORIZON
Bo Burnham & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Mon. Oct. 20th 8:30PM $30
John Oliver @ City National Grove of Anaheim Thurs. Nov. 20th 8PM $45
COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Room 101 Outdoor Charity Show @ Tree People 8PM Donations accepted
Super Secret Comedy Show @ Lyric Theatre 8PM $9-$18
Brian Finkelstein’s First Day Off in a Long Time @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $12
What Do You Know? Live! @ Comedy Central Stages 8PM FREE w/RSVP
Meltdown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
Facebook @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
“Harmontown” @ Nerdmelt Showroom 10:45PM $12
OPEN MIC RUN
THE COMEDY STORE PATIO 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Josh Martin
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 COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
CORK’S LOUNGE 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/For spot 7PM-8:30PM must sign up in advance at jaketaveren@monkeyheadconcepts.biz/For spots 8:30PM-10PM sign-up at venue before pre-booked show/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Danielle Arce
PALADINO’S 6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Thomas Fraser
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.
THE GRANDVIEW MARKET 12210 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/Mixed mic/4 min. for comics/1 song musicians/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Monika Scott and Morgan Jay
JON LOVITZ COMEDY CLUB 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/3-5 min./1 drink min./$3 valet parking w/validation or take free tram from bottom of hill (Lankershim Blvd. x Universal Hollywood Dr.)/Hosted by Aaron Harvey
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
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10:30PM/Mixed mic/4 min. or 2 short songs/First come, first served/One item min./Hosted by Adam Feuerberg and Tim Delone
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/First come, first served./1 item min.
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 11PM/Lottery/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Geoffrey Feldman
HOUSE OF TACOS 5616 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
O’HARA’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
While the majority of your TV watching probably comes by the way of your DVR or an online streaming service, it might be well worth your time to invest in Rick and Morty Season 1 now on DVD and Blu-ray.
Not convinced by one of the funniest shows of this year coming out in a form that you can have to yourself with extras and a Morty comic? Well then, we’ll let Rick & Morty puppets as well as real life Mr. Meseeks do the talking.
After having made feature length movies and going on a nationwide comedy festival tour, Funny or Die has just made their next step in expanding their brand with Funny or Die News.
Funny or Die News is “…very excited to discover and explore, crafting a world where news junkies and humor fans can find common ground,” according to Editor Dan Abramson.
There will be plenty of written articles that will give you all your news FoD style and there’s an accompanying Tumblr so you don’t have to add another bookmark to web browser.
Given the parallels between the two and their satirical bent, we’d be curious to see if Funny or Die News and Clickhole would ever have a hip-hop-style feud with each other.
(via EW)
The latest guest starring roles on Brooklyn Nine-Nine not only are going to Stephen Root and Sandra Bernhard, but they will be coming on to the show as the parents of Gina/Chelsea Peretti and Charles/Joe Lo Truglio, respectively.
We’re expecting to see plenty of .gifs that intercut between these episodes and Office Space and King of Comedy.
Jon Stewart fell ill last night to the point where he could, for the night, not fulfill his duties as host of The Daily Show. So, filling in for him, was Daily Show correspondent Jason Jones who tussled back and forth with another Daily Show correspondent/his wife Samantha Bee.
On top of all of those hijinks while Jon’s not at home, Jones and Bee enjoyed a reunion interview with former correspondent Wyatt Cenac and some nice pie.
Who knows what these kids will get into if Jon’s not home again?
While the fate of a Ghostbusters sequel still hangs in the balance, a new reboot is definitely moving forward with Paul Feig.
Announced today by Feig himself on Twitter, he will be making a reboot of the franchise with an all female Ghostbusters squad. Katie Dippold, writer of The Heat and Parks and Recreation, is set to co-write the script with him, which means there is more traction in The Ghostbusters franchise towards seeing something on screen in the not so distant future.
Hopefully, that’s some time in late 2015/early 2016/soon so the drought of Ghostbusters in our lives can be over.
Bob Odenkirk is ready to get going on a roll for these next months as he has Better Call Saul coming up on AMC, releasing a stand-up album, Amateur Hour, in Nov., and also, just this week, has released a book A Load of Hooey.
It’s a compilation of written pieces from the mind of Odenkirk, so you need it’ll be one hell of a read. Pick A Load of Hooey here and make sure to go to the release party at Largo on Oct. 28th.
Rick Mclaren was a real man that really tried to form his very own Republic of Texas back in the 1990s. Of course, Texas is still a state in the U.S.A today, so his attempt did not go the way he had planned.
Given the remarkable, absurd actions he took in trying to stand off as a new governing body independent of the red, white, and blue, an indie comedy, The Republic of Rick, telling Mclaren’s story was made and has worked its way around the film festival circuit including Slamdance.
Watch the trailer for Republic of Rick here and ponder what their Ebola situation would be like in Texas if Mclaren had succeeded.