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LA Comedy Rundown 12/8/14

December 8, 2014
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ON THE HORIZON
An Evening with Sean Patton @ Nerdmelt Showroom Tues. Dec. 9th 9PM $5
The Final Drunken Tales of Shame & Glory @ Monty Bar Mon. Dec. 15th 8:45PM FREE

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Bastard @ Bar Lubitsch 8PM $5
Behind the Bookcase with Jay Larson @ Bar Covell 8PM $5
Hot Tub with Kurt Braunohler and Kristen Schaal @ The Virgil 8PM $5 in adv., $8 at door
Santa-thon 2014, hosted by Fred Willard @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30
Swallows Comedy Hour @ Spitz Los Feliz 8:30PM FREE
Louis CK @ The Comedy Store 9PM $20 at door (tickets available at 9AM)/2 item min.
The Dollop LIVE w/Special Guest Patton Oswalt @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
FRINGE with JC Coccoli @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Pretty, Pretty Pony @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM FREE
Dirt @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
NERDMELT SHOWROOM 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/3 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/End 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
IO WEST 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:15PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8PM/Lottery/3-5 min.
ANCHOR BAR 2675 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, CA/Starts 7PM/Sign-up at evan@dudelyjones.com/4-5 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
THE GOOD NIGHT 10721 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 7:45PM/Ends 9:30PM/Lottery/3-5 min./1 item min./Hosted by Ever Mainaird, Lisa Laureta, Ryan Walker, and Caitlin Bergh
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:15PM/Lottery/One item min./Hosted by Jay Weingarten
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
BREWDOG PUB 8300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:45PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5-7 min./Hosted by Pamela/1 item min.
THE PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/3 min./Lottery/1 item min./Hosted by Meg Swertlow, Wanjiko Eke, Chloe McGovern
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary

Jon Benjamin and Eugene Mirman’s Flotsam General Store Now Taking Orders for Their Mystery Sacks

December 8, 2014
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Several weeks ago, we reported on the artisanal, small batch mystery sacks that were going to be sold by Jon Benjamin and Eugene Mirman at The Flotsam General Store. 

We’re happy to tell you that you can now buy for those closest to you or the weird co-worker you got in a round of Secret Santa or even yourself, your very own Flotsam General Store Mystery Sack filled with “artfully-curated, hand-conceived item”. 

Please note that only the small sack is available right now, but a limited run of a 1000 will go soon as do all artisanal, small batch things put together Brooklyn are.

Here’s Another Promo for Season 4 of Girls

December 8, 2014
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If the trailer for season 4 of Girls has only left you wanting more (as it is supposed to do), you’re in luck today.

HBO has put up another promo for this latest season. 

Still, you will have to wait until Sun. Jan. 11th at 9PM to catch the season premiere, but, for now, you can just alternate between watching the trailer and the promo.

Bo Burnham To Go On Nationwide “Make Happy Tour” Starting Feb. 2015

December 8, 2014
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From Vancouver to LA to Atlanta to Durham, NC and everywhere in between 20 other cities in between will get a chance to see the amazing Bo Burnham embark on his latest tour starting Feb. 24th and going through Mar. 29th succinctly named The Make Happy Tour. 

Tickets go on sale this Friday and they’re probably going to go quick, so set a reminder right now.

Watch Trailer for Bisexual Indie Comedy “Appropriate Behavior”

December 8, 2014
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Desiree Akhavan has written, directed, and starred in her feature film debut Appropriate Behavior that’s already, without a theatrical release, gotten a nomination for a Spirit Award. 

You could take note of the movie off of that alone, but there are way more intriguing things of note about it.

It follows Akhavan as a bisexual who has yet to come out to her Persian family living in NYC and all the inherent pressures of such a life that comes from all angles. The trailer promises something wry, acerbic, vulnerable, and darkly funny and, basically, we’re into this whole mix in Appropriate Behavior.   

Watch the trailer here and then watch it in select theaters Jan. 16th, 2015.

Cameron Crowe’s Showtime Comedy Pilot “Roadies” Gets a Cast

December 8, 2014
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(via Deadline)

Cameron Crowe’s Showtime comedy pilot “Roadies” has just locked its cast. Luke Wilson, who had an excellent turn in Skeleton Twins this year,  Imogen Poots, Keisha Castle-Hughes, and Peter Cambor will all play a touring rock band’s road crew making for a sort-of workplace comedy set behind-the-scenes at a rock concert.

Roadies definitely seems like the perfect bridge for Crowe to get into TV and we can’t wait to hear the soundtrack he has in store for us.

Conan O’Brien PayPal Sketch Is Probably More Effective Than Previous PayPal Ads

December 8, 2014
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We’re not absolutely sure if this delightfully bizarre sketch on Conan was actually a plug for PayPal or not, but whether it is or isn’t, it’s still pretty damn funny and has gotten us thinking about PayPal. That’s how ads are supposed to work, right?

Anyways, watch this sketch that starts off with Conan getting his sweater stolen…

The League Is Coming Back to FXx for One More Season

December 8, 2014
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Good News & Bad News @theleaguefxx is coming back for one last season. #7Years2Networks549DickJokes

— Paul Scheer (@paulscheer)

December 8, 2014

It’s impressive to see any comedy series making it to seven seasons these days. It’s even more impressive to see one that centers on a fantasy football league like The League has just done. 

They’re getting a seventh and final season at FXx, which is news perfectly punctuated by Paul Scheer’s hashtag #7Years2Networks549DickJokes.

Rachel Feinstein Gets Comedy Central Pilot Produced by Amy Schumer

December 9, 2014
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(via Deadline)

Comedy Central is ramping up their development slate with a whole lot of exciting projects like shows hosted by Kurt Braunohler and Nikki Glaser and now they’ve added a show starring Rachel Feinstein.

The untitled project will be produced by Amy Schumer and will feature Feinstein’s characters and remote segments like when Feinstein went out to streets of NYC to see if guys could detect if she was playing dumb or not. 

Note how Schumer, with her series, stand-up, Trainwreck, and now this series is slowly building an empire. 

Kyle Kinane’s “I Liked His Old Stuff Better” Coming Out in Jan.

December 9, 2014
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Death of the Party and Whiskey Icarus are two brief two snapshots of the comedic genius that is Kyle Kinane. Since their releases, Kyle has gained a deservedly very loyal following that will be excited for any news of his next release of, well, anything really.

So, all of you should be thrilled like we are to hear that it’s only a month away until Kinane’s next hour “I Liked His Old Stuff Better” comes out with complete with amazing accompanying art from Dom Gianneschi. 

LA Comedy Rundown 12/9/14

December 9, 2014
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ON THE HORIZON
BuzzFeed Live: IRL, OMG! @ The Federal Bar Thurs. Dec. 11th 7PM $10
Hannibal Buress @ The Mint Tues. Dec. 16th 11:15PM $22 in adv., $25 at door

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Doug Loves Movies @ UCB Franklin 7PM FREE
The Goddamn Comedy Jam @ Lyric Theatre 8PM $12
Comedy Living Room in Hollywood 8PM FREE w/RSVP (RSVP Full)
Comedy Night 3 Year Anniversary @ Best Fish Taco in Ensenada 8PM FREE
Performance Anxiety @ The Pleasure Chest 8PM $7
Cleftclips Presents: An Evening with Hush Money @ The Virgil 8PM $5
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
Blamblamblam!!! @ R-Bar 9PM FREE
Sleepaway Camp @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
An Evening with Sean Patton @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $5
Hound Tall with Moshe Kasher @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5
Flyover Comedy @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $10/2 item min.
Roast Battle @ The Comedy Store Belly Room 10:30PM FREE
Toledo Rep Presents @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
Those Magnificent Moms! present: Jesus B’day @ UCB Franklin 11PM $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
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.
KIBITZ ROOM @ CANTER’S 419 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 7:30PM/Lottery/No over the top vulgarity/6 min. w/any purchase, 3 min./without/Hosted by Burt Teplitzky and Danny McDermott
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/5 min.
WANG’S PLACE 120 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/One item min./6 min.
PEDONE’S PIZZA 1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 7:45PM/Ends 9:30PM/5-7min.
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/mixed mic 
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
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 W. Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM/Sign-up is lottery/No purchase necessary
88 CHINESE & SUSHI 418 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./$5 min. purchase/Hosted by Cindy Liebman
THE PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:45PM/Lottery/4.5 min./after booked show
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.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served

USA Network Renewing “Playing House” For 2nd Season

December 9, 2014
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(via Deadline)

Well, after the network sitcom bloodbath we had a few weeks ago, it’s refreshing to hear of a comedy series getting actually renewed. Luckily, the renewed series is USA Network’s Playing House starring Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, which, apparently did well on VOD platforms rather than being aired on USA.

So, it’ll return later in 2015 and episodes will hit VOD platforms before they actually air. If doing so becomes a trend for other shows because people don’t want to watch TV on air, we wouldn’t be surprised at all.

Sony Hackers Demand “The Interview” Be Pulled

December 9, 2014
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(via The Wrap)

The hacker group currently known as The Guardians of Peace behind the mass hacking of Sony have reportedly demanded, in a note, that The Interview, a movie following the assassination of North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un be pulled from being screened at all. 

So far, it seems all of Sony, especially the top brass, is being doxxed in addition to Sony’s current theatrical releases being leaked. North Korea was suspected to have a connection with these hackers given how they’ve called The Interview “an act of terrorism” in past months, but they have denied any involvement.

Currently, The Interview is still scheduled for its Christmas release date.

A few things we’re wondering: 

1) Have The Guardians of Peace or anyone in the North Korean government actually seen The Interview yet?
2) If they have, is it any good?
3) Would the U.S. Government or U.S. based hackers react to remotely the same degree if a foreign nation made a movie about assassinating our President?
4) Do they realize this is a comedy from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg who promised that they were not going to put too many dick jokes in their TV adaptation of Preacher for AMC and ruin it?
5) Could they have picked a worst time for the U.S. public to care about this whole ordeal with Ferguson, Eric Garner, Cosby, etc. happening right now? 
6) While this hack is indeed damaging to Sony, The Interview will probably pull in a way bigger opening weekend now given all of this controversy.

Pete Holmes Was Back on Conan Last Night

December 9, 2014
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Pete Holmes sat down with his former boss, Conan O’Brien, to catch up, talk the strangest autographs that he has had to give now and, of course, the pranks that Holmes pulls on his Dad whose hearing is slowly fading.

Maybe Pete will get a show where random weird people yell at him on the street?

Barack Obama Proves He Might Be The Funniest POTUS on The Colbert Report

December 9, 2014
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During his administration, President Barack Obama has proven himself to be quite the comedian. He has shined every year at The White House Correspondents Dinner, did one great episode of Between Two Ferns, slow jammed the news with Jimmy Fallon, and he, just last night, has done The Colbert Report’s The Word segment as The Decree and absolutely delivered. 

Watch Obama take Colbert’s host chair for a spin, then all three parts of his interview with Stephen and you’ll see why he might be U.S. History’s funniest Commander-In-Chief.

Conan O’Brien Decides to Sell Real Wood Emojis for Charity and They Have Already Sold Out

December 9, 2014
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Much to the surprise of everyone watching Nick Offerman make handcrafted wooden emojis on Conan recently, the wooden emojis were not available for sale.

However, enough people wanted to buy them that Conan O’Brien has partnered with Tilt.com to make a limited run of 100 of these wooden emojis and have all the proceeds go to the Children’s Defense Fund Action Council.

Conan and Andy Richter explain further here.

At a $100 a pop, they have already sold out. Perhaps, they’ll do more of this type of thing in the future and we can all get a screeching jet pack racoon like Amanda Seyfried.

Showtime Developing Corporate Espionage Comedy from David J. Rosen and Marc Webb

December 9, 2014
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(via Deadline)

Showtime is really beefing up on the comedy side on these days. They already have Happyish recast with Steve Coogan, Cameron Crowe and his “Roadies” pilot, and Rachel Bloom starring in the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend pilot.

Now, they’re developing a corporate espionage comedy entitled Professionals from David J. Rosen and Marc Webb, who directed 500 Days of Summer. Perhaps, it’s somewhere along the lines of Michael Clayton as a comedy then?

Above all else, this might be more proof of how comedy as an entire genre is currently migrating in droves to cable and online. 

Hush Money Delves Deeper Into the Role of The First Black Stormtrooper

December 10, 2014
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The Star Wars Force Awakens trailer has got pretty much all of us excited about a galaxy far, far away again, especially since there are all these brand new developments.

One such thing to note is the presence of a black stormtrooper played by John Boyega. Hush Money sketch “has” an exclusive look into what went into the being the first black stormtrooper in the Star Wars universe.

Watch it all here.

Comedy Central Announces Series Premiere Dates for “This Is Not Happening” and “Big Time in Hollywood, FL”

December 10, 2014
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We’re all excited for the return of Broad City, Kroll Show, and the premiere of Larry Wilmore as host of The Nightly Show on Comedy Central.

However, Comedy Central has more up its sleeve, as it announced today, including the premiere of two brand new series, high concept comedy about “the biz" Big Time in Hollywood, FL and the great storytelling series This Is Not Happening Hosted by Ari Shaffir. 

This Is Not Happening will make its series premiere with a bunch of the most out there experiences as told by comedians on Thurs. Jan. 22nd at 12:30AM. Big Time in Hollywood, FL will premiere a few months after on Wed. Mar. 25th at 10:30PM.

Set reminders on your mobile devices accordingly.

Jon Stewart Admits One Factual Error on The Daily Show While Various Pundits/D.A’s Let Stewart Have It

December 10, 2014
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Jon Stewart makes fun of how the news is reported four nights a week on The Daily Show on Comedy Central. As The Daily Show does routinely grill various newscasters, pundits, etc. on a nightly basis, it would be natural for them to want to grill Stewart on anything that they can.

So, when a District Attorney from San Bernardino County pointed out one factual error by Stewart on a segment on Ferguson, Fox News and the like had a field day. 

Last night, Stewart admitted, on air, that he was wrong, but also pointed out that the field day that pundits were having on Stewart steered the conversation away from questioning the methods of the police and the lack of oversight on that, 

LA Comedy Rundown 12/10/14

December 10, 2014
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ON THE HORIZON
Rudy Casoni The Christmas Shitbird Sings Songs From His XXX-Mas Record S’No Balls @ Steve Allen Theater Fri. Dec. 12th & Wed. Dec. 17th 8PM $10
The Apple Sisters Happy Holidoozy Merry Christ-mess Special @ Schkapf Wed. Dec. 17th 8PM $15 at door

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM/7:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Cerberus @ Casa 0101 Theater 8PM Donations of canned food accepted
Highly Recommended Comedy Show @ Ye Olde King’s Head 8PM FREE
Hilarity for Charity Presents: Indulgence @ Lyric Theatre 8PM $8-$18
Brendon Small Presents The Purge @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $12
Comedy Underground with Dave Attell @ The Comedy Store 8PM $20/2 item min.
Little Esther Goes Through Your Stuff @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
Literary Death Match @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30
Meltdown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
A New Stand-Up Show @ Copper Still Bar at Jaragua 8:30PM FREE
Backyard… A Comedy Show @ The Backyard 8:30PM FREE
Radio Picture Show @ The Virgil 8:30PM $8
Facebook @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5 
Lip Service @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $5
Extra Credit @ The Clubhouse 10PM FREE
Revolver @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5 (stand by only)

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/1 item min.
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
THE GRANDVIEW MARKET 122210 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/Mixed mic/4 min. for comedy/1 song for musicians/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Justin Lentz
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/4 min. w/o drink, 7 min. w/drink/Hosted by Phil Gould
PALADINO’S 6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Thomas Fraser
PHO KING DELICIOUS 9350 Corbin Ave., Northridge, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/Mixed mic/No purchase necessary/Hosted by David Relyea
THE MOTH @ BUSBY’S EAST 5364 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Doors at 7PM/Starts 7:30PM sharp/5 min. stories on theme of “saved” only/10 spots only/Lottery/$8 cover
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.
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/mixed mic
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
CORK’S LOUNGE 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Starts 8:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Adrienne Airhart
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
THE WINCHESTER ROOM 6522 San Fernando Rd., Glendale, CA/Starts 10PM/First come, first served/7 min./Hosted by Anthony Mojica and Nikki Wantz
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’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 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery/3-5 min./1 item min.
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

Norman Lear on The Daily Show

December 10, 2014
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The TV legend Norman Lear stopped by for a nice long chat with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show to promote his new memoir Even This I Get to Experience.

Stewart goes through Lear’s unbelievable career and also finds that All In The Family probably wouldn’t make it to air today. You’re going to want to watch this for brush up on your sitcom history.

Here’s The First Trailer Disney Pixar’s for “Inside Out”

December 10, 2014
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There has been a lot of build up to Disney Pixar’s latest original animated feature Inside Out over the last year or so, especially since with how the movie depicts how human thoughts and emotions work through an adorable set of characters voiced by the likes of Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, and more.

The teaser gave us a little taste of what that might be like as well as a rundown of Disney Pixar’s filmography.

Now, the first full trailer is here and we think that Disney Pixar has got another heartwarming, funny hit on their hands.

Inside Out hits theaters Jun. 19th, 2015.

David Letterman to Officially Sign Off From The Late Show on May 20th

December 10, 2014
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(via Deadline)

We’re on the threshold of the tectonic plates of the late night talk show world shifting.

Next week, Craig Ferguson will end his run at The Late Late Show and James Corden will take over three months later on Mar. 9th at CBS.

Also, next week, Stephen Colbert will end his run at The Colbert Report and Larry Wilmore will premiere The Nightly Show on Jan. 19th at Comedy Central.

Today, CBS announced that David Letterman’s final day as host of The Late Show will be Wed. May 20th, which is oddly a Wednesday rather than the usual end of the week send off. 

So, this only leaves one date left for the next era of late night and that is when Stephen Colbert officially starts at The Late Show. 

Season 3 of “No, You Shut Up with Paul F. Tompkins” Will Be Half Hour and Premieres This Thursday

December 10, 2014
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While late night is still a week away from beginning to change its guard, season 3 of Fusion‘s No, You Shut Up with Paul F. Tompkins, which has quietly been in the works until recently, is premiering tomorrow. 

Not only are we excited for Tompkins to debate more puppets and guests on more crucial issues of our time, but we’re even more excited that they’ve gone from a 15 min. show to a whole half hour as detailed in Fusion’s recent chat with Tompkins. 

So, tune into to Fusion (here’s how to get Fusion if you don’t have it) tomorrow and every Thurs. at 10:30PM for the brand new and expanded No, You Shut Up with Paul F. Tompkins.

Oh, if you can’t wait until tomorrow, you can watch the premiere on Apple TV.

[Pssssst. Season 3 of @NoYouShutUp doesn’t premiere ’til Thursday night, but you can see our season premiere on Apple TV RIGHT NOW] #NYSU3

— Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) December 10, 2014

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