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The Chris Gethard Show Will Return to Public Access in April Awaiting Decision From Comedy Central

February 13, 2014

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The Chris Gethard Show Will Return to Public Access in April Awaiting Decision From Comedy Central

The Chris Gethard Show has taped its pilot for Comedy Central and is now awaiting the final call from network brass as to whether to give the series a greenlight or not.

You’ll be happy to know that, in the interim, TCGS will return to doing regularly scheduled episodes on public access starting in April. Hopefully, they get the greenlight and there won’t be too much more gaps in not having new Gethard to watch.

Yep, The President of Dumb Starbucks Is/Was Nathan Fielder

February 11, 2014

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Yep, The President of Dumb Starbucks Is/Was Nathan Fielder

Indeed, there was a “Dumb Starbucks” that was open for about two days on Hillhurst Ave. in Los Feliz here in LA. It wasn’t sanctioned in any way by Starbucks, but that didn’t matter because it was operating as a parody.

That being said, Nathan Fielder, of course, was behind this whole gag, but, due to not having a proper permits to serve food, Dumb Starbucks is currently shut down.

Take note all marketing firms/ad agencies: this was way better than a teaser/trailer for the next season of Nathan For You.

Line-up For Comedy Central’s ‘The Half-Hour’ For 2014

February 11, 2014

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Line-up For Comedy Central’s ‘The Half-Hour’ For 2014

This is a really solid line-up for this year’s half hour specials coming through at Comedy Central. The likes of Kurt Braunohler, Ron Funches, Fortune Feimster, Chris Gethard, Mark Normand, and more will be part of the 2014 edition of The Half Hour.

In fact, many of these folks deserve a hour special, but we’ll settle for seeing them doing 22 min. on TV for now.

Power Violence’s Whitmer Thomas Joins Comedy Central Pilot ‘Crazy House’

February 8, 2014

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Power Violence’s Whitmer Thomas Joins Comedy Central Pilot ‘Crazy House’

The Comedy Central pilot Crazy House by the amazing Nick Turner and Lee Rubenstein just gets better and better.

First off, it’s a comedy pilot from Turner and Rubenstein, which is already great and now, great indie comedy group Power Violence’s Whitmer Thomas will play opposite Turner.

Just to see what this would be, we want to see this picked up to series.

Here’s The Very First Trailer of Andy Daly’s Review on Comedy Central

February 6, 2014

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It’s just more great Andy Daly news today as the first trailer for his upcoming Comedy Central show Review premiering Thurs. Mar. 6th has just dropped. Andy Daly as Forest MacNeil will review life itself. Sound good? You bet it does.

The trailer certainly promises something great, so watch it now.

Kumail Nanjiani Wanted So Bad To Be Cool

February 5, 2014

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Like many of us, Kumail Nanjiani wanted so badly to be cool and it would devastate him any set back he encountered from being considered cool.

Watch his story of “cool betrayal” in this latest episode of CC:Studios’ This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir.

The Colbert Report and Veep Win at WGA Awards

February 3, 2014

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The Colbert Report and Veep Win at WGA Awards

Amidst everything else that was happening over the past few days, The WGA Awards were presented and The Colbert Report and Veep took home prizes for comedy.

So, we’re sure if you’re team lost yesterday and you were really into it, be glad about two of the funniest shows on TV getting writing honors.

Replace All Reality Shows in a House with Kroll Show’s Making Friends

January 31, 2014

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The fake reality show (isn’t that redundant?) Making Friends from Kroll Show seems more true to life and more entertaining than any other competitive reality show that forces people to live together.

Also, Pete Holmes hosts/pleads contestants to make friends. Watch and enjoy here.

‘Broad City’ Sets 18-City U.S. Tour

January 30, 2014

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‘Broad City’ Sets 18-City U.S. Tour

From Philadelphia to Chicago to Austin to Denver to Seattle to LA and so many other places in between and beyond, Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson of Broad City are touring live throughout the U.S.

As far as comedy tours go these days, that’s pretty extensive and it leaves little reason to not catch one of these shows (i.e. they’re really funny and one of the cities on the tour is probably reasonably close to you)

Hannibal Buress’ New Hour Special Premieres on Comedy Central March 29th

January 29, 2014

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Hannibal Buress’ New Hour Special Premieres on Comedy Central March 29th

As part of his deal at Comedy Central, the hysterical Hannibal Buress will be premiering his brand new hour in a couple of months. If you’ve seen Hannibal around recently, just like you might have seen him over the last few years, the hour is probably going to be pretty great.

Also, this means we’re going to get a special from Todd Barry and Hannibal Buress in the same month, so look out for that.

The Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project and Review Coming in Feb/Mar.

January 24, 2014

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The Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project and Review Coming in Feb/Mar.

You might have heard that the amazing Andy Daly has a brand new podcast coming up at Earwolf called The Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project as well as his upcoming Comedy Central series Review premiering soon.

Well, you can replace “soon” with Thurs. Feb. 6th for The Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project and Thurs. Mar. 6th 10PM for Review. Make event reminders for both ASAP even though you have several weeks to do so.

Broad City Premieres Tonight on Comedy Central

January 22, 2014

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Broad City with Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson makes its world premiere tonight on Comedy Central at 10:30PM.

It’s pretty great (watch this episode if you don’t believe us), so don’t miss it.

Chris Gethard Gives Update on Pilot/Promises The Heart of TCGS Is Intact

January 22, 2014

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Chris Gethard and co. have been hard at work on their Comedy Central pilot and have been a little off the radar.

Gethard, here, gives an update on how the pilot is going and ensures that the spirit of the show will remain the same despite what some people think in going from a public access show to a Comedy Central pilot.

Neal Brennan’s Comedy Special Women & Black Dudes Premieres Tomorrow Night

January 17, 2014

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This Saturday at midnight, Neal Brennan’s comedy special Women and Black Dudes is premiering on Comedy Central.

Watch a semi-animated clip of the time he met Barack Obama and then be sure to catch the special tomorrow night.

Please Stay at airbnbs From Minds of Rory Scovel, Jon Dore, and Beth Stelling @midnight

January 15, 2014

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A new game from “@midnight with Chris Hardwick” has comedians think up of airbnb listings that you would not stay at.

Thanks to Rory Scovel, Jon Dore, and Beth Stelling, we found places that we both would never would want to stay at, but are curious for how disturbingly funny they are.

Watch the clip here.

Comedy Central Orders Natasha Leggero Pilot From Red Hour & Standup Special

January 15, 2014

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Comedy Central Orders Natasha Leggero Pilot From Red Hour & Standup Special

A pilot for a Victorian era parody reality show co-starring Riki Lindhome and a stand up special is coming to Comedy Central from Natasha Leggero.

Whether there’s a correlation or not, we’d like to think this is what happens when you justly defend your comedy that needs no apology because it’s funny.

Season 2 Premiere of Kroll Show Tonight

January 14, 2014

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Season 2 Premiere of Kroll Show Tonight

10:30PM Comedy Central tonight will be the premiere of season 2 of Kroll Show.

Read this several more times so you’ll have muscle memory kick in and you won’t forget to watch.

Comedy Central Picks Up Big Time in Hollywood, FL & Moonbeam City to Series

January 10, 2014

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Comedy Central is doubling down in their series greenlights today with picking up Big Time in Hollywood, FL produced by Ben Stiller and the animated Moonbeam City, produced by Conan’s Scott Gairdner and Rob Lowe with Lowe, Kate Mara, Elizabeth Banks, and Will Forte all doing voices.

So, it’s a pretty good day for Comedy Central.

Even at 12AM, Chris Hardwick Has To Know How To Navigate Censors

January 9, 2014

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Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” is on at midnight, which should be late enough to not censor most words/images.

Yet, those FCC rules still hold up for some reason as you’ll see Hardwick explain during a taping of “@midnight”.

Oh, you’re watching “@midnight” right? It’s back on four days a week on Comedy Central at the self-titled time.

Kurt Braunohler to Launch His Comedy Central Web Series at Riot LA

January 6, 2014

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Kurt Braunohler to Launch His Comedy Central Web Series at Riot LA

We’re not too sure what the fantastic Kurt Braunohler has in store for his upcoming web series at Comedy Central/CC:Studios called Roustabout, but we have no doubt that it’ll be groundbreaking silliness of the highest degree.

If you’re in attendance at Riot LA this weekend (get tickets here), specifically Jan. 11th @ The Smell, like us, you’ll get exactly an idea of what Kurt’s up to in a special live preview.

Trailer for Season 2 of Kroll Show

January 4, 2014

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It’s a little more than a taste because there’s so much that’s coming as evidenced by the trailer, but it’s still not the whole pie of season 2 of Kroll Show. You’re just going to have to make due with the 2 minutes you can see here.

Watch it and then get ready for Kroll Show’s return to Comedy Central on Tues. Jan. 14th.

http://www.comedycentral.com/video-clips/sr6voy/kroll-show-this-season-on-kroll-show

@midnight Returns on Monday Jan. 6th with Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Scheer, and Andrea Savage

January 3, 2014

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@midnight Returns on Monday Jan. 6th with Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Scheer, and Andrea Savage

Those hashtags on the @midnight Twitter account have been keeping us all busy during the holiday break, but “@midnight with Chris Hardwick” is finally back next week at Comedy Central Mon. Jan. 6th at, you guessed it, MIDNIGHT with a great panel in Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Scheer, and Andrea Savage.

Since you might be in LA, you can also go to tapings for free with these tickets on most Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

The Most Intentionally Funny Videos of 2013 Part 2

December 28, 2013

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The Most Intentionally Funny Videos of 2013 Part 2

This is part 2 of me going through my favorites of my favorites in 2013 as far as videos that made me fall into stuff laughing during our column at Nerdist, The Most Intentionally Funny Videos.

Included are Maron in Space, Sean Patton’s story about being gaybashed as a straight guy, Matt Damon vs. Jimmy Kimmel, and more.

Watch the First Episode of Broad City at ComedyCentral.com

December 28, 2013

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Watch the First Episode of Broad City at ComedyCentral.com

In less than a month, Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson’s Broad City will premiere on Comedy Central. Specifically, Wed. Jan. 22nd. 10:30PM.

Still, as is the new trend with promoting new series, especially at Comedy Central, the entire first episode is now up at ComedyCentral.com for you to watch at your leisure, so you should probably get on that now.

Watch Season 1 and Season 2 Sneak Peek of The Kroll Show

December 20, 2013

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Watch Season 1 and Season 2 Sneak Peek of The Kroll Show

Comedy Central and Nick Kroll, in leading up to the premiere of season 2 of The Kroll Show on Jan. 14th, has put all the episodes from season 1 online as well as a sneak peek episode of this latest season.

We’re sure you have a holiday binge watch list, so just go ahead and add this to it.