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Comedy Central’s Roast of James Franco Airs Tonight on TV and Online

September 2, 2013

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Comedy Central’s Roast of James Franco Airs Tonight on TV and Online

The time has finally come for Comedy Central’s latest roast of James Franco, which many wonder will be the moment where these roasts take on the more traditional spirit of roasts by honoring the person being roasted. Having seen some many of the jokes being worked out around LA, we have faith that this might just be the case. A good tell tale sign of that is that if you see all the members of the dais, at the end of their sets, don’t say, “Thanks for being a good sport,” like they did for Donald Trump.

The Roast of James Franco is on Comedy Central (as well online at ComedyCentral.com) tonight at 10PM.

Andy Daly’s “Review” Coming to Comedy Central in 2014

August 31, 2013

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Andy Daly’s “Review” Coming to Comedy Central in 2014

There were a lot of really intriguing projects that were on this year’s development slate over at Comedy Central such as Andy Daly’s Review show where he’ll review kind of anything.

Don’t worry if you were thinking it wasn’t going to air; just know that you’ll have to wait until next year for that to happen (OK, stop making that face–if you can wait until 2014 for a new season of Louie, you can wait a few more months for this).

‘Futurama’ Series Finale Will Have Pre- and Post-Show Shows Hosted by Chris Hardwick

August 29, 2013

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‘Futurama’ Series Finale Will Have Pre- and Post-Show Shows Hosted by Chris Hardwick

As Futurama reaches its series finale after an improbably rise from the dead along with the incredibly loyal cult following that it has fostered, what other way would be more appropriate to end the series than with a companion commentary shows, before and after the finale next Wed., hosted by Chris Hardwick?

Not much outside of having a Shelbyville hyper loop reference could do much better.

Watch a Bit of The Best Version of The Billy The Kid Story-The Drunk History Version

August 28, 2013

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The finale of Season 1 of Drunk History on Comedy Central just aired last night and if, for some reason, you had on idea that Drunk History was a thing/one of the best shows on TV, then just watch this clip from their telling/recreation of the Billy The Kid story as it’s the best we’ve ever seen/heard.

Greg Fitzsimmons’ Life on Stage Now Available on CD/DVD

August 27, 2013

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Greg Fitzsimmons’ first 1 hour stand up special Life on Stage is now available as a CD/DVD pack. If you didn’t get to catch its premiere on Comedy Central over a week ago, then you should definitely get in on it now.

Dave Attell Back at Comedy Central with Latenight Series & Stand-Up Special

August 22, 2013

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Dave Attell Back at Comedy Central with Latenight Series & Stand-Up Special

Dave Attell’s and his stand-up are coming back in full force over on TV. Both a comedy special and stand up series from Attell have been added to Comedy Central’s upcoming slate.

It would be amazing to see if Dave keeps Dave’s Old Porn going concurrently with these two new projects.

Aziz Ansari & Andy Samberg Added to Comedy Central Roast of James Franco

August 21, 2013

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Aziz Ansari & Andy Samberg Added to Comedy Central Roast of James Franco

With this news, we’re continuing to actually look forward to this latest roast at Comedy Central.

We actually got to see Aziz run some of his roast jokes over the past few nights and we have to say that it’s going to be a really nice addition to the dais.

Greg Fitzsimmons’ Life on Stage Premieres Tonight on Comedy Central

August 18, 2013

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At 11:59PM tonight on Comedy Central, Greg Fitzsimmons’ first 1 hour special, Life on Stage, will make its television premiere. That leaves plenty of time for you to watch Breaking Bad, process it, discuss it, and then catch what will be a damn funny guy doing an hour of stand-up.

That sounds like a pretty great Sunday night to us.

Greg Fitzsimmons 1 Hour Special “Life on Stage” Premieres on Comedy Central This Sunday

August 16, 2013

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Greg Fitzsimmons 1 Hour Special “Life on Stage” Premieres on Comedy Central This Sunday

Greg Fitzsimmons is having his first 1 hour special taped last year making its way to Comedy Central. “Life on Stage” will premiere this Sun. Aug. 18th at Midnight, which should give you more than enough time to watch whatever award winning dramatic series that you’ve been obsessed with out of the way.

Trailer for Key & Peele Season 3

August 15, 2013

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Some of your favorites are coming back (Luther, etc.) and there will obviously be some new classics, but either way, you really need to watch this trailer for this upcoming season of Key & Peele, returning to Comedy Central Wed. Sept. 18th.

Comedy Central’s Finding Their Next Album Release From “Up Next” Contest Winner

August 14, 2013

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Comedy Central’s Finding Their Next Album Release From “Up Next” Contest Winner

In an intriguing move for their stand-up, Comedy Central is holding a contest called “Up Next” in which they will give their winner a digital comedy album recording, a college tour spot, a guest DJ slot on their Sirius XM channel, $2500, a spot on a Comedy Central stand-up series, and more. The contest is to be held exclusively at Comedy Central certified comedy clubs around the country starting next month (find participating locations and dates here).

We’re curious to see how this plays out and if a diamond in the rough is truly found from this. Also, we’ll keep you updated if there’s an entrance fee.

The Walsh Brothers Find a Pervert in the Streets of Charlestown, MA

August 14, 2013

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This latest episode of CC:Studios’ This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir has the amazing Walsh Brothers recount a story upon discovering a pervert in the streets of Charlestown, MA one night and that’s where it only starts to get weird.

The Truth Behind Daft Punk’s Cancelled Appearance on The Colbert Report

August 14, 2013

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The Truth Behind Daft Punk’s Cancelled Appearance on The Colbert Report

It wasn’t a ruse that Stephen Colbert had cleverly planned and kept on the down low when Daft Punk cancelled last minute on appearing on The Colbert Report.

If anything, you’ll somehow have an even deeper appreciation what Colbert and his writing staff attempted to go through to get the duo, helmets and costumes all, on screen with their bizarre diva like requests.

Dais for Comedy Central’s Roast of James Franco Has Jeff Ross, Nick Kroll, Sarah Silverman, and More

August 13, 2013

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Dais for Comedy Central’s Roast of James Franco Has Jeff Ross, Nick Kroll, Sarah Silverman, and More

Well, so far, there are no “stunt celebrities” on the dais for Comedy Central’s latest roast that are just there for the simple spectacle without any real comedy chops. Bill Hader, Jonah Hill, Nick Kroll, Natasha Leggero, Jeff Ross, and Sarah Silverman are pretty solid.

That’s great to see, for now, but we are surprised that Jay Baruchel and Danny McBride aren’t in this announcement as This Is The End must have been just a warm up for this.

Preview of Drunk History’s with Ken Marino as Houdini and Alfred Molina as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

August 12, 2013

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Not only is it amazing that legendary magician/escape artist Harry Houdini was invited to a seance, then promised to expose spiritualists for hoaxes, but it’s pretty great that Ken Marino will play Houdini and Alfred Molina, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the man who invites Houdini to the seance on an upcoming episode of Drunk History on Comedy Central tomorrow at 10PM.

Watch the preview here.

The Final Episode of ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ to Air February 6, 2014

August 10, 2013

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The Final Episode of ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ to Air February 6, 2014

So, as it stands right now, on Feb. 6th next year, Jay Leno will step down from The Tonight Show, then The Tonight Show will move to New York City with its new host Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers will take the reins to Late Night.

While that might seem momentous, don’t forget that The Arsenio Hall Show is coming back, Chris Hardwick is doing a late night talk show of sorts for Comedy Central, USA is developing a late night talk show with Will Ferrell, and Pete Holmes will be following Conan on TBS later this year.

Basically, late night’s going to get a whole lot more exciting really soon.

Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel Are Making a ‘Crash Test’ Comedy Central Special

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Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel Are Making a ‘Crash Test’ Comedy Central Special

This is the type of move we’re hoping that Comedy Central would make. As the arena of cable network comedy is expanding in addition to the proliferation of comedy online, the old guard has to try some new things and the new thing of the day happens to be Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel doing a comedy special of their anything goes live show Crash Test.

And by anything goes, we mean we’ve been made to do an improvised pledge of allegiance to Crash Test, dissected Vin Diesel’s Facebook page, try to cheer up Pauly Shore’s former assistant who happened to be in the audience, and more.

We can’t wait to see what Scheer and Huebel come up with.

John Oliver’s NY Stand Up Show Returns Tonight at Comedy Central

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At 11PM tonight on Comedy Central, the long awaited return of John Oliver’s NY Stand Up Show is finally here kicking off a whole new season of great stand up from Paul F. Tompkins, Pete Holmes, Jamie Lee, Thomas Lennon, James Adomian, Morgan Murphy, Ron Funches, Rory Scovel, Sara Schaefer, Seth Herzog, Brooke Van Poppelen, Nick Turner, Joe Zimmerman, Dan Soder, and more.

Basically, don’t miss out.

Comedy Central Developing Key and Peele Animated Show

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Comedy Central Developing Key and Peele Animated Show

Three seasons in at Comedy Central and Key & Peele are already having an animated spin off from one of their sketches. We wonder if this will be the metaphorical Talking Dead to the Walking Dead for a sketch comedy show.

Dead Kevin Shows You How to Lose Everything

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The hysterical Dead Kevin released what might be a season or series finale over at CC:Studios (we’re guessing that’s up to you) where they show how easy it is to lose everything in life.

First off, you start by going to a rob liquor store, then, well, just watch the rest here.

Derek Waters Wants You to Make Your Own Drunk History

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Derek Waters Wants You to Make Your Own Drunk History

The creator of Drunk History, Derek Waters, is now looking for user generated ‘drunk history’ to post. Using Rich Fulcher’s audio at the link, make your own, send to Derek and you might get featured somehow.

Kumail Nanjiani’s 1 Hour Stand-up Special ‘Beta Male’ Premieres Tonight

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Kumail Nanjiani’s 1 Hour Stand-up Special ‘Beta Male’ Premieres Tonight

As Kumail Nanjiani asks us all in this tweet at the link, please watch his 1 hour Comedy Central stand up special Beta Male at Midnight so he isn’t run out of Hollywood.

Bill Hader Will Write for South Park Next Season

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Bill Hader Will Write for South Park Next Season

Not that one of the longest running shows at Comedy Central, South Park, needed a shot in the arm, but Bill Hader joining in at South Park as announced yesterday at Comic Con will definitely make for a very intriguing season especially given their lightning fast concept to finished episode process.

We wonder if Hader’s weird impressions will end up being South Park characters.

Jon Huck Has One of the Craziest Stories From Going to Oktoberfest

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Jon Huck opted to have his own version of Eurotrip by getting wildly drunk at Oktoberfest and then, for starters, losing his pants.

Hear the whole story on his episode of CC:Studios’ This Is Not Happening.

Bill Cosby Special ‘Far From Finished’ Airing on Comedy Central in November

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Bill Cosby Special ‘Far From Finished’ Airing on Comedy Central in November

We’re guessing this is the Bill Cosby taping we attended at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center. If it is, then you guys are in for one damn great comedy special, not that you didn’t already know that.