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Pick of the Day: Groundlings Presents Pam Temperature’s Holiday Xtravaganza 12/15

We’re entering the thick of the holiday season and it’s that time of year when the accompanying very special holiday comedy shows come around. Usually, there’s gigantic casts, line-ups, etc. for holiday themed comedic chaos and, though it has to be done virtually, this year is very much the same.

The world famous Groundlings will indeed be doing a very, very special live-stream of all sorts of characters for the holidays with Pam Temperature‘s Holiday Extravaganza on Tues. Dec. 15th. Just see this stuffed cornucopia of a line-up Pam Temperature (Annie Sertich) has including: Tim Bagley, Allison Dunbar, Chloe Fineman, Ryan Gaul, Michael Hitchcock, Phyllis Katz, Andrew Leeds, Lyric Lewis, Laird Macintosh, Karen Maruyama, Kevin Nealon, Jake Nordwind, Edi Patterson, Ron Perlman, Jim Rash, Leonard Robinson, Jeremy Rowley, Lisa Schurga, Mitch Silpa, Mindy Sterling, Michaela Watkins, Chris Williams, and Susan Yeagley.

On top of that holiday comedy spread, you might even get a chance to be a part of the show!

It’s only $10 for live-stream access via Zoom for Pam Temperature‘s Holiday Extravaganza! Go gift yourself or someone else some tickets here.

Upcoming Book “Notes from the Bathroom Line” Has One of Hell of a Line-up of Contributors

If you’re looking for something way in the future to look forward as a way to potentially have something to get you through the end of the year all the way into 2021 when maybe, possibly, hopefully there will be a vaccine that we all can get for COVID-19, there will be a magnificent collection of essays, poetry, toons, short stories, art, and so much more for well over 100 of the best women in comedy (from all corners including stand-up, writing, sketch, acting, podcasting, musical comedy, and more) in Notes from the Bathroom Line: Humor, Art, and Low-grade Panic from 150 of the Funniest Women in Comedy.

Amy Solomon (producer on Silicon Valley, Barry) curated the incredibly impressive literary gathering for this book and we really can’t wait for Mar. 16th, 2021 when Notes from the Bathroom Line is set for release.

Thus far, slated to contribute are:

Lolly Adefope, Maria Bamford, Aisling Bea, Lake Bell, Rachel Bloom, Rhea Butcher, Nicole Byer, D’Arcy Carden, Aya Cash, Karen Chee, Margaret Cho, Mary H.K. Choi, Amanda Crew, Rachel Dratch, Beanie Feldstein, Jo Firestone, Briga Heelan, Samantha Irby, Emily V. Gordon, Patti Harrison, Mary Holland, Jen Kirkman, Lauren Lapkus, Riki Lindhome, Kate Micucci, Natalie Morales, Aparna Nancherla, Yvonne Orji, Lennon Parham, Chelsea Peretti, Alexandra Petri, Natasha Rothwell, Amber Ruffin, Andrea Savage, Kristen Schaal, Megan Stalter, Beth Stelling, Cecily Strong, Sunita Mani, Geraldine Viswanathan, Michaela Watkins, Mo Welch, and Sasheer Zamata.

More contributors will be added down the line for a book that’s so much more promising than a lot of what 2020 has given us.

By the way, you can pre-order Notes from the Bathroom Line here.

Casual’s Fourth and Final Season Premieres Tomorrow

July 30, 2018

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For four seasons, Zander Lehmann’s Casual has been holding steadfast as a main face of Hulu’s original comedy line-up. Stars Michaela Watkins, Tommy Dewey, Tara Lynne Barr, and Nyasha Hatendi and their engrossing chemistry are a big part of this four season run.

Tomorrow, July 31st, they begin their swan song with the aforementioned premiere of their fourth and final season on Hulu.

You can get a taste of what’s come to with this trailer.

Here’s the Season 3 Trailer for “Casual”

May 17, 2017

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The Meyers and a Cole clan return to further complicate things in all levels of relationships despite their desperate search to have life make sense.

It’s fun chaos as their expense and you can see for yourself in the season 3 trailer.

The new season starts streaming on Tuesday, May 23rd on Hulu.

Season 2 of “Casual” Is Now Streaming

June 7, 2016

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In fact, two brand spanking new episodes have just been released.

Casual from creator Zander Lehmann and executive producer Jason Reitman returns after a critically acclaimed first season to find a very modern family once again while trying to pick up the pieces after their first try.

Stars Michaela Watkins, Tommy Dewey, and Tara Lynne Barr have really made this series shine so far.

So, get on Hulu, however you do that and get into episodes 1 and 2 as soon as you can.

Here’s the Season 2 Trailer for Hulu’s “Casual”

May 20, 2016

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One of Hulu’s more acclaimed comedy series, Casual, is returning on Tuesday, June 7th for its second season.

According to this trailer, the term “casual” is thankfully still confusing to Valerie, Alex, and Laura.

Here’s a Great Trailer for Jason Reitman’s Hulu Series “Casual”

October 5, 2015

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This week, Jason Reitman’s foray into the wild west of online streaming networks, Casual, will be unveiled and from the looks of this trailer, it should be quite the thing to watch.

It’s a sort of romantic dramedy starring the great Michaela Watkins, Tommy Dewey, and Tara Lynne Barr that looks to examine the various strata of dating today with Reitman’s unflinching, but graceful touch.

Look for Casual to start on Hulu on Thurs. Oct. 7th.

Support Making of Dark Comedy “Cuddle Party” Starring Rob Huebel and Michaela Watkins

June 28, 2015

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Dark comedy, “cuddle party”, Rob Huebel, Michaela Watkins, and executive producer Jill Soloway, should, we think, be enough incentives to not only you get on board to see Matthew Irving Epstein’s film Cuddle Party, but also see it get made.

A couple whose relationship is on the rocks opt to try out a “cuddle party” and, well, it’s a dark comedy, so something insane and hilarious will happen.

Cuddle Party is seeking $35,000 in funds for production over the next 24 days. They’re at $8,020 as of this post being written.

You can hear more about it as well as what a ‘cuddle party’ is from Epstein here and you can help via donation here.

Also, to answer your question, yes, one of the rewards for donating is getting to be part of an actual cuddle party.

Michaela Watkins to Star In Comedy Series “Casual” at Hulu, Executive Produced by Jason Reitman

February 5, 2015

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(via Deadline)

Netflix and Amazon are stepping up their games with producing original comedy content. The upping of $1 billion more in debt and Woody Allen specifically come to mind. So, naturally, Hulu will be expanding to more comedy series as well after their success with Burning Love and Hotwives.

So, they’ve enlisted the likes of Michaela Watkins who we’re certain you’ve seen in anything from Wanderlust to a plethora of online videos/sketches to Enlightened and so much more as well as the expertise of Jason Reitman in an executive producing role.

A dysfunctional bachelor brother, divorcee sister, and rebel daughter will attempt navigate through the treacherous waters of dating in this series called Casual.

With guidance from Reitman, we think this will be more than just your average sitcom where estranged family members come together while also trying to find significant others.

Michaela Watkins, Randall Park, Lake Bell, Paul Scheer, and More Join “Wet Hot American Summer” Series at Netflix

January 15, 2015

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(via Deadline)

It’s fantastic that almost the entire original cast of Wet Hot American Summer is returning to do the upcoming Netflix series.

It’s also pretty great that they’ll have some new “members” with some of indie comedy’s favorite players including Michaela Watkins, Randall Park (who you saw as Kim Jong-Un in The Interview), Lake Bell, John Slattery, Jayma Mays, Paul Scheer, and Rob Huebel.

It would almost seem that the first poster alone for this new Wet Hot American Summer will be barely able to contain this even bigger, great ensemble cast.