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TCB Debriefing 10/5/23: Roy Wood Jr., Pamela Adlon Feature, Cate Blanchett/Guy Maddin, Afternoon Delight with Brendon Walsh, Dicks the Musical, Sort Of, Junior High
October 5, 2023
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1. Roy Wood Jr. is tired of waiting and has opted to leave The Daily Show unless he’s given the role of host (THR). Comedy Central ought to know that using the WGA strike as an excuse for the delay of making a decision is only going to be valid for a little longer.

2. If you’ve been missing Better Things since the series finale, rejoice in the directorial debut of Pamela Adlon, Babes, starring Hasan Minhaj and Ilana Glazer is going to get a release via Neon (Variety). Fingers crossed that we wont’ have to wait through too much of 2024 to see it in theaters.

3. Enigmatic, but renowned Canadian director Guy Maddin and living and working legend Cate Blanchett are about to start shooting Maddin’s latest, a dramedy called Rumors (THR). If it’s even half as trippy as My Winnipeg, this will probably flip your world every which way possible several times over.

4. Long live crank calls and all hail to Brendon Walsh for keeping them alive with his live show Afternoon Delight. Walsh just started bringing back his show in LA and now has a handful of dates booked in CA. Go get tickets ASAP at afternoondelightshow.com.

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5. Just a friendly reminder, that Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson’s raucous Dicks the Musical begins its theatrical run this weekend and we’re betting that it’s going to be every bit the required viewing that Barbie and Oppenheimer were/still are.

6. Bilal Baig‘s touching and illuminating dramedy, Sort Of, will see its end with this upcoming third season (Deadline). Part of SAG AFTRA’s new contract should prohibit Warner Discovery from cancelling stuff for a few months at least?

7. The wondrous, all inclusive performance space, Junior High, is hiring event staffers. Just a heads up in case if you’re looking for work that isn’t being a waiter or bartender right now.

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8. We’ll leave you with this: It’s our founders b-day today and if you’d like to support TCB (he’s the one running the whole show), some love via Venmo @jakekroeger, would be greatly appreciated.

Here’s the First Full Trailer for Better Things Season 5
February 9, 2022
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It’s not enough to say that Pamela Adlon’s Better Things is one of the best comedies on TV during this current Golden Age of Television and the rise of prestige comedies. It’s truly one of the most beautiful shows on TV for how much unfettered humanity it explores, especially in regards to a relationship between mothers and daughters. Also, Adlon has a multi-sensory feast of preparing delicious food on the show, having a great soundtrack, and truly show off LA (or any other city the show visits) in such a luminous way (on top of having iconically hysterical moments) that we believe that this show will stand the test of time.

It’s only a few weeks more until the premiere of the fifth and final season on Feb. 28th on FX (streaming on Hulu), but, in knowing that, these coming days will probably feel so damn long. In the meantime, you can re binge the whole series on Hulu and watch the trailer for this new season.

 

Better Things’ Fifth Season Will Be Its Last
October 8, 2021
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(via Variety)

Taking into account that there is a never ending supply of TV series to binge through and the fact entire silos of content get spilled onto us every single day, it can be hard to remember some of your very favorite shows, even if they were a show that gave you a bit of peace throughout the beginning of the pandemic.

With that in mind, we hope Pamela Adlon’s Better Things gets remembered fondly as one of the very best television shows from the 2010s to now. Despite complications from having Louis CK initially involved, Adlon and her TV daughters brought truly human moments to the small screen in a way that very, very few shows and people have. Better Things has been around for years and it almost feels like we take it for granted for how it finds the comedy in how beautiful and tragic life can be.

This week, it was announced that this will be the final season of the show and will have an arc that will wrap up the story of Sam Fox. Take a moment to revisit that astounding living funeral episode.

We indeed binged through all of Better Things last year and it’s depth is pretty unparalleled, even compared to prestige dramas. We don’t want to see Better Things go, but we hope this last season is something that snags a bunch of awards, has us in tears/double over laughing, and sends off Fox/Adlon the right way to whatever amazing thing she’ll do next.

From the Looks of This Trailer, “Better Things” Is Going to Make a Triumphant Return with Season 4
January 11, 2020
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All things considered, Better Things is not only the vulnerable, gritty story of a single mom attempting to live her best life with a boatload of kids that has garnered plenty of acclaim over three seasons. The story of the series itself is also one of a gritty struggle with Adlon making the best series that she can from the get go, as both the lead and co-creator, then having to deal with the other co-creator, Louis C.K., and his #MeToo fallout while keeping the show at such a high level.

It really is a triumphant dramedy in so many different ways and season 4 certainly maintains that feeling despite presenting Pamela’s Sam with a whole new set of challenges with dating apps, dream cars, etc.

See for yourself in the Better Things Season 4 trailer here, then look for it it premiere on Mar. 5th on FX.

Better Things Season 3 Trailer Really Seems to Offer Better Things (On TV) Come This February
January 21, 2019
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A lot has happened between season two and the upcoming season three with Better Things considering Louis C.K.’s involvement with the show and what has happened to him within that time (i.e. his fall from grace and losing almost every project he was working on).

Despite all of that, Pamela Adlon is marching on very confidently with the show and it seems from the trailer that she’s offering up a very promising third season that will follow a critically acclaimed second season.

See for yourself in this very enjoyable S3 trailer here, then look for Better Things’ S3 premiere on FX on Thurs., Feb. 28th.

“Better Things” Season 2 Premieres Tonight
September 14, 2017
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Tonight, FX resumes their run as one of the most critically acclaimed basic cable networks ever, especially when it comes to comedy (Louie, Better Things, Baskets, Atlanta). 

Season 2 of Better Things premieres tonight at 10PM at FX.

Pamela Adlon Has More Chaos in Store for “Better Things” According to Season 2 Trailer
August 11, 2017
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Whether or not you want to think of Better Things as a “spiritual spin-off” of Louie, it’s part of FX having a prestige line-up of comedy that keeps them being recognized more like a premium cable network rather than a basic one and, for that, you should be watching it.

The trailer for season 2 just dropped and things definitely get ramped up for Sam (Pamela Adlon) on all fronts.

See for yourself here.

Season 2 of Better Things premieres Thursday, September 14th on FX.

Watch THR’s Latest Full Roundtable Comedy Actress/Actor Discussions
July 5, 2017
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The Hollywood Reporter always does a great job with these big roundtable discussions and this go around is no different. 

They did probably more than an hour of discussion that was only slightly cut down between Kathryn Hahn, Issa Rae, Pamela Adlon, Emmy Rossum, Minnie Driver, and America Ferrera, for the comedy actresses, and William H. Macy, Kumail Nanjiani, Anthony Anderson, Ted Danson, Kevin Bacon, and Brian Tyree Henry, for the comedy actors.

It’s fascinating conversation that spans the current deconstruction of inherent expectations within female roles all the way to Kevin Bacon’s feeling on Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.

Watch them here and here, respectively.

Season 4 of You’re The Worst and Season 2 of Better Things to Premeire in September
June 30, 2017
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Right now, FX is flying pretty high with all the honors and praise that they’ve garnered for Atlanta and The Americans.

With new seasons of You’re The Worst on FXx and Better Things on FX on deck, we’re confident that they’ll keep that high flying feeling going. 

So, mark down September 6th, a Wednesday, and the 14th, a Thursday, to catch new seasons of each show, both critically acclaimed in their own right we might add.

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The 16th Annual SF Sketchfest Line-Up Announced and Tickets Are Now on Sale
November 21, 2016
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The gigantic (but maybe not on the scale of billions and billions) line-up for the 16th Annual SF Sketchfest has just been announced. This flyer is just scratching the surface of how many great performers are on the bill. 

In fact, there are currently over 700 performers that will be in more than 230 shows at 17 different venues over the course of 2 and a half weeks. Even if you’re not in or around San Francisco, it might be worth it to trek to SF to see what’s happening. 

SF Sketchfest is set for January 12th-29th, 2017 and you can get tickets right now right here.

FX Renews Atlanta and Better Things for Their Second Seasons
September 20, 2016
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FX Renews Atlanta and Better Things for Their Second Seasons

FX heard how much you like Donald Glover’s Atlanta and Pamela Adlon’s Better Things.

Just a couple of weeks in and FX has seen ratings and the great critical reception and has just ordered up another season of both Atlanta and Better Things. With a strong showing at this year’s Emmys, FX is only looking to be a stronger network to contend with than it already is.

Pamela Adlon’s Better Things Premieres Tonight on FX
September 8, 2016
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Tonight at 10PM on FX, Better Things, co-created by and starring Pamela Adlon will have its series premiere.

If the early buzz surrounding it is true, FX is having a really great week with the premiere of both of this and Donald Glover’s Atlanta.

Pamela Adlon Gives a First Look of Her Series “Better Things”
September 2, 2016
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Better Things star and co-creator Pamela Adlon has got a lot of buzz built around her series premiering next week. 

In this first look, she gives a tour of sorts as to what to expect from what seems simultaneously like the spiritual successor to Louie and it’s own separate, very personal show.

Look for the series premiere of Better Things on Thursday, September 8th on FX.

‘Better Things’ Sheds Some Light on Characters and Plot at TCA Panel
August 9, 2016
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‘Better Things’ Sheds Some Light on Characters and Plot at TCA Panel

Notably, Pamela Adlon will be playing a single mom/working actress named Sam, which means she’s a completely different working single mom than the one on Louie just named Pamela.

From what we’ve seen so far, Better Things does look like a spiritual sequel to Louie and Adlon added that “I feel that everything is funny in my life and there is a lot of funny in the darkness…I don’t like anything that’s dark without heart.”

Better Things’ First Trailer Is Here
July 19, 2016
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The much anticipated Better Things coming to FX finally has its first full trailer.

Arguably, it’s what you should be looking forward to if you wanted to see more Louie as Pamela Adlon, who played Louie’s on-again-off-again love interest, stars in this series that looks for a similar dramedic, Louie-esque tone.

Look for the series to premiere on Thursday, September 8th.

Promo for “Better Things” Shows Pamela Adlon’s Special Way of Shopping for Pillows
July 6, 2016
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Will Better Things from Pamela Adlon and Louis CK be a spiritual successor to Louie?

It sure looks like it.

Look for Better Things to premiere on Thursday, September 8th on FX.

Pamela Adlon/Louis CK Series “Better Things” to Premiere on September 8th
June 16, 2016
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(via Deadline)

For those missing Louie, we’re going to guess this is what you should be looking forward to next.

Better Things will follow Pamela as an actress and mother in an semi-autobiographical way, similar to how Louie kind of followed Louis CK’s life as a comedian and a father. It’s set to premiere on FX on Thursday, September 8th.

As it’s following the life of Adlon specifically, we’re guessing that the Pamela on Better Things is a different than the Pamela she played in Louie. However, don’t be surprised if there is a bit of crossover, even as a joke to poke fun at the idea of a “crossover” episode.

The 2016 SF Sketchfest Announces Its Annual Massive Line-Up of Comedic Treasures
November 21, 2015
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Without fail, SF Sketchfest’s cup runneth over with many of comedy’s best and brightest for nearly a month.

From Jan. 7th-24th, the gargantuan comedy festival known as SF Sketchfest will once again take over numerous venues throughout San Francisco. They’ve announced the line-up today and we’ll give you just a sample straight from the press release:

The 2016 SF Sketchfest features a 20th anniversary tribute to “Waiting For Guffman,” with a screening and cast reunion with Christopher Guest, Bob Balaban, Parker Posey and Fred Willard; in-person tributes to iconic actor Sally Field in conversation with Michael Showalter along with a screening of their new film, “Hello, My Name is Doris;” Jeff Goldblum in conversation and in musical performance with his Mildred Snitzer Orchestra; Patton Oswalt in conversation with Boots Riley; hit animated series “Bob’s Burgers” with creator Loren Bouchard and cast members Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy, John Roberts and Kristen Schaal; acclaimed comedic author Dave Barry in conversation; spotlights on film favorites including “Hot Shots” 25th Anniversary with Jim Abrahams and Pat Proft; “Teen Witch”: The Peaches Christ Experience; and “Hook” 25th Anniversary; TV spotlights “Fishing with John” 25th Anniversary with John Lurie in conversation with Parker Posey; “Drunk History” with Derek Waters and friends; “The Adventures of Pete & Pete” live; “Galavant” with creators and cast, and “Sledge Hammer!;” celebrations of animated comedies “BoJack Horseman,” “Futurama” and “Dr. Katz Professional Therapist”; popular radio programs StarTalk Live with Bill Nye the Science Guy and Eugene Mirman and NPR’s Ask Me Another; appearances by comedians and actors including Pamela Adlon, Scott Adsit, Maria Bamford, Todd Barry, Guy Branum, Stephanie Courtney, Cameron Esposito, Noel Fielding, Dave Foley, Judah Friedlander, Ron Funches, Jeff Garlin, Janeane Garofalo, Chris Gethard, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Jon Hamm, Dan Harmon, John Hodgman, Moshe Kasher, Andy Kindler, Nick Kroll, Natasha Leggero, Beth Littleford, Jason Mantzoukas, Kevin McDonald, Thomas Middleditch, Laraine Newman, Tom Papa, Jimmy Pardo, Eddie Pepitone, Chelsea Peretti, Jim Rash, Paul Scheer, The Sklar Brothers, Martin Starr, Eric Stonestreet, Scott Thompson, Paul F. Tompkins, Michael Urie, Baron Vaughn, Jessica Williams; top comedy collectives Upright Citizens Brigade and The Groundlings; and musical performances by Princess featuring Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum in an Evening of the Music of Prince, Jonathan Coulton, Kate Micucci, Rhett Miller, Paul and Storm and more.

Yes, there’s more that’s coming round the bay than what you see above. If you’re already sold on going (and we struggle to think why you wouldn’t be), tickets go on sale this Sun. at 10AM PST here.

Fox To Have a Paley Center Special That Will Honor Animated Characters Like Bart Simpson
October 26, 2015
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(via The Wrap)

It’s going to be called “TV’s Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special”

Mickey Mouse to SpongeBob SquarePants to The Simpsons and several other legendary cartoon characters will be the focus of a Fox TV special put together by The Paley Center for Media. The likes of H. Jon Benjamin, Nancy Cartwright, Mike Judge, Seth Green, Pamela Adlon, Tom Kenny, Yeardley Smith, and more will chat about their various animated characters that they’ve helped put on the map.

Hopefully, they’ll do some sort of bit with some of the characters like Human Giant did all those years ago with t-shirt cannons.

FX Orders “Better Things” From Pamela Adlon and Louis C.K. to Series
August 7, 2015
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(via Deadline)

This is the third series that C.K. will have going on the network.

While not an actual spin-off, Better Things will follow Pamela Adlon as someone not named Pamela in the same sort of way that Louie follows C.K. though Adlon’s occupation will be acting.

With Louie, the upcoming Baskets starring Zach Galifianakis, and now Better Things, FX could have almost have Adult-Swim-like-programming block for CK produced shows.

FX Getting a Louis C.K. Special and a Pamela Adlon Pilot
January 18, 2015
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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

With FX’s very successful partnership with Louis C.K., it only makes sense that they’re continuing to double down on projects with him.

Already, they’ve ordered “Baskets” to series that has Zach Galifianakis going to pursue his dreams of being a clown.

Now, they’re going to get to show his latest stand-up special and have him also direct a comedy pilot starring Pamela Adlon. The pilot “Better Things” sounds like it will pair quite well with Louie since it follows a single mother/actress dealing with three daughters and, maybe, sex and also has Adlon who plays one of the few actually recurring characters on Louie. 

We will be looking forward to all of this.

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