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For the many folks who wish that Steve Martin would even just metaphorically dip his toe back into comedy, you got your wish granted in the form of an upcoming comedy stage production called Meteor Shower.

It’s an absurdist comedy that hones in on the potentially unspoken weak points of a marriage. Those are all the details that have been announced thus far, but you can look for it to open in previews on Jul. 30th, 2016, then run through the summer after opening night on Aug. 7th at San Diego’s Old Globe.

Conan O’Brien Presents His Origin Story and Finds Chris Parnell Signing Books on The Sly During 2nd Day of Comic Con

July 10, 2015

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If you’ve ever wondered how Conan O’Brien came to be the renowned talk show host that he is (besides the oft-documented story of working on The Simpsons then replacing Letterman at Late Night), then watch his “official” origin story that he presented at his second day at Comic-Con.

Also, in the same day, Conan ran into a bit of problem with a very surprising appearance by Chris Parnell apparently cosplaying as Game of Thrones author George RR Martin who had a very surprising book cover on the books the was signing.

Having already done zombie bits with a Walking Dead episode of Conan in the past, we can’t imagine what he’s going to pull on tonight’s episode with the cast of the Walking Dead.

Conan O’Brien Arrives to Comic-Con Mad Max: Fury Road Style, Passes ‘Comic-Con Citizenship’ Test, and Finds Audition Tapes for New ‘Wolverine’

July 9, 2015

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Conan O’Brien kicked off his week at Comic-Con appropriately with taking Mad Max: Fury Road’s Doof Wagon down from LA to San Diego.

On top of that, he found “secret” audition tapes for the new Wolverine that will soon replace Hugh Jackman which includes Hannibal Buress, Patton Oswalt, Larry King, and more.

Even more impressive than that, O’Brien passed a “Comic-Con Citizenship Test” proctored by none other than the Nerdist himself, Chris Hardwick.

This was all just Conan’s first day at Comic-Con and we can only imagine the possibilities of what’s to come. Let’s hope for special editions of Clueless Gamer and a walk from Triumph the Insult Comic Dog on the Comic-Con floor.

Conan’s Week at Comic-Con Begins Tonight

July 8, 2015

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Announced over a year ago, Conan: Live From Comic-Con finally begins tonight and will run through to a never before seen Saturday episode.

So, either tune in to TBS tonight through Sat. at 11PM to catch what should be a damn fun week of Conan or, if you happen to be at Comic-Con, look for a red pompadour stalking above a sea of cosplayers to see what hijinks Conan O’Brien and Team Coco are up to.

Funko’s Pop! Figurines Coming Out with Conan O’Brien Collection

June 24, 2015

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As part of Conan’s weeklong trip to Comic Con in San Diego, Funko has made a special edition of their Pop! figurines collection that has four different versions of Conan O’Brien.

They made an original Conan, Batman Conan, Zombie Conan, and a Monster Conan.

If you happen to be at Comic Con next month, you’ll have a chance to snag one of these babies for free.

Watch Conan and Andy fill you in with the rest of the details.

Comic-Con To Have Tina Fey and Amy Poehler SNL Weekend Update Action Figures

May 29, 2015

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You know the drill by now. Shut up and take our money.

The upcoming San Diego Comic-Con will have exclusive action figures of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in suits as they were when they co-anchored Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update.

It’ll come complete with The Weekend Update desk, so you can inevitably have a desk on your desk as these action figures will probably mostly be on display at either your home or work office.

Be sure to pick up one if you’re at SDCC this year.

Conan O’Brien Makes Official Announcement of His Week Taping at Comic Con

May 5, 2015

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Yes, this is finally happening.

Last year, Conan announced that he was going to be taping a week of shows at Comic Con like he’s done all over the country in different cities over the years.

Well, July 8th-11th will be the dates that they’ll tape stuff from the world famous convention, which means they’ll actually have new episodes airing on Fri. and Sat.

Here’s Conan with all the details.

Lewis Black, Tig Notaro, Ron Funches, Anthony Jeselnik and More Are Headed to San Diego’s KAABOO

March 31, 2015

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It’s going to be another big music and performing arts festival week in San Diego for KAABOO from Fri. Sept. 18th-Sept. 20th and part of that big weekend will have a very solid comedy line-up.

Anthony Jeselnik, Ron Funches, Joel McHale, Lewis Black, Tig Notaro, Tim Meadows, Hasan Minhaj, Iliza Shlesinger, Chris D’Elia, and Jeff Garlin are all set to play the three day festival that also has over a hundred different music acts down in San Diego’s Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds.

Passes are going up fast. So, if you want to go, you better get yours now.

Watch What Will Happen If You Give Kurt Metzger a Jay Walking Ticket

July 21, 2014

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The city of San Diego thought it prudent to give one Kurt Metzger a jaywalking ticket while he was walking back from a bar rather than driving.

Little did they know that this great bit on Kurt’s Comedy Central hour long stand-up special White Precious would be the result (spoiler alert: they do not come off as the good guys).

By the way, you should buy White Precious off CC:Stand-Up Direct for $5. It’s pretty damn great.

Tickets For Patton Oswalt’s Taping Are Now On Sale

April 25, 2013

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As tweeted last night, Patton Oswalt’s next album/special to be almost completely developed in Southern California over the next few months will be taped in San Diego at the Spreckels Theatre.

You won’t want to miss this on Sat. Jul. 20th 8PM and 10PM or (his residency here in town at the Fake Gallery every Thursday starting next month through July)