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Andrea Savage Joins Showtime’s “Episodes” For Next Season

August 19, 2014

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We hope that you been watching Hotwives of Orlando and been gleefully enjoying Andrea Savage as Veronica Von Vandervon as much as we have.

With that in mind, we also hope you’ll now be excited for Savage joining the cast for a role opposite Matt LeBlanc for the entire next season of the award winning Episodes on Showtime.

We’re now curious to see if she’ll keep the same great, overly posh accent she has on Hotwives given the presence of British writers on Episodes.

Dana Gould’s Latest Comedy Special “I Know It’s Wrong” Now on Hulu

August 12, 2014

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After premiering on Showtime and getting on iTunes, Dana Gould’s latest stand-up special “I Know It’s Wrong” is available to watch at your convenience on Hulu.

It doesn’t get much more convenient than that, leaving virtually no excuse to not watch the comedic brilliance of Dana Gould for an hour. So, go ahead and do that right now.

Lizzy Caplan Joins Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Jonathan Levine Christmas Comedy

August 8, 2014

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

While Lizzy Caplan is exploring her more dramatic side on Showtime‘s Masters of Sex, Caplan will be doing her next comedy project with the trio who worked on the great cancer comedy 50/50, Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and director Jonathan Levine.

It’s a comedy set at Christmas time, but there are no details as of yet if it will come to theaters during one Christmas or another in the not so distant future. Luckily, The Interview with Seth Rogen is coming this Christmas and we’ll have that to hold us over.

Showtime Orders Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Pilot Starring Rachel Bloom

June 23, 2014

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Showtime Orders Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Pilot Starring Rachel Bloom

Showtime is doing a good job of building up their comedy development slate. Last week, they ordered a pilot Cameron Crowe’s Roadies and announced today, Rachel Bloom will be starring in a pilot Crazy Ex-Girlfriend that will showcase her musical comedy chops. 500 Days of Summer director Marc Webb will be directing and Aline Brosh McKenna will be writing.

We sincerely hope Showtime picks this up to series.

Showtime Orders ‘Roadies’ Comedy Pilot From Cameron Crowe, Winnie Holzman & J.J. Abrams

June 18, 2014

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Showtime Orders ‘Roadies’ Comedy Pilot From Cameron Crowe, Winnie Holzman & J.J. Abrams

Showtime has now ordered the pilot of the Cameron Crowe rock concert comedy project known as Roadies that will be produced by J.J. Abrams and Winnie Holzman.

There’s still no word on casting, but with these names attached already on the project, as we stated before, Roadies will probably have a more than noteworthy cast.

Cameron Crowe’s Developing a Comedy for Showtime

June 13, 2014

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Cameron Crowe’s Developing a Comedy for Showtime

Cameron Crowe is indeed making his way to comedic television as he is developing a series entitled Roadies for Showtime. There’s no cast attached as of yet, but we’re sure that Crowe will get some great folks together for a comedy series about a rock tour.

Whether this ends up being a sort of Almost Famous: The Series, we’re on board.

Jonathan Ames Adapting Icelandic Dramedy “World’s End” for Showtime

May 18, 2014

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Jonathan Ames Adapting Icelandic Dramedy “World’s End” for Showtime

It’s good to see that Jonathan Ames has kept plenty busy since Bored to Death got cancelled. With a series already at Starz, Ames is now working on his next project World’s End, which is based on Iceland’s award winning comedy series Heimsendir.

No word on any of the cast, but we have no doubt that Ames will get a pretty impressive ensemble.

Showtime Picks Up Philip Seymour Hoffman Comedy ‘Happyish’ to Series

January 16, 2014

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Showtime Picks Up Philip Seymour Hoffman Comedy ‘Happyish’ to Series

Showtime will now have Happyish, a dark comedy from Phillip Seymour Hoffman, as part of their line-up.

There are few details and the description of the series is kind of broad at this point, but, with Phillip Seymour Hoffman behind this, Happyish might be really great (and hopefully won’t be confused with the extremely dark Happiness, which Seymour was also in).

And Now, The House of Lies Live Improv Special at UCB

December 30, 2013

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As promised, Showtime has posted The House of Lies Live improv comedy special, taped at the UCB Theatre here in Los Angeles, online for all of us to enjoy. Yes, it does have Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell doing improv with the likes of Ben Schwartz, Lauren Lapkus, and more.

So, you can watch it now or you can watch it/watch it again on Showtime tomorrow/New Year’s Eve at 10PM.

Showtime Kicking Off New Year’s Eve With ‘House of Lies’ Improv Special

December 24, 2013

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Showtime Kicking Off New Year’s Eve With ‘House of Lies’ Improv Special

The cast of Showtime’s House of Lies actually did a couple of improv shows at the UCB Theatre here in LA, which are now going to be aired as a New Year’s Eve special. So, you can stop making fun of Ryan Seacrest for an hour and watch Ben Schwartz, Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, as well as guest improvisers Eugene Cordero, Lauren Lapkus, and more offer up something entertaining that isn’t pop stars singing their hits.

If you can’t wait a day more, this House of Lies Improv Special will also be online the day before.

Showtime Renews ‘Episodes’ For Fourth Season

December 15, 2013

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Showtime Renews ‘Episodes’ For Fourth Season

Episodes has managed to pull off a rare feat these days in TV by humming along nicely to critical acclaim all the way to a fourth season.

For a network show, they would almost be nearing syndication, so a round of applause to them.

‘Inside Comedy’ Renewed for Third Season at Showtime

December 3, 2013

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‘Inside Comedy’ Renewed for Third Season at Showtime

The David Steinberg hosted one-on-one conversation, behind-the-mic/curtain/screen/etc. series Inside Comedy is getting a third season that will feature a wide variety of comedians in the comedic spectrum from Zach Galifianakis to Dick Van Dyke to Bette Middler to Richard Belzer to Jimmy Fallon as he takes over The Tonight Show and a few more.

Based off the last two seasons, you’ll probably hear some stories that you haven’t heard on podcasts.

Dana Gould’s “I Know It’s Wrong” Now Available on iTunes

November 11, 2013

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Dana Gould’s “I Know It’s Wrong” Now Available on iTunes

If you didn’t have Showtime or couldn’t catch it when it aired, you can now get Dana Gould’s latest hour long comedy special “I Know It’s Wrong” on iTunes as an album.

If you have the day off today (or at any time), this might be a good way to spend it.

Dana Gould Latest Stand Up Special ‘I Know It’s Wrong’ Premieres Tonight on Showtime

November 7, 2013

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Dana Gould Latest Stand Up Special ‘I Know It’s Wrong’ Premieres Tonight on Showtime

The hysterical Dana Gould has a brand new comedy special ‘I Know It’s Wrong’ that airs tonight on Showtime at 10PM, so set your DVRs/make plans/hijack the remote at whatever bar your at and tell everyone to shut up to watch Dana say brilliantly, undeniably funny things as he does that so very well.

Moshe Kasher Developing Autobiographical Half-Hour to Star In For Showtime

November 1, 2013

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Moshe Kasher Developing Autobiographical Half-Hour to Star In For Showtime

Finally, Moshe Kasher is developing a series for television so we can firstly, see the life of growing up in the Bay Area with deaf Hasidic Jew parents.

See him talk about his childhood here on Conan, then let’s hope this goes to series at Showtime soon to watch a fully actualized version of all that.

Showtime Lands “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” from Aline Brosh McKenna & Rachel Bloom

October 9, 2013

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Showtime Lands “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” from Aline Brosh McKenna & Rachel Bloom

Though a series called “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” could go several ways, it being at Showtime with the likes of Aline Brosh McKenna (Devil Wears Prada) and Rachel Bloom (who did this awesome parody of almost every top 40 song) should potentially make for something really great.

Rob Gleeson & Eliza Coupe to Join House of Lies

September 14, 2013

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Rob Gleeson & Eliza Coupe to Join House of Lies

The very funny Rob Gleeson and Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings) are the latest to join Showtime’s House of Lies for recurring roles, which already has a stellar cast in Don Cheadle, Ben Schwartz, and Kristen Bell.

So, maybe we should all check out the third season in Jan. 2014.

Danny McBride and Jody Hill Are Developing Comedy for HBO

July 27, 2013

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Danny McBride and Jody Hill Are Developing Comedy for HBO

Without Eastbound & Down having aired it’s final episode, Danny McBride is setting himself up quite nicely after series wraps.

Chozen on FXx got the greenlight and now this new project at Showtime is in development with long time collaborator Jody Hill (they first did the Foot Fist Way together), so McBride is well on his way to being more of a badass than Kenny Powers.

Philip Seymour Hoffman to Star in Showtime Comedy Pilot

July 27, 2013

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Philip Seymour Hoffman to Star in Showtime Comedy Pilot

You may think of the Oscar winning actor as a completely dramatic actor, but Phillip Seymour Hoffman has been hilarious in such roles in movies like The Big Lebowski, The Savages, and even a memorable cameo in Along Came Polly.

That’s why we’re really definitely excited to see what comes from a Phillip Seymour Hoffman starring comedy pilot over at Showtime.

Showtime Making Tig Notaro Documentary Following Her Comedy Tour Through Houses, Backyards, Etc.

July 3, 2013

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Showtime Making Tig Notaro Documentary Following Her Comedy Tour Through Houses, Backyards, Etc.

‘Knock Knock, It’s Tig Notaro’ as it is titled by Showtime for now will follow Tig as she makes her way across the country performing in people’s houses, on their roofs, in their backyards, and more. In fact, that could be your house, roof, or backyard if you have the most creative entry to have Tig perform at your house over at this submissions page.

If you’re not already thrilled at this news, please do so now because this will be pretty great.

David Cross Developing Show at Showtime

June 21, 2013

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David Cross Developing Show at Showtime

We’re always happy to hear that David Cross is developing another comedy and not doing something like another Chipmunks movie.

Showtime Will Air Richard Pryor Documentary “Omit The Logic”

April 16, 2013

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Showtime Will Air Richard Pryor Documentary “Omit The Logic”

Maybe this will be the jumpstart that the feature length biopic will need. Watch for this next month.

Morning Debriefing 9/5/11

September 5, 2011

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1) While comedy has almost seem to taken Labor Day off, Patton Oswalt’s Finest Hour is airing tonight on Showtime at 10PM. That should cover most of your comedy needs for tonight.

2) Jamie Kilstein’s album “Libel, Slander, & Sedition” is available for pre-order on iTunes before it’s release next week. Interestingly enough, I think the title of this album gives a pretty good job description of a comedian.

3) First off, we are glad that local LA comedian Stretch Shp is recovering from violently being mugged last week. Still, Stretch is a perfect example of how many comics need to do comedy no matter the circumstance as (pic below) he performed with stitches in his head last night.

4) Keith Apicary’s Apicarnage gets reviewed by ScrewAttack.com before he goes on his nationwide tour.

5) Another site, Swagger.LA lists some of our favorite shows to go in LA even though they call them “alternative”. See why we hate this label here.

6) ON THE HORIZON
The Moth @ Zanzibar Wed. Sept. 7th 6:45PM Doors/7:30PM Start $8-Get there an hour before, it will be crowded. Also, lottery determines 10 storytellers to perform.

7) COMEDY CRAWL
Brunch @ The Park Restaurant 9PM FREE

8) OPEN MIC RUN
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/bottled water and coffee provided
RAINBOW BAR & GRILL 9015 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up before 8PM/Starts 8:30PM/$2 cover/Mixed mic

9) I think we just became self-aware today of the fact that there are things other than comedy.

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Morning Debriefing 7/12/11

1) Allan Herrrmerrn’s School of French Kissing for Dogs from the Midnight Show-not for the faint of gut.

2) Kurt Braunohler’s World Wild of Animals: Killer Whales-Yes, it’s another hilarious video about animals, but only because it’s educational in the way animal videos should be. Also, if you’re on Tumblr, follow kbwwa.tumblr.com for all past and future episodes.

Kurt Braunohler’s World Wild of Animals: Killer Whales – watch more funny videos

3) America’s Misguided War on Offensive Humor: an Interview with Paul Provenza on Salon.com

Provenza: And the true irony is, I have a friend who does a lot of business in Japan, and he said you go into any bar or nightclub in Japan, and everybody is making tsunami jokes. You deal with it! But Gilbert’s the bad guy. So what, is it timing? Well, whose timing?

4) Connected Comedy Interview with Levity Comedy Manager and Producer Reg Tigerman.

5) Larry David will do stand up again. [via Punchline Magazine]

6) Wondering what you missed at some of the biggest comedy events in LA? Check out photo albums for the Midnight Show hosted by James Van Der Beek by Liezl and the Everything is Festival by Konstatine Simakis!

7) Adam Sandler’s Jack & Jill… ugh.

8) SPOWAYT-Sad Picture of Weird Al Yankovic Tuesday [via HuffPo Comedy/willzone]

9) ON THE HORIZON
The Dork Forest Live w/Frank Conniff & Ben Schwartz @ Nerdist Theater Thurs. August 18th 8PM $10

10) COMEDY CRAWL
Everything I Do is Wrong @ Smashbox Studios West Hollywood 7PM FREE (for first 50)
Drunk on Stage @ Akbar 8PM $5
The Mixer @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
TV Ready @ The Palms Bar 8:30PM $10
Comedy Bang Bang @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Holy Fuck @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Blamblamblam!!! @ R-Bar 9PM FREE
Public School Stories @ M Bar 9PM FREE/$10 min.
Set List @ Flappers YooHoo Room 9:30PM $10
A Great & Terrible Thing @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10:30PM $5

11) OPEN MIC RUN
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE TOKYO @ SEÑOR FISH 422 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/6 min./first come, first served/no purchase necessary
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
WESTWOOD BREW CO 1097 Glendon Ave., Westwood, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/first come, first served/$4 min.
HIVE GALLERY & STUDIOS 729 S. Spring St./Starts 9PM/no purchase necessary
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade and 4th St.)/Sign-up 9:45PM/Starts 10PM/lottery/$1 cover
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/bottled water and coffee provided

12) Stage time is stage time is stage time is stage time. Don’t ever think otherwise, especially in LA or NYC.

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Morning Debriefing 6/27/11

1) Right before the Green Room with Paul Provenza on July 14th 11PM returns for a second season, Showtime’s airing reruns of the first season!!! Here’s the schedule!!!

2) Louis CK continues his run on the talk show circuit on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight on ABC at Midnight, then the Daily Show tomorrow on Comedy Central at 11PM.

3) There’s always a debate what is the mark of you making it in the biz of entertainment, but certainly Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park remixing your comedic tribute to Ice Cube’s “Today Was A Good Day” has to be up there. Nicely done, Hasan Minhaj.

4) Norm MacDonald at the Comedy Car Hole. That’s right, that’s Norm at a garage comedy show. Not to worry, this has nothing to do with his show being cancelled. One of his writers helps run the show.

5) So Sarah Silverman and Todd Glass performed in Tel Aviv… [via Punchline Magazine]

6) We’re not big collectors of merch and such here at the Bureau (our budget doesn’t allow for it), but this is pretty awesome-MST3K Headboard [via theDailyWhat]

7) Puddin’-“Jesuits”

8) COMEDY CRAWL
The 4 & 20 @ All Star Lanes 8PM FREE
Cartoon Dump @ The Steve Allen Theater 8PM $10
Good Humor @ Mom’s Bar 8PM FREE
What’s Up Tiger Lily? @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
Brunch @ The Park Restaurant 9PM FREE
Keep It Clean Comedy @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
The BEATdown: Los Angeles @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5

9) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PM-ish/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
RED ROCK 8782 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Starts 8PM/Sign-up is lottery/no purchase necessary
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/bottled water and coffee provided

10) It was my 2nd day in Portland and heard “I’m Elvis Costello, but I forgot my glasses,” while someone was playing a cover of Hendrix’s Little Wing outside of Voodoo Donuts. OK, Portland, I get it, you’re cool.

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