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Pick of the Day: Zoom with The State (Benefit for CA Immigrant Resilience Fund & NAACP)
June 8, 2020
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A reunion of one of the most foundational sketch troupes and absurdist comedy of all time, The State, is a rarity. Leave it to a time like now where supporting organizations like the NAACP and the California Immigrant Resilience Fund is more important than ever for The State to reconvene to do a live reading of their favorite sketches, visit unreleased material, do a Q&A as well as an exclusive memorabilia auction.

Slated to appear will be almost all of The State including Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black, Todd Holoubek, Michael Patrick Jann, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Thomas Lennon, Joe Lo Truglio, Ken Marino, Michael Showalter, and David Wain.

All of this will be taking place on Zoom this Wed. Jun. 10th at 6PM PT/9PM ET. You can and should get your tickets here.

Even Reno911 Is Going on Zoom Meetings (and Will Have New Episodes May 4th on Quibi)
April 10, 2020
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Of the offerings that Quibi has since its launch this week, one of the more high profile things coming to mobile only streaming platform is brand spankin’ new episodes of the beloved cop mockumentary Reno911.

It was announced today that Thurs. May 4th will be officially when new Reno911 episodes will come to Quibi and, if you can’t wait that long until that date, you can enjoy some mini-sodes that have been made while in self-isolation over Zoom (as even Reno’s “finest” is observing social distancing).

VHYES Trailer Has Plenty of Wonderful Weirdness for You to Enjoy
December 17, 2019
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“Found Footage”, as a concept and genre, has been around for long enough to break its initial mold into something new and exciting. 

That seems to be the case with the upcoming feature VHYES from director Jack Henry Robbins (and written by Nunzio Randozzo and Robbins) where a kid tapes late night TV and home videos over his folks’ wedding tape. The result is a déjà vu-laden run through bizarre late night TV from the age of cassette tapes weaved in with the journey of making home movies, perhaps for the first time.

The likes of Kerri Kenney, Thomas Lennon, John Gemberling, Tim Robbins, Mark Proksch all pop up throughout VHYES as you can see in this first trailer.

So far, VHYES looks like an offbeat, absurdist delight. We can’t wait to see what exactly is going on in VHYES when it comes out in limited release on Jan. 17th, 2020.

Thomas Lennon Attempts to Debut His New Children’s Book with Some Clips (?) on Colbert
March 5, 2019
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Yes, Thomas Lennon has just come out with a children’s book entitled Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles.

This bit was what he decided to do to promote the book with his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and it might just be enough for you get to the book even if you don’t have kids. Props to Lennon and Brian Stack for this madness.

Please enjoy.

The Cast of Netflix’s National Lampoon Biopic Now Has Seth Green, Thomas Lennon, Jon Daly, Will Forte, Joel McHale, Matt Walsh, John Gemberling, Domnhall Gleeson, Martin Mull, and Natasha Lyonne
April 12, 2016
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(via Variety)

Oh yeah, David Wain is also directing.

Netflix is adapting Josh Karp’s book A Futile and Stupid Gesture: How Doug Kenney and National Lampoon Changed Comedy Forever into a full length feature biopic, which is already enticing by itself.

The ensemble cast that has been assembled has been kind of a dream team with the aforementioned Green, Lennon, Daly, Forte, McHale, Walsh, Gemberling, Gleeson, and Mull along with Natasha Lyonne being the latest to sign on.

With Wain at the helm, A Futile and Stupid Gesture is as buzzworthy as it can get before production has even started.

Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel’s “Crash Test” Special Is Now Streaming at CC.com
January 23, 2016
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Blizzard or not, you should go watch this right now.

Years ago, Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel rented a giant bus and taped an entire comedy special for their live show Crash Test while driving around LA. They had anyone from Aziz Ansari to Natasha Leggero to Thomas Lennon/Robert Ben Garant to Ian Karmel and much more join them/run into them while the special was happening. 

While it was only available to stream after paying for quite some time, you can now watch the whole Crash Test special over at CC.com. 

So, go do that. 

Seeso Continues to Parody Scientology, Secret Societies with Its Own Inside Seeso Web Series
November 19, 2015
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While Seeso is a highly anticipated comedy subscription service from NBC, it would also seem that it’s an ancient, very secret society for only the highest order of comedians.

Just watch Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant, Kulap Vilaysack, Cameron Esposito, Rhea Butcher, and Jonah Ray kinda sorta let us all know what’s up with this thing called Seeso.

Don’t forget that a Beta version will be free for us all on December to get us all hooked before we “join in”.

NBC’s Seeso Teases a Secret Society
October 19, 2015
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NBC’s comedy subscription service, Seeso, has got a lot of people talking. As you can imagine, many folks are wondering what they’ll be in for with shows from Dan Harmon, the UCB 4, Jonah Ray, Lennon/Garant/Vilaysack, and Cameron Esposito & Rhea Butcher.

Well, for now, it’s kind of a secret (emphasis on “kind of”).

Learn more about Seeso’s so-called Secret Society here.

Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel’s Comedy Special Filmed on a Moving Bus, “Crash Test”, Out Today
August 18, 2015
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Crash Test, the comedy special that’s unlike any comedy special you’ve ever seen before, is finally out today on Vimeo On Demand. 

Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel really did shoot the entire thing on a moving bus driving all around LA not only have live comedy on the bus, but also “run into” folks like Aubrey Plaza, Earl Sweatshirt, Thomas Lennon, Aziz Ansari, and more.

You can and should download and stream the Crash Test at Vimeo On Demand for $3.99.

Watch Profiles of Jen Kirkman, Paul F. Tompkins, Beth Stelling, Zach Woods, Chris Garcia, Kurt Braunohler, Tony Hale, Kathryn Hahn, and Way More From “Last Call With Carson Daly”
May 26, 2015
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Basically, there has been a bevy of great profile interviews from the 2015 episodes of Last Call with Carson Daly.

Watch profile/interviews of such good comedy folks including

Beth Stelling
Kathryn Hahn
Aasif Mandvi
Jen Kirkman
Zach Woods
Marcella Arguello
Solomon Georgio
Ben Gleib
Pete Holmes and Rob Bell
Dan Levy
Ryan O’Flanagan
Chris Garcia
Paul F. Tompkins
Henry Winkler
Tony Hale
Jay Larson
Kurt Braunohler
Randall Park
Tony Hinchcliffe
Jack McBrayer
Jamie Lee
Rob Corddry
Thomas Lennon
Jemaine Clement
David Cross
Iliza Shlesinger

If you’ve somehow ran out of stuff to binge watch this Memorial Day Weekend or just in general, these interviews should be the perfect thing to watch next.

Look at All The Fun That Thomas Lennon Had on The Late Late Show This Week
February 19, 2015
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His three day run at The Late Late Show is up, but Thomas Lennon did make sure to get his rounds of being a goofball in as the host. 

Watch him dress up as the CBS Eye Ball as well as “find” the 50 Shades of Grey blooper reel.

Thomas Lennon, Lauren Graham, Will Arnett Are Guest Hosting “The Late Late Show” This Week
February 16, 2015
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March is just around the corner, which means The Late Late Show with James Corden is almost set to premiere. In the meantime, the interim period of The Late Late Show is still in effect and, this week, they have very intriguing guests hosts in Thomas Lennon, Lauren Graham and Will Arnett.

Lennon is scheduled for Mon-Wed., Graham on Thurs., and Arnett for Fri.

In addition to their hijinks, Weird Al Yankovic, Natasha Leggero, Nick Kroll, Matthew Perry, Tom Papa, Jimmy Kimmel, John Krasinski, and David Cross are all set to be guests this week too.

Take note that Lennon has voiced Craig Ferguson’s robot skeleton sidekick Geoffrey Peterson at The Late Late Show from time to time and perhaps he’ll do it again.

Find out what happens (two weeks ago, they had the Super Bowl Sharks on) by tuning in to CBS at 12:35AM all week long.

CBS Set Interim Hosts for The Late Late Show Before James Corden Takes Over
November 26, 2014
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(via Deadline)

While Craig Ferguson is set to end his run of The Late Late Show on Dec. 19th and James Corden isn’t taking over the role of host until Mar. 9th, CBS will still continue The Late Late Show with a grouping of guests hosts.

Announced today, Jim Gaffigan, Judd Apatow, Will Arnett, Thomas Lennon, and more will fill in during the winter at The Late Late Show.

As John Oliver’s run as host at The Daily Show ended up being a test run for his own show, perhaps the very same thing could happen during any of the weeks that any of the aforementioned interim hosts. 

However, there is no word on whether there will be interim Geoff Petersons.

“The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” Announces Its Final Guests
November 7, 2014
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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

The final days of Craig Ferguson’s hosting of The Late Late Show over at CBS are coming soon. In anticipation of that, the guests for the final episodes have been teased, which include many of Craig’s favorite guests such as Thomas Lennon, Tim Meadows, Henry Winkler, Rashida Jones, Steve Carell, Lisa Kudrow, Mila Kunis, and more.

For the final send-off, Ferguson will have late night host compatriot Jay Leno as he joins him in late night host retirement.

We hope amidst this cavalcade, one of our favorite guests on The Late Late Show, Stephen Wright will also be stopping by to wish Ferguson bon voyage. 

Tom Lennon Had a Quick, But Important Announcement to Make at The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
September 21, 2014
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While doing comedy live is well and good, there’s always a bit of housekeeping to do to ensure everyone has a good time. Often, that is making announcement about what happens after the show.

In Tom Lennon’s case, while at The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, he invited people to hang, and then some, after the show.

Season 2 of The Birthdays Boys on IFC to Have Tenacious D, Tony Hale, Casey Wilson, More
September 3, 2014
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(via Entertainment Weekly)

IFC is not only having The Birthday Boys return at 11:30PM on Oct. 17th, but the show is set to have the likes of Kyle Gass, Jack Black, Sandra Bernhard, Scott Aukerman, Chris Elliott, Carmen Electra, Horatio Sanz, Kate Micucci, Riki Lindhome, Fred Willard, Paul Scheer, Thomas Lennon, Doris Roberts, Tim & Eric, and way more guest starring in their second season.

So, along with Comedy Bang! Bang!’s mega sized season, add this to your regular IFC viewing schedule. 

More Good Times Had at The Meltdown with Misanthropic Ice Cream Trucks and Green Room Jam Sessions
September 1, 2014
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The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail has sure been having as much on stage as they have off stage. Just check out Todd Glass give out ice cream “Ed Debevic’s” style and Pete Holmes, Kyle Kinane, and Thomas Lennon jam out a “forgotten" Garfunkel & Oates cut as a three piece band in front of Garfunkel & Oates.

After watching that, make sure you’re watching every Wed. on Comedy Central at 12:30AM as well as going to the live show also every wed. at Nerdmelt, 8:30PM.

Superego Returning for 4th Season of Their Podcast and Adding Paul F. Tompkins as a Regular Cast Member
July 18, 2014
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One of the funniest podcasts around, Superego, is coming back with a whole new row of episodes come this September. That is absolutely great news, but, somehow, on top of that, they’ve managed to make this more exciting by adding the one and only Paul F. Tompkins as a regular cast member of Superego.

So look out for the latest batch of “case studies” that also features such guests as Andy Daly, Thomas Lennon, and more as well as some bonus content from past seasons. 

In case it wasn’t clear, you should be getting into Superego if you already haven’t done so.

Weird Al Yankovic Parodies Lorde’s “Royals” with “Foil”
July 16, 2014
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The 8 days of 8 music videos from Weird Al Yankovic’s latest album Mandatory Fun continues today with Yankovic’s spin on the megahit from Lorde played on nearly every radio station in existence, “Royals”.

Watch “Foil” made with College Humor featuring cameos from Patton Oswalt, Thomas Lennon, and Robert Ben Garant, and you’ll forget about how you’ll never be royal.

Superego Wants You To Check Out God’s Crazy Monsters
June 17, 2014
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You’re watching Superego’s animated series at the Nerdist channel, right? It’s pretty fantastic, just like you’d expect from Superego. 

They’re latest episode is no different, with guest Thomas Lennon, as they attempt an ad for the non-Sunoco affliated God’s Crazy Monsters museum. Watch it here.

Need a Lawyer For Godzilla Related Damage? Call Thomas Lennon
May 14, 2014
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In honor of the upcoming release of the highly anticipated Godzilla movie, Nerdist has made this video for all the victims of Godzilla attacks that deserve compensation starring Thomas Lennon as a mustachioed lawyer.

Give it a watch here and get the money you deserve, if you’re still alive after a Godzilla attack that is.

Thomas Lennon to Star Opposite Matthew Perry in CBS’ ‘Odd Couple’
March 14, 2014
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Thomas Lennon to Star Opposite Matthew Perry in CBS’ ‘Odd Couple’

The amazing Thomas Lennon could be back on network TV very soon.

It’s been almost no time at all since Sean Saves The World got the ax and he already cast to star opposite Matthew Perry in an Odd Couple reboot pilot over at CBS.  

Thomas Lennon on Almost Not Being in ‘Hancock’ and Other Hollywood Biz Stories
February 19, 2014
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Paul F. Tompkins serves up another great episode of his intimate chat web series Speakeasy, this time with the great Thomas Lennon. Lennon shares how he was notified on set that he was cut out of the Will Smith action vehicle Hancock, being a studio writer, and more great insights that could only come from Lennon.

Give the whole thing a watch here.

The State Reunited on “@midnight”
January 28, 2014
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Though only Michael Showalter, Kerri Kenney, and Michael Ian Black were playing on “@midnight with Chris Hardwick” last night, The State indeed did come together, even if they were only slightly aware of it.

Watch the “reunion” here.

Puddin’ with Eddie Pepitone’s Has “Wonderful” Holiday Send Off
December 18, 2013
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Not only is it great to see Weird Al Yankovic, Patton Oswalt, Dana Gould, and several more come together for a Christmas web series special, but it’s really touching the way they do so for the holiday episode of Matt Oswalt’s Puddin’ with Eddie Pepitone.

Part of why it’s so great? Eddie gets exactly what he wants for Christmas/no other Christmas special ends like this. Watch A Puddin’ Christmas here.

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