Harris Phest, an Annual Celebration of Harris Wittels, Started by His Sister, Will Take Place on 4/20

April 13, 2017

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There will be plenty of things for people all over the country to do on 4/20.

May we suggest, if you’re in or around Houston, TX going to the very 1st Annual Harris Phest, a celebration put together by Harris’ sister Stephanie Wittels Wachs of the late Harris Wittels, at 8th Wonder Brewery.

There will be presenting the best Parks and Rec scenes written by Harris, a reading of some of his best tweets, a performance from a Phish cover band, A Live One, and a live stand-up show. It’s as Wittels as you can get pretty much.

Proceeds from the show will go to benefit the Harris Wittels Fund at High School for Performing and Visual Arts in Houston.

Get more details here.

Oh, There’s Also This Great New Music Video From Don’t Stop or We’ll Die, The Band Harris Wittels Was a Drummer For

February 26, 2015

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Don’t Stop or We’ll Die was another example of the wonderful silliness that emanated from Harris Wittels. He played drums for the band that walked a fine line between solid pop and comedy along with Paul Rust and Michael Cassady.

A great music video for their song Lisa was just released today.

Watch, enjoy, and remember fondly.

Earwolf Selling Harris Wittels Memorial Comedy Bang! Bang! T-Shirt To Benefit Scholarship Fund

February 26, 2015

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Many in the comedy world are still processing the untimely loss of Harris Wittels as it has been said over and over that he had so much more to give had he stuck around.

As that’s the case, podcast giant Earwolf has printed a special Comedy Bang! Bang! T-shirt with the Harris credo “Motherf*ckers Just Wanna Laugh”.

You can pre-order the shirt for $20 and all proceeds will go to a scholarship that has been set up in memory of Harris. While you’re rewatching all of Parks and Recreation or listening to old episodes of Comedy Bang! Bang! or Analyzing Phish, this is another pretty nice way of remembering Harris.

R.I.P. Harris Wittels, 1984-2015

February 20, 2015

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Just a few hours ago, law enforcement officials pronounced comedian, writer, and actor Harris Wittels deceased. Early reports point to a drug overdose as the cause of death.

Harris was prolific in his comedy with anything from Humblebrag, Parks and Recreation, The Sarah Silverman Program, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Eastbound and Down, the band Don’t Stop or We’ll Die (who was scheduled to play at the end of this month at UCB Sunset), and so much more all have his name proudly attached to them.

His passing is incredibly sudden as Wittels performed last night at The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail as well as many of the shows that he wrote for still being active and now is no longer with us.

May he rest in peace and may all of us remember him and his extensive comedic works.

Don’t Stop or We’ll Die Has a New Album

June 23, 2014

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Don’t Stop or We’ll Die Has a New Album

The band of Paul Rust, Michael Cassady, and Harris Wittels known as Don’t Stop or We’ll Die has just released a brand new full-length album, Gorgeous.

It’s available on iTunes and we think you should get into it. Are you not going to take a listen to a band with working comedy folks Rust, Cassady, Wittels? Come on.

Harris Wittels Sells Comedy to NBC

August 13, 2013

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Harris Wittels Sells Comedy to NBC

NBC has bought up a number of comedy projects, one of which we’re very intrigued by from Parks and Recreation writer Harris Wittels.

We’re not exactly sure what direction NBC comedy is headed as it would seem on the one hand that shows like Community, Parks and Recreation are the last of their kind at the network, yet they’re developing a project from a Parks and Rec’s writer.

Still, this is good news nonetheless.

Morning Debriefing 8/16/11

1) Laughspin gets Comedy Central Fall Schedule.

2) Sean O’Connor will take the stage on Conan tonight TBS 11PM. Watch, set your DVRs, or check back here tomorrow.

3) Humblebrag’s got their Power Rankings for August and we just have to say, “Really, Steve Nash? Really?”.

4) Scott Gairdner’s Clip Cup basically tells Tosh.0 to eat its heart out.

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5) The national storytelling series, The Moth, just announced their fall themes for the upcoming months of their storyslams/storytelling open mics.

6) Marc Maron gets interviewed by Splitsider and has “This Has To Be Funny” reviewed by A.V. Club. In talking to him in passing last night, we reaffirm our answer, “Yes Marc, it definitely works as an album.”

7) Steve Heisler explains analytically why should see some unrecognizable faces and unknown names on the big screen.

8) “Jumping the Shark” = “Going Harold & Kumar”-This is probably our most incendiary post to date at the Nerdist, but what’s more amazing than the grab bag of vicious comments is the fact that people actually stuck around after the credits of Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.

9) Puddin’-“Fan Letter”

10) ON THE HORIZON
Heather Anne Campbell’s Miracle Violence @ UCB Theatre Wed. Aug. 24th 8PM $5
Gallows Humor @ Vlad the Retailer Thurs. Aug. 25th 7:30PM $5
Adams/Brandt/Reutter/Claybrooks Taping @ Art Theater Thurs. Aug. 25th 9PM $8

11) COMEDY CRAWL
Two Thumbs Way Down @ Nerdist Theater 8PM $8
The Good Luck Show @ Good Luck Bar 8PM FREE
Jackson Hole Project Laugh Lounge @ Red Rock Bar & Eatery 8PM FREE
Comedy Bang Bang @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Holy Fuck! @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Reggie Watts @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 9PM $20 (sold out, tickets may be available at door)
John Mulaney @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10:30PM $5

12) OPEN MIC RUN
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/first come, first served.
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.
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

13) Yet another day passes where I fail to see Attack the Block. Damn it.

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Morning Debriefing 6/21/11

1) The Humblebrag Hall of Fame-If you don’t know what @humblebrag or who Harris Wittels is, click through and read right now.

2) Norm’s Sport Show and the Onion Sports Dome were cancelled yesterday. Can sports and comedy not get along at the same time?

3) Episodes 4 and 5 of Kid Farm are up!!!

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4) OUT IN STORES RIGHT NOW: Alpocalypse (Deluxe Version) and Louie: Season One (DVD/Blu-ray Combo in DVD Packaging)!!! I know that you’re probably wondering how you can afford lunch at Taco Bell, but if you can swing it, pick both of these up. Here’s an extra scene from Louie to hold you over if you opt for the Bell.

5) This should be Reggie Watts’ next album cover. Also, he on Conan tonight on TBS 11PM.

6) Speaking of Conan, here’s Tom Segura…

7) The Worst is back!!! I mean, “The Worst” with Shannon Hatch and Danielle Stewart counting down 10 of the worst stories in the news throughout the week. Tune in 2PM right here.

8) The Comedy Garage is now available now available on Amazon!!!

9) Want to get involved with comedy?-Be an intern for one of the best shows in town, the Super Serious Show or write for comedy podcast hub, the Ploplist. Respectively, e-mail info@superseriousshow.com and/or info@ploplist.com if interested.

10) Jon Stewart’s commentary on his edited interview on Fox News. Unedited interview here.

11) Puddin’-“Tyler Perry”

12) ON THE HORIZON
Twentywonder (special thanks to Patton Oswalt)

13) COMEDY CRAWL
The Good Luck Show @ Good Luck Bar (1514 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA) 7PM FREE
From Screen to Stage @ Laugh Factory 8PM $20-$30/2 drink min.
Comedy Central Showcase @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM FREE
Comedy Bang Bang @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Comedy Revolver @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10PM $5

14) 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
IRON GIANT OPEN MIC @ TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/mixed mic/no purchase neccesary
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.
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

15) This Tracy Morgan apology tour is bordering on Lebron’s “Decision”. It’s overkill. Anyone with me on this?

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Nick Cannon Knows Comedy Better Than Co-Ed Magazine

May 20, 2011

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Nick Cannon Knows Comedy Better Than Co-Ed Magazine

I know the title of this post might be either surprising or incredibly obvious depending on your opinion of Nick Cannon.

Still, someone who picks Hannibal Buress, Garfunkel & Oates, and Harris Wittels as some of the hottest, up and coming comedians has an infinitely better idea about the state of comedy than an entire publication that calls comedy legend Bill Hicks underrated.