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Conan O’Brien to End Late Night Talk Show in 2021, Start Weekly Variety Series at HBO Max, Continue Conan Without Borders at TBS

November 17, 2020
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The elder statesman of late night, Conan O’Brien is actually stepping away from the world of late night after nearly 30 years of being one of late night’s best voices. Announced today, O’Brien will end his run as a late night talk show host that spans Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, and now, Conan on TBS, in June 2021.
“In 1993 Johnny Carson gave me the best advice of my career: ‘As soon as possible, get to a streaming platform.’ I’m thrilled that I get to continue doing whatever the hell it is I do on HBO Max, and I look forward to a free subscription,” says O’Brien.
If you’re already lamenting his exit, do know that so many of the best elements of all of his shows over the last several years will live on. Conan Without Borders, O’Brien’s global travel specials will continue to be made over at TBS and Conan will also embark on a new weekly variety series. We’d guess will feature so many of the bits, stand-ups, remote segments and more that have made Conan endure all these decades as one of late night’s best. So, Conan O’Brien will very much be continuing to do so much of what he does best.
Personally, we can’t wait to see what Conan will do with the freedom of being on a streaming platform like HBO Max as well as where else he’ll travel to for the travel Conan Without Borders specials.

Ziwe Scores Her Very Own Variety Series at Showtime

October 21, 2020
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At the point, even if you’re trying to actively not look up the name Ziwe after seeing it repeatedly posted all over the place (justifiably so for many, many great reasons), it’s a name that simply can’t ignore. The comedian and writer (and aspiring pop star) found herself in the limelight via IG Live with her weekly interview series, Baited with Ziwe, while also working as a staff writer at Desus & Mero.

That has scored her numerous comedic accolades in quarantine, a book deal, and, as should have happened already by now, a show of her own. Showtime has officially ordered a variety series that will essentially let Ziwe do whatever she wants. As it’ll “feature interviews, sketches and more – including unscripted and unpredictable real-world rendezvous between everyday people,” we can only imagine what Ziwe has hidden in her very stylish ensemble for us all.

Perhaps, a version of Baited that’s a little like Billy on the Street (when we can talk to each other not at a distance on the street because of COVID-19)? Maybe there will be a bit of her rocking out her single Universal Healthcare?

Whatever Ziwe’s show ends up being, you can be assured a good percentage of the world/Internet is looking forward to it more than whatever just got postponed/unrenewed by a network or studio.

 

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Sun 17

Making Friends (Live-stream)

December 17, 2020 @ 8:00 am - January 18, 2021 @ 11:30 pm
Thu 14

Another Round Free Virtual Screening (Must Request by 1/14 8AM PT)

January 14 @ 6:00 pm - January 17 @ 11:00 am
Sat 16

Ron Lynch’s “Tomorrow!” (IG Live-stream)

January 16 @ 11:00 pm - January 17 @ 1:00 am
Sun 17

Another Round Panel Discussion w/director Thomas Vinterberg & star Mads Mikkelsen (Live-stream)

January 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sun 17

Stream of Blood: Vampires of Pittsburgh Lockdown (Twitch Live-stream)

January 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sun 17

The George Lucas Talk Show (Live-stream)

January 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sun 17

Improvised Tarot (Zoom Live-stream)

January 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sun 17

Groundhog Day Drive-In Movie

January 17 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sun 17

The Bitchuation Room with Francesca Fiorentini (Live-stream)

January 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sun 17

Judah Friedlander: Pre-Existing Fascism (Live-stream)

January 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sun 17

KO Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

January 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mon 18

Who Wants $2.69? with Martin Urbano (Live-stream)

January 18 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mon 18

The Dave Hill Goodtime Hour (Live-stream)

January 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Mon 18

Writers of Conan & Friends (Zoom Live-stream)

January 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mon 18

Hot Tub with Kurt & Kristen Home Edition (Twitch Live-stream)

January 18 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Tue 19

The Mic Presents: Non-Prophets (Live-stream)

January 19 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Tue 19

Eddie Pepitone: Live from the Bunker (Livestream)

January 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tue 19

Hot & Rich (Twitch Live-stream)

January 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tue 19

Writers LIVE! Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar (Live-stream)

January 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tue 19

Writer’s Block (Live-stream)

January 19 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Tue 19

Mary Houlihan’s Painting Party (Planet Scum Live-stream)

January 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 19

Every President Ever: Together Again: INAUGURATED WITH A VENGEANCE (Live-stream)

January 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 19

The Comedy Hang – Happy Hour! (Live-stream)

January 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 19

In The Green Zoom (YouTube Live-stream)

January 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tue 19

Sh!t My Folks Don’t Know (Live-stream)

January 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tue 19

Latif Tayour & Friends (Live-stream)

January 19 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wed 20

Couples Therapy Quarantine Party (Twitch Live-stream)

January 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wed 20

Ga’riffs with Gareth Reynolds (IG Live-stream)

January 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wed 20

The 1/20 420 Comedy Extravaganja Inauguration Special (Zoom Live-stream)

January 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Wed 20

Planet Scum Live (Twitch Live-stream)

January 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wed 20

Comedy Crossing (Live-stream)

January 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu 21

Eddie Pepitone: Live from the Bunker (Livestream)

January 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thu 21

The Ted Alexandro Show (YouTube Live-stream)

January 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thu 21

An Evening with Lewis Black in partnership with the Indianapolis JCC (Live-stream)

January 21 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 21

Faded Comedy’s Virtual Happy Hour (Twitch Live-stream)

January 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 21

Greg Proops: “Smartest Man in the World” Live Podcast Recording (Zoom Live-stream)

January 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thu 21

Hot Cocoa Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

January 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thu 21

Bingo Night with Daniel Van Kirk (Live-stream)

January 21 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Thu 21

The Dollop LIVE ONLINE (LoopedLive Live-stream)

January 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thu 21

Nowhere Comedy Club: Judy Gold (Live-stream)

January 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thu 21

Dykevice with Robby Hoffman (Live-stream)

January 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu 21

SKETCHED OUT-Sketch Cinema Night (Live-Stream)

January 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thu 21

Convoy (Twitch Live-stream)

January 21 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri 22

Hot & Rich (Twitch Live-stream)

January 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fri 22

Hack City (Zoom Live-stream)

January 22 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 22

Jackie Fabulous (Zoom Live-stream)

January 22 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 22

Nowhere Comedy Club: Judah Friedlander (Zoom Live-stream)

January 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Fri 22

Laurie Kilmartin (Zoom Live-stream)

January 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fri 22

The Fun Time Boys Game Night Spectacular: Quiplash (Twitch Live-stream)

January 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat 23

Comedy at the Covid Arms (Zoom Live-stream)

January 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sat 23

Chris Porter (Live-stream)

January 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sat 23

No Thanks (Zoom Live-stream)

January 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sat 23

Watch With…Bruce Campbell presents Evil Dead (Live-stream)

January 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat 23

Chris Porter (Live-stream)

January 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sat 23

The Black Aesthetic Show (Live-stream)

January 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sat 23

Brian Kiley (Zoom Live-stream)

January 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sun 24

The George Lucas Talk Show (Live-stream)

January 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sun 24

Dr. Katz Live (Live-stream)

January 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sun 24

Nowhere Comedy Club: Dan Mintz (Live-stream)

January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sun 24

Maggie Maye & Friends (Live-stream)

January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sun 24

UnCabaret Zoom Edition [LA] (Zoom Live-stream)

January 24 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mon 25

Who Wants $2.69? with Martin Urbano (Live-stream)

January 25 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mon 25

The Dave Hill Goodtime Hour (Live-stream)

January 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Tue 26

Eddie Pepitone: Live from the Bunker (Livestream)

January 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tue 26

Hot & Rich (Twitch Live-stream)

January 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tue 26

Nowhere Comedy Club: Todd Barry: The VIRTUAL Crowd Work Tour (Zoom Live-stream)

January 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 26

Mary Houlihan’s Painting Party (Planet Scum Live-stream)

January 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 26

Stand Pup Comedy (Live-stream)

January 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 26

In The Green Zoom (YouTube Live-stream)

January 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wed 27

The Moth National Mainstage (Live-stream)

January 27 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Wed 27

Your Carriage Awaits with Katie Hughes (Live-stream)

January 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Wed 27

Planet Scum Live (Twitch Live-stream)

January 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Thu 28

Eddie Pepitone: Live from the Bunker (Livestream)

January 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thu 28

The Ted Alexandro Show (YouTube Live-stream)

January 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thu 28

Elsewhere Sound Space (Twitch Live-stream)

January 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thu 28

Faded Comedy’s Virtual Happy Hour (Twitch Live-stream)

January 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 28

Ga’riffs with Gareth Reynolds (IG Live-stream)

January 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu 28

The Side Hustle (YouTube Live-stream)

January 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thu 28

Dykevice with Robby Hoffman (Live-stream)

January 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu 28

Avail Yourself (Zoom Live-stream)

January 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu 28

Downtown Stand-Up: Comedy Benefit Show (Live-stream)

January 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu 28

Convoy (Twitch Live-stream)

January 28 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri 29

Hot & Rich (Twitch Live-stream)

January 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fri 29

DeAnne Smith & Acquaintances! Tender comedy for tough times. (Zoom Live-stream)

January 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sat 30

What’s Your Problem, Sir? A night of Vulnerable Comedy w. Ever Mainard (Live-stream)

January 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sat 30

Mary Lynn Rajskub (Zoom Live-stream)

January 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sat 30

Channel 101 (Twitch Live-stream)

January 30 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat 30

Channel 101 (Twitch Live-stream)

January 30 @ 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sun 31

The George Lucas Talk Show (Live-stream)

January 31 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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