This was the moment Eric Appel looked at his phone and realized Osama Bin Laden was dead last night. Sarah Silverman was just about to go on in front of an audience who had not been exposed to the media yet because they were in a marathon comedy show. It took them a while to realize it wasn’t a bit.
Four shot by Robyn Von Swank.
Where I wish I was when last night’s moment in history happened…
UCB-LA | Ultimate Comedy Bash | 05.01.11
Each performer at the marathon was given exactly 20 minutes to perform, Paul F. Tompkins spent 15 minutes of his dealing with a single drunken heckler who encapsulated the attention whoriness of a whole bachlorette party.
The girl in the white shirt kept insisting that she went bowling with Prince and in telling her story, threw in gratuitous details about her vintage shoes, which was met with pitchfork angry boos.. from just from the ladies in the audience.
When asked if she could change anything about her interaction with him, she would insist that he buy her some “motherfucking pumpkin fries”.
Since she had just walked in before PFT’s set and promptly left out the back door after it, she paid $20 to be embarrassed by a comedian.
Well done.
When things like this (Paul F. Tompkins being heckled) happen, I immediately ask, why? It usually doesn’t matter because Tompkins is hilarious no matter what’s happening.
Get ready! It’s the Ultimate Comedy Bash at Franklin Village Street Fair…
On Sunday, May 1 from noon-6pm the 5900 block of Franklin Avenue will be closed for the Franklin Village Street Fair.
Entrance is FREE for outdoor festivities including food, fashion, art, auctions, gifts, games, fun for kids plus music and high-octane comedy from UCB Theatre.
Outdoor stage to include (line-ups subject to change):
Musical Acts
Rattlesnake Daddy, One Trick PonyFranklinpalooza
Music and sketches from Tremendosaur, Good Neighbor, Hip Hop Penguin, Happy Campers, Jim Hanft, Karen Kilgariff and Jon Daly
hosted by Mookie Blaiklock & Dave HorwitzThe Greatest Show on Franklin
Stand-up and characters from Matt Besser, Tig Notaro, James Adomian, Matt Braunger, Moshe Kasher, Brent Weinbach, Scott Nery, Tony Sam & The Franklin Fly Girls
hosted by Brandon Johnson & Emily Maya MillsThe Greatest Concert Ever
Comedians James Adomian, Jill Donnelly, James Pumphrey, Pete Holmes, Andree Vermeulen and Brendan Hunt cover their favorite songs impersonating the rock singer of their choice.
hosted by Matt BesserPlease consider an increased amount of travel time as the 5900 block of Franklin between Bronson and Tamarind will be closed to traffic from 10am-7pm for the 2011 Franklin Village Street Fair. We STRONGLY encourage public transportation, biking or carpooling. The nearest metro stations are roughly 15 minutes away by foot from UCB Theatre at Hollywood/Western and Hollywood/Vine. Valet will also be available at the SW corner of Franklin & Bronson.
“This is your Bureau Director speaking. The Ultimate Comedy Bash is what everyone should be doing today. Thank you. You may now return to watching analysis of Obama’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner Speech.
Oh, hey guys. Issue Three is totally on sale (and discounted til 5/8!). Parties in CHI 5/4 and 5/8. Holla on the FB for deets.
Hey Everyone! BUY THIS (RE:COM)! It’s important.
Yes!!! James Adomian really did dress up as Jesse Ventura and took on Tony Sam as Electroface in Portland!!!
Click through to get to The Comedy Bureau Photo Highlights at the 2011 Bridgetown Comedy Festival cropped in the style of David Lean’s classic Lawrence of Arabia.
We would have taken more pics, but we had so much fun that we often forgot to recharge the camera batteries.
Attention Los Angeles!
We are going to have a heck of a show tonight.
Harris Wittels
Sean O’ Connor
Matt GoldichAnd maybe a few more surprises…
Come early and get 10% the great Chinese food.
Drink specials:
PBR + shot for $6
Tsingtao + Jack for $8
Cash Only!Sincerely,
Shawn, Andy, Josh and EdThursday, April 28 · 8:30pm – 11:30pm
2112 Hillhurst Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027
Seeing Wittels post-Humblebrag reveal, Andy Wood post-Bridgetown, and the rest of the bunch should be a whole lot of fun.
Just for Laughs Montreal character call-back showcase
Thursday night APRIL 28th , 7:30pm @ The Improv Lab… 8162 Melrose Ave. LA, CA 90046ONLY $5
Help Jesse Miller Get To Canada!!!
Come out and Support Jesse & all the other great comics this Thursday night
@ The Improv LabJesse will be showcasing his new Hollywood Mogul venture.
To Purchase advance Tickets, follow below link:
http://www.laughstub.com/improv/buy.cfm?id=75873Thanks
-Andre
Even Hollywood Mogul Jesse Miller needs help getting to Montreal…
Montreal Just For Laughs callbacks are being held in the Belly Room tonight! The lineups were just announced so check them out and then come down and check out the shows.
Wednesday, April 27 – 8:00pm
JFL SHOWCASE / BELLY ROOM
Host: Karl Hess
8:06 Rob Delaney
8:12 Jessi Campbell
8:18 Jerrod Carmichael
8:24 Will Weldon
8:30 Nick Rutherford
8:36 Ron Funches
8:42 Dominic Dierkes
8:48 Taylor Williamson
8:55 Morgan MurphyWednesday, April 27 – 10:00pm
JFL SHOWCASE / BELLY ROOM
Host: Karl Hess
10:06 Luke Cunningham
10:12 Chip Pope
10:18 Dustin Ybarra
10:24 Kimberly Clark
10:30 Barry Rothbart
10:36 Drennon Davis
10:43 Angela Hoover
10:50 Jay Lamont
Belly Room’s where it’s happenin’ tonight…
It’s time for the the next BRUNCH: A Comedy Show!
BRUNCH is a new comedy show from Jamie Lee, Jake Weisman and Sam Varela. Located at The Park Restaurant of Echo Park, BRUNCH is happening every other Monday from 9pm-11pm. With a mix of comedy veterans and up-and-comers alike, you can expect an eclectic mix of stand up, characters, and sketch.
Hosted by Jake Weisman and Jamie Lee
With guests:
Moshe Kasher
James Adomian
Johnny Pemberton
Brandie Posey
Reginald Hunter (VISITING FROM THE UK)FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE!
9 PM!
Plus, there will be beer/wine/soda for sale! Drink sales will keep BRUNCH alive so please come ready to drink!!
CASH ONLY
Brunch at 9PM was great the first time, so maybe Brunch should always happen at 9. Point is go to this.
Behold The Nerdist Way by Chris Hardwick | Splitsider
Available now to preorder on Amazon. To be released November 1st.
The Chris Hardwick/Nerdist book “The Nerdist Way”. That is all.
Dorksplosion Black and White T-shirt Coming Soon
When I was a little kid I got a “Death Dealer” Frazetta t-shirt with my own allowance money and hid it under my bed. I would take it to school in my back pack and then change into in the bathroom.
I felt so bad ass. I was still at the age where I just naturally assumed everyone would be into the same things I was into because the shit I was into was so awesome. This was not the case.
I grew up in the south. So not only did people think I was a dork, but they also thought I worshiped Satan and told the principal on me. I got called into the principal’s office and they went through my back pack and found a bunch of “Museum Replicas” sword catalogs that I had circled all the swords in that I wanted.
In retrospect, I am sure that the principal thought I was going to go postal really slowly with a sword or something, but the problem was, I was waaaay to young to even really carry a big ass sword, not to mention that this would be the most unrealistic threat to an elementary school ever.
My parents had to come pick me up AND they called the Karate School that I was taking karate it and I had to have a one on one with my sensei about how “real karate masters never use weapons…even if they use them in Ninja Turtles.” Somehow the school had lumped going postal, Dungeons and Dragons, heavy metal, karate and Ninja Turtles into one problem…a fat kid wearing and awesome t-shirt.
I miss those days.
Do you have an embarrassing dork related story?
Dorksplosion T-shirts designed by comedian Andrew DeWitt. Nicely done.
Doug Stanhope in The Main Room: Tickets Now on Sale
Well, there goes my lunch money (implying I already spent rent on something else).
“The Jen Kirkman Talk Show!” this Thursday April 28th at 9:30pm! UCB Theatre – LA!
Every show has sold out so far – let’s go for it again! But get tickets now – only $5http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/shows/2633The topic of discussion that I’ll interview my guests about is this: “I AM AN OUTCAST” – who knows? I might even talk to an audience member!
Special Guests:
Mary Lynn Rajskub (“Chloe” from 24) and Joe Wagner (comedian, Producer on upcoming Zach Galifianakis/Brody Stevens HBO project)Musical Guest: Brendan Hines!
I didn’t have a lot of time to push this show this month – so any help getting the word out – is appreciated! If you’re going and have gone before and have a kind word to say – please do pass it on!
$5 for Jen Kirkman? Yes, it’s true.
Ron Lynch’s loyal disciples, The Doorknockers (Randy Liedtke & Davey Johnson), will be hosting the Tomorrow! Show’s Easter Thing.
We’re gonna raise the dead!
Laura Kightlinger
Brendon Walsh
Hugh Moore
Derek Hughes
Rory Scovel
Pamela Walt
Kathryn Burns
and music sensation The John 3 Reillys!
Comedy! Music! Magic! Ballet!… It shall not forsaken you!
Saturday (4/23/11). Midnight. Eight bucks.
The Steve Allen Theater
4773 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Oh yeah, that’s because Ron Lynch is at Bridgetown.
