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Sarah Silverman’s Weekly Topical Show “I Love You, America” Premieres on October 12th on Hulu
July 22, 2017
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Sarah Silverman’s Weekly Topical Show “I Love You, America” Premieres on October 12th on Hulu

This is an important date for a few reasons.

One, Sarah Silverman will return to having her own TV show.
Two, talk shows/topical/late night get tipped more in the direction of diversity.
Three, this will be the second recurring topical/talk show (Chelsea on Netflix being the other one) on a major streaming service (unless you want to count Norm MacDonald Live on JASH in as well) with A-list talent attached to host. 

These are all important points to keep in mind, but we’re curious to see if Sarah might twist the traditional format of all other talk/topical shows.

ICYMI, we’re trying to actually make a living off of the services we provide to the Greater LA Area and the art form of comedy.
July 21, 2017
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ICYMI, we’re trying to actually make a living off of the services we provide to the Greater LA Area and the art form of comedy.

Help make that happen by pledging $ on our Patreon page.

Lisa Hanawalt’s Latest Work, Coyote Doggirl, Will Be a Graphic Novel About a Half Dog, Half Coyote That Has a Whole Lot of Attitude
July 20, 2017
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Lisa Hanawalt’s Latest Work, Coyote Doggirl, Will Be a Graphic Novel About a Half Dog, Half Coyote That Has a Whole Lot of Attitude

Lisa Hanawalt, who we hope you would know and love from her work on BoJack Horseman, her book Hot Dog Taste Test, and podcast with Emily Heller, Baby Geniuses, will be bringing us all a full fledged graphic novel, Coyote Doggirl. 

It’ll a bit Western, but with Hanawalt’s personal touch of anthropomorphized animals that go through complex human emotions set in a vibrant color palette. We have no doubt that it’ll be something that you’ll read and run through a whole gamut of feelings.

Look for Coyote Doggirl’s release in fall of 2018 from Drawn & Quarterly.

We’d like to make a living off of doing The Comedy Bureau, so that’s why we post about this Patreon campaign everyday. Once enough people pledge to where we’re not living at our folks’ house and commuting across LA county, maybe we’ll stop bugging everybody about it.
July 20, 2017
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We’d like to make a living off of doing The Comedy Bureau, so that’s why we post about this Patreon campaign everyday. Once enough people pledge to where we’re not living at our folks’ house and commuting across LA county, maybe we’ll stop bugging everybody about it.

Please pledge $, if you can, here.

Chris Hardwick and Comedy Central Agree to End @midnight at 600 Episodes
July 19, 2017
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Chris Hardwick and Comedy Central Agree to End @midnight at 600 Episodes

Yes, @midnight has made it to 600 episodes. In its time, it has made an indelible mark on Twitter with #HashtagWars, influenced the direction of game shows in the age of the Internet, and highlighted many great comedians by giving their very first TV appearance. 

Alas, both network and host agree that the comedy game show has run its course leaving an open slot for Comedy Central up at midnight after the show’s final week on July 31st.

 There isn’t any official word on what might take that slot as of yet, though we hope it’ll be a bit of departure from the pairing of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and Jordan Klepper’s new show at 11PM and 11:30PM.

We’d love it if you could show some love to our Patreon today. (Yes, we are, in this case, equating love to $).
July 19, 2017
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We’d love it if you could show some love to our Patreon today. (Yes, we are, in this case, equating love to $).

Show that love here.

For a few $ pledged a month, you can help make TCB’s budget go beyond the scope of covering just food and gas.
July 17, 2017
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For a few $ pledged a month, you can help make TCB’s budget go beyond the scope of covering just food and gas.

A new stapler or an actual office space would be nice.

We got free tickets for you to win to…
July 16, 2017
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We got free tickets for you to win to…

...Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen, Andy Kindler’s Particular Show, Harmontown, The Best Friends Show, and The Super Serious Show 7 Anniversary.

It’s a round-up of some of the best shows in town and you can enter to win a pair of free tickets here.

For a few dollars a month on Patreon, you can feed a “starving” Comedy Bureau.
July 15, 2017
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For a few dollars a month on Patreon, you can feed a “starving” Comedy Bureau.

More accurately, we’re workaholics that make little very time for eating, but any $ pledges is greatly appreciated.

Our friends at DoLA asked us what indie comedy shows in LA you can’t miss and we happily obliged with this list.
July 15, 2017
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Our friends at DoLA asked us what indie comedy shows in LA you can’t miss and we happily obliged with this list.

We haven’t taken a day off since 2010 to keep The Comedy Bureau up and running to faithfully serve you.
July 14, 2017
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We haven’t taken a day off since 2010 to keep The Comedy Bureau up and running to faithfully serve you.

If you think we deserve some money for that, please pledge to our Patreon campaign.

A la Wikipedia, if everyone who used our services pledged a few dollars to our Patreon, we might just be set for life.
July 13, 2017
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A la Wikipedia, if everyone who used our services pledged a few dollars to our Patreon, we might just be set for life.

Please pledge here.

Issa Rae’s Insecure Season 1 Will Stream on YouTube Later This Month for Your Binging Convenience
July 12, 2017
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Issa Rae’s Insecure Season 1 Will Stream on YouTube Later This Month for Your Binging Convenience

On July 23rd, you’ll be able to watch the entire first season of Issa Rae’s Insecure if you don’t have HBO or HBOGO or a friend or family member nice enough to lend you their password. 

All of it will be up on HBO’s YouTube channel, which does mean you will have to watch it with commercials, but we’re guessing that you’ll be OK with that.

TNT Renews Claws for Season 2
July 12, 2017
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TNT Renews Claws for Season 2

Looks like TNT will be keeping their true crime dramedy around, which, we think, might lead to a change of that “We Know Drama” that they’ve had for so many years.

We’d love to reach our goal of making a TCB app at $4K pledged on Patreon. Currently we’re at $551.
July 12, 2017
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We’d love to reach our goal of making a TCB app at $4K pledged on Patreon. Currently we’re at $551.

You can help make that happen here.

Season 2 of Adam Ruins Everything Premieres Tonight
July 11, 2017
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Season 2 of Adam Ruins Everything Premieres Tonight

Actually, things being ruined by Adam Conover rather than Trump sounds kind of nice. 

Tune in to the season premiere at 10PM on TruTV tonight.

The Daily Show Adds Michael Kosta as Newest Correspondent
July 11, 2017
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The Daily Show Adds Michael Kosta as Newest Correspondent

As Jordan Klepper moves on up to doing his own show, Trevor Noah and The Daily Show are now taking the formerly ranked 864th tennis player in the world and making one Michael Kosta into the brand new Daily Show correspondent.

Kosta should fill in Klepper’s shoes nicely as they have a similar demeanor and cadence and probably the same shoe size (i.e. they’re very likely the same height).

Look for Kosta to start tonight.

You Can Now Stream Bob’s Burgers, Futurama and More on Hulu
July 11, 2017
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You Can Now Stream Bob’s Burgers, Futurama and More on Hulu

Today, Hulu is now home to stream your favorite animated series including Bob’s Burgers, Futurama, American Dad, The Cleveland Show, Venture Bros., Rick and Morty, Robot Chicken, and Adventure Time just to name a few.

If you don’t already have access to Hulu, looks like you might have to make a move on changing that. 

If you’d like to TCB ad free, please pledge $ on our Patreon and we might just get to the point where 100% supported by you fine folks.
July 11, 2017
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If you’d like to TCB ad free, please pledge $ on our Patreon and we might just get to the point where 100% supported by you fine folks.

Not sure if you’re aware of this, but “we have one person” manually update these entire calendars for LA comedy shows and open mics at TCB pretty much every day and have done so for several years. If you think we deserve your support for doing that, please pledge $ at The Comedy Bureau’s Patreon.
July 10, 2017
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Not sure if you’re aware of this, but “we have one person” manually update these entire calendars for LA comedy shows and open mics at TCB pretty much every day and have done so for several years. If you think we deserve your support for doing that, please pledge $ at The Comedy Bureau’s Patreon.

All of Our Comedy Listings for Shows, Events, Mics, and More Are Updated for Next Week and Beyond!
July 9, 2017
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All of Our Comedy Listings for Shows, Events, Mics, and More Are Updated for Next Week and Beyond!

Seriously, we’ve got you covered for quite some time if you’re looking for any and all live comedy in LA. 

Hey LA and comedy, we think you’re worth it (i.e. all of our time).
July 8, 2017
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Hey LA and comedy, we think you’re worth it (i.e. all of our time).

If you feel the same way about The Comedy Bureau, please pledge some $ to our Patreon.

Today, it’d be great to get over $500 pledged (but we’re definitely not going to stop anyone from getting us $5K pledged) on TCB’s Patreon
July 7, 2017
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Today, it’d be great to get over $500 pledged (but we’re definitely not going to stop anyone from getting us $5K pledged) on TCB’s Patreon

FYI, we’re at $483 pledged monthly right now to keep us going. 

Jon Stewart and Hannah Storm to Co-Anchor ESPN SportsCenter Coverage of DOD Warrior Games
July 7, 2017
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Jon Stewart and Hannah Storm to Co-Anchor ESPN SportsCenter Coverage of DOD Warrior Games

Comedy and TV legend Jon Stewart has always been in the corner of those who put their life on the line as military servicemen, firefighters, police officers, etc., especially those who have done so and suffered wounds of any kind.

So, co-anchoring The Warrior Games with ESPN mainstay Hannah Storm tomorrow is kind of up his alley.

“The 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games, a multi-sport event for wounded, injured or ill service personnel and veterans, began June 30 and concludes July 8. Approximately 265 athletes representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), as well as the United Kingdom Armed Forces and the Australian Defence Force are participating.”

Look for Stewart and Storm to cover the event live on a special edition of SportsCenter, Friday, July 7th 4PM PST on ESPN.

We’ve Got 9 Ticket Giveaways Going Right Now in Case You Wanted to Free Tickets to Some of LA Comedy’s Best Shows
July 6, 2017
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We’ve Got 9 Ticket Giveaways Going Right Now in Case You Wanted to Free Tickets to Some of LA Comedy’s Best Shows

Through DoLA, we’ve got ticket giveaways for: 

Harmontown podcast taping (both 7/9 & 7/16)
The Super Serious Show 7 Year Anniversary (which is sold out by the way)
Cook County Social Club/Hebecky Drysbell (one of the best nights of improv anywhere)
Risk! LA (part of the Risk! storytelling podcast series)
Atlantic City @ UCB Franklin
Hard Times Comedy Hour (from satirical punk news outlet The Hard Times)
Andy Kindler’s Particular Show

If you want to win, enter to win any of them here.

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