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The White House Will Have to Waste Time Addressing a Joke From ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

November 7, 2013

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The White House Will Have to Waste Time Addressing a Joke From ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

A petition has been signed by enough people to address a joke during segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live that was apparently offensive to Chinese people.

The White House will now have to take a little, but still precious time away from solving The Affordable Health Care Act or other foreign policy debacles we shouldn’t be involved in just to deal with something that the Internet can just argue over until both sides get tired and further entrenched.

John Oliver To Host International Emmy Awards Ceremony

November 7, 2013

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John Oliver To Host International Emmy Awards Ceremony

Yes to John Oliver hosting more things across the board!

Let’s hope this televised in some way.

Fox Developing Buddy Comedy From Conan O’Brien

November 7, 2013

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Fox Developing Buddy Comedy From Conan O’Brien

Fox continues to make the most intriguing comedy development slate this season with bringing a project Conan O’Brien aboard. Whether it’s intentional or not, it seems like Fox is taking great ideas that NBC didn’t ultimately want.

Dana Gould Latest Stand Up Special ‘I Know It’s Wrong’ Premieres Tonight on Showtime

November 7, 2013

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Dana Gould Latest Stand Up Special ‘I Know It’s Wrong’ Premieres Tonight on Showtime

The hysterical Dana Gould has a brand new comedy special ‘I Know It’s Wrong’ that airs tonight on Showtime at 10PM, so set your DVRs/make plans/hijack the remote at whatever bar your at and tell everyone to shut up to watch Dana say brilliantly, undeniably funny things as he does that so very well.

Sean O’Connor and Zach Sims Launch Podcast About Google Results of Guests’ Names

November 6, 2013

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Sean O’Connor and Zach Sims Launch Podcast About Google Results of Guests’ Names

The Boogie-Woogie Google Boys is a brand new podcast from the very funny Sean O’Connor and Zach Sims where they Google the name of their guests and discuss what comes up in the fraction of a second it takes for it to come up. While most comedians do dominated their own name on Google, there’s a lot of fun, weird, bizarre stuff when you get to pages 2 or 3 or further.

The first episode is with the amazing Emily Heller and should check it out/give it a listen.

TBS Orders Police Procedural Spoof Pilot From Steve Carell

November 6, 2013

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TBS Orders Police Procedural Spoof Pilot From Steve Carell

Called ‘Tribeca’, there’s undoubtedly going to be a crosstown rival dynamic that will happen with Brooklyn Nine Nine if Steve Carell’s pilot goes to series at TBS.

Steve Rannazzisi First Hour Stand Up Special ‘Manchild’ Premiering Next Week on Comedy Central

November 6, 2013

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Steve Rannazzisi First Hour Stand Up Special ‘Manchild’ Premiering Next Week on Comedy Central

Many of you might know Steve Rannazzisi from The League on FXx, but he’s also a great stand-up comedian as well. That’s why you should check out his very first hour long stand up special ‘Manchild’ next week on Comedy Central, and, if you really like it, drop $5 to buy the extended and uncut version.

Knowing how well Steve channels his anger in his stand up, it might be worth it to spend 5 clams.

A.D. Miles Set As Head Writer Of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

November 6, 2013

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A.D. Miles Set As Head Writer Of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

In only a few months, Jimmy Fallon is taking the reins to The Tonight Show and it looks like, as you’d expect, he’s taking his whole team with him, head writer A.D. Miles and The Roots included.

Considering they’re staying in NYC, how much different will The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon be from Late Night with Jimmy Fallon really?

Comedy Gives Back’s Live Stream Is Happening Right Now

November 6, 2013

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Comedy Gives Back’s Live Stream Is Happening Right Now

The international comedy digital telethon event in benefit for Malaria No More is happening right now at Dailymotion and will be going on all day through the night including the string of shows that will feature Dana Gould, Maria Bamford, Marc Maron, Garfunkel & Oates, Rhy Darby, Greg Behrendt, IFC, Earwolf, The Birthday Boys, Comedy Bang! Bang! and more at some point today.

You’re not doing anything all day today and have a bunch to donate, right?

Starz Finally Developing an Offbeat Romantic Dramedy, Now with Doug Liman

November 5, 2013

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Starz Finally Developing an Offbeat Romantic Dramedy, Now with Doug Liman

It’s been quite some time since Party Down, but Starz might be getting back into the comedy game with Doug Liman who you might know, comedy wise, from Swingers and Go.

While Doug Liman is more action oriented, it’s good that offbeat romantic dramedy is where Starz is staying genre wise.

Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart to Star in ‘American Ultra’

November 5, 2013

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Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart to Star in ‘American Ultra’

Whatever your feelings about Adventureland (Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart last starred together in it) were, you have to admit the idea of a stoner having a government operation set to terminate him is pretty intriguing, especially if that stoner is Jesse Eisenberg.

CC:Studios Renews Three Series/Adds Six New Series

November 5, 2013

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CC:Studios Renews Three Series/Adds Six New Series

We’ve already told you about The Walsh Brothers Great & Secret Comedy Show and This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir returning, but we’re thrilled to see that the likes of Kurt Braunohler, Charlotte Newhouse & Jillian Bell, and more get web series pick ups.

In case you didn’t know, Comedy Central’s CC:Studios has a lot of really hysterical, innovative stuff going on you should be watching.

FX Buys Modern Day Odd Couple Comedy From Randall Einhorn

November 5, 2013

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FX Buys Modern Day Odd Couple Comedy From Randall Einhorn

FX/FXx adds another intriguing project to their slate with a Randall Einhorn (Wilfred, The Office) an adaptation of an ‘odd couple’ type novel that’s a little bit of a departure from the typical odd couple fare, but relies on the same dynamic.

That is, unless we’re mistaken, and The Odd Couple featured gang members and drug use.

‘Breaking Bad’ Creator Vince Gilligan to Guest Star on ‘Community’

November 4, 2013

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‘Breaking Bad’ Creator Vince Gilligan to Guest Star on ‘Community’

Despite Breaking Bad being one of the most intense dramas ever, you can’t ignore the fact that the show has had comedians Bob Odenkirk, Bill Burr, and Matt Jones in roles and is undoubtedly a comedy aficionado.

That’s why it’s only slightly surprising that he’s making a guest appearance on Community (the surprising part being about him acting).

Anchorman 2 ‘Superticket’ Will Allow You to See the Film Two Days Early

November 4, 2013

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Anchorman 2 ‘Superticket’ Will Allow You to See the Film Two Days Early

If you can’t wait until the official release date of Anchorman 2, Dec. 20th, have played those Dodge Durango commercials way too much, and, in general, are checking a Google alert for Anchorman 2, this deal might just be for you.

Amazon Sets Premiere Dates for ‘Alpha House’ and ‘Betas,’ to Make First 3 Episodes Free

November 4, 2013

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Amazon Sets Premiere Dates for ‘Alpha House’ and ‘Betas,’ to Make First 3 Episodes Free

Over the next two weeks, Amazon Studios will finally premiere the first two of their original comedy series. Betas, that has the awesome Jon Daly, and Garry Trudeau’s Alpha House will roll out on Amazon and everyone will be able to watch the first 3 episodes free of charge.

We wonder if this will work versus Netflix’s release of all episodes to subscribers only.

Oh, and Here’s a Clip From Bill Cosby’s Far From Finished Too

November 4, 2013

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Oh, and Here’s a Clip From Bill Cosby’s Far From Finished Too

We’d honestly feel remiss if we didn’t post the just uploaded clip from Bill Cosby’s Far From Finished at EW.com even though we just posted about the special premiering later this month Comedy Central (see our post below for more details).

So, click the link and enjoy some brand new Cosby.

Bill Cosby ‘Far From Finished’ Premiere Later This Month

November 4, 2013

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Bill Cosby ‘Far From Finished’ Premiere Later This Month

After three entire decades, Bill Cosby’s latest comedy special will hit TV on Comedy Central on Sat. Nov. 23rd 8PM under the very appropriate title Far From Finished.

In semi-Cosby style, it’s a 90 min. special rather than the traditional hour special. It will also be on Blu-Ray/DVD the following Tues. Nov. 26th.

So, just know that this is what you will be watching on that Saturday (we were there and it was everything we’ve expected from watching Cosby from start to finish) and this will be the gift you will be giving to the comedy fan in your life (even if that’s you or they have already got their own copy because they’ll want two).

HBO Picks Up ‘Herblock’ Documentary On Pulitzer-Winning Washington Post Cartoonist

November 3, 2013

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HBO Picks Up ‘Herblock’ Documentary On Pulitzer-Winning Washington Post Cartoonist

Along with the upcoming documentary Dear Mr. Watterson on the man behind the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, there might be a new documentary trend forming with “Herblock” a documentary on another cartoonist, published in the Washington Post, as, perhaps, we’ve exhausted documentaries on fishing/sea life/the ocean.

Catch Up on All Episodes of “@midnight with Chris Hardwick” on Comedy Central

November 3, 2013

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Catch Up on All Episodes of “@midnight with Chris Hardwick” on Comedy Central

Comedy Central has all the episodes so far of their latest and greatest show “@midnight with Chris Hardwick” online, so maybe watch that this Sunday instead of your Netflix queue, which isn’t going anywhere.

Have we told you that “@midnight” is pretty damn great? It is.

Jason Bateman To Direct and Star with Nicole Kidman in ‘The Family Fang’

November 3, 2013

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Jason Bateman To Direct and Star with Nicole Kidman in ‘The Family Fang’

The Family Fang: A Novel , a novel about a dysfunctional family kicked off by work-obsessed performance artist parents is set to be adapted by Jason Bateman, who given his Arrested Development pedigree, should have more than a good grasp on where to take this.

If you still have any doubts about that, one of the children in the book is named Buster.

Scott Rudin Productions Teams With Seth Rogen And Evan Goldberg Starring Cast of Workaholics

November 2, 2013

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Scott Rudin Productions Teams With Seth Rogen And Evan Goldberg Starring Cast of Workaholics

Though we’re sure producer Scott Rudin will bring a touch of panaché to this movie, we can only imagine the shenanigans that Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, the cast of Workaholics, and the guys behind Workaholics will come up with.

We’re pretty sure there will be a red band trailer for this.

Nick Kroll, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale to Star in Duplass Brothers Produced ‘Brother’s Keeper’

November 2, 2013

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Nick Kroll, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale to Star in Duplass Brothers Produced ‘Brother’s Keeper’

Having Kroll, Byrne, and Cannavale all attached as well as The Duplass Brothers producing adds up to something that might be an indie comedy front runner.

We imagine this might make quite the festival run when it gets finished.

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Production Co. Gets First Look Deal/Da Ali G Show: Rezurection Will Air at FX/FXx

November 2, 2013

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Sacha Baron Cohen’s Production Co. Gets First Look Deal/Da Ali G Show: Rezurection Will Air at FX/FXx

FX has possibly nabbed it’s next big comedy star in Sacha Baron Cohen. Already having the likes of Louis C.K., Jim Jefferies, the gang from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia at FXx, Sacha Baron Cohen has inked a deal to give a first look at his TV projects at FX/FXx as well as to bring back old episodes of Da Ali G Show on the air.

That’s a pretty great move, FX/FXx.

Aziz Ansari’s ‘Buried Alive’ Now on Netflix

November 1, 2013

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Aziz Ansari’s ‘Buried Alive’ Now on Netflix

Aziz Ansari’s latest comedy special ‘Buried Alive’ is now online to watch at Netflix. Catch Aziz break down the futility of relationships, the greatness of magic, and more all in that fancy grey 3 piece suit.