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So, Paul F. Tompkins Will Be Hosting a Political Panel Discussion Show with Puppets Premiering Tonight on Fusion
November 1, 2013
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So, Paul F. Tompkins Will Be Hosting a Political Panel Discussion Show with Puppets Premiering Tonight on Fusion

We have gotten to the bottom of the mysterious pictures of Paul F. Tompkins sitting on a crossfire debate like TV set with a bunch of puppets that have been floating around online over the last week or so.

It turns out that Paul will indeed be hosting a panel discussion show on politics (and probably more) with puppets on brand spanking new network Fusion (check if you can get it here) called No, You Shut Up airing on Fridays at 9:30PM. 

Yes, that means it premieres tonight 9:30PM.

Moshe Kasher Developing Autobiographical Half-Hour to Star In For Showtime
November 1, 2013
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Moshe Kasher Developing Autobiographical Half-Hour to Star In For Showtime

Finally, Moshe Kasher is developing a series for television so we can firstly, see the life of growing up in the Bay Area with deaf Hasidic Jew parents.

See him talk about his childhood here on Conan, then let’s hope this goes to series at Showtime soon to watch a fully actualized version of all that.

Bill Murray Joins ‘B.O.O.’ at Dreamworks
October 31, 2013
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Bill Murray Joins ‘B.O.O.’ at Dreamworks

An animated supernatural action comedy will now have Bill Murray joining the likes of Seth Rogen, Rashida Jones, Jennifer Coolidge, Melissa McCarthy, and more.

Let’s hope that this isn’t another star studded cast doing a summer family movie that ends up being just for kids.

Set List To Premiere on Sky Atlantic in UK in December
October 31, 2013
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Set List To Premiere on Sky Atlantic in UK in December

Starting in December, Set List will now, with this latest news, officially have been a TV show in Australia, the UK, as well as web series on Nerdist’s YouTube Channel. 

For some reason, us yanks are behind and it isn’t a TV show here… yet. 

NBC Picks Up Tina Fey & Robert Carlock Starring Ellie Kemper Comedy Series
October 31, 2013
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NBC Picks Up Tina Fey & Robert Carlock Starring Ellie Kemper Comedy Series

Not only does this series have the Tina Fey/Robert Carlock stamp on it as well as Ellie Kemper starring, but the premise of a single camera sitcom of life after a cult is pretty intriguing.

So, this is pretty much a no-brainer on NBC’s part. 

Nick Kroll To Host 23rd Gotham Awards
October 31, 2013
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Nick Kroll To Host 23rd Gotham Awards

We know it probably won’t go down like this, but it would be amazing if Nick Kroll even hosted part of the Gotham Awards as his beloved character El Chupacabra. 

Comedy Central Renews ‘Key & Peele’ and ‘Drunk History’
October 30, 2013
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Comedy Central Renews ‘Key & Peele’ and ‘Drunk History’

Clap it up for Comedy Central making one of the most sensible moves by a network today and probably this month. 

Also, keep clapping for two of the funniest TV shows being able to continue being two of the funniest shows on TV.

Really, good job everyone on this.

Flight of the Conchords’ Bret McKenzie Developing Animated Series for Fox
October 30, 2013
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Flight of the Conchords’ Bret McKenzie Developing Animated Series for Fox

…and Fox is continuing to kill it with their comedy development slate, both animated and live action.

We really hope this makes it to series ASAP for both the sake of Fox and Bret McKenzie being back on American television.

Ron Burgundy to Appear on ‘Conan’
October 30, 2013
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Ron Burgundy to Appear on ‘Conan’

Next month, we can only begin to imagine the type of tomfoolery that Ron Burgundy will bring to Conan as a planned guest next month, given his track record of just randomly announcing stuff on the show as a surprise.

Rare do these two mix, but plenty of people will surely be making .gifs while sipping on scotch while this is happening. 

This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir Season 2 Premieres Next Week
October 29, 2013
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This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir Season 2 Premieres Next Week

One of the best storytelling web series, This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir, returns for a second season starting next Tues. Nov. 5th and releasing episodes on Tuesdays after that at CC:Studios. There will be almost unbelievable stories (almost because they actually happened) from Kurt Braunohler, Fortune Feimster, Kumail Nanjiani, Trevor Moore, Moshe Kasher, Steve Rannazzisi, and more.

If you have no idea what we’re talking about, please familiarize yourself with season 1 that includes stories of TJ Miller almost dying from a brain hemorrhage and Sean Patton getting gay bashed as a straight man.

Celebrate Conan O’Brien’s 20 Years as a Late Night Talk Show Host with Some of His Best Moments
October 29, 2013
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Celebrate Conan O’Brien’s 20 Years as a Late Night Talk Show Host with Some of His Best Moments

In commemoration of Conan O’Brien making it two decades as a late night talk show host, Team Coco has put up some of Conan’s best clips throughout his career as a late night talk show host at TeamCoco.com for a limited time (until Nov. 15th). 

That includes him on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. So, and not to sound like an informercial, you can watch all of your favorites including:

Conan having dinner with Jordan Schlansky
Conan joining an old time baseball league
Conan starting a boy band
Hunter S. Thompson taking Conan shooting
and much more!

So congratulations to Conan for an amazing 20 years and let the Conan nostalgia binge begin!

Emile Hirsch to Play John Belushi in Biopic
October 29, 2013
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Emile Hirsch to Play John Belushi in Biopic

The John Belushi biopic is moving forward with the principal character cast in Emile Hirsch and, while they were certain other choices that already look and sound the part of the late Belushi, let’s hope for award caliber performance like he gave in Into The Wild. 

NYTVF 2013 Winners
October 28, 2013
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NYTVF 2013 Winners

Congratulations to all the winners of the New York Television Festival which features the likes of funny people such as Mike Bridenstine, Andrew Dewitt, Alison Rich, Sue Galloway, Megan Neuringer, Andrew Law, Ramiro Castro Jr., and more.

Check out the whole list and see how some of them scored network specific development deals. 

Craig Ferguson to Host Syndicated CBS Game Show ‘Celebrity Name Game’
October 28, 2013
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Craig Ferguson to Host Syndicated CBS Game Show ‘Celebrity Name Game’

So, Craig Ferguson will be hosting both The Late Late Show as well as this upcoming game show over at CBS, which, we’d hope that he runs as loosely as he does his talk show.

Like the Louis C.K. model has encouraged comedians to produce and distribute specials on their own, would this almost be a result of the Chris Hardwick model of hosting multiple things on TV at once?

Full Cast for Adam Scott’s Next ‘Greatest Event in Television History’
October 28, 2013
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Full Cast for Adam Scott’s Next ‘Greatest Event in Television History’

Not only is Kathryn Hahn in, but the likes of Chelsea, Jon Glaser, and more are joining the likely remake of another credit sequence, which we all have to take a good hour or two actually remember/10 minutes before we look it up on IMDB.

Again, the Greatest Event in Television History premieres a third time on Nov. 7th. on Adult Swim.

It Seems That Paul F. Tompkins Will Be Doing a Panel Discussion Show with Puppets
October 27, 2013
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It Seems That Paul F. Tompkins Will Be Doing a Panel Discussion Show with Puppets

This tweet at the link above and this picture seem to be evidence that Paul F. Tompkins will be appearing on the brand new Fusion network (that you can from your TV service provider starting tomorrow) doing a sort of panel discussion show with puppets called “No, You Shut Up" developed by former Daily Show writer David Javerbaum. 

It’s premiering this Monday Oct. 28th at 9:30PM and we guess that will be what you will be watching because this sounds pretty fantastic even with how little details we have on it (like we don’t even know if Paul is the host, featured, or just appearing on the premiere episode).

Channel 101 October Shows Online
October 27, 2013
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Channel 101 October Shows Online

The latest edition of the amazing short form monthly TV series Channel 101 is now online featuring NY “stories” taking place in LA, car jumping, and more absurdly, unfiltered, funny stuff.

Check it out now before going back to debate for what you’re going to wear to whatever Halloween party. 

The Call Chelsea Peretti Podcast Now Has an App
October 27, 2013
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The Call Chelsea Peretti Podcast Now Has an App

Not only is there an app for Chelsea Peretti’s Call Chelsea Peretti Podcast, but it’s actually a collection of apps within including a Chelsea Peretti soundboard, as you’d probably expect, as well as a whole Chelstagram app. 

We’re confident there will be Chesea-mojis and more soon.

As Networks and Netflix Face Off, Your Ability to TV Binge Watch Hangs in the Balance
October 26, 2013
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As Networks and Netflix Face Off, Your Ability to TV Binge Watch Hangs in the Balance

Due to the massive success that Netflix has had, the TV landscape is changing. Network executives and studios are having to adapt to a new business model of producing and distributing shows, which has, of course, come to a head with where and how money is allocated.

As studios are fighting to own more rights to stream the shows they picked up, your getting to binge watch something like a new season of Arrested Development, Louie, etc. might be in jeopardy. Click the link for the full story at Vulture.

Adam McKay Would Like to Release Second Version of ‘Anchorman 2′ With Over 200 New Jokes
October 26, 2013
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Adam McKay Would Like to Release Second Version of ‘Anchorman 2′ With Over 200 New Jokes

As you’d imagine, there’s so much goofing around on the set of the Anchorman sequel, that there would be a whole movie worth of off script genius. 

Turns out that was exactly the case and Adam McKay would like to release that whole other version to theaters.

Our 3 Year Anniversary Show Is Tonight/John Roy Just Added
October 26, 2013
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Our 3 Year Anniversary Show Is Tonight/John Roy Just Added

We’re just a few hours away from doing our office party thing/Comedy Bureau 3 Year Anniversary Show at Echoes Under Sunset-1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.

Doors are at 8PM and the show will start 9PM sharp (so maybe show up early if you want a seat)

Also, the amazing John Roy has joined this already damn fine line-up for tonight.

Fox Buys Retirement Home Comedy From Kelly Oxford
October 25, 2013
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Fox Buys Retirement Home Comedy From Kelly Oxford

This is yet another move for Fox’s comedy slate that is more and more enticing everyday.

With Mulaney going to series, Brooklyn Nine-Nine getting a full season, developing a game show with Steve Carell, and now a comedy project set in a retirement home from Kelly Oxford, Fox is definitely giving their comedy branding a nice new shine .

Kathryn Hahn Joins Adam Scott’€™s Next Greatest Event in Television History
October 25, 2013
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Kathryn Hahn Joins Adam Scott’€™s Next Greatest Event in Television History

After Jon Hamm dying, getting into fights with Amy Poehler, we can’t think of what Adam Scott will do with Kathryn Hahn in his next Greatest Event in Television History in two weeks at Adult Swim.

Maybe after this, he’ll do a movie version and do a shot for shot remake of the opening title sequence of Better Off Dead?

GOP Chair Loses His Job After Daily Show Interview
October 25, 2013
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GOP Chair Loses His Job After Daily Show Interview

It’s honestly surprising that this hasn’t happened way more often with The Daily Show as the correspondents get a lot of moments where whatever politician, government official, etc. say something that they should immediately regret.

GOP Chair Don Yelton did that very thing commenting on voting districts during an interview with Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi, losing his position, and offered up another example of what could be called “gonzo comedy”.

Adam Devine’s House Party Premieres Tonight on Comedy Central
October 24, 2013
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Adam Devine’s House Party Premieres Tonight on Comedy Central

One of the more innovative shows to come down the Comedy Central pipeline is premiering tonight in Adam Devine’s House Party. There will be sketches and stand up all in the setting of a house party, not to mention the comedic stylings of folks that you should all get to know for how funny they are like Ahmed Bharoocha, Ron Funches, Barry Rothbart, Drennon Davis, Hampton Yount, Ron Babcock, Esther Povitsky, Byron Bowers, The Lucas Brothers, Sam Simmons, and more.

Comedy Central tonight 12:30AM. It’s the best of both worlds as you can watch a house party without ever leaving your house.

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