Louis C.K. To Broadcast Upcoming Comedy Concert Online
Comedian Louis C. K. announced last night on Conan that one of his upcoming shows at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan will be taped and broadcast on his website, where users can view the routine for $5. read more
Found in: TV, NewsCoen Brothers Sell Detective Comedy To Fox
Oscar-winning filmmakers Ethan and Joel Coen have decided to take their talents to television as executive producers. The Coens, along with writer Phil Johnston, have created an hour long single camera comedy titled HarveKarbo for Fox. read more
Found in: TV, NewsJen Kirkman: Stand-Up Therapy
“I just loved comedy,” she remembers of her first attempts at stand-up. “It seemed like people who didn’t were like other grown-ups who had kids and worried about dressing nicely and all that. I wanted to stay a kid forever and this seemed like the right lifestyle for that.” read more
Found in: Culture, FeaturesWilfred Review: Episode 1
There’s a divide in our comedy culture.... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsPandora Radio Adds Comedy Stations
Internet radio Pandora has added comedy to the line-up of stations it offers.... read more
Found in: Radio, NewsRadiohead Fans Seek Help
Radiohead is well known for polarizing fans and critics alike with just about every album they’ve released since 1997’s OK Computer. Whether you love the band or not, their music draws some pretty intense opinions from listeners.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayNBC Announces New Paul Reiser Comedy
Paul Reiser will return to comedy this spring, as NBC has announced the series launch date for the his new show.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsNeil Hamburger and Todd Barry Team Up For Spring Value Tour
Longtime humorists Neil Hamburger and Todd Barry will partner up soon for the Spring Value Tour 2011, where the two comedians will tour together across the Midwest for a handful of dates in April. The two will be joined by special guest Brendon Walsh as the weeklong tour stops in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana and Kentucky. You can purchase tickets for the tour at ToddBarry.com... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsLarry King Tries His Hand at Comedy
After moving on from Larry King Live after 25 years, the longtime talk show host will try his hand at comedy. King’s stand-up sets will focus on a “hilarious and insightful look” at King’s life, starting with his childhood as a “street-smart kid in Brooklyn,” as well as his career as a CNN show host.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPortlandia Renewed for Second Season
Portlandia fans, rejoice! The quirky comedy that stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein and pays tribute to the city of Portland has been picked up for another season on IFC.... read more
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