Simpsons writer/co-executive producer Ryan Koh has a new show in the works at NBC. According to Deadline, the network is developing a single-cam comedy written and executive produced by Koh called Winners, which centers on “a group of young people struggling with growing up and becoming independent. When their parents run out of options, they send […]
Continue ReadingSimpsons writer/co-executive producer Ryan Koh has a new show in the works at NBC. According to Deadline, the network is developing a single-cam comedy written and executive produced by Koh called Winners, which centers on “a group of young people struggling with growing up and becoming independent. When their parents run out of options, they send […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a clip from last night’s Late Night, where Seth Meyers welcomes back writers Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel to tell a round of “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell” about lesbian songs, black Santas, slang terms for “lesbian,” the African American History Museum, and gay weddings: “So Jenny, what’s the biggest difference between a straight wedding […]
Continue ReadingLate Night writer/performer Amber Ruffin might be getting her very own show on NBC. Deadline reports that the network has put into development a series from Ruffin and Legends of Chamberlain Heights co-creator Michael Starrbury called Going Dutch, which is based on Ruffin’s life and “explores what happens when a woman who moves abroad to […]
Continue ReadingAmy Poehler has another TV comedy project in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has given a put-pilot commitment to an untitled family comedy executive produced by Poehler and written by New Girl writer/producer Kim Rosenstock that centers on “a newly single mother who is forced to rely on the last people she […]
Continue ReadingMindy Kaling is staying very busy in the TV development world these days. According to Variety, NBC has put two comedy series in development executive produced by Kaling and her Mindy Project collaborators. First up is an untitled series from Mindy Project writer, director, and co-executive producer Lang Fisher that centers on “the dedicated diplomats […]
Continue ReadingA year ago, Julia Scotti was coming off of a career high Rick Scotti could only dream about. Rick had headlined comedy clubs and opened for the likes of Lou Rawls and Frankie Valli, but this Jersey funny boy wasn’t living in the truth. Approaching age 50, the comedian transitioned and became Julia, and started […]
Continue ReadingNPR has a new interview out today with former SNL cast member Taran Killam to promote his feature directorial debut Killing Gunther, and when asked about Trump’s now-infamous SNL hosting stint in 2015, Killam offered a candid response. “It was rough. It was not enjoyable at the time and something that only grows more embarrassing […]
Continue ReadingWhat happens when a super popular horror movie meets politics? Well you get Saturday Night Live’s sketch, “Kellywise” which pulls… MORE
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Here it is, the first certified banger of SNL season 43! It’s almost like comedy is better when comedians do it. Who’da thought? Don’t get me wrong, part of the fun for the SNL nerd is seeing people go against their very serious brand. I can ask myself “How are the folks at Studio 8H […]
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