CBS orders pilot from Chris Distefano and “How I Met Your Mother” production team

CBS has give a pilot green light to a sitcom from comedian Chris Distefano. The comedy will star Distefano and… MORE

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This week on TV: Detroiters of the ad world and The History of Comedy finally gets told

It’s a big week for comedy as two new series are premiereing. Over at Comedy Central on Tuesday, Veep’s Sam… MORE

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Watch these Kristen Stewart “Saturday Night Live” promos

This weekend Kristen Stewart will host Saturday Night Live for the first time. As is tradition with these times promos… MORE

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Watch the trailer for Doug Benson’s new show, “The High Court”

Late last year Comedy Central announced that Doug Benson would have a new 15 minute late night TV show called,… MORE

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Jon Stewart reads our President’s next batch of Executive Orders

Since his retirement, Jon Stewart has popped up here and there for a quick interview, or sketch, or two. He’s… MORE

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Why aren’t female comedians funny? You asked Google – here’s the answer | Ayesha Hazarika

Every day millions of internet users ask Google life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries

We live in a time of profound change and challenge and even though we think we know it all, there are still some big existential questions that plague mankind. And I do mean man.

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Having a fanny isn’t a barrier to being funny

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NBC renews, “The Good Place” for a second season

NBC has decided a second season in purgatory is a good thing as the network just announced it’s picking up… MORE

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This Week On TV: “Superior Donuts” and “Powerless” premiere while Bill Burr walks his way out

This week on TV we’re getting a heavy hitter as Bill Burr’s new stand-up special, Walk Your Way Out is… MORE

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An insider’s look at “Superior Donuts” starring Jermaine Fowler, Maz Jobrani, Rell Battle, and more

Superior Donuts is a comedy about the owner of a small donut shop that’s located in a quickly gentrifying Chicago… MORE

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Watch Stephen Colbert join “Billy on the Street” for the season five finale

On Tuesday, January 24, Billy Eichner welcomes Emmy-winner Stephen Colbert on the season 5 finale of Billy on the Street.… MORE

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