ABC just released a bunch of series trailers for some brand new comedy shows. In addition to the Zach Braff-starring comedy Alex, Inc. (formerly titled Start Up), the network also released trailers for the Daveed Diggs-produced musical comedy The Mayor as well as the Ellen DeGeneres-produced Splitting Up Together, which stars Jenna Fischer and Oliver […]
Continue ReadingWhen I was 8 years old I had very concrete goals: I was going to move to Orlando, join the cast of All That, and marry Josh Server. I was going to wear the flyest scoop-neck velour dress from The DEB, our cake would be shaped like the giant ear of corn, and Da Brat […]
Continue Reading20 years later, the Roseanne revival is officially a go at ABC. According to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC has given an 8-episode, straight-to-series order to a revival of the classic ’90s sitcom, which was rumored to be in development last month. Roseanne Barr, Sara Gilbert, and John Goodman are all slated to reprise their roles […]
Continue ReadingComedy Central just revealed its full summer lineup, including previously announced premiere dates for The Jim Jefferies Show and Jordan Klepper Solves Guns as well as newly announced premieres for the new seasons of Broad City (August 23rd at 10:30pm), South Park (August 23rd at 10:00pm), Idiotsitter (June 10th and 17th), new series from Kevin […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a clip from last night’s Late Night, where Seth Meyers takes “A Closer Look” at Donald Trump’s recent threats against former FBI Director James Comey as well as yesterday’s breaking news that he revealed highly classified information to the Russians last week. “Trump is worse than Nixon — he’s shameless Nixon. Nixon famously said […]
Continue ReadingAccusations of joke theft are a common occurrence in the comedy world, but something that’s not a common occurrence — taking a joke theft accusation to trial — might happen soon to TBS host Conan O’Brien. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a federal judge has ruled that O’Brien must go to court over a lawsuit […]
Continue ReadingByron Allen has another syndicated show featuring stand-up comedians hitting a TV station near you this fall, and Funny You Should Ask, it’s a game show. Jon Kelley, former host/correspondent on entertainment tabloid show Extra, will host the half-hour game show, which has cleared more than 95 percent of America’s TV territory for a two-year run […]
Continue ReadingCBS’s Odd Couple reboot is no more. TVLine reports that the network has officially canceled the show starring Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon after three seasons. The reboot premiered in 2015 and wrapped up its third, abbreviated season back in January. CBS also recently canceled 2 Broke Girls and freshman comedy The Great Indoors.
Continue ReadingNBC’s Will & Grace revival is happening, and today at its upfront presentation, the network released a lengthy new promo for the new batch of episodes featuring stars Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Megan Mullally, and Sean Hayes. The revival was given a 10-episode order back in January and has since been expanded to 12 episodes, […]
Continue ReadingDaily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper is starring in his own Comedy Central special next month. According to Deadline, the network has added an hourlong special hosted by Klepper called Jordan Klepper Solves Guns, which will air on Sunday, June 11th at 10:00pm. The special will “combine elements of documentary filmmaking, comedy and investigative journalism” with […]
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