Third time’s not only the charm, but also a full-on trend, so safe to say The CW and Just For Laughs are very happy together. After all, The CW will celebrate a third consecutive year of broadcasting the Howie Mandel Gala from Montreal’s Just For Laughs. The 90-minute primetime stand-up showcase, taped in July at […]
Continue ReadingBack in August, Seth Meyers did a fascinating segment on Donald Trump’s longtime “spiritual advisor” Paula White, a televangelist who believes that wealth “is a sign of God’s approval” and believes that Trump is “saved” despite never going to church and, well, all of his other actions in life. A great segment to counter that […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a clip from last night’s Late Night, where Seth Meyers takes “A Closer Look” at the tax bill the Republicans passed this week, which unsurprisingly favors the top 1% (“If you’re rich, you’re getting a car for Christmas. And if you’re not, go ahead and wrap up a can of gas!”) and, if you […]
Continue ReadingThe Chris Gethard Show doesn’t return with new episodes until sometime next year, but truTV released a bonus clip today that highlights comedian and TCGS writer Ana Fabrega, described by Gethard as “a brilliant and misunderstood genius.” So misunderstood, it turns out, that she has enough amazing ideas for the show to turn into a […]
Continue ReadingAfter successfully reviving Cash Cab this month with original host Ben Bailey accompanied by celebrity cameos in his NYC taxi cab, the Discovery series has launched an online companion game show, set in an elevator. Cash Lift, hosted by comedians Alex Weber and Zainab Johnson, who surprise hotel guests. They’re not in the elevator themselves, […]
Continue ReadingFacebook Watch has unveiled its first new episode today of *Loosely Exactly Nicole after acquiring the Nicole Byer sitcom from MTV earlier this year. The semi-autobiographical series follows Byer, playing herself, in Hollywood as she attempts to live out her dreams, both professionally and personally. The series Facebook page stats as of today’s second season […]
Continue ReadingKatja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair’s High Maintenance returns for its second season on HBO next month, and today the network released a full trailer. It’s been a long wait since the show earned a season renewal back in September 2016, but thankfully the wait ends when the 10-episode season debuts Friday, January 19th at 11:00pm […]
Continue ReadingCoincidentally or not, we learned Comedy Central had canceled a weekly late-night series, The Gorburger Show with T.J. Miller, on the same day we learned of old accusations of sexual assault and abuse at the hands of Miller, including choking, punching and rape. The Daily Beast reported on Miller’s treatment of a college girlfriend at […]
Continue ReadingIt appears that Comedy Central is cutting ties with T.J. Miller in light of the sexual assault allegations brought to light today in The Daily Beast. According to Variety, the network has officially canceled Miller’s Funny or Die-produced The Gorburger Show, which began as a web series then was ordered by Comedy Central earlier this […]
Continue ReadingThe Reno 911! gang might be headed to the big screen. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, cast member Niecy Nash revealed that a movie based on the Comedy Central series is currently in the works: “I’m trying to get everybody to commit to it this summer!” Nash said. Reno 911! co-creator Kerri Kenney also commented […]
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