This Week on TV: Documentary Now!
Now that summer has pretty much come and gone, TV is just about back in full swing. Some of the networks are getting a jump on the new fall season as we have five series premieres, one new special, and the Primetime Emmy winners will be revealed. On Wednesday, the second season of Documentary Now! premieres […]
This week on TV: 14 shows return, 6 premieres, and 1 new special
This week on TV might as well be described as a tidal wave of comedy content. Fall TV is back in full swing with 14 shows returning, 6 premiering, and 1 new comedy special for good measure. We here at The Laugh Button have you covered with your complete guide to the week with show […]
This week on TV: Kyle Kinane is “Loose in Chicago”
This week on TV we see the return of six shows and six premieres including a new special from Kyle Kinane and a new movie from the mind of Christopher Guest. As the weather gets weary and the sun sets sooner, there is more than enough for you to check out while you surf your […]
A sneak peek at Jimmy Kimmel on the 600th episode of “The Simpsons”
The Simpsons are soon to celebrate their 600th episode. And the guest star on said episode will be Jimmy Kimmel. Tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live, we will get the full look at the bit, but right now here’s a sneak peek of the late night host hanging out with Homer Simpson. Tune into Jimmy Kimmel […]
Harry Caray drops in on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to talk about The World Series
One of our favorite characters Will Ferrell portrayed during his time on Saturday Night Live was when he portrayed legendary Cubs announcer Harry Caray. It’s been many years since Ferrell has done the character, but now seems like as good a time as any. Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live Caray showed up to give […]
Late-night TV hosts weigh in on the election of Trump
More than ever before, late-night television talk shows not only weighed in but were directly involved during this Presidential election cycle. From having politicians on as guests, the hosts becoming political pendants themselves, and using humor to expose truth, late night television was a key component of influence all along the way. It would be […]
Matt Walsh and Chris Parnell will play professors in the upcoming “Black-ish” spinoff
Comic actors Matt Walsh (The UCB Show, Veep) and Chris Parnell (Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock) have been cast in a high-profile new project: ABC’s proposed spin-off to its hit show Black-ish. The series, if picked up, would follow the sitcom family’s oldest daughter – played by Yara Shahidi – as she goes off to […]
The new “Gong Show” trailer is here, pretty much confirms that Mike Myers is hosting
When ABC announced the revival of the The Gong Show a few weeks back, they released a promo photo of the show’s new host, Tommy Maitland. Described as a “legendary British host making his US debut.” Nothing wrong with that, save for the fact that Maitland looked a lot like Mike Myers in makeup as […]
Rory Scovel working on new sitcom for ABC
We might see more of comedian Rory Scovel on the small screen for he’s inked a deal with <p> ABC </p> to develop a multi-camera sitcom called <p> Big Children </p> , centered around a thirtysomething (played by Scovel) who is an only child who must move home with his parents to tend to them […]
Cristela Alonzo is an angel (on new ABC pilot “The Gospel of Kevin,” at least)
Stand-up and star of single-season comedy Cristela, Cristela Alonzo, is returning to screens soon in The Gospel of Kevin, a new series from ABC. Described as a “light drama,” it’ll be a bit of a departure from the norm for Alonzo, who recently released her Netflix special, Lower Classy. According to Deadline, The Gospel of Kevin […]