This Week In Comedy: Celebrities do classic Norman Lear live
This week we’re seeing the resurrection of some iconic Norman Lear sitcoms for a new generation. For those unfamiliar with Lear, he’s the man responsible for the creation of legendary sitcoms like All In The Family, The Jeffersons, Sandford & Son, and Good Times. Lear is a huge advocate for First Amendment rights and progressive […]
Tim Robinson’s New Comedy Series, “The Chair Company,” Ordered At HBO
Courtesy of HBO. Photo credit: Danielle Levitt. Just days after reporting on HBO‘s newest series order, an untitled ensemble comedy series starring Bottoms‘ Rachel Sennott, the network has green-lit its newest half-hour comedy series starring I Think You Should Leave‘s Tim Robinson called The Chair Company. The new show is lead by an exciting & […]
15 Of The Best Buddy Comedy Movies Ranked
Before there was Deadpool & Wolverine, there was Bill & Ted, Jake & Elwood, Napoleon & Pedro, and even Shrek & Donkey. And what do all these classic & iconic characters have in common? They all fall within a subgenre of comedy movies that’ve paved the way for some of cinema’s most beloved characters known […]
The Staying Power of “Anchorman”: Celebrating 20 Years Of The Hit Comedy
When Anchorman came out around this time in 2004 (July 9th, 2004 to be specific), few could’ve anticipated what a splash it made. While it managed to gross $90 million dollars against a $26 million dollar budget, that was just the start of it. The critics were generally kind to the film, but its real […]
New Book “Kind of a Big Deal” Tells The Story Behind “Anchorman”
Anchorman. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures. When Anchorman came out in 2004, Will Ferrell’s star had never been hotter. He was fresh off Saturday Night Live and the movies Elf and Old School. Frankly, there was no bigger star in comedies than Will Ferrell. But Anchorman was something different. Something about this movie hit even harder […]
Watch the trailer for Sarah Silverman’s new Hulu series, “I Love You America”
Sarah Silverman’s new Hulu series, I Love You America is set to premiere this week (Thursday, October 12th). With this show, Silverman is looking to “connect with people who may not agree with her personal opinions through honesty, humor, genuine interest in others, and not taking herself too seriously.” The comedian’s goal is to get […]
Will Ferrell and Adam McKay celebrate 10 years of Funny or Die with this new web series
Believe it or not, it’s been a decade since Funny or Die — the site that more or less defined online comedy — debuted with a little sketch called “The Landlord” (which now has over 92 million views). Launched by longtime pals Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, Funny or Die has grown exponentially over the […]