HBO renews “Real Time with Bill Maher” through 2018
HBO has renewed Real Time with Bill Maher through 2018, with season 15 scheduled for 2017, and season 16 scheduled for 2018, it was announced today by Casey Bloys, president, HBO programming. Currently averaging 4.4 million viewers, Real Time is enjoying its most-watched season since the show’s 2003 debut season. “Bill Maher’s fearless and irreverent […]
Here’s the New York Comedy Festival lineup for 2016
With excitement building for the upcoming 13th Annual New York Comedy Festival, we’ve been wondering who’s going to be a part of this year’s edition. While out on the prowl, we’ve started to put together an “unofficial” list of who we think is in the mix. Here’s who we are speculating that will be performing […]
The New York Comedy Festival begins with a tribute to Mitch Hedberg
Today is the day. November 1st has finally arrived and along with it the start of this year’s New York Comedy Festival. Slated to take over the city from every aspect and every angle, this year’s lineup includes some of the biggest comedians and shows this world has to offer. From Boast Battle (a spin […]
When news silences satire: Why firing Kathy Griffin today weakens Anderson Cooper tomorrow
When the media takes down a comedian, we all lose. When the hubbub of Twitter firestarters and talking heads are starting fights to fill time, and when those shrillest voices of dissent cost a satirist their livelihoods, there is no excuse. It’s as wrong as it is shortsighted — and sadly, it seems to be happening more […]
Real Time with Bill Maher returns for season 15 on HBO
Real Time with Bill Maher kicks off its 15th season this Friday, January 20th at 10pm on HBO. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show includes an opening monologue, roundtable discussions with panelists and interviews with guests. Oscar® winner Jane Fonda is the top-of-show interview guest. Correspondent Keith Olbermann is […]
Bill Maher brings it on in at Austin’s Bass Concert Hall
Bill Maher, preeminent political satirist, host of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher and Comedy Central’s early hit series Politically Incorrect, performed last Friday, July 10th, at Austin’s Bass Concert Hall. Not everyone got to catch Mr. Maher in action, but fortunately Lucas Molandes (of Live at Gotham and Not Just Another Cable News Show) […]
Special Tapings Radar: The Funniest Comics Taping Comedy Specials This Month (December 2024)
L to R clockwise: Ian Lara, Bill Maher, Kevin Hart, Mike Vecchione, Lizzie Martinez, Lisa Wallen, Derek Gaines, & Mohanad Elshieky. We’re a few days now into December and with a new month comes new comedy specials in the works. Among recent specials shot earlier this year that now have premiere dates include Nate Bargatze‘s […]
Bill Maher To Premiere Next Comedy Special On HBO This January
Courtesy of HBO. Ahead of taping his next comedy special for HBO this December, Bill Maher has announced that his next comedy special will be titled Is Anyone Else Seeing This? The new special is set to premiere with the network this January and will mark his 13th stand-up special overall with HBO (his latest […]
Matt Friend Launches New Club Random Studios Podcast “Friend In High Places”
Friend In High Places With Matt Friend. Courtesy of YouTube. Comedian & viral celebrity impressionist Matt Friend has officially entered the podcasting world with his newest show Friend In High Places With Matt Friend. The new series premiered on his YouTube channel this week and debuted its first episode with first guest & show’s producer, […]
The 76th Annual Emmy Award Comedy Nominations Are Here
The Bear, Late Night With Seth Meyers & Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would. Courtesy of FX, NBC & Netflix. Earlier this morning, the Television Academy released the nominations for this year’s 76th Emmy Awards celebrating all the outstanding performances, writing & shows from this past year in television. Each year brings it’s surprises and […]