Watch the trailer for “season 51” of “Documentary Now!”
IFC presents the new season of the groundbreaking Documentary Now!, the show that captures America’s thirst for learning. Documentary Now! lovingly parodies some of the world’s best-known documentaries. Starring Fred Armisen and Bill Hader, each episode is shot in a different style of documentary filmmaking, and honors some of the most important stories that didn’t […]
“Festival Supreme” 2016 boasts Flight of the Conchords, Weird Al, Patton Oswalt
On Saturday October 29th, Festival Supreme returns for its fourth annual edition. And the bill is nothing short of awesome. The likes of Flight of the Conchords, Weird Al Yankovic, Patton Oswalt, Sarah Silverman, Will Forte, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph, Tim Heidecker, Eric Andre, Jenny Slate, Mac DeMarco, and Garfunkel & Oates will all be […]
Fred Armisen hosts a variety show at Town Hall as part of New York Comedy Festival
Fred Armisen performed Friday evening as part of New York Comedy Festival to an enthusiastic sold out crowd at Town Hall. Constructed as a variety show of sorts, the night included funny thoughts, an explanation of musical genres liked and disliked, rock & roll performances with a full band, a Q&A session, and much more. […]
Edgar Wright is going to direct Fred Armisen’s “horrifying and scary” funeral
In conversation with James Corden, somehow the topic of Fred Armisen’s funeral came up during a recent Late Late Show visit — and you can bet the comic’s got some unconventional plans for his final goodbye. Where most people plan their funerals as a loving, safe space for friends and family members, Armisen wants to go all […]
Fred Armisen reflects on his “Late Night” stand-up set from 16 years ago
16 years ago, Fred Armisen made his TV debut on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Time to turn on the “way-back” machine and witness greatness in the making. Armisen is an actor, comedian, voice artist, screenwriter, producer, director, singer, and musician. Widely known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2002 until 2013, […]
This week on TV: it’s the beginning of the end for “Portlandia”
This week, IFC’s Portlandia launches its 8th season, it will also serve as the sketch show’s final season. So, it’s time to break out the bird totes and pickle jars one last time as Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein give us a final look into the people of Portland – Toni and Candace open up […]
Saturday Night Live #35.4 with Gerard Butler, Shakira
Who’s ready for a two-week vacation? Raise your hands, everybody! Some critics expect the SNL staff to have all of their funny material ready to go after a vacation because they’ve rested up, but that’s not how it works in real life. You get back from vacation and the first day you’re loaded up with […]
John Mulaney’s Returning To Broadway & Starring In Simon Rich’s “All In: Comedy About Love”
Courtesy of Netflix & NBC. John Mulaney is making his return to the Broadway stage this December in a limited 10 week run of comedian & Saturday Night Live writer Simon Rich‘s All In: Comedy About Love. This new show, based on short stories written by Rich for The New Yorker, will mark Mulaney’s first […]
Watch: Seth Meyers & Fred Armisen Send Off The 8G Band
Since his debut in 2014, Seth Meyers has been joined in his show by the 8G Band. As Meyers was trying to find his own as a late-night host, he felt safe having the band by his side. Sadly, budget cuts have trickled down to the show, and they will be moving forward without the […]
This Week In Comedy: Langston Kerman Premieres His First Netflix Special, “Bad Poetry”
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Langston Kerman (@langstonkerman) Langston Kerman: Bad Poetry. Courtesy of Netflix. This Week In Comedy: Everybody’s In LA writer & My Momma Told Me podcast co-host Langston Kerman makes his Netflix debut with his new comedy special, Bad Poetry, premiering this Tuesday. The new hour was directed […]